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15 Best Charleston Ghost Tours

The ghost walks: the Old City Jail, which held pirates and a documented serial killer, the Provost Dungeon and lantern rounds through the graveyards. The case that this city out-haunts the competition is strong.

1.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

Experience Charleston’s spooky side with a 40-minute horse-drawn carriage ride offering ghost stories, historic sites, and charming city views—great value and fun.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Hayride was great experience. Learned a lot about the history of Charleston and the haunted stories that make up a part Charleston. Only downside was how the tour guide delivered the stories, which didn’t really make the ride feel that haunted or scary. Was more…”

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2.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

Discover Charleston’s haunted side with a 90-minute night walking tour, exclusive graveyard access, and captivating ghost stories from expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Historical ghostly stories of Charleston. The dark cemetery experience was the most eerie. Unfortunately, I stepped on a mound of fire ants and got bit.”

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3.Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s haunted history on this lively ghost and pub walking tour with a pirate guide, storytelling, and local bar visits—perfect for grown-up thrill-seekers.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Vanna was wonderful, full of local history knowledge and an engaging personality. We had so much fun! Thank you for sharing your love of your town.”

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5.Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

Discover Charleston's eerie side with this 1.5-hour night-time ghost tour, visiting historic cemeteries, haunted sites, and sharing chilling tales.

★ 4.5

“Sarah was an excellent tour guide! She was very informative concerning the history of Charleston and was able to answer all of our questions.”

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6.Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

Discover Charleston's haunted side with this small-group ghost tour, exploring historic landmarks, graveyards, and eerie stories that bring the city’s spooky past to life.

★ 5.0

“Brandon was a fantastic guide and master storyteller. He engaged the entire group during the tour. Our family has been on a few ghost tours and this one exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend on a trip to Charelston!”

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8.Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

Discover Charleston's haunted past with a 90-minute night tour, including access to Provost Dungeon, guided by knowledgeable local storytellers.

“My daughter and I had a great experience on this tour. Our tour operator Jim did a great job telling tales and had a great knowledge of the Charleston area and all kinds of stories about different places. He encouraged questions and even spend time…”

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9.Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

Discover Charleston’s haunted side with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Learn spooky stories, explore historic sites, and see the city’s eerie charm.

★ 4.5

“Excellent guide and storyteller with good photos of sightings from prior customers. Interesting sites and stories, with some beautiful buildings along the way. Didn't see any ghosts but will examine our pictures later. Very safe.”

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12.The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour in Charleston

Explore Charleston’s darker side with this 1.5-hour ghost tour featuring haunted landmarks, gruesome stories, and lively guides for an authentic spooky experience.

★ 4.5

“My guide Angela was extremely friendly. Her knowledge of the area and all things haunted was extremely impressive.”

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14.Paranormal Investigation: YOU are the Ghost Hunter

Experience Charleston like never before on this interactive ghost hunting tour, using real equipment, exploring historic sites, and uncovering local legends.

★ 5.0

“Very hands on which is what I wanted. Got to walk to different haunted areas. I think the cemetery was my favorite part. Only thing I wish is that I was able to do the este’s method at the cemetery because I was getting a…”

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More Charleston Ghost Tours

4.5Small Group Haunted History Walking Tour of Charleston1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$32.00 4.2Charleston: 90-Minute Ghost and Dungeon Walking Tour1.5 hours$40 5.0Charleston: City of The Dead (Walking Ghost Tour)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.5Charleston Haunted Horse and Carriage Evening Tour45 minutes (approx.)$50.00 5.0The Charleston Boo Hag and Brews Ghost and Bar Tour2 hours (approx.)$31.50 5.0USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$45.50 4.7Charleston: Patriot’s Point Haunted USS Yorktown Tour$46 4.0Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl2 hours (approx.)$29.99 4.5Charleston Terrors: The Ghosts of Pirates and Patriots Past1 hour (approx.)$32.00 5.0The ONLY Ghost Tour in Charleston with 10 ORIGINAL Stories1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$34.95 4.5Charleston: 90-Minute Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour1.5 hours$40 4.5Charleston’s Haunted Ghost Tour – Solo Smart Phone Guided Tour50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$6.75 4.5Charleston: Small-Group Ghost Walking Tour at Night1 hour$33 4.5The ORIGINAL Ghostwalk of Charleston1 to 2 hours (approx.)$40.00 4.7Charleston: Haunted Horse-Drawn Carriage Evening Tour45 min$50 4.0Charleston: Death and Depravity Ghost Walking Tour1.5 hours$34 5.0Charlestons Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl2 hours (approx.)$36.00 3.9Charleston: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl2 hours$29 4.9Charleston: Boo-Hag and Brews Haunted Bar Hop2 hours$31 4.2Charleston: Haunted History Harbor Cruise$45 4.5Ghost Tour Charleston1 hour (approx.)$40.00 5.0Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$37.25 5.0Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$27.00 4.7Charleston: Pirates and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour2 hours$29