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 was great! Friendly, informative and had a wonderful personality. Shared some interesting spooky stories about the happenings in Charleston. I just wish it was longer! Would do this again.”

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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

“You may not see any ghosts but it’s a very interesting, educational, informative tour. Our guide presented the info in his very cool British accent which made it even better.”

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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

“Great spooky story teller. Very experienced with the paranormal. Excellent first person accounts of various incidents. Full of history.”

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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

“This experience with all the tours through the city was fun and exciting to walk through and the ocean was beautiful to swim and relax at . Plus the hotel was very nice.”

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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

“Throughly enjoyed our small group tour with Nick...especially when we bypassed larger tours where not everyone appeared engaged. The content was fascinating, and have us lots to think about.”

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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.

“Jack was a great guide - very detailed stories and engaging! I live in Charleston and brought family and friends who are visiting, and I learned a ton as well! Everyone had a wonderful time, strongly recommend!”

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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

“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The pictures supporting the stories were a definite plus and made the experience more enjoyable.”

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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

“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Charleston. The guide Geordie was incredibly knowledgeable and highly entertaining. We now want to take his French Quarter tour on our next visit.”

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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

“First of all, Nick is amazing! Each person in our group was given a device and shown how to use it! He remembered all 10 of our names!! Which is pretty impressive. The ghost hunting was exciting and historical. We can’t wait to do this…”

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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