Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour
Overview
Your pirate guide will lead the group on a 1.5-hour walking tour through historic downtown Charleston. You will begin at a bar housed in a historic building where guests will have time to purchase and enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them about Charleston's fascinating haunted history. Then you will depart for a walking journey of the rest of Charleston's spooky French Quarter.
Please keep in mind that this is a walking tour! Per city law, Alcohol must NEVER be taken out of the bar.
Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
All guests must be 18+ with Valid ID, and 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol. Alcohol is NOT included.
What's Included
- Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
- 1.5 hour walking tour
- Visit a local, historic bar
- Costumed Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
160 Church Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
54 North Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
The tour ends outside of Henry's on the Market.
What To Expect
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French Quarter
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Charleston Waterfront Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Circular Congregational Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charleston City Market
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Powder Magazine
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests must be 18+ with valid ID
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Stories of local hauntings and ghosts.
- 1.5 hour walking tour.
- Visit a local, historic bar.
- Costumed Tour Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Nightmares and Nightcaps Ghost Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Stories of local hauntings and ghosts
- 1.5 hour walking tour
- Visit a local, historic bar
- Costumed Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests must be 18+ with valid ID
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
