Small Group Ghost Tour in Charleston: 60 Minutes of Haunted History
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Step into Charleston’s haunted past on this small group ghost tour, where history and the supernatural collide. Led by a licensed guide with over 20 years of experience investigating the city’s darkest corners, you'll explore sites most tours skip—places where pirates plotted, patriots perished, and spirits still linger.
Feel the chill at Judge Nicholas Trott’s house, stand where Blackbeard once schemed, and visit the cemetery where a famous 1987 ghost photo was taken. This isn’t your typical ghost story tour—there are no actors reciting scripts. Instead, you’ll hear real tales, documented cold spots, and whispers from the past, all in a cozy, small-group setting that ensures everyone gets the full experience.
From ancient graves at St. Philip’s to hotel rooms where guests refuse to stay, this tour covers more verified paranormal sites than any other in Charleston. If you’re after authentic haunted history, this tour delivers a spine-tingling journey through one of America’s most haunted cities.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the ghost tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for ages 1 through 99. It’s wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a stroller.
What’s included in the tour?
Your ticket covers all fees and taxes, ghost photography tips, a knowledgeable local guide (not actors), and access to exclusive haunted locations.
Are there any exclusions I should know about?
Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and ghost hunting equipment are not included. Parking is available nearby, with a large garage at Church & Cumberland for $2/hour.
How many people are in each group?
Groups are limited to 15 participants, ensuring a more intimate experience.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if done at least 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour 10 min
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- All Fees & Taxes
- Ghost Photography Tips
- Local historian guide (not scripted actors)
- Access to Exclusive Haunted Locations
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional but Much Appreciated
- Ghost Hunting Equipment
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin your haunted journey at Charleston's historic City Market, where merchants have traded for over 200 years. Meet your guide with a colonial lantern as night falls, and feel the city’s eerie shift from daytime to ghostly after dark. Your guide shares Charleston’s haunted reputation and prepares you for the spooky walk ahead.
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Stop 2
Visit the Circular Church Graveyard, Charleston’s oldest burial site from 1691. This authentic paranormal setting was even used in Netflix’s Outer Banks Season 4, where crew members experienced unexplained shadows and equipment failures.
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Stop 3
Explore Judge Nicholas Trott’s mansion, site of colonial America’s largest mass execution of pirates. Reports of doors slamming at 3 AM, shadowy figures, and voices have persisted for centuries, with modern equipment detecting spikes here.
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Stop 4
Discover Blackbeard’s hideout, where the infamous pirate rented rooms in 1718. Witnesses claim to see his shadow, smell gunpowder and rum, and hear EVP recordings of “revenge.” Your guide points out where Blackbeard slept and hints at hidden treasure.
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Stop 5
Visit the site of the 1987 ghost photograph, captured by Harry. The image of a Victorian woman verified by Kodak and MIT remains one of the most authenticated paranormal photos ever. Many guests try to capture their own evidence here.
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Stop 6
St. Philip’s Cemetery, established in 1681, is home to over 10,000 souls. Nightly apparitions, the Lady in Black, and moving orbs make this one of the most active spots. Feel the cold ground and see the moss move without wind.
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Stop 7
End your tour at a historic hotel that survived the 1861 fire. Guests have reported apparitions, doors opening on their own, and shadows in rooms—especially Room 10. Recent police reports confirm guests fleeing in terror.
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Stop 8
The tour concludes at Broad and Meeting Streets, leaving you with stories and chills from Charleston’s haunted past.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
80 North Market Street - In front of T-Bonz Restaurant, between Church Street and Meeting Street
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- No refund if cancelled within 24 hours
- Tour may be canceled due to bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
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