Uncover Charleston’s darkest secrets on an evening ghost tour. Stroll through the atmospheric heart of the old city while a guide regales you with tales of the dark deeds, restless spirits, and supernatural phenomena that make Charleston one of the most haunted cities in America. Get exclusive after-hour access to the famous Unitarian Church Graveyard, where an overgrown southern garden surrounds historic plots. If you choose, you can book a shorter tour with just access to the Unitarian Church Graveyard.

Stroll through the city's historic heart on a Charleston haunted history tour
Hear captivating historical and supernatural tales from an entertaining guide
Get exclusive after-hours access to the famously haunted Unitarian Church Graveyard
Get the choice to book a visit to the Unitarian Church Graveyard without a city tour

What's Included

90-minute Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour with Unitarian Graveyard
Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
Hear tales of hauntings & supernatural events from the best-selling book, The Ghosts of Charleston.
Travelers may select from two tour options: 1hr Graveyard Only or 1.5hr Graveyard + City Tour

Gratuities
No public restroom so please plan accordingly.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Buxton Books
160 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401

End point

Unitarian Church in Charleston
4 Archdale St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This tour culminates in the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard--just across the street from where you started. Your guide will be happy to direct you back to your hotel, or wherever you plan to explore next.

What To Expect

Discover the apparitions and legends that lurk among Charleston’s warm southern breezes and beneath swinging live oak trees. Choose from an early or late evening tour, and meet your storytelling guide near the city center. Cross over into the historic old town for a walk past the buildings, squares and landmarks that hold the keys to the city's past. Enjoy commanding views of the harbor, and hear about famous former residents and the restless spirits they left behind.

Explore one of Charleston’s haunted highlights with exclusive nighttime access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard. Enter the churchyard gates and stroll among tombs and vaults overgrown with lush southern foliage and hanging moss while your guide shares tales of the most tragic and intriguing figures buried here. Learn about the illnesses, accidents and mysteries that brought graveyard inhabitants to their final resting place, and keep an eye out for wandering figures moving in the moonlight!

Tour Charleston (Pass By)

Unitarian Church in Charleston

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buxton Books

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael's Church (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
*Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Fun ghost tour

Matthew_G, Apr 2024

We really enjoyed our tour! Brian was a great tour guide and story teller. I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a ghost tour

Simon was awesome!

Victoria_D, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Simon, was great! Very good storyteller. We had such a good time and saw so many different sites!

What a fun tour!

Melinda_B, Apr 2024

Great spooky tour. Our tour guide was full of interesting tales. Being able to go into the overgrown cemetery was awesome. Our small group were the only ones on the tour which made it extra fun!

Charleston ghost tour!

Emma_L, Apr 2024

Brian was our ghost tour guide and did such an amazing job keeping our entire group entertained and engaged! He was passionate with the stories he told us and had so many history facts to share! Our group had such a fun time walking through the graveyard at night and hearing his stories. One of our girlfriends was a little nervous at the beginning and this ended up being her favorite part of the trip. Would definitely recommend this while you’re in Charleston!

Historical & open minded

Patricia_M, Apr 2024

Simon was outstanding! Truly appreciated the historical facts provided thruout the tour. There was no "don't you see or feel the ghosts (spirits)" all was provided and suggested to open selves to the spirits and encouraged to take pictures. Appreciated that only photos taken during the tour could be sent immediately to avoid photoshopping in order to maintain integrity.

Good tour.

Ryan_B, Apr 2024

The Graveyard was great definitely would do again. The book store was also super inviting and fun to wonder.

Brilliant story teller!

Jami_C, Apr 2024

Simon was an absolute brilliant story teller. Told the stories of old Charleston and the residents it’s lost with such passion. Was engaging and interesting all in one. Showing pictures of spirits from former tour goers was a fun was to bring the stories ironically “to life”. Loved it!

knowledgeable, interesting, fun

Colin_M, Apr 2024

I forget his name but we had an awesome and very knowledgeable tour guide who really made the experience all that more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend!

Spooky Fun In Charleston

Debra_L, Apr 2024

Mark is super fun and passionate about all the ghost stories he tells as he walks you through the streets of downtown Charleston.

Great tour and tour guide.

Anne_F, Apr 2024

Brian, our guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining. Very interesting evening. I highly recommend this tour.

Would most definitely recommend

jessica_r, Apr 2024

The tour guide was very entertaining, knowledgeable, and attentive. We have participated in many ghost tours and this one was (by far) one of our favorites!

Fun!

Wendy_S, Apr 2024

Mark was a great storyteller. Enjoyed the stories and history in Charleston, especially the recitation of Edgar Allen Poe’s Anna Belle Lee poem!

Jenna did a great job at...

Melanie_W, Apr 2024

Jenna did a great job at story telling. Kept the audience attention. Made it interactive. Enjoyed the stories and history.

Interesting tour

Crystal_P, Apr 2024

Brian was a great story teller and it was very interesting. We enjoyed his theatrics. We liked the history of downtown Charleston.

Do it

Michael_T, Apr 2024

Nothing like touring a cemetery to reinforce the ghost experience. Well worth the time and money. Must do.