Ghosts of Charleston Night-Time Walking Tour with Unitarian Church Graveyard

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

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.

20 minutes•Admission Included

Options

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.

Graveyard + City Tour

90 minutes guided ghost walking tour which includes exclusive access to the Unitarian Church Graveyard (1772).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

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Amazing ghost tours with Jerry
Gary C,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time on our tour! Jerry was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and informative. We've been on many ghost tours around the country, and this was one of the best we've ever experienced. We highly recommend this tour!
Great tour!
Tracy T,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great stories about Charleston. Our guide was very good. Great night to be out on the town. Bottled water was supplied!
Great Ghost Tour!
Sonja W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Liz was wonderful. She was theatrical telling her stories. My family and I enjoyed listening to her.
You should do it!
Renee S,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was Very fun and engaging! She was knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Definitely recommend.
Great Tour
Laura K,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Was an interesting tour. Jerry was very informative and really made it interesting. We went at dusk. Bring bug spray.