Top 10 Ghost Tours in Charleston

1.Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,678 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Ride 40 minutes through Charleston’s old walled city with a certified guide such as Holly, Miles, or Annie. You’ll pass graveyards, churches, the Mills House, Old City Market, and the Provost Dungeon while a draft horse carries you through the dark streets. The covered carriage seats up to 16 people.

“Such a stupid “tour”. We basically went around the block while being referred to photos of the places we were supposed to see rather than reliably being shown those locations. The tour guide’s spiel was so indecipherable we couldn’t follow her at all. Some of the photos in the QR code photo album weren’t even mentioned. We kept stopping near parking lots and construction areas. Beyond dumb and a total waste of money. Nice horse, though.”

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2.Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,835 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s historic center after dark with guides such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, then enter the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard after hours. Expect local history, supernatural tales, harbor views, and uneven paths. Choose the full 90-minute tour or a shorter graveyard-only visit.

“The tour guide was extremely informative and knowledgable about events that took place around the city. Our guide had the ability of telling the stories in an exiting way that captivated our group.”

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3.Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,569 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Follow a costumed pirate guide through Charleston for about 2.5 hours, stopping near the Powder Magazine, City Market, church graveyards, and Four Corners of Law. You will hear local ghost tales, visit historic bars, and buy your own drinks. Guides such as Vanna, Jo, Blakely, and Brandon bring different styles.

“We had so much fun,,,,, Jo was so Amazing she knew all the best stories and it was very entertaining. We also met some great people in our group. I’m glad we went , had some drinks and leaned some history. 🏴‍☠️”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,345 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Walk Charleston at night with Mike Brown, host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast. Over 90 minutes, hear eerie accounts tied to Poogan’s Porch, the Charleston Library Society, Philadelphia Alley, and a historic downtown church, with photos and local lore along the way.

“Mike Brown was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and it was the perfect mix of spooky and interesting!”

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5.Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s historic streets with a licensed guide such as Brandon, Nick, or Darian. Over 90 minutes, hear true tales and local legends tied to the Old Exchange, churchyards, Poogan’s Porch, Gateway Walk, haunted pubs, and a doctor’s ghostly whistle. Groups are capped at 12.

“Nick was a great! We all loved the toured. We loved all the history and stories he shared with us. I would definitely recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $40

Enter Charleston’s Old City Jail for a 45-minute night tour led by guides such as Sarah or Jerry. You’ll hear tales of pirates, notorious prisoners, and the alleged ghosts of hotel owners Lavinia and John Fisher while exploring cells, corridors, and death sites.

“It was a great tour, not as scary as some people at told us! History is pretty gross, so this experience was a nice cleaned up historical experience!”

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7.Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Charleston’s historic streets with guides such as Michael, Dawson, Scott, and Veronica, hearing ghost stories alongside lesser-known history. The 90-minute English tour visits the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, uses photos to support some tales, and suits families, couples, and curious first-time visitors.

“Great stories told by a great tour guide, informative , interesting , exciting and memorable tour. Great activity when visiting Charleston.”

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8.Haunted Carriage Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 427 reviews · 40 min · from $50

Join Old South Carriage Company for a 40-minute evening ride through Charleston’s historic core. Your English-speaking Palmetto Guild guide pairs local history with spooky tales as you pass the Old Exchange, City Market, St. Michael’s, and old graveyards.

“Loved being in the home drawn carriage and our horse was awesome! The tour was fun and the guide very funny and informative.”

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9.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $45

Set sail from the Charleston Maritime Center at 9:15 p.m. aboard the 49-passenger catamaran *The Palmetto*. A guide such as Lee, Chase, or Mr. Macy shares Charleston ghost and pirate tales while you enjoy harbor views, drinks for purchase, and a calm evening on the water.

“Chase was the best narrator and made our tour awesome. Great story teller, great personality, and made sure we were all safe throughout the night! Appreciated the accompanying photos she showed us and the many laughs! Captain Mike on the other hand…just kidding they were a great duo and made for a wonderful night of fun and entertainment my family and me. As locals sometimes we forget to stop and just enjoy our beautiful city!!”

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10.The Death and Depravity Ghost Tour in Charleston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 90 minutes walking Charleston after dark with a local guide. Hear stories tied to the Powder Magazine, Provost Dungeon, old graveyards, churches, pirates, soldiers, and murder. The tone can range from historical to theatrical, and the 16-plus format includes mature themes and language.

“It is a walk to a few spots and then you listen to the stories. It is NOT a 90-minute walk. Our guide used foul language freely as part of the tour??? Her attire did not make it is easy to signify that she was the tour guide.”

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