Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard
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Charleston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Stroll through the city's historic heart on a Charleston haunted history tour
- Hear captivating historical and supernatural tales from an entertaining guide
- Get exclusive after-hours access to the famously haunted Unitarian Church Graveyard
- Get the choice to book a visit to the Unitarian Church Graveyard without a city tour
What's Included
- Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
- Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
- Travelers may select from two tour options: 1hr Graveyard Only or 1.5hr Graveyard + City Tour
- Gratuities
- No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Buxton Books160 King St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Departure Point: Tour Charleston Headquarters (inside Buxton Books) Address: 160 King Street Charleston, SC 29401
End point
- Unitarian Church in Charleston4 Archdale St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
This tour culminates in the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard--just across the street from where you started. Your guide will be happy to direct you back to your hotel, or wherever you plan to explore next.
Itinerary
Discover the apparitions and legends that lurk among Charleston’s warm southern breezes and beneath swinging live oak trees. Choose from an early or late evening tour, and meet your storytelling guide near the city center. Cross over into the historic old town for a walk past the buildings, squares and landmarks that hold the keys to the city's past. Enjoy commanding views of the harbor, and hear about famous former residents and the restless spirits they left behind.
Explore one of Charleston’s haunted highlights with exclusive nighttime access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard. Enter the churchyard gates and stroll among tombs and vaults overgrown with lush southern foliage and hanging moss while your guide shares tales of the most tragic and intriguing figures buried here. Learn about the illnesses, accidents and mysteries that brought graveyard inhabitants to their final resting place, and keep an eye out for wandering figures moving in the moonlight!
Explore one of Charleston’s haunted highlights with exclusive nighttime access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard. Enter the churchyard gates and stroll among tombs and vaults overgrown with lush southern foliage and hanging moss while your guide shares tales of the most tragic and intriguing figures buried here. Learn about the illnesses, accidents and mysteries that brought graveyard inhabitants to their final resting place, and keep an eye out for wandering figures moving in the moonlight!
Tour Charleston (Pass By)
1
Unitarian Church in Charleston
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Buxton Books
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael's Church (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- *Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Joshua_I, Jul 2026
Luke was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and personable. He seemed genuinely interested in the things he was presenting and I would recommend this tour to anyone that I now who is coming here and wanted to go on a ghost tour.
Scott_D, Jul 2026
We have done many gave yard / haunted tours, this guide was a poor storyteller which left us uninterested .
Although I only saw 2 or 3 on line ? there must be more a dozen or so walking ghost / grave tours in Charleston because we dodged at least 6 on this night. As we competed with other groups I felt It forced our guide to take us to the out of the way or secondary locations . I found myself listening to other guides as we passed them.
Ashley_F, Jul 2026
Simon was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. We had a fantastic time! We loved the graveyard in particular.
CHRISTIN_H, Jun 2026
Jerry was very knowledgeable about the history and had good stories to tell. Started off a little slow but once we actually got started and going everyone was well engaged and interested.
James_B, Jun 2026
Jake was a great guide telling stories with passion. The tour was perfect length. The cemetery was old and spooky. Tour ended at dusk which was perfect.
Coby_J, Jun 2026
Jerry was awesome! Without his knowledge of Charleston and interesting ghost narratives, the tour would not have been the same.
Truly a must while enjoying the old city.
Nicole_P, Jun 2026
From start to finish, I would highly recommend this tour. After sitting on an airplane all day, it was lovely to walk around, listening to Simon’s stories, and learning about the history of Charleston. Walking through the cemetery was a special experience and Simon was so thoughtful as he described the spirits’ stories. We are so glad that we booked this tour. Simon was a wonderful story teller and really painted a picture of past for us.
Christy_W, May 2026
Very good tour! Jerry, our guide, was friendly and was a great historian and storyteller! Enjoyed this tour very much!
Susan_S, May 2026
This is not a “scary” ghost tour as much as a”spirit stories” tour with some poetry and history mixed in. Simon was a very enjoyable narrator with an amazing memory for the stories and poems. Best for the “true believer” but my skeptical husband and i thoroughly enjoyed it. If you take the nighttime tour, be sure to visit the Unitarian Cemetery during the day too— couldn’t see a lot of it at night (of course) but what we did see made me wish I could’ve seen the whole thing in daylight.
Julie_D, May 2026
Liz the guide was very informative, answered everyone's questions, and had some great pictures of "ghosts".
robert_c, Apr 2026
Was expecting to have a few “chills” down the spine…but. Our guide “Jake” was knowledgeable but a little too scripted, almost mechanical, too much memorized lines vs. casually telling a story. More animated “ghost” story telling would have added a lot to the evening. More time in the “Philadelphia” alley would have been a benefit, actually walking down the ally. Unfortunately, too many other ghost tours ruin the intimacy of the tour. The Unitarian cemetery was the best part of the tour, more time spent there would have been nice…As a suggestion…if your tour is a “Moonless” night, take a small flashlight! To see the tombstones! They should provide flashlights, for some safety as well. Not a waste of time…definitely could have been better!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are glad you enjoyed the graveyard. Thank you for the recomendation of providing flashlights.
Robert_M, Apr 2026
Jerry is an excellent story teller. He really made the ghost stories come "alive." The walk was not too difficult or strenuous.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Yes! Jerry does make the stories come alive. We are very glad you enjoyed the tour.
Jocelyn_H, Apr 2026
Great experience. Very knowledgeable about Charleston ! Very friendly. We love Simon- great story teller!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for loving Simon! We are very glad you enjoyed his tour.
donna_M, Apr 2026
It is brief, very little historical information, and we even traveled through parking lots verses the historical streets to navigate locations. Tour guide gave info from a personal perspective.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We apologize for the briefness of the tour as we do expect our guides to go the full 90 minutes. Thank you for your input and we will certainly look into this.
Amy_E, Apr 2026
I really enjoyed the ghost tour! Our tour guide, Jerry, was a wonderful storyteller and so captivating. It was interesting learning about the history of ghost sightings in various landmarks around the tour. From learning about the first female serial killer to Edgar Allen Poe's connection to Charleston, it was fascinating. I bought the book Ghosts of Charleston following the tour to learn more. I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank so much! We are very happy you enjoyed Jerry's tour. Yes, he is capitivating and thank you for recomending it.
Laurie_H, Mar 2026
Liz was amazing! Great tour and she was fun and knowledgeable! Even though we didn’t see any ghosts 😁. Highly recommend!
Sasha_L, Mar 2026
My tour guide Liz, was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the dark history of Charleston. The Unitarian graveyard was a big highlight!
Russell_D, Mar 2026
Jake was very knowledgeable about history and a good sport even with a very small group. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
Dedra_c, Mar 2026
Really enjoyed it. So much history wrapped inside the tour. We had our teens with us and they even enjoyed it.
Heather_N, Mar 2026
A neat walking tour of some haunted sites. Very informative about the history of the city. The tour guide, Jerry, was very informative and passionate about the tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Awesome! We are so glad you enjoyed Jerry's tour.
Jenni_F, Mar 2026
We did the 90 min ghost tour that left from Buxton Books store. Our tour guide, Simon, was so knowledgeable and sprinkled in some history on our tour. He showed us photos that previous guests captured and encouraged us to take photos in case we saw anything. We really enjoyed the tour, and the landmarks we went to. So happy we had Simon as our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston who is looking for something interesting and fun to do in the evening.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Excellent! Let us know if you captured anything interesting in your photos...
Marie_P, Feb 2026
It’s a fun time! Did not see any ghosts but the stories the tour guide told gave goose bumps! I enjoyed it
Gina_Z, Nov 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening on this ghost tour! Our guide, Simon, was excellent, providing a captivating and detailed recounting of ghost stories sourced from a local author. His knowledge and presentation truly made the historical lore come alive.
It’s important to note that this tour focuses more on local storytelling and history than outright frights—it wasn't spooky or scary, but the narrative quality was outstanding.
A practical tip: The route involves walking through several low-lit areas with uneven cobblestone streets and walkways. Be sure to wear appropriate, comfortable shoes, and keep an eye on your footing!
Highly recommended for anyone interested in Charleston's history and local legends.
Brian_S, Nov 2025
Jerry was a great guide. Covered a lot of cool spots and stories. Appreciated his personal passion for the history.
Melissa_S, Nov 2025
Simon was such a great guide and story teller. He was very knowledgeable with history and animated the stories perfectly. Highly recommend 😊
april_d, Nov 2025
Loved the ghost tour!! Simon was a great guide. He made the ghost stories come alive. I’m not a believer in ghosts but Simon made me wonder.
Doy_B, Nov 2025
You may not see any ghosts but it’s a very interesting, educational, informative tour. Our guide presented the info in his very cool British accent which made it even better.
Sara_H, Nov 2025
Simon was a great tour guide! He told his stories in great detail and was very interesting! The stories gave you goosebumps as you walked through the graveyard. Highly recommend!
Angelia_D, Nov 2025
Great tour! Very informative and lots of fun! Jerry was a fantastic guide and was very knowledgeable about the area and stories he told.
Julie_P, Nov 2025
Gerry(our tour guide) was AWESOME!!! We went on Halloween night and walked around the city and heard his ghost stories!!! Watch out for the “BlueHags !”
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