Top South Carolina Ghost Tours

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.

Dating back to 1670, Charleston is one of the most haunted cities in America. With a history of pirates and criminals, patriots and founding fathers, the city swarms with restless souls and unexplained phenomena. On this tour, your local guide takes you to all the spookiest spots, from haunted graveyards to execution sites and more, keying you into the spirits who walk the cobblestone streets.

Join Charleston native and host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast, Mike Brown, on this 90-minute Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour. Join Mike as he combines suspenseful storytelling with unparalleled knowledge of the hidden and often frightening stories lurking in Charleston's past and present.

Explore the haunted side of Charleston with a small-group history and ghost tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll that includes popular landmarks like Hibernian Hall, Washington Park, Chalmers Street, and St. Philip’s Church. Hear scary stories and learn about local history, including true crime, during this family-friendly walking tour.

See a new side of Charleston when you set off after dark—and learn all about the spooky side of the city’s history, thanks to your guide's stories—on this ghost tour. See major historical landmarks, as well as graveyards, alleyways, hotels, bars, and other lesser-known, supposedly haunted corners. As you go, hear creepy tales about ghostly brides, pirates, unexplained murders, and more.

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston’s past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Discover one of America’s most haunted cities and prepare for a scare as you trundle through historic neighborhoods and past Charleston’s most famous supernatural hotspots by horse-drawn carriage. Hear chilling tales about the city’s past inhabitants, some of which still frequent their homes and graves, and pass eerie graveyards, churches and warehouses said to have paranormal activity. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, this activity is a fascinating insight into Charleston’s history.

Travel back in time to discover one of America’s most historic cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on this guided small-group walking tour. Explore some of the city’s most enchanting alleys and hidden passages. Visit the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, a colonial building with a 300-year history; Rainbow Row, the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States; plus historic Philadelphia Alley, and many more.

Trade the typical tours and peek into Charleston’s shadowy history with a chilling nighttime walking tour of the city’s eeriest sites. Wind through the dark corridors of the Historic District and hear spooky tales of graveyard hauntings, voodoo, and botched burials from your guide. Pass by infamous locations with grisly histories and wander through Charleston’s oldest cemetery after hours.

Greenville Ghost Tours offers a hands-on downtown walking experience led by members of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators. Unlike traditional ghost tours, this experience goes beyond storytelling—it invites you to participate as a paranormal investigator yourself. Guests use real investigative tools and often capture anomalies such as orbs, EVPs, and EMF readings. Blending immersive storytelling with performance art, comedy, & occasional touches of satire or magic, the tour delivers a fun and unforgettable journey through Greenville’s haunted history. The experience was created by owner and paranormal educator Gabe Mathews, who served as lead investigator on Paranormal Exhibition on Amazon Prime. Tours are led by trained Truth Searchers guides who incorporate modern theories, science, and investigative technology. Skeptic or believer, everyone is welcome the only thing separating skepticism from belief is evidence, and this tour gives you the chance to look for it yourself.

Decide for yourself if Charleston’s ghost stories are true on this haunted after-hours tour of the Holy City. Walk to infamously spooky locations—including the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon—and hear a mix of history and lore from your guide about soldiers who once fought within the city.

Explore the darker side of Charleston and experience some of the city’s most eerie sites with a this Ghost & Dungeon nighttime walking tour with entry to Provost Dungeon. Wind through the Historic District’s dark corridors and graveyards, and hear spooky tales of ghosts, voodoo, local superstition, and famous haunted spaces from your local guide. Cap off the tour with a chilling visit to the Provost Dungeon, a pre-Revolutionary dungeon steeped in grisly history.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eerie streets of Myrtle Beach with our captivating walking ghost tour! Led by an expert local guide, you'll hear chilling tales of ghostly encounters and lingering spirits that haunt iconic buildings. As you stroll through the historic district, your guide will share fascinating stories of tormented souls that still roam the area, blending entertainment and education in a way that will leave you intrigued. The tour covers a mile of haunted real estate, including notorious sites like Peaches Corner and the Bowery, each steeped in mystery and history. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Plyler Park serve as eerie backdrops for tales of love, loss, and lingering spirits. While entry into private buildings isn't included, you'll stand on ground rich with ghostly lore, making each step a brush with the supernatural. Join us for an evening filled with ghostly encounters that will haunt your memories long after the tour ends!

From the city's brothels to gritty crime stories, explore Charleston's seedier history on this evening ghost tour. By combining aspects of the horrific, the salacious, and the just plain weird, this walking tour offers a unique look at the city. Keep in mind that this tour contains mature themes and language.

As one of America’s oldest cities, Charleston is considered one of its most haunted. During this hair-raising walking tour, visit the city’s famous paranormal hotspots including Poogan’s Porch, one of America’s top 10 haunted restaurants, and St Philip’s Church graveyard, the location of a famous haunting. From stories of pirates, gangsters and serial killers to tragic lovers, you choose the narrative to suit your interests during this unique ghost tour.

Learn about the history of Beaufort through the lens of its dark past with this ghost-themed walking tour through the town’s antebellum heart. Listen to tales of eerie hauntings and supernatural mysteries, plus try your hand at picking up on messages from beyond the veil with spirit-hunting tools. Admire landmark homes and learn about their former residents, then end at St. Helena’s Anglican Church, the oldest in town.

Charleston's haunted history comes alive on the Ghosts and Gravestones Night Tour. With exclusive access to Bethany Cemetery, guests are guided by a costumed Ghost Host who shares chilling tales of the city’s darker past. The tour allows for a unique nighttime exploration, complete with lanterns to light the way through the cemetery's eerie grounds. As you ride through the haunted streets, the stories deepen, revealing the ghostly legends that linger in Charleston's shadows. This 90-minute experience is designed for those seeking a thrilling adventure, perfect for an adult audience.

Discover the spookier side of Charleston’s history on this haunted tour of the Old City Jail. With an expert guide, learn about some of Charleston’s most notorious criminals, pirates and despicable characters like Lavinia and John Fisher, 19th-century hoteliers who allegedly poisoned their guests. Visit eerie spaces such as prisoner cells, hallways and locations where criminals died. Brace yourself for a possible ghostly apparition!

Join this combination bar crawl and ghost tour with a local Charlestonian and spend your evening learning about the haunted side of the city. Visit two bars as part of the tour and enjoy a complimentary snack at the first bar location. Hear ghost stories as you stroll by graveyards and historic sites. Finish the tour at a hauntingly beautiful local park where you’ll learn about one of the most feared ghosts in Charleston. (Please note we do not enter the graveyards).

Enjoy a spooky adventure and learn more about Charleston’s haunted history with this self-guided audio tour. Download the app and tour on your phone and start the tour whenever you want by heading to the Old Exchange. Walk past some of the city’s most haunted sites while learning about the ghostly stories connected to them, including the the Dock Street Theater, Pirates Courtyard, Circular Church Graveyard, and more.

Discover the spooky side of Charleston with a ghost-themed walking tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and set out on a guided stroll in Charleston focused on ghost stories. See popular city landmarks during the walk including St. Philip’s Church and the Powder Magazine museum. Learn about the history of several sites from a ghost perspective during the tour.

Join us as we walk you by Charleston's most haunted locations. All of the stops on our tour have been investigated by our paranormal research team, so you will be able to hear and see evidence of ghosts that our team has captured at each location. In addition, we have fully researched all of our stops at the South Carolina Historical Society, so all of our stories are one hundred percent true. We dispel many local myths told on other tours and rely only on fact from real obituaries, coroner inquests, death certificates, and other historical files. Dare to learn the true reason behind Charleston's haunted past!

See a spookier side of Charleston as you head off the beaten track on a ghost tour of the city. Hear 10 chilling tales of plagues, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and battles—supposedly leaving the area with many ghostly residents. This small-group tour makes for a more intimate experience, and is perfect for fans of all things macabre.