Top South Carolina Ghost Tours

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.

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.

Take a small-group tour of Charleston on this haunted boos and booze tour with your pirate guide. You can sip on cocktails (at your own expense) while your guide takes you through the city to places like the Powder Magazine, Charleston City Market, Washington Square, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. This scary and informative historical ghost tour offers a unique experience in the haunted heart of Charleston, SC. Use your smartphone to navigate this GPS-based tour without the hassle of downloading an app. We do not harvest or re-sell your data (like some competitors). Explore some of the most frightening locations in historic Charleston, where the city's dark past comes to life. Unlike traditional walking tours, this self-guided option allows you to visit areas that are off-limits to group tours, giving you exclusive access to hidden corners and spooky sites. Learn about the chilling tales and haunted history of Charleston at your own pace, with the convenience and flexibility that only a self-guided tour can offer.

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!

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.

Explore the haunted heart of Spartanburg on a spine-tingling walking tour led by psychic medium and paranormal magician Isaak Ivey. You explore local landmarks and hear stories from Magnolia Cemetery, Converse College, Morgan Square, and other Spartanburg landmarks. A member of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators, Isaak combines chilling history, local legends, and paranormal storytelling to bring Spartanburg’s eerie past to life. From restless spirits and forgotten tragedies to mysterious landmarks that still whisper their secrets, this ghost tour is perfect for locals, visitors, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike. -Guided by psychic medium, paranormal magician, and investigator Isaak Ivey -Step into downtown Spartanburg’s haunted history and legendary ghost stories -Experience chilling tales and supernatural lore brought vividly to life -A night of magic, history, and entertainment

Explore the darker side of Charleston and experience some of the city’s most eerie sites with this nighttime walking tour with exclusive 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.

Does Shoeless Joe Jackson still play baseball in Greenville? What is the best way to conjure a spirit? Do ghosts drink beer? Find out on a Haunted Greenville Bar Crawl. Led by a member of Truth Searchers: Paranormal Investigators, this 2.5–3 hour walking tour blends haunted history with chilling tales of paranormal activity. We’ll visit 2–3 unique bars along the way, with stops varying by day and availability. The route covers 1–2 miles through downtown Greenville and begins at New Realm Brewing Company. Arrive early to grab a drink and set the mood before the tour kicks off. Bars on the tour may vary depending on the day, time, and availability.

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.

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!

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.

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.

This Charleston ghost cruise brings you to the city’s spooky sites that can’t be reached on foot. Board a 45-foot catamaran and set sail on the Charleston Harbor, passing by the sites of pirate attacks, naval battles, and more. As you sail, your guide tells haunting stories of Charleston’s past.

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!

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.

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.

Discover why Beaufort’s #1 ghost tour is one of the town’s most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor walking tour is led by local guides who know Beaufort’s history, legends, and haunted past firsthand. As you wander the historic streets, you'll hear chilling stories inspired by documented events, local folklore, and unexplained encounters that have lingered for generations. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic sites including Panini’s On The Waterfront, where tales of ghostly sightings, tragic events, and mysterious happenings have become part of the town’s history. Though the tour remains outdoors, each stop offers an eerie glimpse into Beaufort’s past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this ghost tour blends authentic history, captivating storytelling, and mystery into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadows of Beaufort.

Discover the most haunted locations in Charleston with this small-group walking ghost tour. Hear ghost stories inspired by the city’s past during this stroll that includes landmarks like the Dock Street Theater and the Circular Congregational Church. Learn about paranormal activity in Charleston and go in search of spirits with a guide leading the way.