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Charleston Ghost Tours
Take a journey down the cobblestone streets of Historic Downtown Charleston, where charming antebellum homes reveal their earliest recollections and over 300 years of unsettled spirits lurk around every corner. Your pirate guide leads you through alleyways that still echo with the gunshots of famous duels, out toward the harbor and Fort Sumter, and into some of the most haunted bars on the southeast coast. Charleston is one of our most popular tours and frequently sells out — book early.
📍 Departs from: Outside Henry's on the Market, 54 N Market St. — please arrive about 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
The Best Ghost Tour in Charleston
If you're looking for the best ghost tour in Charleston, you've found it. Nightly Spirits blends genuine, well-researched local history with the fun of a night out — instead of just walking past old buildings, you'll step inside Charleston's most haunted bars, hear the chilling true stories behind them, and enjoy a drink while you do it.
Our expert guides bring Charleston's dark history to life: the tragedies, the unexplained deaths, the spirits said to still linger. It's part ghost tour, part history lesson, part pub crawl — and all fun. Whether you're a paranormal believer, a history buff, or just after a unique night out, this is the Charleston experience people remember.
Our Charleston Tours
All-Ages Ghost Walk
A family-friendly haunted history walk through historic Charleston — all the ghost stories, no bar stops.
Private & Group Tours
Perfect for bachelorette parties, corporate events, birthdays, and team building. Your group, your night.
Top Charleston Hauntings
Over 300 years of unsettled spirits in the Holy City. On the tour you'll hear the true stories behind some of Charleston's most haunted spots, including:
- Philadelphia Alley — where the ghosts of duelists still settle old scores
- the Powder Magazine, one of the city's oldest structures
- Charleston City Market and its centuries of history
- the harbor and the whispers of Fort Sumter
- the Lowcountry legend of the Boo Hag
What to Expect
- A ~2-hour guided haunted experience
- True, researched Charleston ghost stories & history
- Stops at genuinely haunted local bars
- A charismatic, knowledgeable guide
- Drinks available along the way (21+ crawl)
- Great for date nights, groups & visitors
- Tours run rain or shine, mostly evenings
- Arrive 15 minutes early to check in
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- The pub crawl is 21+ (ID required)
- All-ages walk available for families
What Our Guests Say
"Our guide was incredible — funny, knowledgeable, and genuinely creepy in the best way. The haunted bars were so cool. Best thing we did in Charleston."
"Did this for a bachelorette and it was perfect. Ghost stories, great bars, and something totally different. Everyone loved it."
"Part history, part ghost tour, part pub crawl. The stories were legit researched and the whole night flew by. Highly recommend."
Charleston Ghost Tour FAQs
How much is the Charleston ghost tour?
The Booze and Boos haunted pub crawl starts at $30 per person and the all-ages ghost walk starts at $25. Private group tours start at $350 for up to 10 guests.
Where does the Charleston tour start?
The tour begins and ends at a historic bar, checking in outside Henry's on the Market at 54 N Market St. Arrive about 15 minutes early to meet your pirate guide.
Is the Charleston pub crawl scary?
It blends real haunted history with a fun night out — spooky and entertaining rather than terrifying. Families can choose our all-ages ghost walk for the same stories without the bar stops.
How long is the tour?
The haunted pub crawl runs about 2.5 hours through historic downtown Charleston, with time to enjoy a drink at each haunted bar stop. Per city law, alcohol must stay inside the bars.
Is the tour 21+?
The pub crawl is 21+ with valid ID. Under-21 guests can be accommodated on private tours, and the all-ages ghost walk is open to everyone.
Does Nightly Spirits sell out in Charleston?
Often — we're one of the highest-rated haunted tours in Charleston and weekend and Halloween-season dates fill fast, so we recommend booking in advance.
Ready to Meet the Ghosts of Charleston?
Book your Charleston ghost tour today — tours fill up fast, especially on weekends and around Halloween.
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