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

“Our tour guide Holly was super knowledgeable and entertaining. Wayne our draft horse was a hoot, he walked at his own pace and was so chill. Would definitely recommend doing this tour.”

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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

“The guide simon was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable the places and graveyard we went to were absolutely beautiful”

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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

“Wear comfotable shoes for walking. Bring lts of cash, drinks are rather pricy. Guide was a blast, very enjoyable”

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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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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

“Great experience! Our guide, Brandon, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of information and stories about the city. He included real life experiences people had from his tours as well as others who provide similar tours. Wish we had done this sooner in…”

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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 Sara was so cool! She had a deep knowledge of the property and was so engaging and enthusiastic about the jail, making the tour that much better!”

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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

“Informative, had tons of knowledge about the history of the town and interesting events. The guide was a lot of fun and you could tell he really enjoyed being a guide.”

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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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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

“Adam is very well educated on the history of Charleston! He did a great job of telling stories and showing us some of the most haunted areas of Charleston!”

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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