Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)
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Real Hauntings of Charleston! (Small Group Ghost Tour)
By Holy City Walks
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Ages 10-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- 90 Minute Guided Tour
- City licensed professional tour guide - knowledge of local history, architecture and culture.
- Hear real stories of actual people and events that made Charleston the most Haunted town in America!
- Hear about haunted dungeons, alleys, pubs, churches, graveyards, and much more!
- Limited group size to ensure a fun and spooky experience!
What's not included- Bottled water
- Tips are not required but always appreciated if you had a great time!
- Start:
- 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA*Tours meet on the North side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon by the large Oak tree.
End:- Cumberland Street & East Bay Street, Cumberland St & E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USATour Ends by East Bay Street & Cumberland Street, about 2 blocks from where it begins
- 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: 405412P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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 12 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: 405412P2
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Itinerary
- 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA*Tours meet on the North side of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon by the large Oak tree.
- Pass byOld Exchange & Provost DungeonSt. Michael's ChurchPoogan's Porch
- 1A spirit wonders through this haunted alleyway waiting and searching for her soulmate to return to her.Pass bySt. Philip's ChurchPhiladelphia Alley
- Cumberland St & E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401, USATour Ends by East Bay Street & Cumberland Street, about 2 blocks from where it begins
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- amandabX1706NJ0 contributionsWonderful Tour of CharlestonBrandon was a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the city. He answered our questions and pointed out a lot of unique things we wouldn’t have known to look for! We were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour at the time and he was nice enough to offer up a special pirate and ghost story for my daughter. We covered a lot of the city on this tour and left feeling like we learned a lot and saw plenty! Highly recommend this walking tour! Thanks Brandon!Written November 4, 2024
- kevinkeller640 contributionsExcellent. Would highly recommend this tour.This tour was excellent. This was our first time visiting Charleston. The depth of history and knowledge was incredible. We learned so much and plan to return in the future. We are slightly biased because it was just my wife and me and the tour guide so he spent some extra time explaining and going into deeper detail.Written May 2, 2024
- Glasswasher0 contributionsBrandon: Excellent Charleston Guide!Taking a tour with Brandon/Holy City Walks was easily the highlight of weekend trip to Charleston. I did both the daytime historical tour and the nighttime ghost tour, both unique and entertaining in their own right. As a tour guide, Brandon is awesome. His wealth of local knowledge is really impressive. From the moment I booked, Brandon's communication was prompt and crystal clear. His passion for Charleston's history is contagious, and his storytelling is top-notch. In my opinion, while in Charleston, a tour with Brandon is not a suggestion - it's a must.Written January 13, 2024
- Leetheactor0 contributionsFun and educationalGreat fun and we learned alot. Ya'll should try this one over others. Learned more than expected and enjoyed hearing all the church bells on the Sunday tour.Written January 1, 2024
- JenniferC7260 contributionsBrandon walking tour guideBrandon was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of Charleston’s history. He has a great sense of humor ! We enjoyed our tour!Written October 8, 2023
- superali500 contributionsGreat walking tour around beautiful CharlestonGreat walking tour, Brandon was very informative and knowledgeable told some nice quirky stories a lovely afternoon walking around beautiful Charleston. Highly recommended tour.Written September 28, 2023
- P3952QMbillm0 contributionsAwesome TourBrandon was awesome!!! He has so much knowledge of the history of Charleston from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We learned so many details of this town. Brandon's route through the town was fantastic, he made sure we saw all the major attractions but also some not well known attractions. Book with Brandon, you'll thank me!!!Written May 23, 2023
- melissarD974BZ0 contributionsGreat Tour ExperienceI’ve visited Charleston many times before and have really enjoy doing tours there. I liked Holy City Walks and the guide told some really good stories and also was very entertaining. I highly recommend it!Written May 16, 2023
- B288GPjoshuaf0 contributionsWonderful stroll through CharlestonWe were just in Charleston and the highlight of our trip was the walking tour. Our guide, Brandon, was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the city. The walking route was well thought out and hit all the historic spots we wanted to see. We highly recommend Holy City WalksWritten May 11, 2023
- 784trevorf0 contributionsWonderful Experience!!!!I’ve been on a ton of tours. That being said Brandon was extremely knowledgeable of downtown Charleston and helped answer all of our questions. Overall our tour couldn’t have been more fun. I really enjoyed his sense of humor and the time he spent with us to cover every detail. Brandon went out of his way to make sure our trip was special. We would absolutely recommend Holy City Walks.Written May 10, 2023
- C4572LFdianel0 contributionsBrandon is the best tour guide!!!We toured historic Charleston with Brandon. He was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. He was able to answer every question thoroughly. You could tell he has a real passion for the history and lore of the area. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking.Written May 9, 2023
- alicefI1094VT0 contributionsInformative and fun tour!The tour was awesome! It hit all of the important history, architecture, gardens and information along the way. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.Written May 9, 2023
- Phil414780 contributionsBest walking tour!Great tour, great guide! Very informative and picturesque! Would definitely recommend it! Brandon really knows this city!Written May 8, 2023
- jamesL8293TQ0 contributionsThoroughly enjoyed our guide’s lively presentationOur tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us interesting anecdotes bout the history of CharlestonWritten May 7, 2023
- Hhmatchman0 contributionsTourist in my own town!Brandon was exceptionally knowledgeable and I learned quite a bit more about the city I call home! I would highly recommend this tour to both visitors and locals…thank you so much Brandon!Written May 6, 2023
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Dolly D
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Our ghost tour with Brandon was amazing!! We were the only family able to make it, on a really cold night but Brandon gave us the whole experience by sharing a lot of entertaining, funny, spooky stories and explained Charleston’s history while keeping us safe. Would highly recommend this tour for anybody looking to learn more about Charleston’s spooky history!
Written January 10, 2025
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Peyton B
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Sep 2024 • Friends
Brandon was the perfect tour guide. He was great at drawing all of us in to the point where even brushes from a plant had us all looking over our shoulder twice. The stories were all true and really had us all enthralled the entire time. The small group was great and the walks were easy from place to place. Despite being in the middle of the city, it was easy to get lost in the tour stories. Brandon was so great that he was even recommending nearby restaurants and local places for us all to check out while also pointing those of us with plans after in the right direction. Would highly recommend this tour and Brandon as a guide specifically to any and all visiting Charleston.
Written September 28, 2024
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Aaron S
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Aug 2024 • Couples
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZINGG!!! Brandon was so welcoming and communicated with us extremely well on what to expect and where to meet. The 9pm tour was an hour and a half, where we walked around historic Charleston. Brandon was informative on the history and did a great job tying in haunted history as well. We did about 6 different spots where his enthusiasm excelled with each stop, even got to test out some activity with EMF tools, my friend even had a spooky encounter. At the end of the tour he gave us some amazing recs for an after tour dessert and cocktail moment. Carmellas is a must try!
Written August 11, 2024
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Daniel R
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Feb 2025 • Couples
If you’re visiting Charleston and love history with a side of spine-tingling chills, this ghost tour is an absolute must! Our guide, Brandon, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making everyone feel welcome while sharing fascinating, well-researched stories. His passion for Charleston’s haunted history was contagious, and he answered every question with enthusiasm. The dimly lit alleys and historic graveyards set the perfect mood, making the experience both eerie and immersive. Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, this tour is an unforgettable way to experience the haunted charm of Charleston. Highly recommend for a fun, spooky adventure!
Written February 9, 2025
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Tammi
Ashville, OH10 contributions
The history and stories were so interesting but, Brandon made this even better! You can tell he is passionate about preserving the true history of the locations we visited and of the City of Charleston through his storytelling and facts. He doesn’t talk “at you” the entire time and he doesn’t use a script like a lot of other tour groups. He engages with everyone. My son had a few good conversations with him while we walked from location to location. HIGHLY recommend this ghost tour to anyone looking for a spooky experience!
Written June 30, 2024
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Maria S
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Brandon is an excellent tour guide. He combined the history of the city with great storytelling, making the people and events surrounding their deaths really come to life. I would highly recommend Real Hauntings of Charleston Ghost Tour.
Written February 16, 2025
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Ian D
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Dec 2024 • Family
After reading many glowing reviews for Brandon, I can confidently say that they are warranted. From start to finish, Brandon was engaged, informative and enthusiastic about the stories he told, several of which gave me chills. There were only six of us (limit 12), so we essentially got a personal tour. This was such a fun time and a great way to not only learn about the history of ghosts in Charleston, but also to learn about the history of the city itself. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for some late-night fun.
Written December 9, 2024
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madisonlenz
15 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Absolutely loved this tour! I came with my partner and we were joined by other couples, family members, and friends. We all had a great time! Brandon is a certified history guide and a ghost tour guide, so he gave us a very comprehensive overview of the city. I had already gone on a ghost tour in Charleston before, but Brandon told unique stories and provided extra details that I hadn’t heard before. His stories were really captivating and made you feel like you were right there when they happened. He also brought out some EMF detectors for us to hold and stand in various places to see what energy we picked up on while he told the stories. It was really neat - and we saw some obvious spikes when he would mention certain details. I also briefly saw (what we believe) was a ghost as it was in an abandoned building and looking through the window as we walked by - it quickly moved and hid back behind the window after I looked. After the tour, Brandon researched the spot and followed up to share some of his findings on which ghost it likely was (which was awesome). I was already a believer, but my partner was a little skeptical coming into it. This tour seemed to really change his perspective as he is still talking about it and questioning his own experiences even days later! We both had a great time :)
Written November 27, 2024
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Michael L
Crown Point, IN11 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Brandon was an awesome guide! He is a master storyteller and his passion for the city and stories is on full display. Our group had a great time, learned some history of Charleston and left us wanting more! He kept a good pace, not too fast or slow for the group and was mindful of safety and other folks just enjoying their evening. He was very friendly and inviting with everyone. Would definitely recommend his tours to anyone looking to do one here in Charleston.
Written August 1, 2024
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andydeddens
Carmel, IN2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Brandon was a fantastic guide on our tour around town. It was a cold and quiet night that made the tour that much better, and Brandon even stayed out later than scheduled with our group so we could hear a few additional tales. His historical knowledge and love for the city and its history made this our favorite ghost tour out of several around the country. We also found the use of EMF readers to be a fun and interesting way to have more audience participation.
Written January 9, 2025
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