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Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard

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Charleston, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (4.22) days in advance.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Highlight: Exclusive nighttime entry into the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. This lush garden graveyard is otherworldly, enchanted, and magical. There is nothing like it anywhere.

Before the churchyard experience, our expert storytellers lead you through gas lamp lit streets and alleys, sharing eerie tales of mystery and wonder from Charleston's 356 years of rich and romantic history.

Based on the book The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian Buxton (over 100,000 copies sold).

The Ghosts of Charleston is our city's most popular, oldest, book-based walking tour--a favorite of residents and visitors for over 30 years.

Departs from Buxton Books several times each evening. Come walk with us.

What's Included

  • Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
  • Departure from Buxton Books: Charleston's Independent Bookstore
  • Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
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160 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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Buxton Books

Start your tour at Buxton Books, and stop in either before or after your tour to purchase a copy of the The Ghosts of Charleston, the book this ghost tour is based off of.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael's Church (pass by)

Historic church located in downtown Charleston
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St. Philip's Church

Listen to Julian Buxton's strange and moving story titled "The Spectral Photograph", from his book The Ghosts of Charleston. See the majestic St Philip's steeple and graveyard.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Unitarian Church in Charleston

The highlight of The Ghosts of Charleston Tour is entering the lush, spellbinding Unitarian Church Graveyard built in 1772. Real time haunts occur several times a year. Since 1996, (we are now Charleston's oldest ghost tour) spirits in the Unitarian Church Graveyard have reached out to many people on our tour in visual, tactile and auditory ways.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tour Charleston

During our 90 minute walking ghost tour, our City of Charleston licensed tour guides recount hauntings and supernatural events from our best-selling book The Ghosts of Charleston. We are fortunate to have many repeat guests, and lots of tales to share, so we switch things up nightly by varying ghosts stories on every tour. There is no experience like walking enchanted Charleston at night, listening to our supernatural stories, and encountering what you will see and hear in the Unitarian Church Graveyard.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • *Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-11709P1

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On average, this is booked 14 (4.22) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
  • Departure from Buxton Books: Charleston's Independent Bookstore
  • Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • No public restroom so please plan accordingly.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • *Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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