City of the Dead The Dark Hauntings of Charleston
Overview
You choose the path, you choose the tour! Every one of our tours are based on our guests requests and preferences. Will you choose pirates or gangsters, serial killers or cursed lovers? For 90 minutes, you will be led to the most haunted places in one of America's oldest cities. Along the way, you can choose to visit the city's most haunted hotel, the most haunted restaurant, or even the most famous graveyard. You can visit alleyways and forgotten places, while hearing tales of the restless inhabitants from the Holy City's best storytellers. We are the only tour company in Charleston that actually creates the tour based on our guests interests and requests. What fear will you choose?
What's Included
- Every tour is different since we tailor the tours to our guests preferences.
- Hear the about the hauntings of Charleston from the City's Best Storytellers, Adam and Darian
- Gratuity is not included in the tour price, but is customary and always appreciated.
- Refunds for 1 or 2 Star Reviews. This is a 5 Star tour, "Review Bombing" will not be rewarded.
Meeting Location
Cumberland St & Church St
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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St. Philip's Church
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Poogan's Porch
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-375110P2
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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.
- Every tour is different since we tailor the tours to our guests preferences.
- Hear the about the hauntings of Charleston from the City's Best Storytellers, Adam and Darian.
- Gratuity is not included in the tour price, but is customary and always appreciated.
- Refunds for 1 or 2 Star Reviews. This is a 5 Star tour, "Review Bombing" will not be rewarded.
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 City of the Dead The Dark Hauntings of Charleston is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City of the Dead The Dark Hauntings of Charleston 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
- Every tour is different since we tailor the tours to our guests preferences.
- Hear the about the hauntings of Charleston from the City's Best Storytellers, Adam and Darian
- Gratuity is not included in the tour price, but is customary and always appreciated.
- Refunds for 1 or 2 Star Reviews. This is a 5 Star tour, "Review Bombing" will not be rewarded.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
