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USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Come aboard The USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American Heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. You will hear stories of their ultimate sacrifice and heroism as the people that once inhabited this ship dedicated their lives to the service of our country and to this great ship. This tour gives you exclusive night time access to areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck after dark.

Highlights may include:

-Maritime Superstitions

-Unusual Ship Christening

-Captain Jocko Clark

-Smokey Stover

-Mysterious Sailor Disappearance

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tours do run rain or shine. The USS Yorktown is not climate controlled. It is hot in the Summer and cold in the Winter. Please dress accordingly and wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes. There is a good amount of walking and lots of narrow stairways to navigate up and down and throughout the tour. There are also ladders used that are not easy to navigate for one having trouble walking.

**Please note the tour is not handicapped accessible.

You must enter through the front gates. WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY

Bringing bottled water is recommended especially during the summer heat. Ship store is not open for purchases.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Come aboard the USS Yorktown and hear the stories of the American heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the "Fighting Lady" was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. You will hear stories of their ultimate sacrifice and heroism as the people who once inhabited this ship dedicated their lives to the service of our country and to this great ship. This tour gives you exclusive nighttime access to areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck after dark. Highlights may include: -Maritime Superstitions -Unusual ship christening -Captain Jocko Clark -Smokey Stover -Mysterious Sailor Disappearance *The USS Yorktown Ghost Tours meet at 40 Patriots Point Rd in Mt. Pleasant. Tours meet at the booth located inside the Admission Gate 15 minutes prior to tour time. **You must enter through the front gates. WATER SIDE GATE IS NOT OPEN FOR ENTRY**

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Hear stories of the sacrifice and heroism of the people that once inhabited this ship

Learn about maritime superstitions and hear stories of mysterious sailor disappearances

Explore areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck

90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown

Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown for a unique experience

Meeting points

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

40 Patriots Point Rd Mount Pleasant United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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USS Yorktown Ghost Tour with Exclusive Night-Time Access

Reviews

4.89

159 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Most memorable tours of any city i've visited.

    966MichaelG966,,Dec 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Bulldog tours has provided me with the most memorable experiences in Charleston. This was my 6th tour with Bulldog and the after hours Yorktown tour was a great History tour with some mentions of paranormal. (Kinda like a real "Night at the Museum" visit. The jail tour is definitely a ghost history tour. The Dungeon (plus walking) tour is a history tour with more paranormal vibes. My favorite, *that is not for everyone* are the paranormal investigation tours. You have to call their number to book one or find if one is available, but this has been the most legit and laid back with access to significant "hotspots" in any city i've visited. If you're an investigator, skeptic, or somewhere in between; ask for Dustin and go on the Yorktown paranormal investigation tour. It is well worth it!

  • Outstanding tour. Group...

    Luke H,,Dec 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Outstanding tour. Group of late 20s/early 30s and we had a great time! Tour guide (Tad) was awesome and very knowledgable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Charleston!

  • Absolutely wonderful...

    Pamela K,,Nov 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely wonderful experience! Loved hearing about the history and mystery on the ship! Our guide was the best; engaging and a wealth of knowledge. We are looking forward to coming back and doing other tours soon! If you’re looking for something to do around Charleston—this does not disappoint! Amazing! Still in awe!

  • The tourist experience (tad pease read this🙏)

    Anthony V,,Nov 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was the best night of my life and i mean it i don’t really review things but this was the most amazing night of my year the stores where immersive and genuinely a great way to get some learning done wile still having a great time -side note tad is the sweetest man he would make jokes be a great story teller and shere pics and videos and he would make the place feel alive-ps-tad if you see this thank you for the experience letting me in the cockpit of the jet and helping me understand what the bubble on top of the plane was, your the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Fantastic Guide

    Rebecca C,,Nov 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Bruce was an excellent guide on this tour. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the ship and of the paranormal activities associated with the ship. His knowledge made this tour very special.

  • Tour was great, take lots...

    Daniel R,,Nov 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Tour was great, take lots of pics and videos. Our guide was the best, couldn't imagine doing the tour with anyone else.

  • "TOURING HISTORY IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES"

    johnmB2125VP,,Nov 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    On Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, my wife & I thoroughly enjoyed taking this tour, obtained through "Bulldog Tours", which was a gift to us from family members. Aside from my longtime interest in WW II history since boyhood, the interest in the paranormal has also been a longtime fascination, as well. The chance to once again visit this "grand lady of history", and to possibly experience an interaction with the unexplained while on board, was greatly anticipated. Touring through the levels of the ship was marvelous, but without the historical narrative, by our guide, Mr. Bruce Orr, it would just have been a great lesson in history. But Bruce takes it to the "next-next" level. He not only is a published author, with deep experience in naval history and a long career in law enforcement, he DOES have legitimate photos of sightings, taken in previous years, ON The Yorktown, at locations where the groups stand for various presentations, during the tours. We relished every minute of our 1 & 1/2 hour tour, made memorable by the knowledge and personality of Bruce Orr, our most impressive and entertaining tour guide! The mechanics of the tour are not very demanding; my wife and I are 70 and 73 years old and we tolerated the amounts of required walking, climbing and bending in the tour quite easily. I would highly recommend this tour, both for the history to be gleaned from your guide and for the potential to brush shoulders with the paranormal.

  • Spooky fun

    L7816PCashleym,,Nov 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide Dustin was awesome. We learned a lot about the ship and had a fun experience. I would go back and do it again! It was one of the highlights of our vacation.

  • USS Yorktown Ghost Tour

    Glenn C,,Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Carrier was great had a tour guide who was very knowledgeable and told a few ghost stories along the way. But if you wish to go to the gift shop the same day go early because the store closed before my tour began. Over all very fun.

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  • Tad’s the Man!

    Genesis M,,Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A learning experience and so fun! Tad knows his stuff. Perfect experience for our Halloween trip to Charleston.

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