Join paranormal author Geordie Buxton on this unique tour. Get thoroughly spooked as he tells of a series of mysterious hauntings – from orphan poltergeists to a lost cadet inside the old citadel to an angelic reverend, and many more!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the heart of Charleston's darker history and documented hauntings
- Enjoy a tour led by best-selling local Charleston authors
- Visit many historical sites of the Old Citadel and College of Charleston
- Get ready to be thoroughly spooked with stories of paranormal activity
Full description
"There is only one essential ingredient in a ghost story: death." So say Charlestonians Ed Macy and Geordie Buxton in their introduction to their book about the haunted streets of Charleston.
By rambling through the oft-forgotten enclaves of the Holy City, the paranormal authors bring guests face to face with a group of orphans who haunt a dorm of a Charleston College, a Citadel cadet who haunts a local hotel, and an angelic spirit in a Freedman Methodist graveyard, to name just a few.
We will hear tales of a bookstore phantom, notorious for rearranging books in perfect vertical stacks, and a gruesome 19th century amputation taking place in a medical student’s apartment. This tour is not for the faint-hearted!
Based on historical events and specific details that are often lost in our general notion of ghosts, each haunting encounter will send chills down your spine.
Includes
- 90-minute walking tour option
- City of Charleston licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet in the center of Marion Square Park. During Christmas time, meet where the tree is located.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Discounts available for teachers and students - book the student price when checking out
- This is a walking tour through historical grounds, please wear comfortable shoes
- Tours run rain or shine. If supplier cancels due to inclement weather you will be offered a refund or can reschedule your tour.
