
Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)
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Is Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) worth booking?
Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) is a 1-hour experience in Charleston, United States, from $8 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $8 per person
Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. This scary and informative hi
What you get
About this experience
Embark on an amazing self-guided audio ghost tour available in twelve languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, and German. This scary and informative historical ghost tour offers a unique experience in the haunted heart of Charleston, SC. Use your smartphone to navigate this GPS-based tour without the hassle of downloading an app. We do not harvest or re-sell your data (like some competitors). Explore some of the most frightening locations in historic Charleston, where the city's dark past comes to life. Unlike traditional walking tours, this self-guided option allows you to visit areas that are off-limits to group tours, giving you exclusive access to hidden corners and spooky sites. Learn about the chilling tales and haunted history of Charleston at your own pace, with the convenience and flexibility that only a self-guided tour can offer.
What's included
Included
- High quality self-guided audio tour
Not included
- Headphones & smartphone (required)
What you'll see and do
Historic Downtown Charleston
The Historic District of Charleston, South Carolina, is a living museum of Southern history, charm, and culture. Walking through its cobblestone streets, visitors are transported back in time to the Colonial and Antebellum eras. The district is home to beautifully preserved mansions, historic churches, and lush gardens, each with its own story to tell. Notably, the area is a hotspot for ghost stories and paranormal activity, with tales of restless spirits from Charleston's past. The historic homes and buildings, such as the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, St. Michael's Church, and the Mills House Hotel, each hold legends of hauntings that intrigue and chill visitors. Evening ghost tours reveal the spectral side of this charming city, where the echoes of duels, tragic love stories, and Civil War battles still linger. The Historic District of Charleston offers a rich tapestry of American history, architecture, and haunted folklore.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Charleston
This is a self-guided audio tour. Start at the listed location and begin tour on your phone when you arrive. No guide or staff will be present. Stay in public areas only and do not enter private buildings. No equipment or headphones are provided. Follow your voucher instructions to access the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- hi, ar, de, ru, pt, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ghost Tour Fun
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Okay tour but would be more exciting at night.
Lots of walking and not the shortest route! Could not get anything from one of the segments (the pirate house).
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback, Connie. We’re glad you were able to complete the tour, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. This is a walking tour, so there is some distance involved, but we understand that route length can feel different for each guest. Also, it is true that ghost tours are scarier at night. We also checked the Pirate House audio, and it is working, though because the tour is browser-based, occasionally a page refresh may be needed if an audio segment does not load properly. We appreciate your input and will use it as we continue improving the experience.
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Two thumbs up! Excellent tour! I really enjoyed this!
This tour was well organized and simple to follow. Quick links to the exact address was so helpful and convenient. Audio was clear and interesting. I really loved the ghosts stories and the narrator was pleasant to the ear. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in ghost and area history.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. Sincerely. 🙏 You may also be interested in our True Crime: Charleston tour, if you are a fan of True Crime.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charleston.
How much does Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) cost?
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Prices start at $8 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Charleston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Charleston is not rushed.
Is Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Charleston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Charleston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Charleston and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Charleston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Charleston?
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Charleston's best experiences are small: house museum tours with an architectural historian, Gullah heritage walks, harbour sails at sunset and Lowcountry food crawls through the market district. Plantation day trips vary enormously in how honestly they handle the history, and our ranking factors that in directly. On Outty we rank every Charleston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel, Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
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March to May and September to November, the two mild shoulder windows. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Charleston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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