
Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour
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5.0/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour worth booking?
Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Charleston, United States, from $27 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $27 per person
Step back in time to explore the parts of Charleston that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the
What you get
About this experience
Step back in time to explore the parts of Charleston that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals. A costumed tour guide will lead guests through the streets of Charleston, past historic sites and cemeteries, on this 1.5 hour walking tour. *All ages friendly
What's included
Included
- Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
- Visit local, historic sites
- Nightly Spirits Glow Bracelet
- Expert Costumed Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Charleston City Market
Take a look at one of the oldest outdoor markets in America.
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The Powder Magazine
Take a look at South Carolina's Oldest Public Building.
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St. Philip's Church
Peer into one of the oldest Graveyards in South Carolina.
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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Hear eerie tales of the dungeon that sits below this historic building.
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Charleston Waterfront Park
Look out over the water towards Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War rang out.
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Pineapple Fountain
Cool your feet off in the splash fountain as you hear tales of the pirates of Charleston's past.
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End your tour with a few bar or restaurant options.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Charleston
Your tour will begin in front of City Hall at the Four Corners of Law. Your Pirate guide will meet you on the steps to City Hall at the corner of Meeting and Broad.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour will begin in front of City Hall at the Four Corners of Law. Your Pirate guide will meet you on the steps to City Hall at the corner of Meeting and Broad.
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
- Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nightly Spirits
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not too spooky for kids
We took my 7 and 9 year old on the tour. Our tour guide told the stories but kept it light and fun for them. It was pouring for about half the tour but the guide found little spots for us to hide from the rain. My daughter can’t stop researching all the ghost stories now. A little bit of history and lots of good ghost stories.
via Tripadvisor
Great historical ghost tour!
The tour was awesome and filled with ghost stories and history!!! Our guide was great and answered all of our questions! I highly recommend this tour!
via Tripadvisor
Amy was amazing!
What a fun tour! It was also a Charleston history tour which was great. Two for one! It was also perfect for our 5 year old. Amy was engaging and interesting, a perfect storyteller!
via Tripadvisor
Real facts. Real mysterious. Real memorable.
Vanna, our tour guide, was phenomenal! Her meticulous historical research combined with her knowledge of the paranormal made this tour extremely meaningful, exciting and memorable! Loved it!
via Viator
Ghost Tour Wonderful!
Amy did an amazing job! We learned about history & ghost sightings. Walking pace was perfect and she made it fun! Amy was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Charleston.
How much does Charleston Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $27 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking Tour?
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Around 6 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 Spooktacular All-Ages Ghost Walking 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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