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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

“Lots of fun! Wish we heard more stories. Our guide seemed to be a little distracted. Kids enjoyed! They had blankets for a chilly night.”

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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

“A fun way to learn about the spookier side of Charleston! Our tour guide was AMAZING and had so much knowledge about the city! Would definitely recommend this tour if you are looking for a fun nighttime activity!”

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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 Brown was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The tour route was doable for all abilities. Fun to hear stories about some of the buildings we had seen while exploring Charleston early in the day.”

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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 is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. Brandon painted the perfect pictures of each haunt to bring the stories to life.”

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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.

“You should book tour the provost before the dungeon, and the tour would make sense. Love the tour for the historical haunted stories while walking to the dungeon. tour guide, Jack, was awesome and very detailed and always kept your attention. The tour company takes…”

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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

“Guide had a really nice voice and you could tell she enjoys what she does. We loved Wayne the horse. He should be the horse of the month!”

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11.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

Experience Charleston's haunted harbor on a 1.5-hour narrated ghost cruise, blending spooky stories, scenic views, and authentic local charm.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed the tour so much. The weather was beautiful (I was afraid we were going to be cold and had a blanket with us). We had some drinks on the boat, listened to the stories Lee told us and had a really nice time.…”

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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

“Boring. Didn’t share the history as much as I thought and felt more theatrical than it needed to be. The guide was well spoken and personable. Took the time to get to know the group.”

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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 an awesome tour guide! We took our nieces 14 and 13 and even by the end of the tour they were fascinated by all the knowledge he had! He does great with including the kids as well. Would highly recommend it and definitely…”

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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 awesome! Our group only had four in it and he made sure we all understood the equipment being used and their functions. He is super knowledgeable and passionate! You need to have this tour at the top of your list!!”

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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

“I really enjoyed the stories , the history and the venues Adam talked about on this ghost tour. He was a great tour guide and is passionate about history and haunts.”

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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