Top Charleston Tickets & Passes

With more than 300 years of history as an established city, Charleston has its fair share of frightening ghost stories. Wander around these historical city streets with a guide and uncover the gruesome chapters of Charleston’s history. As you move from pub to pub, you’ll hear tales of pirates, bootleggers, brothels, and more. Learn about the history and haunts of the city from the days of the piracy to the nights of Prohibition.

The USS Yorktown is the WWII aircraft carrier in Charleston Harbor, and this group ghost tour takes you on board after the museum has closed and the crowds have disappeared. Hear the stories behind the sightings reported on board, from maritime superstitions to sailors who went missing, alongside the history of a ship commissioned in 1943 and crewed by more than 3,000 men who lived, fought, and died onboard.

As the oldest preserved plantation house in the country that’s still open to the public, Drayton Hall allows visitors to tour this early 1700s estate. Along with an admission ticket, this activity includes a guided tour of the estate as well as free time for you to take a self-guided stroll of the grounds. Drayton Hall is close to downtown Charleston and has free parking, making it a great activity for travelers short on time.

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.

Celebrates the city’s rich musical heritage with a captivating concert, featuring a range of genres from gospel to Gershwin. As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, this performance highlights the historical music that has shaped both Charleston and the nation. Experience a 75-minute show filled with light classics heard at concerts of the St. Cecelia Society, gospel spirituals, Civil War songs, music of George Gershwin, and classic jazz that entertains and educates. Join us at the Circular Congregational Church for an evening where history and music intertwine, culminating in the beloved "Amazing Grace", composed by John Newton, who worshipped in your concert venue, Circular Congregational Church, to conclude the night.

Buzzed BooHag Bimble sandwiches an approximately 1-hour, 1-mile haunted history ghost walk between two approximately 30-minute stops at paranormally acclaimed local bars for a unique adults-only experience. Hosted by History, Haunts, & Hahas!, it's led by Vannah, a consistently top-rated Charleston tour guide since 2020, Charleston local since 1998, educator, and founder of Ghost Forensics. Follow the breadcrumbs through forgotten history using primary sources, documented accounts, folklore, and reported paranormal experiences. Expect ethical storytelling that clearly distinguishes fact, folklore, personal experiences, and historical uncertainty. Every ghost story begins with the Human Behind the Haunting. Interactive, conversational, and unique to every group. Optional EMF readers and complimentary souvenir hat. No fabricated stories. No embellishment. Ghost activity cannot be guaranteed.