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The Death and Depravity Walking Ghost Tour in Charleston
1h 30m
Max 20 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Charleston, USA
About this activity
Step into the shadows of Charleston’s scandalous history on this 90-minute adults-only ghost tour. Murder, madness, pirates, and public hangings await in the city’s most haunted places.
Highlights
- Explore the seedier history of Charleston
- Hear gritty true crime stories
- See some of Charleston's most historic buildings
Full description
Welcome to Charleston’s darker side. The Death and Depravity Tour is a 90-minute, adults-only experience that explores the city’s most scandalous and unsettling true stories—many of which still echo in the form of restless spirits and ghostly sightings.
You’ll descend into the haunted Provost Dungeon where pirates and prisoners once suffered in silence, and meet the “Dead Bride” who collapsed on her wedding day—possibly poisoned for profit. Learn the tragic romance that inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee,” and the disturbing story of Lavinia Fisher, a charming innkeeper turned alleged serial killer whose final words still chill the spine.
From premature burials to plague-haunted graveyards and the infamous pirates that prowled Charleston’s coast, this tour uncovers the depravity that lingers just below the cobblestone charm. You’ll hear tales of murder and madness, hauntings and heartbreak—and meet the ghosts of those who never got their justice.
This is not a family-friendly stroll. It’s a raw, riveting exploration of Charleston’s haunted underbelly—designed for curious adults who want to go deeper, darker, and more disturbingly real.
You’ll descend into the haunted Provost Dungeon where pirates and prisoners once suffered in silence, and meet the “Dead Bride” who collapsed on her wedding day—possibly poisoned for profit. Learn the tragic romance that inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee,” and the disturbing story of Lavinia Fisher, a charming innkeeper turned alleged serial killer whose final words still chill the spine.
From premature burials to plague-haunted graveyards and the infamous pirates that prowled Charleston’s coast, this tour uncovers the depravity that lingers just below the cobblestone charm. You’ll hear tales of murder and madness, hauntings and heartbreak—and meet the ghosts of those who never got their justice.
This is not a family-friendly stroll. It’s a raw, riveting exploration of Charleston’s haunted underbelly—designed for curious adults who want to go deeper, darker, and more disturbingly real.
Included / Excluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- A Fun and Spooky Evening
- Walking Tour
- Local/ Professional Guide
- Gratuity is not included. If you enjoy your tour and have a good experience, please feel free to tip your guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Intersection of Vendue Range and Concord Streets, Charleston
You will meet your guide by the Fountain at north entrance of Waterfront Park by the stairs.
Important information
Know before you book
- All tours operate rain or shine.
- Gratuity for your guide is strongly encouraged.
- Some or all locations we visit are NOT handicapped accessible.
Know before you go
- Please bring comfortable footwear.
- Dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour's start time for check in.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible