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.

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

“We were able to meet Julian Bucton at the start of our tour and have his booked signed. This book recounts the stories which are shared on the tour along with other ghost stories that have been historically verified. Simon was an amazing storyteller. We…”

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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

“Jo was absolutely amazing! We had a fantastic time hearing the stories about the haunted places we saw. We ended up with a great group & had so much fun! Lots of laughs!”

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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

“Mike was an incredible story teller. He not only kept you captivated but knew his history. I’ve been on many ghost tours and this was one of my favorites.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our ghost tour with Sarah! She was so passionate about what she does, and it truly came through in her storytelling. Sarah had a great sense of humor and kept the experience lighthearted, but also managed to connect deeply with the history…”

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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

“We cant say enough good things about Darian. She was knowledgeable, theatrical, and fun! She made the experience worth the money.”

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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.

“It was amazing Zoey was wonderful. This is the second tour we have done with bulldog and will be doing another on our next trip to Charleston”

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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

“Michael was very knowledgeable and engaging! We learned a lot and went to some really cool places in Charleston! Would highly recommend him as a tour guide!”

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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

“The tour guide was fantastic, very educational and interesting to listen to. make sure you read the description for which tour you want to take before booking.”

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13.Charleston: Supernatural 90-Minute Ghost Tour

Discover Charleston’s haunted past on this 90-minute ghost tour led by local authors. Explore historic sites, chilling stories, and spooky secrets.

★ 4.7

“Geordie was a wealth of historical knowledge. He was very entertaining. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of Charleston!”

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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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15.Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour with Adam

Discover Charleston’s haunted past with Adam’s small-group ghost tour, blending chilling stories with historic landmarks for an authentic spooky experience.

★ 5.0

“Spectacular combination of history and ghost tales. Adam is great fun and we enjoyed every second. We even captured an image at the St. Philip’s Church that had us all talking.”

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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