Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard
Overview
Highlight: Exclusive nighttime entry into the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. This lush garden graveyard is otherworldly, enchanted, and magical. There is nothing like it anywhere.
Before the churchyard experience, our expert storytellers lead you through gas lamp lit streets and alleys, sharing eerie tales of mystery and wonder from Charleston's 356 years of rich and romantic history.
Based on the book The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian Buxton (over 100,000 copies sold).
The Ghosts of Charleston is our city's most popular, oldest, book-based walking tour--a favorite of residents and visitors for over 30 years.
Departs from Buxton Books several times each evening. Come walk with us.
What's Included
- Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
- Departure from Buxton Books: Charleston's Independent Bookstore
- Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
Meeting Location
160 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Buxton Books
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Philip's Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Unitarian Church in Charleston
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tour Charleston
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- *Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-11709P1
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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).
- Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard.
- Departure from Buxton Books: Charleston's Independent Bookstore.
- Professional and Licensed Tour Guide.
- Gratuities.
- No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of Charleston Walking Tour + Unitarian Church Graveyard 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
- Exclusive access to the historic Unitarian Church Graveyard
- Departure from Buxton Books: Charleston's Independent Bookstore
- Professional and Licensed Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- No public restroom so please plan accordingly.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- *Travelers may select either a 1-hour Graveyard Only Tour or a 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour which includes Unitarian Graveyard and tour of haunted downtown Charleston.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
