USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Charleston, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- 90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
- Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience
- Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck
- Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances
- Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship
- Parking Fees$15.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-4377
What To Expect
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Tours do run rain or shine. The USS Yorktown is not climate controlled. It is hot in the Summer and cold in the Winter. Please dress accordingly and wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes. There is a good amount of walking and lots of narrow stairways to navigate up and down and throughout the tour. There are also ladders used that are not easy to navigate for one having trouble walking.
- **Please note the tour is not handicapped accessible.
- You must enter through the front gates. WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY
- Bringing bottled water is recommended especially during the summer heat. Ship store is not open for purchases.
- Tour meets at The Ship Shop ticketing booth 15 minutes prior. If you have found the vending machines and restrooms, you are in the right place!
- Please note there is a paid parking lot next to the ship.
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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
4.8
based on 255 reviews
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Michael_C, Jul 2026
Had a really great tour. Bruce was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good story. Mannequins are kinda weird.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate the recommendation!
Gerald_E, Jul 2026
Very informative and not a SPOOK tour. Lots of great laughs with Tad and being on the flight deck was awesome
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the awesome review of Tad!
Shannon_B, Jun 2026
Excellent tour guide, he kept the tour entertaining and educational. Loved everything about it, especially going up on the flight deck. Thanks for a wonderful time!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful time!
Kimberly_Y, Jun 2026
The best Ghost tour I have ever been on. We did see activities and learn a lot of history. We did the 9:30 tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a great review! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Bonnie_K, Jun 2026
Tad used a lot of humor along with history, and was very enthusiastic about the Yorktown and it’s history.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us, Bonnie!
lauren_q, Jun 2026
Great fun! Got to quickly tour the ship, seeing some of the exhibits, while learning about the grueling history surrounding the ship. Even gives the group an opportunity to see quarters in the dark! Must do event in Charleston!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for joining us, Lauren!
Sharon_M, Jun 2026
This tour was very informative and Tad was so knowledgeable. Some eerie spots that made my arm hair stand on end! Definitely a must!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review!
Andrew_A, Jun 2026
Great guide! If you park, pay for at least 2 hours of parking. If you take the ghost tour and want souvenir from the gift shop, know it closes before the tours start.
Well worth the money.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, Andrew!
Tina_S, Jun 2026
Incredible tour!! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Really brought the history of the ship to life.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Glad to hear you had a memorable experience!
Jennifer_C, Jun 2026
It was very informative. The sights were beautiful and exploring the ship was fun. Learning about the history of the USS Yorktown was very interesting.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Jodie_T, Jun 2026
Bruce is a fantastic guide, very knowledgable and experienced. This man has seen things. The ship is a real haunt and a was a temporary home for many of America’s bravest. Read the trip to dos so you are ready!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the awesome review of Bruce!
corina_n, Jun 2026
Was extremely boring… not worth the drive and money we paid for tickets tour should be removed from things to do in Charleston
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello, we are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. We appreciate the feedback. We would like the opportunity to make this right. Please reach out to me at andrew@bulldogtours.com to discuss further. Thanks!
Summer_G, Jun 2026
The tour guide Bruce was great! My son loved him. Very knowledgeable of the ship and all of the wonder it had to offer.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are so glad to hear you and your son both enjoyed Bruce's tour!
Joelle_K, May 2026
Our group varied in age from 12-60 and everyone enjoyed this tour. My grandfather served in the Navy during the era of this ship and it was really neat to explore and imagine him living and working on a similar ship. I would love to come back and see it during the day as well!
Our tour guide was Dustin and he was great. We really loved his stories and personality. Fun guy! You can tell how passionate he is about this ship. Seeing the ship at night and seeing the view of Charleston from the flight deck was breathtaking.
Our 12 year old girl really liked seeing all the planes, which surprised us as she never showed an interest before - so this ship unlocked something new for her and that’s so cool!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this! We love hearing that the tour resonated with every generation in your group, especially the connection to your grandfather’s Navy service. And how wonderful that the Yorktown sparked a new interest.
We’re so glad you enjoyed Dustin, too. His passion for the ship is contagious, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back for a daytime visit in the future!
Holly_A, May 2026
Our tour guide, Justin was incredibly well-versed about the history of USS Yorktown. The ship is really wonderful and definitely worth a tour. It gets a little warm in some parts but not unbearable.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Dustin!
Stephanie_M, May 2026
Dustin was a great tour guide! Full of information and very passionate about what he does and the history. My husband could have stayed forever!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining us!
Jaci_E, May 2026
Tad was a great tour guide! He was super knowledgeable and made it a lot of fun with spooky tales and amazing evidence!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Jaci!
Emma_B, May 2026
It was awesome and our tour guide was wonderful. The views from the deck at night are out of this world.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for the 5-star review!
Perri_O, May 2026
This tour was really fun and informative, especially for those of us who aren’t looking for every detail of military history. Seeing planes up close and seeing the sunset from the flight deck were rare and wonderful experiences. The only consideration for future tours might be to include a bit more about the ship itself in general as people are walking through it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Perri! We appreciate your support.
Paula_F, May 2026
Not scary as I expected but informative . The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about facts of the ship.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the review, Paula~
shunsinger, May 2026
Ken was an amazing tour guide who let us into various parts of the ship and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend as it was well worth the money!
Response from Host, May 2026
We appreciate your kind words about Ken's tour!
christine_m, May 2026
This was great tour! Our guide, Ken, was knowledgable, friendly and told us great stories about paranormal activity experienced and witnessed on the Yorktown. The ship itself is awe inspiring and is a museum that captures its extraordinary history. You should be prepared to navigate narrow hallways and to climb up and down steep ladders. Wear right shoes/clothes.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are so glad to hear you had a great time!
Tristan_B, May 2026
Absolutely loved everything about it. The stories, the history, getting to go into places on the ship you typically couldn’t. All of it was amazing. Our tour guide had some great stories as well and was very kind.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for joining us!
Lora_C, May 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. The flight deck at sunset alone was worth it but the history of the USS Yorktown and the energy that holds to her is maritime knowledge that should not be forgotten.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are so glad to hear you had a great time!
Amy_M, May 2026
This was an unexpected delight! Our tour guide Bruce Orr was so friendly and knowledgeable, not to mention a very gifted storyteller. We also love that a portion of the ticket sales go towards preserving the historical landmarks at which they lead tours, ensuring that they are around for future generations to enjoy. Overall an excellent value and an experience we highly recommend to anyone physically able to do so (there are some ladders and stairs, but it is not too rigorous).
Response from Host, May 2026
We appreciate your support!
Kevin_Z, May 2026
Great informative tour guide. The tour was a nice blend of history and ghost stories. The USS Yorktown was also a great site to visit.
Response from Host, May 2026
We appreciate the review, Kevin!
Lynn_D, Apr 2026
It was nice to do this at night. Cooler weather and less crowded. Tour was educational. Guide was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Mark_C, Apr 2026
My husband and I did the ghost tour of the USS Yorktown with Tad and it was a highlight of our trip in Charleston. We’re so glad we booked it and Tad was very knowledgeable about the ship and its history, super funny, and I loved the spooky vibes the ship gave off at night. Definitely take this tour if you’re in Charleston!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Mark!
Cathy_M, Apr 2026
Tad did a phenomenal job highlighting the history of the ship and it's crew. The views from the top deck of the carrier were stunning and picture worthy. This is a must do for a trip to Charleston.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your 5-star review!
Dawn_P, Apr 2026
I am not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination, but this was a great experience! Our guide was fantastic and helped make everything about the USS Yorktown very fascinating. Very cool to be on the ship listening to what life was like and what the sailors accomplished!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the great review, Dawn! We appreciate your recommendation.
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