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The Ghosts of Charleston Self Guided Walking Tour

Sarah E. "We saw 3 ghosts on our tour, a clergy man and a redcoat or revolutionary soldier at circular church graveyard and we saw Zoey at poogans porch. We had an amazing tour and got way more than we bargained for! Awesome experience!"

$9.99

1 hour

Estimated Time

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1 mile

Distance

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Works Offline

Tours & Maps Included

Tour Highlights

If you’re searching for unforgettable Charleston ghost tours, this self guided walking tour Charleston SC experience takes you deep into the city’s most haunted streets.

  • Provost Dungeon & Old Exchange Building – Begin where pirates and prisoners were once held beneath Charleston’s grand façade. Many believe the ghost of Charleston’s past still lingers in the dungeon below.

  • Blind Tiger Pub – Meet Helen, the jealous spirit said to tug women’s hair and roam the bar after falling from the rooftop during Prohibition.

  • Dock Street Theatre – Home to Nettie Dickenson, the lady in red who jumped from the balcony and now wanders the halls searching for company.

  • Pirate House & Powder Magazine – Hear chilling Charleston ghost stories of Anne Bonny and swashbucklers who refuse to leave the harbor town they once ruled.

  • St. Philip’s Church Graveyard – Encounter the weeping spirit of Sue Howard, seen kneeling over her child’s grave in one of the most haunted cemeteries in the South.

  • Circular Church Burial Ground – Watch for the Trench Ghost digging for her lost sons, one of the most famous Charleston SC ghosts.

  • Poogan’s Porch – Spot Zoe Amand in the upstairs windows — and maybe feel the brush of Poogan the dog at your feet.

  • Old City Jail – End at Charleston’s most terrifying landmark, where Lavinia Fisher, America’s first female serial killer, is said to roam.

Among ghost tours Charleston South Carolina offers, this immersive experience blends real history with chilling legend.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

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Love history and fascinating stories

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What To explore at your own pace

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prefer a private experience

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What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone 

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from other Charleston ghost tours?
This is a self guided walking tour Charleston experience, meaning you explore at your own pace without a crowded group. You’ll hear immersive Charleston SC ghost stories exactly where they happened.


How does the WalknTours app work?
Download the tour to your phone, and GPS automatically plays the stories as you reach each stop. It feels like a personal guide while giving you total flexibility.


How long does the tour take?
Most guests complete the route in about 2 to 2.5 hours. You can pause anytime to visit a haunted pub or explore a historic site.


Do I need internet during the tour?
No. Once downloaded, the self guided walking tour Charleston SC works offline.


Is the tour scary?
It’s atmospheric and based on real history and local legend. Expect eerie Charleston ghosts and chilling storytelling rather than jump scares.


Is it family friendly?
Because it includes mature themes like crime and execution, it’s best suited for teens and adults.


Where does the tour start and end?
The tour begins at East Bay and Broad Street and ends at the Old City Jail — home to one of the most infamous Charleston SC ghosts.

Why You'll Love ThisTour

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Do It Anytime

Start when you’re ready.

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Pause Anytime

Take a break and pick up right where you left off.

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Professional Narration

Engaging stories from expert guides.

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