Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Charleston's most haunted building
- Hear tales of notorious criminals and pirates
- Visit eerie spaces like prisoner cells and hallways
- Learn about 19th-century punishments and conditions
- Experience a spine-chilling atmosphere after dark
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
- Admission to Old City Jail in Charleston
- Professional Guide
- 45min Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour of Old City Jail
- Experience the jail that housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals & 19th-century pirates
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
The Haunted Jail Tour takes you through the cells, hallways, and into the places where Charleston’s worst criminals lived and died. Brace yourself as you hear stories like the legend of Lavinia and John Fisher, hotel owners from the 1800s who supposedly poisoned their guests. Featured on such shows as Ghost Adventures, the story goes that Lavinia’s ghost still, very audibly, haunts the premises. This Haunted Jail Tour is quite possibly the scariest place you will ever go! Open often to the public for arts events, the jail even gives locals an eerie chill down the spine as soon as one steps foot into the space. Visitors go as far to say they’ve seen objects move or even disappear, while others hear voices, the slamming of doors, or chains as they’re allegedly dragged against the floor of the jail.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- The tour involves walking through dimly lit and potentially uneven areas; proceed with caution.
- Advanced booking is recommended, as tours often sell out quickly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a flashlight or use your phone's light feature for better visibility.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as tours operate rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Creepy Jail!
We had a wonderful tour with with Sarah! She was very informative and direct with a sense of humor. The jail itself has a dark history and is a little creepy!
Super fun
Sara was a great tour guide. The jail its self was super spooky. Wish they had the upper floors avil but it is what it is. Would love to sit in there without others for a couple hours…. Alone!
Very good tour
Very good tour. Would highly recommend
Ghost Tour
We arrived 25 minutes early and tried to buzz in but were met with no response. Ended up going back to the car as a fight brought out in the surrounding neighborhood. The neighborhood seemed safe but we weren't taking any chances. The history shared was very interesting and the guide was well versed on the history and ghost stories. Unfortunately, the tour is only on the first floor as the upper floors are now venue spaces. It felt like something was missing from the tour. We did not sense, see or feel any ghosts. The guide shared pictures from previous tours of "ghosts". We were part of a group that had an intoxicated patron who basically hackled and made up very inappropriate questions throughout the tour. The tour guide handled the departure very well but the tour was tainted by then.
The tour guide was 10/10....
The tour guide was 10/10. He did a great job explaining the history of the jail including personal experiences. Is it worth $45 per person. No, because you walk in only 4 rooms and that is it. 95% of the items are replicas and to me it wasn’t worth $90. The guide was great and did a fantastic job.