The 7 Best Haunted Pub Crawls in Charleston

1.Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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

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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2.The Charleston Boo Hag and Brews Ghost and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Captain Bryan for a two-hour, small-group walk through Charleston after dark. You’ll hear documented history and ghost lore at Philadelphia Alley, the Old Exchange, Washington Square, and nearby graveyards, with stops at local bars. The tour costs $31.50, includes snacks, and requires guests to be 21 or older with photo ID.

“Captain Bryan's tour was equal parts educational and spooky. Would highly recommend this activity when visiting Charleston!”

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3.Charleston Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Charleston’s historic streets with a guide such as Tom, Jamie, Zack, or Jonsie, hearing ghost tales tied to the Old Exchange, Blind Tiger Pub, and Powder Magazine. Drinks cost extra, the tour is for ages 21 and up, and pub stops can change with hours, crowds, or special events.

“Learning new things about Charleston & discovering a new speakeasy in photos. The building in picture has never been able to successfully be rented due to spirits. Very interesting”

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4.Charleston’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about two hours walking through central Charleston with guides such as Nathan, MJ, Kelsie, or Cooper. You’ll visit historic pubs and haunted sites, buy your own drinks, hear stories of the Boo Hag and Angel Oak, and finish at Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub.

“Nathan was amazing and truly knew his history. The bars were cool and had some fun drinks. Thanks for the great night!”

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5.Boo-Hag and Brews Haunted Bar Hop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Join Capt. Bryan for a small-group evening walk through historic Charleston. You’ll visit two local bars, hear ghost stories tied to real people and places, enjoy complimentary appetizers, and finish near a park linked to one of America’s earliest female serial killers. Drinks cost extra.

“Captain Bryan was the best tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the actual Charleston ghost stories from the past. Not only that, but an excellent historian. He was constantly upbeat and entertaining. Never a dule moment. I would recommend this tour over any of the other ghost tours.”

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6.Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $29Best value

Follow a guide such as MJ or Bruce through four Charleston bars, including The Blind Tiger Pub, Bar Vaute, The Griffon, and Tommy Condon’s. Hear tales of the Boo Hag, the Angel Oak, cryptids, demons, prohibition, and speakeasies. Drinks cost extra, and the tour runs about two hours from a central meeting point.

“MJ was absolutely amazing!! He was so knowledgeable and gave a lot of background to each story and each pub we went in! We really enjoyed listening to him and asking him all of the questions we thought of! I would absolutely recommend this to everyone!”

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7.108 Elemental Presents Spirits & Spirits: Pub Crawl w/ Adam Miles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Join licensed guide Adam Miles at 3 p.m. for a two-hour walk through Charleston’s haunted taverns. Hear tales of ghostly ships, pirates, poltergeists, and tormented lovers while visiting three pubs. Drinks cost extra, and some stops may offer a complimentary appetizer.

“Adam was an awesome guide and storyteller. He took us to 3 amazing pubs and he has great information about ghosts and spirits and theories about the paranormal. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and answered all our questions. Highly recommend this tour!!”

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