Charleston

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

“Guide Holly had really done her research and had an informative and ghostly tour for us. We loved it so. Brian the horse was a handsome fellow and knew his route- he was ready for the next stop and thought the stop lights took too…”

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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

“Great tour! Very informative and lots of fun! Jerry was a fantastic guide and was very knowledgeable about the area and stories he told.”

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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

“We had such a great time on the Boos and Booze Tour with Blakey! She was incredibly knowledgeable, told amazing stories, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was the perfect mix of history, humor and mystery — plus we stopped at a…”

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4.Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Explore Charleston’s haunted past on this 90-minute night walking ghost tour led by podcast host Mike Brown, blending history, folklore, and spooky stories.

★ 5.0

“It was an amazing story, he spoke very well and knew his history! Had some good one liners in there as well and kept the tour interesting and on the edge of your seat!”

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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

“I can’t say enough about this tour! I have been on several ghost tours in various cities, and this was by far my favorite. Drew was an excellent guide! He held a good pace the whole evening, not making us feel rushed, and had a…”

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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

“Our guide, Brandon, was wonderful and the tour was both educational and fun. Brandon made the tour interactive and funny while still hitting all the main points. He is also very knowledgeable about the city and area overall and helped us make plans for the…”

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7.Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail

Explore Charleston’s haunted history with a 45-minute night walk through the Old City Jail, guided by knowledgeable storytellers. A spooky, authentic experience.

“Tour guide was brilliant! I would definitely recommend. Very historical, so if you’re not into ghosts it’s still very interesting. Sarah is a great guide and very knowledgable.”

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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.

“I wouldn’t call the a ghost tour. The dungeon was very neat, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and had some great stories, but in the end we were left still wanting a ghost tour. This was more of a history tour with a few…”

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10.Charleston: Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

Discover Charleston’s spooky side with a 40-minute haunted carriage tour for just $45. Explore historic alleys, graveyards, and legends with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Emerson and Ace were wonderful guides. They knew a lot about Charleston and kept us informed and amused. It was an excellent way to see and learn about the history of the city.”

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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

“David was nice and a good guide. He seemed knowledgeable of the history of Charleston. I am not sure why this was adults only, seemed like any tour could have given the same information, just without using swear words. My mom and I were kind…”

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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

“Nick was great and took the time to explain equipment and all of the history to us. It was just my sister and I so we loved the personal tour. He was able to start earlier too. Thanks Nick for the amazing experience 😊”

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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