Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour

Charleston, South Carolina

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Overview

Experience Charleston's only on-site graveyard tour! Walk inside the gates of the city's oldest graveyard after dark, and hear spine-chilling ghost stories of haunted houses, spirits, and voodoo that roam the Holy City.

🌙 Exclusive access to Charleston's oldest graveyard at night

👻 Spine-tingling stories of ghosts, haunted houses, and voodoo

🕯️ Discover the origins of "saved by the bell" and "graveyard shift"

📸 Bring your flash camera to capture possible phantom images

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 7:30pm and 9:30pm

Full description

Join one of the best tours in Charleston and explore the haunted historic district with exclusive access to Charleston's oldest graveyard after dark. This 1.5-hour night-time guided walking ghost tour leads you through eerie streets and historic sites, offering spine-tingling tales of spirits, haunted houses, and voodoo. Discover local legends like the ghost of Sue Howard, who mourns at her child’s grave, and the Rebel warrior John C. Calhoun, whose spirit is said to wander the streets. You’ll also uncover the chilling origins of terms like “saved by the bell” and “graveyard shift,” along with stories of people buried alive. This immersive experience offers rare, wheelchair accessible access to areas other tours, including the Charleston haunted jail tour, can only view from the outside, making it a truly unforgettable adventure through Charleston's haunted history. Explore more with Bulldog Tours and be prepared for a night to remember!

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: Children ages 3 and under may attend for free, but need to register with a free ticket.
Individuals with disabilities: Using a wheelchair or a stroller can be very difficult due to 300-year-old cobblestone and slate streets.
Languages: Tours are conducted in English only.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 1.5 hours.
What’s included: Guided walking tour through Charleston’s Haunted Historic District, including exclusive access to Charleston's oldest graveyard after dark.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; other guests may be joining, with a total of up to 20 participants.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.
Specific rules to follow: No alcohol or illegal substances are permitted while on tour or on our premises. Follow the guide’s rules.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running. Be prepared for the weather conditions with an umbrella or poncho.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 20 minutes in advance.
Parking: Tours meet and depart from our office at 18 Anson St., Charleston, SC 29401. Street parking is available nearby.
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes.
What to bring: Any necessary personal items
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available in our office before the tour starts.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.