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our guide was very...
our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Very engaging. Put in extra effort to tell extra stories even after tour was complete
Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $37 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Please check in with your pirate guide on the Patio.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Charleston
Description
Your pirate guide will lead the group on a 1.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston. You will begin at a bar housed in a historic building where guests will have time to purchase and enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them about Charleston's fascinating haunted history. Then you will depart for a walking journey of the rest of Charleston's spooky French Quarter. Please keep in mind that this is a walking tour! Per city law, Alcohol must NEVER be taken out of the bar. Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. All guests must be 18+ with Valid ID, and 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol. Alcohol is NOT included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the history and mystery of the historic Charleston French Quarter.
Hear about the spirits that come from all directions over the Charleston Harbor to haunt this beautiful park.
Learn what haunts the basement of this historic building. *We do not go inside!!
Learn of the multiple ghost that haunt the Four Corners of Law.
Learn who is still haunting the graveyard of this historic church.
Hear tales about this historic outdoor market.
Catch some creepy photos at this historic arsenal.
Highlights
Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
1.5 hour walking tour
Costumed Tour Guide
Visit a local, historic bar
What's included
Included
Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
1.5 hour walking tour
Costumed Tour Guide
Visit a local, historic bar
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
5.0
18 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests must be 18+ with valid ID
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Frequently asked questions
How long does Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour take?
Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $37 per person for this Charleston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please check in with your pirate guide on the Patio.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(18)
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Kelly’s biggest fans
Kelly rocks! Loved the history included and all the extra details about some spooky ladies. She was great about wrangling our wild group!!
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informative and so fun!
this was such a fun tour! kelly was amazing and incredibly well versed in the history as well as her own accounts! she was real and so funny. 100% would go again!
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Kelly’s Ghost Tour
A great tour and an even better tour guide - we loved our experience with Kelly! She was an excellent educator and answered all of our questions so thoroughly.
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Great tour!
Gold Star! Kelly was awesome. We had a great time touring downtown Charleston. Fun combination of history and fun. Definitely recommend.
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Great tour
Kelly gets 5 gold stars! Our group had a great time and learned a lot! A couple of us caught an orb in our pictures from a graveyard
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Fun ghost tour for couples
Kelly was an awesome tour guide for us. She was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. She even provided us with some additional information to fulfill some of our interests. I would highly recommend this tour and Kelly!
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Spooky stories
We had a great tour with Kelly! It was a great way to spend Friday the 13th. Charleston has a long history of creepy things that have happened.
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Book with Jo a hilarious and spooky time!
We loved our tour! We booked for a bachelorette trip as our bride loves all things spooky, and this tour didn’t let us down. Jo was amazing and so accommodating. We had a time mixup, and not only did she stay later so we could still tour, BUT she still gave us the best tour ever. This tour has a good mix of history and spooky stories that are fun for all ages, so definitely book your tour and ask for Jo as she was knowledgeable, hilarious, and overall amazing!
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Best Ghost Tour in Charleston
Our tour guide, Kelly, was absolutely amazing! It was the best ghost tour I’ve ever been on. I loved that not only did we get true ghost stories (she has a rule to never tell you anything made up, all the origin stories are true to the best of her knowledge, absolutely loved her honesty!) but we also got a lot of history about the town and she was an amazing story teller! She also made me feel very safe on the streets and knew a lot of people (and some of the most beautiful places for bathroom pit stops too). Overall 100/10 ghost tour. Definitely a highlight of our trip
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