Top South Carolina Night Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Step back in time to explore the parts of Charleston that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals. A costumed tour guide will lead guests through the streets of Charleston, past historic sites and cemeteries, on this 1.5 hour walking tour. *All ages friendly

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.

The Junior Experience transforms Charleston’s history into an engaging nighttime adventure for families with children aged 5–11. This interactive walking tour invites kids to explore historic sites while participating in storytelling, solving challenges, and collecting stickers in their personal passports. Each stop is crafted to highlight kid-friendly facts and imaginative activities, ensuring that learning is both fun and memorable. Parents actively participate, guiding and celebrating their Junior walker, making it a truly shared experience. After the tour, families can enjoy a bonus activity that continues the fun beyond the streets of Charleston. - Nighttime walking tour tailored for families with kids aged 5–11 - Interactive storytelling and hands-on activities at historic locations - Collect stickers in personal passports while solving fun challenges - Includes a bonus activity for continued family adventure after the tour

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.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sights of the Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights on this magical trolley tour. Starting from the Charleston Visitor Information Center, enjoy a scenic ride to James Island, where over 700 dazzling displays and 2 million twinkling lights await. After a 40-minute drive, you'll have 1.5 hours to roam the festival, savor delicious holiday treats, shop for unique souvenirs, and even meet Santa Claus. For added fun, hop on the Festival Express train or join a Reindeer Workshop to create your own furry friend. - Enjoy a 3.5-hour holiday experience with a festive surprise gift for each passenger. - Explore the festival at your own pace after the bus tour. - Ideal for families and holiday enthusiasts, with activities for all ages. - Daily departures at 5pm from the Charleston Visitor Information Center located at 375 Meeting Street.

Customization and honesty set up apart from the other tours in town. We change up our entire tour based on what you tell us that you want. Within reason, we can change the tour on the fly from doing a completely different topic to making additional stops for shopping or photos. No one else in town offers this level of customization. Honesty is the second thing you get. We'll tell you whether Greenville, is a nice place to move to, how good a restaurant is and much more. We constantly study books and visit restaurants to give you the true view of the area. On top of these two main points, you can expect a civil tour where we treat you with respect, and a great deal of information about the area. We are here to create the best possible experience we can for you.

Hop aboard the “Windchaser” for a moonlit or starlit cruise to take in Charleston’s best sights at night! A truly unique adventure to explore and sightsee along the enchanted waterways under the moon and the stars. Wind through the historic rivers that have ebbed and flowed for centuries and enjoy the lights along the old battery wall, the USS Yorktown, the Cooper River Bridge, and the most certainly haunted Old Carolina Yacht club. You might even see a shooting star, or even more rare, bioluminescence in the water lit by tiny organisms escaping from predators. Get out with your crew for an adventure like no other!