Ghost City Tours

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DISCOVER HISTORIC CHARLESTON ON A GHOST TOUR

When it comes to ghosts and hauntings, the city of Charleston sits at the front of the pack. It's been called "the most Haunted City in America"--and for good reason. With a history teeming with maraudering pirates, bloody battles, salacious vice and sin, Charleston is a city with a very dark past. On our Charleston Ghost Tours, we'll take you on a tri

p into the Holy City's not-so-holy past, introducing you to the ghosts which still haunt Charleston today. Don't think a ghost tour is for you? No matter your personal viewpoint--skeptic, believer or something skirting the line--a ghost tour is the perfect way to explore Charleston by night while learning about this city's haunted history. Did you know that Charleston is considered the Most Haunted City in America? Why are there so many ghosts and hauntings? You'll learn the secrets of our amazingly haunted city on our tours. While our tours focus on the ghosts of Charleston, you will also hear about the city's most deprave true crime stories and the ghosts who still linger at these haunted locations today. Our haunted Charleston tours balance visits to the most popular paranormal hotspots while still hitting up the off-beaten path locations usually neglected by other tour companies. Are you ready to explore Haunted Charleston with the city's most popular ghost tours?

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11/07/2024

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When the chills on the back of your neck aren’t just in your head… 👻 Dare to feel the fear with us!
11/06/2024

When the chills on the back of your neck aren’t just in your head… 👻 Dare to feel the fear with us!

Halloween In St. Augustine 🎃👻
11/02/2024

Halloween In St. Augustine 🎃👻

Happy Halloween from GCT headquarters to you 🎃👻 Stay safe and have a spooktastic night!
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from GCT headquarters to you 🎃👻 Stay safe and have a spooktastic night!

✨ Attention St. Augustine locals and travelers! This Halloween, step into a world where legends come alive. Join us at o...
10/30/2024

✨ Attention St. Augustine locals and travelers! This Halloween, step into a world where legends come alive. Join us at our St. Augustine storefront at 32 Charlotte Street for a spine-tingling evening with author Killian Wolf!

Dive into Of Headless Hollows, where the infamous Headless Horseman returns to Sleepy Hollow, his cursed blade ready to carve a path of terror through the town.

“He came to Sleepy Hollow, and he’ll destroy them all.”

Witches, ghosts, and demons emerge from the shadows, turning nightmares into reality. Brace yourself for relentless terror, unforgettable characters, and a legendary curse that will leave you breathless. Will you survive the night?

📅 Meet Killian Wolf in person this Thursday, October 31st, from 6-9 PM at our St. Augustine store. Don't miss this exclusive pop-up event!

Our Beetlejuice Bash in St. Augustine brought out all the spooky vibes! From amazing costumes to haunted fun, it was a n...
10/29/2024

Our Beetlejuice Bash in St. Augustine brought out all the spooky vibes! From amazing costumes to haunted fun, it was a night to remember. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us – the creativity was off the charts! Can’t wait to do it again next year. 👻🖤

10/28/2024

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10/28/2024
10/28/2024

Thank you so much for joining us on the tour and sharing these awesome highlights! 🐾 We’re thrilled your pups had a great time in spooky St. Augustine with us! 👻🖤

Philadelphia's Ghost Ship: The USS Olympia’s Dark Secrets  🚢📍 Philadelphia, PA A Warship with a Haunted History:The USS ...
10/27/2024

Philadelphia's Ghost Ship: The USS Olympia’s Dark Secrets 🚢

📍 Philadelphia, PA

A Warship with a Haunted History:
The USS Olympia, once a proud symbol of naval strength, now harbors a far more sinister reputation. Docked at Penn’s Landing, this historical ship carries eerie tales of restless spirits. Could the most haunted spot in Philadelphia be floating on the Delaware River?

Unexplained Shadows & Whispered Secrets:
Visitors report cold spots, eerie whispers, and shadowy figures moving across the deck. Ghost hunters have flocked to the ship to investigate the unexplained noises, doors opening on their own, and flickering lights in the engine room, yet no logical explanation has been found.

The Tragic Spirit of the Officer’s Quarters:
One story chills to the core. A heartbroken officer ended his life in the ship’s quarters, and his presence is said to linger. Visitors recount feeling watched, hearing soft sobs, and some claim to see his shadow pacing the room at night, forever trapped aboard.

Is the USS Olympia Philadelphia’s Most Haunted Location?
This once-glorious ship now draws more than history buffs—it beckons the brave to uncover its supernatural secrets. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, one thing is clear: the USS Olympia may hold the most chilling haunt in Philadelphia. Would you dare step aboard?

Think you can handle the spirits of Philadelphia? Discover the city’s most haunted spots up close on our Ghost City Tours. Dive deeper into the mysteries that lurk in every shadow. Book your tour today and experience the chilling history firsthand.

https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-tours/philadelphia-ghost-tours/

10.24.24Where spirits come alive 🍻👻
10/25/2024

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Where spirits come alive 🍻👻

Exploring Charleston’s dark past with Angela Rogers on the Death & Depravity tour! 🌙👻
10/23/2024

Exploring Charleston’s dark past with Angela Rogers on the Death & Depravity tour! 🌙👻

Beginning to get a little chilly down here in New Orleans ! 🍁👻🧡🎃
10/21/2024

Beginning to get a little chilly down here in New Orleans ! 🍁👻🧡🎃

10/20/2024

It's showtime 👻💀🤘 For those in the area feel free to drop on by Ghost City Tours in Gettysburg, PA for a meet & greet & paranormal discussion board with paranormal investigators/haunted adventerers: MONDOdocs Destination Spooky & yours truly 🎃 🍻

It’s a spooky weekend in Gettysburg! 🎃👻📍 10 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PAFriday, October 18th: Join us for a Halloween-...
10/18/2024

It’s a spooky weekend in Gettysburg! 🎃👻

📍 10 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA

Friday, October 18th: Join us for a Halloween-themed movie night at 5:00 PM!

Saturday, October 19th: Meet paranormal experts like Eric Galligan (Sanguine Macabre), Lawrence Milano (MONDOdocs), and Victor Johnson (Destination Spooky).

The event starts at 3:00 PM with a lecture, documentary screening on Gettysburg’s haunted history, and a meet & greet!

Looking ahead…

October 22nd:
Come early for the Gettysburg Parade on the same day and experience the town's Halloween festivities! 🎃👻

At 5:00 PM, join us for an unforgettable Book Signing and Q&A with some of the biggest names in the paranormal world:

- Sean Austin (28 Days Haunted, Netflix)
- Eric Conner (Epic Paranormal)
- Chris Mendace (United for the Unknown)

They’ll also be showcasing a brand new AI ITC App Technology for paranormal investigations! You don’t want to miss this event—it’s going to be spooky and full of insights.

Tag your ghost-hunting crew and come spend a weekend with us! 🎃

05/20/2020
"Death and depravity with Son was great!Really good tour about the dark underbelly of Charleston. Don't is an amazing st...
10/18/2019

"Death and depravity with Son was great!
Really good tour about the dark underbelly of Charleston. Don't is an amazing story teller and has a ton of old stories to tell. 5 Stars all the way¡!" says Anita on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Death and depravity with Son was great! Really good tour about the dark underbelly of Charleston. Don't is an amazing story teller and has a ton of old stories to tell. 5 Stars all the way¡!

"Best ghost tour ever , pick this oneDon was our tour guide and was amazing! I have been on tons and tons of ghost tours...
10/11/2019

"Best ghost tour ever , pick this one
Don was our tour guide and was amazing! I have been on tons and tons of ghost tours and all of the ones Salem mass has to offer. Well this one by far was the best one! We picked it in a hurry and I didn’t get time to really research and I’m glad we did! His history was on point! He had a great balance of TRUE history and haunts! He has pics on his phone and did great.." says zombieflu on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Best ghost tour ever , pick this one Don was our tour guide and was amazing! I have been on tons and tons of ghost tours and all of the ones Salem mass has to offer. Well this one by far was the best one! We picked it in a hurry and I didn’t get time to really research and I’m gl...

"Got to have Don as our tour guide for our small group. Awesome fellow; kept everyone engaged for the whole tour." says ...
10/10/2019

"Got to have Don as our tour guide for our small group. Awesome fellow; kept everyone engaged for the whole tour." says Benjamin on Google

★★★★★ Got to have Don as our tour guide for our small group. Awesome fellow; kept everyone engaged for the whole tour.

"This was such a great time and we learned so much." says Brittany on Google
10/09/2019

"This was such a great time and we learned so much." says Brittany on Google

★★★★★ This was such a great time and we learned so much.

"Very informativeGreat tour with Don! He is really engaging and got everyone involved. Showers som amazing and spooky pi...
09/23/2019

"Very informative
Great tour with Don! He is really engaging and got everyone involved. Showers som amazing and spooky pictures. Told amazing tales as a Charleston native. Incredible stories and town knowledge. Lots of walking to wear comfy shoes!" says Chilemac on Trip Advisor

★★★★☆ Very informative Great tour with Don! He is really engaging and got everyone involved. Showers som amazing and spooky pictures. Told amazing tales as a Charleston native. Incredible stories and town knowledge. Lots of walking to wear comfy shoes!

"Very Knowledgeable....lots of fun." says Kevin on Google
09/23/2019

"Very Knowledgeable....lots of fun." says Kevin on Google

★★★★★ Very Knowledgeable....lots of fun.

"My tour guide, Don,  was as entertaining as his stories ranging from death to depravity and everything in between. Defi...
08/31/2019

"My tour guide, Don, was as entertaining as his stories ranging from death to depravity and everything in between. Definitely an enjoyable time and I would recommend this tour to anyone!" says Lord on Google

★★★★★ My tour guide, Don, was as entertaining as his stories ranging from death to depravity and everything in between. Definitely an enjoyable time and I would recommend this tour to anyone!

"Great tour! Wonderful tour guide!Don was a great tour guide! His family has been in Charleston for generations (1700s) ...
08/17/2019

"Great tour! Wonderful tour guide!
Don was a great tour guide! His family has been in Charleston for generations (1700s) and he has amazing stories! My 10 year old had a great time and Was very engaged with the stories. Would recommend to anyone! At the stop at the Congregational. Hutch, my son said he felt cold spots. At the stop at Saint Phillips I was extremely nauseous but as soon as we walked away I.." says angelacD8790WY on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Great tour! Wonderful tour guide! Don was a great tour guide! His family has been in Charleston for generations (1700s) and he has amazing stories! My 10 year old had a great time and Was very engaged with the stories. Would recommend to anyone! At the stop at the Congregational. Hut...

"InterestingI quite enjoyed this tour. Don was amazing! His love for the city and his passion for the stories and folklo...
08/10/2019

"Interesting
I quite enjoyed this tour. Don was amazing! His love for the city and his passion for the stories and folklore was brilliant!
Loved hearing about all of the haunted places around
I would recommend this tour for sure!" says ReganP53 on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Interesting I quite enjoyed this tour. Don was amazing! His love for the city and his passion for the stories and folklore was brilliant! Loved hearing about all of the haunted places around I would recommend this tour for sure!

"Don on the Death and Depravity tourExcellent adult themed tour. A mix of seedy and spooky stories told by an old school...
08/10/2019

"Don on the Death and Depravity tour
Excellent adult themed tour. A mix of seedy and spooky stories told by an old school Charleston native. You'll hear the history of Charleston in a way unlike any other tour. Stories of pirates, death and tragedy that kept everyone's interest for nearly 2 hours. Highly recommend." says ctuck1974 on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Don on the Death and Depravity tour Excellent adult themed tour. A mix of seedy and spooky stories told by an old school Charleston native. You'll hear the history of Charleston in a way unlike any other tour. Stories of pirates, death and tragedy that kept everyone's interest for ne...

"The Death and Depravity tour with Don was AWESOME. We never knew the dark roots of Charleston or the horrible things th...
08/07/2019

"The Death and Depravity tour with Don was AWESOME. We never knew the dark roots of Charleston or the horrible things that happened here. Definitely the way night time tour we've done anywhere." says Cindy on Google

★★★★★ The Death and Depravity tour with Don was AWESOME. We never knew the dark roots of Charleston or the horrible things that happened here. Definitely the way night time tour we've done anywhere.

"Don was the best!!This was an excellent way to wrap up our trip. Our guide Don't has had family in the area since the 1...
08/02/2019

"Don was the best!!
This was an excellent way to wrap up our trip. Our guide Don't has had family in the area since the 1700s! We did a couple other tours while here and this was far and away the best. Charleston has a really cool haunted history and this tour brings the haunts and the history." says Erich on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Don was the best!! This was an excellent way to wrap up our trip. Our guide Don't has had family in the area since the 1700s! We did a couple other tours while here and this was far and away the best. Charleston has a really cool haunted history and this tour brings the haunts and th...

"Took the ghosts of liberty with Don and it was fantastic. Great time for us and the kids. Don really knew his stuff and...
08/02/2019

"Took the ghosts of liberty with Don and it was fantastic. Great time for us and the kids. Don really knew his stuff and is a great story teller. Highly recommended!" says Erich on Google

★★★★★ Took the ghosts of liberty with Don and it was fantastic. Great time for us and the kids. Don really knew his stuff and is a great story teller. Highly recommended!

"The tour guide Bret was funny and informative. Took a Sunday night tour and the streets were quiet and empty enough to ...
07/26/2019

"The tour guide Bret was funny and informative. Took a Sunday night tour and the streets were quiet and empty enough to add the right amount of the spooky effects." says Kennedi on Google

★★★★★ The tour guide Bret was funny and informative. Took a Sunday night tour and the streets were quiet and empty enough to add the right amount of the spooky effects.

"Burt ghost tourThe tour was a really cheap price, so I thought it would be a not so great tour. However, it’s definitel...
07/24/2019

"Burt ghost tour
The tour was a really cheap price, so I thought it would be a not so great tour. However, it’s definitely the best ghost tour I’ve ever been on. Other more popular tours sound kind of speech-like and give little attention to tour-takers. It felt more personal, especially since Burt gave his background in teaching history. It ran on a lot longer than expected, so you’ll definitely get your money’s.." says Margaret on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Burt ghost tour The tour was a really cheap price, so I thought it would be a not so great tour. However, it’s definitely the best ghost tour I’ve ever been on. Other more popular tours sound kind of speech-like and give little attention to tour-takers. It felt more personal, esp...

"BURT WAS AWESOME AND KIND!Get Burt! Funny, smart, very nice gentleman with great stories! Stories were interesting and ...
07/23/2019

"BURT WAS AWESOME AND KIND!
Get Burt! Funny, smart, very nice gentleman with great stories! Stories were interesting and fun to go along a small group with. Don’t forget to bring a tip!" says Bryan on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ BURT WAS AWESOME AND KIND! Get Burt! Funny, smart, very nice gentleman with great stories! Stories were interesting and fun to go along a small group with. Don’t forget to bring a tip!

"Great TourMy friends and I did the death and depravity tour with Bert, and he was AWESOME. Bert is such a friendly and ...
07/21/2019

"Great Tour
My friends and I did the death and depravity tour with Bert, and he was AWESOME. Bert is such a friendly and personable guy, who expertly led our group through the spooky and fascinating stories of Charleston’s history. He kept us engaged and entertained the whole time! It was a great experience!" says savak96 on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Great Tour My friends and I did the death and depravity tour with Bert, and he was AWESOME. Bert is such a friendly and personable guy, who expertly led our group through the spooky and fascinating stories of Charleston’s history. He kept us engaged and entertained the whole time! ...

"Excellent TourDon was our guide and he was engaging, funny and knowledgeable! Great stories and interesting locations, ...
07/19/2019

"Excellent Tour
Don was our guide and he was engaging, funny and knowledgeable! Great stories and interesting locations, perfect way to explore the city on our first night! Highly recommend, especially if you are curious about the military history of the town!" says karengoesplaces on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Excellent Tour Don was our guide and he was engaging, funny and knowledgeable! Great stories and interesting locations, perfect way to explore the city on our first night! Highly recommend, especially if you are curious about the military history of the town!

"Death and Depravity Tour - fascinating tour in the perfect place and atmosphereWe took the death and depravity tour wit...
07/09/2019

"Death and Depravity Tour - fascinating tour in the perfect place and atmosphere
We took the death and depravity tour with John at 10pm on 4th July. It was a fascinating tour with lots of interesting historical information and plenty of macabre stories told with great relish by a guy who clearly loves his job. Charleston on a balmy night provided the ideal creepy backdrop as we walked the city's tragic.." says TravelChickSA on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Death and Depravity Tour - fascinating tour in the perfect place and atmosphere We took the death and depravity tour with John at 10pm on 4th July. It was a fascinating tour with lots of interesting historical information and plenty of macabre stories told with great relish by a guy ...

"great tourBert was our guide and he was the perfect blend of history and ghost stories. My kids (8 and 10) enjoyed the ...
06/05/2019

"great tour
Bert was our guide and he was the perfect blend of history and ghost stories. My kids (8 and 10) enjoyed the tour too." says rrtthom on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ great tour Bert was our guide and he was the perfect blend of history and ghost stories. My kids (8 and 10) enjoyed the tour too.

"Great tour with history and ghost stories!My family and I took the tour over Memorial Day Weekend and we had an absolut...
05/27/2019

"Great tour with history and ghost stories!
My family and I took the tour over Memorial Day Weekend and we had an absolutely great time! Our tour guide was a girl and I wish I could remember her name but she did an excellent job! I was spooked and enthralled!" says Erica on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Great tour with history and ghost stories! My family and I took the tour over Memorial Day Weekend and we had an absolutely great time! Our tour guide was a girl and I wish I could remember her name but she did an excellent job! I was spooked and enthralled!

"Really solid tour. Just the right mix of spookiness and history. Don is a fantastic tour guide,best ever. Knows more ab...
05/16/2019

"Really solid tour. Just the right mix of spookiness and history. Don is a fantastic tour guide,best ever. Knows more about Charleston than anyone in the city. Highly recommended!" says Richard on Google

★★★★★ Really solid tour. Just the right mix of spookiness and history. Don is a fantastic tour guide,best ever. Knows more about Charleston than anyone in the city. Highly recommended!

"Death and Depravity tourWe did a 10 pm Ghost your with Dan. He was really nice and had some great stories.We got a nice...
05/06/2019

"Death and Depravity tour
We did a 10 pm Ghost your with Dan. He was really nice and had some great stories.
We got a nice tour of the city and he explained the many horrible things that happened to make Charleston such a haunted city.
The 90 minute tour was enjoyable but we all expected to be scared to death. We wanted the chill down our spine experience but not on this night.
Still a good time but not as scary.." says sambenina on Trip Advisor

★★★★☆ Death and Depravity tour We did a 10 pm Ghost your with Dan. He was really nice and had some great stories. We got a nice tour of the city and he explained the many horrible things that happened to make Charleston such a haunted city. The 90 minute tour was enjoyable but we all expec...

"Ghost tourMy friend loves ghost tours, and we had gone through this same company when we did a tour in New Orleans. The...
04/28/2019

"Ghost tour
My friend loves ghost tours, and we had gone through this same company when we did a tour in New Orleans. They’re great!!!" says Jocelyn on Trip Advisor

★★★★★ Ghost tour My friend loves ghost tours, and we had gone through this same company when we did a tour in New Orleans. They’re great!!!

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170 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC
29401

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Monday 8am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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