The 8 Ghost Walking Tours in Charleston Worth a Late Night

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

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

Walk Charleston’s old town for 90 minutes with a licensed guide such as Simon, Jerry, Liz, or Jake, hearing local ghost tales tied to historic buildings and former residents. The tour ends inside the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard, where moss, tombs, and darkness provide the evening’s strongest atmosphere. A one-hour graveyard-only option is also available.

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time!! The guide was so knowledgeable on the ghost history of Charleston and was an excellent story teller. At one point we saw cat eyes in the bushes and my heart skipped a beat. LOL It was awesome!!”

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2.Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Charleston for about 2.5 hours with a costumed pirate guide such as Vanna, Jo, Blakely, or Brandon. Hear ghost tales tied to the Powder Magazine, City Market, church grounds, and Four Corners of Law, then stop at local bars for drinks you buy yourself. Expect a lively history lesson, three-mile-style city walking, and a commemorative cup or cooler.

“Our tour guide Vanna was wonderful, full of local history knowledge and an engaging personality. We had so much fun! Thank you for sharing your love of your town.”

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

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

Join Charleston native Mike Brown, host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast, for a 90-minute night walk through downtown. Hear ghost stories and local lore at Poogan’s Porch, the Charleston Library Society, Philadelphia Alley, and a historic church. Expect a small group, spooky photos, and plenty of Charleston history.

“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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4.Charleston Ghost & Graveyard Night-Time Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Charleston’s Historic District after dark with a licensed Bulldog Tours guide. Hear stories of ghosts, voodoo, burial customs, and medical patients buried alive, then enter the Circular Congregational Church graveyard after hours. Guides such as Sarah, Jim, Drew, Kevin, and Belle are known for lively storytelling, though the experience depends heavily on your guide and route.

“It was just OK. More talking than seeing. Saw an alley where duels took place, and two cemeteries Not the best”

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

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

Meet your guide at 21 Magazine St. for a 45-minute night tour inside Charleston’s Old City Jail. Walk through cells, halls, and rooms tied to infamous prisoners, pirates, and the alleged ghosts of Lavinia and John Fisher. Guides such as Sarah and Jerry are praised for mixing sharp historical detail with spooky storytelling.

“Interesting, always enjoy hearing historical stories in the places they happen. Jerry was entertaining and interesting”

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6.Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour with Entry to Provost Dungeon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 479 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Charleston by night with Bulldog Tours, hearing ghost tales, voodoo lore, and Lowcountry superstitions before spending about 20 minutes inside the pre-Revolutionary Provost Dungeon. Guides such as Mo, Jack, Zoe, and Kevin bring different styles to the stories. Expect a leisurely but fairly long walk, a small group of up to 20, and a tour that mixes spooky folklore with Charleston history.

“It was hot.... but it was interesting.... and educational.... the guide made it really fun. I will definitely do it again.”

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7.Charleston Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk through Charleston with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Scott, Dawson, or Veronica, hearing ghost stories alongside lesser-known history. The route includes the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, lasts about 90 minutes, stays near its starting point, and welcomes families, with some darker details softened for children.

“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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8.90-Minute Ghost and Dungeon Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 266 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Walk Charleston’s old streets and back alleys with an English-speaking guide, then enter the Provost Dungeon beneath the Old Exchange. Expect a leisurely pace, Lowcountry ghost tales, church history, and stories tied to enslaved people, revolutionaries, and British soldiers. Guides have included Devlin, Jerry, Emma, Sarah, Bo, and Puckett.

“Gives you just enough history on Charleston. Great tour”

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