USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Charleston, USA

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Jeffrey_W ·

Feb 2026

My wife, daughter and I really enjoyed the tour. Tad was a fantastic tour guide who knew the history of the ship and infused humor and tales of spirit encounters during the 90 minute tour. I couldn’t help but appreciate the history of the USS Yorktown and all of the souls that have served on her over the years. We all had a great tour!

· Deanna_I ·

Mar 2026

One of the best tours in Charleston. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the USS Yorktown. His genuine enthusiasm was a breath of fresh air and transferred to the people on the tour. I had never been on any Naval vessel and this experience was great.

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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

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-4377

What To Expect

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Admission Ticket Included

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.

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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

4.9

based on 196 reviews

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Definitely A+

Beth_R, Mar 2026

Bruce was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable! The tour was entertaining and informative. I would highly recommend.

Fun Ghost Tour

Gretchen_F, Mar 2026

I am not a fan of ghost tours but decided to go with my family. I'm so glad I did. The tour was very historically informative and the ghost info was interesting too. Bruce our tour guide was the best. I would recommend to any adults. Also, we can't wait to visit the Yorktown during daytime hours.

Great tour, very neat...

Caroline_W, Mar 2026

Great tour, very neat seeing the ship at night and hearing the stories of her sailors. Our tour guide was great, could tell he loved what he does.

One of the best tours in...

Deanna_I, Mar 2026

Great tour

Richard_G, Mar 2026

Tour guide was definitely very knowledgeable about the USS Yorktown. He even included some knowledge about a couple of her crewmen. Great tour and super interesting.

Tad was great and loved...

Justin_S, Mar 2026

Tad was great and loved his passion for the experience. Highly recommend! Took my 17 y/o daughter and wife and we all enjoyed.

Great Time!!!

Ashley_P, Mar 2026

So engaging and fun! Informative, entertaining and caught everyone’s attention! A must! Closed toe shoes and good bit of walking and stairs.

The tour was ok. The main...

Joshua_M, Mar 2026

The tour was ok. The main problem was there was 150 Boy and Girl Scouts on the boat that night having an event. They were not doing anything wrong. They were being kids but you can’t have paranormal tour with kids exploring the boat on their own and playing corn hole. I just think that if they are having an activity on the boat then you shouldn’t have a paranormal tour going on at the same time.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello, we are sorry that the tour did not meet expectations. Yes, there are often campers on the ship, especially the weekends. We do our best to include many areas of the ship that the campers can not go, including the flight deck. We do appreciate the feedback and have no problem offering a refund. Please feel free to reach out to me at andrew@bulldogtours.com to discuss further.

We loved it! Make sure...

Paula_B, Mar 2026

We loved it! Make sure to see it in the daylight too. Or guide Tad was informative and passionate. He had some great stories to share with us.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

So glad to hear you enjoyed Tad's tour!

USS Yorktown Fantastic Tour

Jeffrey_W, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We are thrilled to hear everyone had a great time on Tad's tour!

Excellent Tour!!!

James_P, Feb 2026

Dustin was very knowledge and took a lot of pride in the ship. His facts about Naval History were spot on this perspective is from Retired Navy

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for joining us and taking the time to leave a review!

Would do it again!

Caroline_M, Feb 2026

Great tour. Plenty of creepy moments - no sightings, but several noises. Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The stairs are steep but manageable for most people.

The only tour you’ll need in Charleston

Valeria_D, Feb 2026

Dave was amazing. You could tell that he loves his job and was extremely passionate. He had a lot of insight that made the tour not only scarier, but funnier at the same time if that makes sense. The tour ended at 10:30 pm and while we waited for our Lyft he made sure that we got into our ride safely. All in all a great tour with multiple scary places in the ship and scary stories with picture proof! A must if you’re going to visit Charleston, SC.

Tad was fantastic! Very...

Aaron_H, Feb 2026

Tad was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledable. Highly recommend. Tad related stories and gave an inside look the life on the ship while showing the haunted side of the ship. Can't say enough good about this tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We appreciate you sharing your experience, Aaron! Glad to hear you enjoyed your evening with Tad on the USS Yorktown!

we had so much fun and...

Maddie_C, Feb 2026

we had so much fun and our tour guide, Abby i think her name was, was so informative and personable. definitely wear comfortable shoes lol

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind words about Abbey! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed.

Tad was great! This was...

Thomas_K, Feb 2026

Tad was great! This was something fun to experience at night. Not too many spooks but we were there more for the history.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We appreciate the 5-star review, Thomas!

Unique and fun date night

Joe, Jan 2026

Unique and fun date night in Charleston! Whether you’re into history, ghosts or just a unique behind-the-curtain experience, this tour has a little something for everyone. We very much enjoyed!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for letting us be a part of date night. We appreciate the 5-star review!

We had an absolute...

Katie_V, Jan 2026

We had an absolute blast!! There is definitely paranormal activity on the ship! Our tour guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and fun! Highly recommend if you are heading to Charleston!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We appreciate the recommendation, Katie!

Tad was a great tour...

Amy_E, Dec 2025

Tad was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. We had a great time and the kids also had fun.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Glad to hear the whole group had a great time on Tad's tour!

It was late, but our...

Stephanie_B, Dec 2025

It was late, but our guide was great and very knowledgeable. I approached being able to explore the ship after hours when there weren’t large crowds around.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for spending your evening with us!

USS Yorktown Tour

Diana_O, Dec 2025

This was such a fun experience! Tad was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide - interesting and fun information especially regarding the ‘spirits’ on the ship. Suggest going to the 9:00 pm tour for a little extra eerie-ness lol

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Diana, we appreciate your recommendation!

Tad is a great son-in-law

candis_c, Dec 2025

You will get history and paranormal experiences on this awesome tour! Tad is a fantastic host and tour guide! He is local and has been inlove with The Yorktown since She arrived in Charleston! He asked that we tell everyone hes an amazing son-in-law as well as host! We were a small group of 5 and Tad made sure all questions were answered and that we didn't miss anything. My husband saw odd lights in one area and I felt a nudge as some long gone seaman pushed by me. I highly recommend this tour to all! Thank you Tad for being an amazing host and Merry Christmas!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Merry Christmas! Thanks for the review and kind words about Tad! We are thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable evening.

Definitely check it out

Victoria_T, Dec 2025

It was really fun exploring late at night. Andrew is a great storyteller — you can definitely tell he was born for this! As a local, I love seeing the Yorktown preserved both physically and through storytelling.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate your kind words about Andrew.

Very informative and...

Chad_F, Dec 2025

Very informative and interesting ghost tour of the Yorktown. Our guide was great and the family loved the tour. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Chad, we appreciate the recommendation!

We had an awesome time...

Nikki_C, Dec 2025

We had an awesome time touring the USS Yorktown. Tad was an our tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and knew the answer to all the questions we had. We will definitely revisit!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We look forward to welcoming you back soon, Nikki!

The tour guide was very...

Michael_P, Dec 2025

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny, had a great time with my wife while enjoying our night and learning how life was spent on the ship.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We appreciate the 5-star review of your experience.

Outstanding tour. Group...

Luke_H, Dec 2025

Outstanding tour. Group of late 20s/early 30s and we had a great time! Tour guide (Tad) was awesome and very knowledgable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Charleston!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the recommendation, Luke! We are so glad to hear everyone had a great time.

Absolutely wonderful...

Pamela_K, Nov 2025

Absolutely wonderful experience! Loved hearing about the history and mystery on the ship! Our guide was the best; engaging and a wealth of knowledge. We are looking forward to coming back and doing other tours soon! If you’re looking for something to do around Charleston—this does not disappoint! Amazing! Still in awe!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We look forward to welcoming you back!

The tourist experience (tad pease read this🙏)

Anthony_V, Nov 2025

This was the best night of my life and i mean it i don’t really review things but this was the most amazing night of my year the stores where immersive and genuinely a great way to get some learning done wile still having a great time -side note tad is the sweetest man he would make jokes be a great story teller and shere pics and videos and he would make the place feel alive-ps-tad if you see this thank you for the experience letting me in the cockpit of the jet and helping me understand what the bubble on top of the plane was, your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks for the awesome review, Anthony! We are thrilled to hear you had such a memorable evening with Tad on the USS Yorktown!

Fantastic Guide

Rebecca_C, Nov 2025

Bruce was an excellent guide on this tour. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the ship and of the paranormal activities associated with the ship. His knowledge made this tour very special.