Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
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Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
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Ages 6-100, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- 90-Minute Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Charleston
- Tours led by Mike Brown, host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast
- Learn about Charleston's most fascinating and terrifying ghost encounters, history and folklore
- Hear suspenseful storytelling with knowledge of the hidden stories lurking in Charleston's past
- Complimentary Bottled Water included during summer months
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Charleston Library Society
- Start:
- 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USAThe tour starts in Washington Square Park which is located behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. We meet in the park next to the statue of George Washington.
End:- St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 174955P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 174955P1
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Itinerary
- 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USAThe tour starts in Washington Square Park which is located behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. We meet in the park next to the statue of George Washington.
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- 142 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
About the operator
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- D1164FVjeffm0 contributionsTales of the pastMike Brown has a love for research, history, ghosts and Charleston. A master storyteller who will take you back in time to explore historical times and tales of Charleston. A must do experience when you visitWritten October 15, 2023
- H5009KVamyf0 contributionsThe best ghost tour guy, Mike Brown.Mike was very detailed and backed up the stories with pictures and documentation. We recommend Mike Brown to all ages for a great night of ghost stories.Written December 4, 2022
- U301JRmikes0 contributionsTour guide was a no show🙁We had scheduled a Ghost tour over a month ago, we received a confirmation of the day & date. On the night of the tour we waited at the designated meeting place but no Mike. We called and he had forgotten our tour. SO disappointing. We had looked forward to this, scheduled our day/evening around this and were forgotten. I would recommend calling ahead to be sure the tour you think is going to happen is actually going to go forward.Written December 3, 2022
- 19lorrainek0 contributionsCharleston Walking TourI highly recommend a 2 1/2 walking tour of the charming city Charleston with Ann Garris 843 224-7817. Ann was amazing and filled with enormous amounts of history of the city, beautiful homes and all points of interest . Ann was very responsive from the very first phone call until we had the pleasure of meeting her and followed up with more wonderful sites and restaurants to see after our tour. Ann was raised in Charleston and is very knowledgeable and passionate of her beautiful city. You will not be disappointed touring with Ann.Written April 2, 2021
- Inky A0 contributionsSpooky historical ghost tour!We did the evening haunted tour of downtown Charleston with Mike. He is a great story teller and we appreciated learning about historical aspects of Charleston we didn’t know. Since that time, we have listened to his podcasts that are just as informingWritten December 24, 2020
- tskstaplet0 contributionsSuper flexible!Never ended up taking a tour but they were so flexible - first they let me move my tour from Friday to Thursday and second as weather was approaching we decided to back out. All those changes and they still offered me a full refund. I even offered to split the difference and they said no, they will provide a full refund. These actions say a lot about their business and how they treat customers. Next tIme we are in Charleston we will take a tour from Old Charleston!Written August 13, 2020
- mlevison10 contributionsOld Charleston Walking Tour with very knowledgeable guideWe took a walking tour of Old/Historic Charleston with a guide who was very knowledgeable . The pace was perfect and the tour veery interesting.Written December 14, 2019
- Trvlindo81180 contributionsA Must DoYou should not leave Charleston without taking this Ghost tour. With Mike, you’ll be taken to various locales to experience a “different” side of Charleston history. Mike is a great story teller, well informed, and has some “interesting” experiences that makes this tour more exciting!Written November 10, 2019
- gretchenprules0 contributionsYou shouldn’t miss this tourWhat a great experience! Mike gave such an exciting tour. Spooky stories but backed by history. He’s really done his research. Great ghost stories-would be fun for all ages.Written October 29, 2019
- Mooretodo0 contributionsWalking tour guideWe had an excellent experience with our guide. She was so knowledgeable on some very unique points of the historic parts of Charleston.Written August 26, 2019
- mab57230 contributionsExcellent TourMike was insightful and entertaining, and he had all of the historical data to really add extra elements to his stories and the tour. He chose intricate locations to showcase the history and culture of the city, and in a short mile walk, really gave a broad overview. I would recommend this tour, especially for visiting guests!Written June 23, 2019
- Deborah B0 contributionsExcellent tourMike is the real deal. He knows his history and his ability to tell a story is fantastic. We really enjoyed delving into some Charleston history while hearing about some of its residents who are less known but clearly are hanging on in this world.Written June 18, 2019
- plssts0 contributionsExcellent time!We had a 10 year and 13 year old with us and they had a good time. Mike did a good job of keeping it spooky without being too over the top with the kids! They were a little spooked out that night but next day they could say they they enjoyed it. We talked about it the the rest of our vacation here! Thanks Mike!Written June 7, 2019
- Terry T0 contributionsvery informative and intimate tour.My family really enjoyed the Tour! The pace was relaxed and provided a lot of information ! A lot of detail given in the stories provided.Written May 28, 2019
- katsyh0 contributionsWalking Tour of Charleston, So. CarolinaOur your guide today was excellent! Evans Byrd was so knowledgeable and interesting. His passion about the history and the events that shaped our country was intoxicating! We learned so much and will investigate more. Plus his humor is delightful! Ask for Evans when you visit Charleston!Written April 23, 2019
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Harper E
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Jun 2020 • Friends
Mike Brown was an outstanding tour guide and told each story at each stop in a very captivating way - I can not recommend this tour enough! He used pictures to further illustrate each story and it all felt very genuine. Our entire group was just us 11 close friends and we all really enjoyed it. Definitely check out this tour while in Charleston!
Written July 4, 2020
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Chris Lambeau
48 contributions
Jun 2021
We came across this tour and saw the outstanding reviews so we decided to give it a try. The guide, Mike, is extremely knowledgeable and is a fantastic storyteller. He easily captures the group’s attention with his haunted/creepy stories which are supported by pictures that he shows. Overall, I highly recommend this tour if you’re into ghost tours as he is an excellent tour guide.
Written June 29, 2021
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Resort615479
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Apr 2021 • Friends
This tour was great! Mike is a fantastic story teller and gives you a glimpse into some of Charleston’s more spooky history. You can feel his passion on the tour and it keeps you engaged and eager to learn more.
Would definitely recommend this tour if you’re into ghost stories and learning about some of Charleston’s history in a different way!
Would definitely recommend this tour if you’re into ghost stories and learning about some of Charleston’s history in a different way!
Written April 12, 2021
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Amy M
Lake Placid, FL23 contributions
Dec 2020
Our family enjoyed this walking tour. We did the 7:30 pm tour since we had a SUPER busy day and knew we would be tired. We met up with our group at the scheduled time and Mike started right on time. He is a FANTASTIC story teller and really grabs your attention. He is extremely knowledgeable of the area and knows tons about the hauntings in Charleston. The walking pace was really enjoyable and the weather was perfect. We have done "ghost tours" in other cities and this is def. different. This is not a haunted house type thing where the guide tries to scare/spook you. It is more of an interesting, creepy story, history tour. We loved it.
Written December 23, 2020
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Darla H
Durant, OK13 contributions
We visited Charleston and took the tour with Mr. Brown on 9/24 after dark. We really enjoyed this tour for several reasons. This isn’t theatrics or cheesy costumes; Mike is a poised story teller, educating you on Charleston’s spooky history and it’s inhabitants from beyond the grave. He is very knowledgeable in the history and details of the city, time periods, and even versed in folklore the accompanies many good ghost stories of days past. Since leaving, I have listened to the Pleasing Terrors podcast and definitely recommend that also. Definitely take the tour and learn more about Charleston!
Written October 6, 2020
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flawatford
Naples, FL6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was my 3rd ghost tour. One in Savannah, one in New Orleans, and now this one in Charleston. By far this was the BEST one!! Mike was engaging from the very beginning of the tour all the way to the end. He has a wonderful gift for story telling, keeping your attention the entire time. He uses his tablet to show portraits/pictures of the people he is talking about, the inside of the buildings, and different phenomea, which really adds depth to his stories. At the end of the tour I couldn't believe it had been 90 minutes. It went SO FAST! I highly recommend this tour!! Mike is amazing!
Written January 5, 2020
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Elaine J
Fayetteville, GA10 contributions
Mike was knowledgeable, immersed and passionate about the history of Charleston because of his many years doing these tours. He lives here and has first hand investigated experiences with his tour. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour because the other couple didn't show and Mike was very engaging and energetic despite the cold weather. We can't wait to experience his podcast on the drive back home. We highly recommend this tour!!!!👏👏👏thank you Mike for a wonderful history walk through enchanted Charleston 🤗
Written January 9, 2021
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Craig J
Canandaigua, NY8 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
This tour was a disappointment. We were excited about learning more of Charleston’s history and the spooky stories that would have come along with a city as storied as Charleston. Instead we made three stops and were told about two “spirits” and a man with TB who coughed blood. We did not visit any historical sites or building as advertised. It was unfortunately not worth the time.
Written November 9, 2020
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This review is such a gross misrepresentation of the tour that I had to double check to make it was left for the right company. Craig's description of the tour is entirely inaccurate. The night that he took the tour, we visited a total of seven locations which included four buildings, five historical sites and featured five separate ghost stories as well as spooky stories from Charleston's history that focused on famous murders, witch trials, natural disasters, and presidential curses. It was the exact same tour referenced in the many other reviews here on Tripadvisor.
Written November 9, 2020
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Allison Parnell
Austin, TX5 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We had a blast! Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and told us some very spooky ghost stories (with photos!) that accompanied the buildings we visited on our walking tour. Great tour guide and gave us such a fun experience. My fiancée was even a little spooked and he doesn’t get too excited about ghost stories. We both very much enjoyed it. We’re listening to Mike’s podcast as we make our way back home today. Thank you Mike for a great tour. We would join you again.
Written May 25, 2020
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Frank C
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Oct 2021
Our tour with Mike Brown was exceptional. Mike met our family of 8 (plus 2 well behaved dogs) in the park behind City Hall. Mike then promptly proceed to enlighten us and the rest of the group with his endless knowledge of Charleston history intermixed with some delightful ghostly tales of facts and maybe some fiction.Mike is a terrific storyteller with a great sense of humor, as well as visual aids to help enhance his stories of ghostly Charleston lore. Mike made an easy 90 minute walk through downtown Charleston on a beautiful evening with family and new friends( everyone loved the dogs) a great way to learn a little bit more history ghastly or not of this great southern city.
Written October 24, 2021
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What time does it start? Would have to fit it in to schecule.
4/13 or 4/14
Written April 6, 2022
When my party took the tour, we met at 9:30pm
Written April 8, 2022
can you tell me if Mike requires a mask and if he is wearing a mask? I find it difficult to hear someone speaking with a mask on...
also, is there a maximum number of people allowed on each tour?
Written March 14, 2022
I noticed an earlier posting asking if a small dog can come on the tour, but I haven't found an answer posted. Our 10 lb dog would stay in our arms the entire tour.
Written August 15, 2021
You should call the owner. He was very helpful and answered when we called and had questions.
Written August 16, 2021
Hello~can you please me what time tour starts? When booking, what age is consider youth vs adult? Thanks so much!
Written April 26, 2021
How much walking is involved? I know, I know ... it’s a walking tour ... but I have neuropathy and I don’t want to slow everyone down with my crazy feet ... just wanting to know if it’s “doable” for someone with neuropathy.
Written August 3, 2020
I believe we walked a little over a mile on this trip.
Written October 6, 2020
Will you be doing tours next week (15-17th)?
Just curious since a lot of businesses are closing again. Thanks!
Written July 8, 2020
what is starting time
Written October 16, 2019
What is starting time
Written October 16, 2019
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