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Charleston: Patriot's Point Haunted USS Yorktown Tour

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Charleston: Patriot's Point Haunted USS Yorktown Tour
4.6434107 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6434107 out of 5 stars
129 reviews

Join your expert tour guide for exclusive access to the USS Yorktown. Hear terrifying tales about a ship that was once home to 3,000.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English

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Christina – United States

Very knowledgeable about the history of the ship. Excellent speaker and storyteller! Highly recommended. Fantastic time to go especially if you don’t like crowds. Would have given 10 stars if available!

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Lisa – United States

We were given a lot of information of the USS Yorktown. I would highly recommend This your!!!

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  • Hear tales of an unusual ship christening and Captain Jocko Clark
  • Learn about the mysterious disappearance of sailors
  • Enjoy exclusive access to areas of the ship that are usually closed

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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. Learn about the ultimate sacrifice and heroism of the people who once inhabited this ship. 

This tour gives you exclusive nighttime access to areas of the ship that are usually closed to the public, including the flight deck after dark. Don't forget your camera, you never know who or what you might capture.

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  • Pickup or drop-off at your accommodation
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  • The tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run
  • The tour operates rain or shine
  • This experience requires you to climb up ladders
  • The tour cannot be accessed via the waterside entrance. Guests will need to arrive through the main entrance.

From $39.50 per person

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4.6 /5

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    4.5/5

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Christina – United StatesMarch 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Very knowledgeable about the history of the ship. Excellent speaker and storyteller! Highly recommended. Fantastic time to go especially if you don’t like crowds. Would have given 10 stars if available!
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Lisa – United StatesFebruary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
We were given a lot of information of the USS Yorktown. I would highly recommend This your!!!
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Todd – United StatesJanuary 5, 2024 – Verified booking
Such a great tour! Our guide Sean was amazing! A must see when in town.

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