Charleston Ghost Tours Compared
Prices & schedules checked October 18, 2026
Most Charleston ghost tours cover the same few blocks of the old city — St. Philip’s churchyard, the alleys around Church Street, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon — so the real choice is the format: a classic 90-minute walk, a ride, a tour that takes you inside a building after dark, a cemetery visit, a bar walk or a cruise. Every tour below was open for booking on Viator when we checked.
Side by side
| Tour | Price (as listed Oct 2026) | Length | Meets at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasing Terrors walking ghost tour | From $29 | 1 hr 30 min | Washington Square, behind City Hall (80 Broad St) | Storytelling from a long-time local guide |
| Real Hauntings of Charleston (small group) | From $35 | 1 hr 30 min | 122 E Bay St (Old Exchange) | A classic first ghost walk |
| City of the Dead | From $35 | 1 hr 30 min | Cumberland St & Church St | Picking your own stories |
| Ghosts of Charleston + Unitarian Church Graveyard | From $35.50 | 1 hr 30 min | Buxton Books, 160 King St | After-hours graveyard access |
| Ghost & Dungeon walking tour | From $40.50 | 1 hr 30 min | 18 Anson St | Going inside the Provost Dungeon |
| Haunted Jail tour (Old City Jail) | From $45.50 | 45 min | 21 Magazine St | Going inside the Old City Jail |
| Ghosts & Gravestones | From $45.45 | 1 hr 30 min | Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St | Ages 13+; lantern-lit cemetery visit |
| Haunted horse & carriage tour | From $45 | 40 min | 14 Anson St | No walking |
| Haunted ghost cruise | From $45 | 1 hr 30 min | Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St | Something different, on the harbor |
| Haunted Booze and Boos (21+) | From $39.42 | 2 hr 30 min | Henry’s on the Market, 54 N Market St | A night out with drinks (own expense) |
Every tour above showed free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead on Viator when we checked.
Our take
- First ghost tour, tight budget: Pleasing Terrors has the lowest from-price here. It’s led by Mike Brown, a Charleston native who, per the listing, has been giving ghost tours for 30 years. Real Hauntings is the small-group alternative from the Old Exchange.
- Want to go inside somewhere? The Haunted Jail tour spends its 45 minutes in the Old City Jail (maximum 20 people). The Ghost & Dungeon walk includes a 20-minute stop inside the Provost Dungeon. The Ghosts of Charleston tour gets after-hours access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard.
- Older kids or teens: Ghosts & Gravestones doesn’t take children under 13. Check age rules on any tour before you book.
- Can’t walk far? Take the 40-minute haunted carriage ride, or the ghost cruise.
- Adults only: the Booze and Boos walk is 21+ with ID, and drinks are at your own expense.
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Best value
Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
- Price From $29 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Length 90 minutes, at night
- Guide Mike Brown, Charleston native and host of the Pleasing Terrors Podcast; ghost tours for 30 years (per the listing)
- Meets Washington Square Park behind City Hall, 80 Broad St, by the George Washington statue; ends at St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St
- Supplier Old Charleston Tours
Small group
Real Hauntings of Charleston! (small-group ghost tour)
- Price From $35 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Length 90 minutes, with a city-licensed guide; bottled water included
- Route Passes the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, St. Michael’s Church, Poogan’s Porch, Gateway Walk, St. Philip’s Church and Philadelphia Alley
- Meets North side of the Old Exchange, 122 E Bay St (small square with an oak tree and benches); ends near East Bay & Cumberland, about 2 blocks away
- Supplier Holy City Walks
Choose your stories
City of the Dead: The Dark Hauntings of Charleston
- Price From $35 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Length 90 minutes; guides tailor the stories to the group’s interests
- Meets Corner of Cumberland St and Church St, next to the Cumberland St garage; ends at the meeting point
- Supplier 108 Elemental Tours
Graveyard access
Ghosts of Charleston walking tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard
- Price From $35.50 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Options 1.5-hour full tour, or a 1-hour graveyard-only tour
- Meets Buxton Books, 160 King St; ends in the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard across the street
- Notes Not wheelchair accessible; no public restroom; confirmation within 48 hours (Viator listing)
- Supplier Tour Charleston, LLC
Inside the dungeon
Ghost & Dungeon night-time walking tour
- Price From $40.50 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Includes 90-minute walk plus admission to the Provost Dungeon (20-minute stop)
- Meets 18 Anson St; ends on Market St
- Notes Runs in all weather; leisurely pace
- Supplier Bulldog Tours
Inside the jail
Haunted Jail night-time tour of the Old City Jail
- Price From $45.50 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Length 45-minute guided tour of the first floor of the Old City Jail
- Meets Old City Jail, 21 Magazine St — arrive 15 minutes early; the tour entrance is the gate to the left of the front glass doors
- Notes Maximum 20 travelers; not wheelchair accessible
- Supplier Bulldog Tours
Ages 13+
Ghosts & Gravestones Charleston night tour
- Price From $45.45 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- What 90 minutes with a costumed guide, riding through the streets and visiting Bethany Cemetery by lantern
- Meets Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St — check in 20 minutes early
- Rules Children under 13 not permitted; confirmation within 48 hours
- Supplier Historic Tours of America
No walking
Haunted evening horse & carriage tour
- Price From $45 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
- Length 40 minutes; passes the Mills House, the Circular Congregational graveyard and the Provost Dungeon
- Meets Old South Carriage barn, 14 Anson St, in the Market district — arrive 15 minutes early
- Supplier Old South Carriage
On the water
Narrated haunted ghost cruise of Charleston Harbor
- Price From $45 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026); taxes and government fees included
- Length 90 minutes on a 45-foot catamaran; drinks for purchase
- Meets Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St — check in at the blue-and-white booth at least 30 minutes early
- Rules Children under 3 not permitted; not wheelchair accessible
- Supplier Sandlapper Water Tours
21+
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos walking tour (21+)
- Price From $39.42 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026); drinks at your own expense
- Length 2 hours 30 minutes with a costumed “pirate” guide, stopping at historic bars
- Meets Outside Henry’s on the Market, 54 N Market St; tours end at a bar on Vendue Range
- Rules All guests 21+ with valid ID; moderate fitness needed
- Supplier Nightly Spirits
On GetYourGuide, every Charleston ghost tour we tried redirected to a search page when opened with our partner link, so we link Viator only.
Making a night of it? Our one-day itinerary ends with a ghost walk, and the where-to-stay guide covers walkable downtown hotels.
Sources
- Viator — Charleston’s Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour (price, 90 min, meeting point, guide)
- Viator — Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour) (price, route, meeting point)
- Viator — City of the Dead: The Dark Hauntings of Charleston (price, meeting point)
- Viator — Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard (price, options, Buxton Books)
- Viator — Charleston Ghost & Dungeon Night-Time Walking Tour (price, Provost Dungeon stop, 18 Anson St)
- Viator — Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour (price, 45 min, 21 Magazine St, max 20)
- Viator — Ghosts and Gravestones Charleston Night Tour (price, Bethany Cemetery, under-13 rule)
- Viator — Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston (price, 40 min, 14 Anson St)
- Viator — Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor (price, 45-foot catamaran, check-in)
- Viator — Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour (price, 2.5 hours, 21+)