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Powder Magazine, Charleston: Our most recommended tours and activities

Charleston: Death and Depravity Ghost Walking Tour

1. Charleston: Death and Depravity Ghost Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in Charleston's secret dark past on this walking tour. Explore everything from the city's brothels to gritty true crime stories with your local guide, passing through the walls of Chalmers Street and the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. Meet your guide at the Ravenel Waterfront Park and begin your journey into the darker side of human nature. Get a unique look into the horrific, the scandalous, and the just-plain-weird aspects of Charleston's history. Hear stories of brothels, murders, suicides, and demonic entities as you stroll along Chalmers Street and past iconic landmarks such as the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon.

Charleston: Citadel History Professor Guided Walking Tour

2. Charleston: Citadel History Professor Guided Walking Tour

My name is Eric and I specialize in South Carolina and Charleston history during the Colonial Era, American Revolution, Antebellum Era, and the Civil War. With nearly twenty years of combined experience teaching at the college level and working in the public history sector, I am dedicated to my craft and love sharing history with others. Experience the charm of Charleston and enrich your historical knowledge of the Holy City with a professionally trained historian who loves meeting new people and has a passion for sharing the past. Unlike many tour companies in town that allow up to 20 people in each group, my Charleston tour is guaranteed to have no more than 10. A small group environment allows you to connect with Charleston's history on a more intimate level by avoiding the distractions associated with large tours, gain a deeper understanding of the city, and ultimately have more fun. Charleston History Walk provides an in-depth look into Charleston’s remarkable history from its founding in 1670 to the present. On my 2 1/2 hour Charleston tour through the historic district, you will be guided to see and understand the modern-day city of Charleston through the lens of its past. History is more than just dates and facts. History is composed of exciting and compelling stories. My mission is to provide you with a high quality Charleston history tour that is both entertaining and educational, but above all, one that is meaningful and memorable!

Charleston: Small-Group Ghost Walking Tour at Night

3. Charleston: Small-Group Ghost Walking Tour at Night

In Charleston, join your entertaining and professional guide for an 80-minute walking ghost tour at night. Stroll through the haunted historic district, see some of the city’s oldest buildings and hear ghost stories along the way. Visit many eerie spots including the creepiest graveyard! Meet your highly experienced guide in Charleston's charming market area to begin your gentle and entertaining evening walk. Your authentic guide will be licensed by the city of Charleston and have a minimum of 10 years of experience. All guides have a passion for telling thrilling ghost stories so be prepared to feel chilled in Charleston! On your journey, you will be taken to almost all the city's haunted locations, including two haunted houses, St. Philip’s Graveyard and Cemetery, the oldest graveyard dating back to 1681 and the most haunted graveyard!

Charleston: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

4. Charleston: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Charleston's 400-year history is filled with war, death, curses, and cryptids. Pull up a bar stool and listen to the spookiest campfire tales the Holy City has to offer. You'll meet your seasoned local guide at the Blind Tiger Pub, where you’ll sip a prohibition-era cocktail and dive into the tale of Benjamin “Pitchfork” Tillman. From there, you’ll wind through seven other historic, haunted locations, including three additional bars. Visit a 17th century dungeon that’s haunted the same man every night for the last twenty years. Scan the Powder Magazine for the bloodied ghosts of teenaged soldiers. Hear the tale of the Angel Oak, and uncover the reason why Charleston residents keep a broomstick by their bedside (hint: It’s terrifying). Along the way, you’ll visit beloved local bars like The Griffon and Tommy Condons, which offer a wide assortment of beers, wines, and speciality cocktails you’ll only find in Charleston. Are you brave enough to step into the shadows of one of America's most haunted cities? Book a tour today.

Charleston: Guided Pub Crawl and Haunted History Tour

5. Charleston: Guided Pub Crawl and Haunted History Tour

Embark on a guided pub crawl through the city of Charleston and hear the dark history lurking behind each turn. Learn about the colonists, pirates, and bootleggers that shaped the city over a few drinks. Visit Charleston's important sites, including Joe Riley Waterfront Park, The Pink House, the Old Exchange Provost Dungeon, and Powder Magazine. Follow in the footsteps of the pirates and bootleggers, and learn about the ghosts that linger in the dark corners of the city from your guide. Make stops along the route for a refreshing drink at The Griffon, Bar Vaute, Blind Tiger Pub, and Tommy Condon's Irish Pub. Trade stories over a few drinks and learn about local life and culture in Charleston.

The French Quarter: GPS Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

6. The French Quarter: GPS Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Experience the beauty of the French Quarter of Charleston on a self-guided audio tour. You will receive the downloading instructions on your voucher after booking. Explore the area with an audio guide and visit famous attractions like Church Street, churches, and the Pineapple Fountain. Hear the stories of its alleys, old buildings, the Old Slave Market, Charleston Green, the Civil War, and more. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere while listening to the history of the town. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time to see the sights. Feel free to stop in the shops or restaurants and try the local products of the place. Embark on a step-by-step tour through the picturesque alleyways and hidden treasures of the French Quarter by following a GPS audio guide on your smartphone.

Charleston: Self-Guided Audio History Walking Tour

7. Charleston: Self-Guided Audio History Walking Tour

Enjoy a journey of over 300 years of history in Charleston on a self-guided walking tour. Explore the French Quarter’s iconic sights, Old Customs House, and more at your own pace with the magic of an audio guide. You will receive the download instructions after booking. Download the app and start the tour with your mobile phone as your guide. Start your tour at the famous City Market and have a chance to grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite before stepping into a time machine to explore Charleston’s rich and fascinating past. Visit the scenic Pineapple Foundation in Waterfront Park, Old Exchange, and the Provost Building. Take a stroll down memory lane to visit some of the city’s oldest and best-preserved homes. Hear about the revolutionary Civil War and Charleston’s connection to the slave trade. Discover the facts about why George Washington stayed in the city for three days straight during his tour of the South. You will know the significance of the pineapple in the area. Walk through the beautiful lanes and hear the stories behind the famous buildings of Charleston. 

Charleston: Self-Guided Ghost Tour

8. Charleston: Self-Guided Ghost Tour

Hear scary stories, discover spooky legends, and learn about Charleston's dark side on an eerie self-guided walking tour. Charged smartphone in hand, set out on a ghoulish tour that takes you to Charleston's most haunted sites. Listen to ghost stories like the legend of the woman in black, the haunting of the Dock Street Theater, St. Philips Church and the Ghost of the Weeping Woman, and many more. Stop outside haunted pubs, using the opportunity to refuel with a quick bite or beer before continuing your adventure. The tour is app-based and uses GPS navigation, so you can go at your own pace and take the tour at any time, even exploring the city during the witching hour if you like. 

Charleston: The Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

9. Charleston: The Ghosts of Liberty Guided Walking Tour

Follow your guide on a tour of the haunted historic district in Charleston. Step back into the past, as your guide paints a picture of those who died protecting their way of life in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Be greeted by your local guide and walk through the historic district in Charleston with possible stops at the Powder Magazine, the Dock Street theater, the Exchange Building, and the Provost Dungeon. Feel the energy that dark events have left on these places and hear how these stories still shape the views on liberty and freedom that the people of Charleston still hold today.

Charleston's Miracle Mile: Church and Cemetery Walking Tour

10. Charleston's Miracle Mile: Church and Cemetery Walking Tour

Discover Charleston's past with a guided walking tour of the French Quarter, including 7 churches, 6 cemeteries, and many more historical landmarks. Learn why Charleston is dubbed the Holy City while exploring St. Michael's Cemetery, John Lining House, Dock Street Theater, and West Cemetery. Follow your guide around Charleston's French Quarter, listening closely as they detail Charleston's historic and religious past. Wander by over 15 landmarks such as St. Michael's Cemetery, West Cemetery, French Huguenot Church, Unitarian Church and Cemetery, Gage Hall, Washington Park, and more.

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based on 65 reviews

Dr. Lager was a wealth of information. My mom in her 70s and my two children aged 8 and 10 years old had a blast. My kids asked 100s of questions, and he patiently answered all of them. He told jokes and made the stories about the people, architecture, government, and culture funny, relatable, and memorable. We came away from this amazing tour really having a deep appreciation for this beautiful city and the people who crafted it. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in getting a realistic and entertaining preview of Charleston. We spent 4 days here and did probably 5-6 different themed tours and hit a lot of museums during our stay, and his history walking tour was the best. It was the highlight by far of our trip!

What a great idea! I loved being able to set my own pace, linger over the sights that interested me and stroll quickly pass the others. The folksy accent of the narrator took a minute to accept, but it grew on me - and the interstitial music was a perfect scene-setter! Highly recommend - the price is right and you get a great introduction to the history of the place. I didn't take advantage of the "dig deeper" options, but it seems that they go more into detail for those who want it.

So much fun! We had Oliver who was an AMAZING storyteller. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Charleston, you will have a great walk thru of the city and wonderful stories of the past.

Eric gives an excellent tour. He knows the history and architecture and makes it all lively. My family and I highly recommend him. Carol

Impressive what you get to hear. Jacob was a very nice travel guide and was full of stories.