THIS IS NOT A GHOST TOUR. 18+ ONLY.
With the children safely tucked into bed, this 18+ R-rated tour explores our city’s deepest and darkest secrets in a way you won’t get anywhere else in town. From brothels to pirates, to corruption, crime and sordid affairs - we leave behind the pastel-colored homes and sunshine to share the seedy and scandalous stories you were never meant to hear…
This guided walking tour is 90-minutes long and for adult audiences only! ID required.
Tour Options
Dark Side of Charleston Tour
Itinerary
Admission included10 min
Bulldog Tours headquarters
10 min
Tour passes through the well-known French Quarter District of Charleston.
10 min
Pass through the famous Meeting Street.
Highlights
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
UNCENSORED adults only Walking History Tour - No Ghost Stories
What's included
Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
UNCENSORED adults only Walking History Tour - No Ghost Stories
Not included
Gratuities
Transportation
Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.
Traveller Ratings
4.4
210 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
THIS IS NOT A GHOST TOUR
Minimum age is 18 years, this is an uncensored tour. Profanity may be used
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure time
Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
The pace of our walking tour is leisurely
Requires minimum of 4 participants to run
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour take?
Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $41 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 Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time 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 20 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Dark Side of Charleston Guided Night-Time Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 210 verified reviews; it is run by Bulldog Tours. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges; UNCENSORED adults only Walking History Tour - No Ghost Stories.
Reviews(210)
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Kendall_A
March 19, 2026
Go Bruce
We had the pleasure of doing the Dark Side of Charleston tour with Bruce, and it was such a great experience! Not only was he *incredibly* knowledgeable about Charleston’s history, but you could tell he genuinely loves continuing to learn more about it himself, which made the tour even more fun! On top of that, he was hilarious and kept the whole group entertained the entire time. We did the 10 PM tour to be specific, which i feel only added to the dark lore. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Bruce if you’re considering it!
Operator response
Thanks for the awesome recommendation and kind words about Bruce!
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PaulR110
February 19, 2026
The tour was a lot of fun.
The tour was a lot of fun and we learned more about the history of Charleston... some things we wouldn't have learned on more traditional tours. David did a great job and we could hear him well through out the tour even without headsets. He is very knowledgeable on the history of Charleston. There were a couple of times on the tour when I had some trouble keeping track of who was who during his stories, but most of the time it was clear.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience, Paul! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Dave.
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edengulledge
January 1, 2026
Learn about the underbelly of the history of Charleston
Great tour on New Year’s Eve to find out about the lesser known history of Charleston through storytelling and connections with the locations as we walked through the streets of Charleston.
Operator response
Thank you for spending your New Year's Eve with us!
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Kim_L
December 27, 2025
Great tour!
Andrew did a great job on the tour. It was interesting hearing about the dark side of Charleston. Andre even had pictures to show us. Very informative
Operator response
Thanks for joining us. We are glad to hear you had a great time.
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Dave_M
December 24, 2025
Very interesting history...
Very interesting history shared by Jack. Worth the time if you're looking for something to do in the evening.
Operator response
Thanks for spending your evening with us!
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shirley_x
November 13, 2025
Paul was incredible! He...
Paul was incredible! He was very knowledgeable and told many great stories! Strongly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Thanks for the recommendation!
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Rebecca_B
November 3, 2025
Very insightful
Faith was very knowledgeable on the goings on "on the darker side of Charleston". I will definitely recommend this tour to age appropriate people.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us, Rebecca!
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Kevin R
October 2, 2025
Cancellation by company
Cancelled prior to tour due to low sign up. Bulldog Tours did say we would be refunded. Hopefully it won’t take too terribly long to process.
Operator response
Hello, in order for tours to run, we have to have a minimum of four guests. It does not make sense to run tours with less than four people. We make this very clear in the booking process including in the email confirmation sent out after booking. We also state that we will notify guests if the tours do not meet the minimum. This is a standard procedure among tour companies across the world. When we do not meet the minimum, we provide options including rescheduling to another tour, another date, or providing a full refund. Again, that is a standard business procedure. You are giving a poor rating for a tour you did not take as well as against a company for following its own business practice and policies to ensure honesty and transparency for those policies. Have the day you deserve, sir.
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Kathryn_T
September 11, 2025
Scandalous
It was a very informative and interesting. Did not realize some of the things that I learned about Charleston.
Operator response
We are so glad to hear you learned some new history about Charleston!
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272joels
June 24, 2025
We love the Dark Side!
We had an excellent 10pm walk with Jade. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We always seek out the “dark” tours on all of our visits to charming Southern towns. This one did not disappoint. Book now!
Operator response
Awesome to hear you had a great time. We appreciate your review!
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