CHARLESTON
23 Tours Reviewed
Charleston gets darker after sunset. This night-time haunted tour leads you into the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St, where real cells and hallways are tied to stories about notorious criminals and pirates. I like that it mixes the…
Sunset feels better when it comes with a view like this. I love the close-up harbor perspective and the way the crew keeps things friendly and interactive, and you’ll usually catch dolphins and sea birds along the way. One thing…
If you like your Charleston stories a little dark, this walk fits. You get a guided route through the Historic District that mixes ghost lore with real burial history, plus after-hours time in an old cemetery. I love that the…
Charleston at night feels different. The Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour brings Mike Brown (host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast) onto the streets for 90 minutes of suspenseful local lore and ghost stories. I like that the vibe is…
Charleston’s harbor has a way of teaching you fast. This 90-minute cruise in a replica 1920s Bay-Steamer style boat pairs live narration with close-up Civil War and Revolutionary War landmarks, including Fort Sumter. I also love the chance to settle…
Charleston Harbor looks different from the water. This cruise turns the waterfront into a story you can actually see, with fully narrated stops and close-up Fort Sumter views that make the Civil War feel real. I also like that you…
Charleston turns eerie after dark. I love the after-hours access to the Unitarian Church Graveyard and the way a licensed guide layers stories from The Ghosts of Charleston into the walk. One drawback: the route is dark with uneven cobblestones,…
Charleston feels spooky when the streetlights click on. This haunted horse and carriage tour lets you hear the stories while someone else does the driving, and you skip the slog of a walking ghost tour. I like the no-stress route…
