Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Charleston, United States

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour

Outty Ranking 84 4.8 · 1,434 traveler reviews1.5 hoursFrom $29
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Outty Ranking

84/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 1,434 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour worth booking?

Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Charleston, United States, from $29 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 1,434 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
84 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (1,434)
Duration
1.5 hours
From
$29 per person

Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide. Mike has been giving ghost tours in Charleston for 30 years and is the host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast. He has been featured on television and radio shows including the BBC, HGTV, Voice of America Radio and Destination America's Ghost Asylum. Mike combines suspenseful storytelling with an unparalleled knowledge of the hidden and often frightening stories lurking in Charleston's past and present. This tour offers photos, stories and authentic research not available on scripted ghost tours. Every tour is given by Mike so you are guaranteed that the quality of the experience will match the reviews.

What you get

    About this experience

    Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide. Mike has been giving ghost tours in Charleston for 30 years and is the host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast. He has been featured on television and radio shows including the BBC, HGTV, Voice of America Radio and Destination America's Ghost Asylum. Mike combines suspenseful storytelling with an unparalleled knowledge of the hidden and often frightening stories lurking in Charleston's past and present. This tour offers photos, stories and authentic research not available on scripted ghost tours. Every tour is given by Mike so you are guaranteed that the quality of the experience will match the reviews.

    What's included

    Included

    • Learn about Charleston's most fascinating and terrifying ghost encounters, history and folklore
    • Complimentary Bottled Water included during summer months
    • 90-Minute Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Charleston
    • Hear suspenseful storytelling with knowledge of the hidden stories lurking in Charleston's past
    • Tours led by Mike Brown, a Charleston native who has been giving ghost tours for 30 years.

    What you'll see and do

    1. We will talk about the restaurant's long history of ghost sightings.

      5 minutes here

    2. Charleston Library Society

      We will talk about the Blood Book and the library's creepy history.

      10 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Philadelphia Alley

      We visit Charleston's haunted "Bloody Alley" and talk about its history of dueling and the tragic deaths that occurred there.

      10 minutes here

    4. St. Michael's Church

      Historic church located in downtown Charleston

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Charleston

    The 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.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 20 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Old Charleston Tours

    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

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,431 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    1,431 verified traveler reviews for Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    1,275
    4 star
    100
    3 star
    25
    2 star
    15
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    Laura_H · October 2026

    Wonderful and informative

    The guide grew up in Charleston and is very knowledgeable and funny. You can’t Go wrong; money and time well spent.

    via Viator

    Sharon_H · October 2026

    Great Tour

    This walking tour was very interesting! The guide is an excellent speaker! I would definitely recommend this tour.

    via Viator

    Resort113922 · October 2026

    Good

    The tour guide was a very good storyteller, and his voice was perfect for the job. He seemed very passionate about his work and weenjoyed it except for the pouring pelting rain during the tour. We are not from Charleston and did not realize we should have left the tourearlier in order to avoid the severe flooding in the area. We had much difficulty getting back to our hotel due to the several flooded streets.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words about my performance on the tour. Unfortunately, I have no control over the weather. What I did was provide everyone with free rain ponchos and keep the tour either inside or under covered areas. I also provide a full refund if anyone wants to cancel but in this case everyone chose to remain with the tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    Kimberly_W · September 2026

    Think twice about this one .........

    5 stars if you want History 101 rather than Ghost or Terrors which is in the title. It is understandable that historical and family friendly information is given when discussing the buildings that have been reported to be haunted. However, when the information is presented as a self walking tour and less terror was disappointing. The guide stated he had been doing the tour 30 years and it showed. He did not engage with us and seemed irritated when anyone asked questions. I would suggest 60 min tour and 30 min q & a if he prefers a lecture type setting. There were so many possibilities where this tour could go and even the adolescents were disappointed and bored.

    Response from the operator: I am a bit perplexed by this review. The tour consists of 8 stories. I give enough background information at each stop to set the scene. Every story consists of detailed ghost encounters and some even have photos of paranormal phenomena. I encourage people to ask as many questions as they like and only defer answering when it would spoil a later story. I talk individually with as many people in the group as I can and often share stories from their hometown. Except for the fact that she mentioned that I have been giving ghost tours for 30 years, I wouldn't recognize my tour from this review.

    via Viator

    Sarah_C · September 2026

    Mike was engaging and...

    Mike was engaging and knowledgeable. We learned a ton about the haunted history of the city. Loved it, highly recommend!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    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
    502
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 84

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)88
    Booking momentum (14% weight)86
    Value for money (12% weight)88
    Listing quality (10% weight)81
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charleston.

    How much does Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $29 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's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1.5 hours 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's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 1,434 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Charleston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    Around 502 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 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost 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 Charleston historical walking tour with a Professor of History at The Citadel, Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour, Hidden Alleyways and Historic Sites Small-Group Walking Tour. 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.

    What is included in Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    Included: Learn about Charleston's most fascinating and terrifying ghost encounters, history and fol; Complimentary Bottled Water included during summer months; 90-Minute Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Charleston; Hear suspenseful storytelling with knowledge of the hidden stories lurking in Charleston's; and Tours led by Mike Brown, a Charleston native who has been giving ghost tours for 30 years. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    The 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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

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    Across 1,434 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, good for families. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

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