Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Come walk with us on The Ghosts of Charleston walking tour, leaving nightly from Buxton Books, Charleston’s independent bookstore located at 160 King Street.
Our licensed guides are expert storytellers who lead you through centuries old alleys and paths while sharing stories and solid history from Julian Buxton’s best-selling book, The Ghosts of Charleston. The true tales of intrigue, tragedy, and lost love reveal a rich underside of Charleston’s character that isn’t apparent during the day.
The highlight of your tour is our exclusive nighttime access to the 18th century Unitarian Church Graveyard, where you will experience something magical. The Ghosts of Charleston is Buxton Books’ signature and most popular book-based walking tour -- a favorite of visitors and locals for over 27 years.
*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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
90-minute Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour with Unitarian Graveyard
Hear tales of hauntings & supernatural events from the best-selling book, The Ghosts of Charleston.
Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
Travelers may select from two tour options: 1hr Graveyard Only or 1.5hr Graveyard + City Tour
Gratuities
No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
What To Expect
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.
Unitarian Church in Charleston
The highlight of Tour Charleston's Ghosts of Charleston Tour is entering the lush, spellbinding Unitarian Church Graveyard built in 1772. Real time hauntings occur only a handful of times a year. However, since 1996, when we started what is 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.
Options
Graveyard + City Tour
90 minutes guided ghost walking tour which includes exclusive access to the Unitarian Church Graveyard (1772).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Graveyard Only (7pm option)
Duration: 1 hour
Unitarian Church Graveyard: Departs from and returns to Buxton Books. After check in, travelers will be lead by tour guide directly to the graveyard.
Graveyard Only: 1 hour tour of Unitarian Graveyard only. Select other option at check out to include city tour portion.
Reviews
2,755 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mark
Rachel S,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved Mark! Was very passionate and made it very engaging. Loved the surprise at the end! The graveyard made it memorable
Well wooooorth it!
maida v,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were fortunate to have our guide, Liz to ourselves on the 9:30pm tour. Great stories, knew the history of Charleston. Growing up in Charleston added another level of detail and the images ….😬
Very fun and informative!...
Regina L,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very fun and informative! Loved the beautiful accent of the guide. His stories made it even more interesting!
Amazing Tour!!
Kathy,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour with Jerry! He is a great story teller ! We loved all the ghost stories and his passion for telling them. I highly recommend this tour!!!
Great tour
Megan R,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was great, definitely recommend! The route was planned well to give many stops with minimal time spent traveling between locations. Content consisted of a lovely blend of history and storytelling. Our guide was not only knowledgeable- he was also a truly talented and captivating communicator. We left with an even greater appreciation for the depth and richness of Charleston’s past.
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