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Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night Ghost Tour with Mike Brown

4.8 (1,422 reviews) · By Old Charleston Tours

Discover Charleston's haunted history on the Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour. Led by Mike Brown, the most experienced ghost tour guide in Charleston, this 1.5-hour adventure takes you through some of the city's most eerie and fascinating sites after dark.

Mike Brown has been sharing Charleston’s ghost stories for over 30 years. He's also the host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast and has appeared on TV and radio shows including the BBC, HGTV, Voice of America Radio, and Destination America's Ghost Asylum. His storytelling combines suspense with deep knowledge of Charleston's hidden and often frightening past.

Join this tour for a chilling experience that’s both entertaining and educational. With small groups of up to 20 people, you’ll hear about ghost sightings, tragic deaths, and haunted locations that have stood the test of time. The tour is accessible for wheelchair users and suitable for ages 6 and up.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The tour is conducted in English.

What is the group size?

Groups are limited to up to 20 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, it is suitable for youth aged 6-14 and adults up to 100 years old.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What is included in the tour?

You’ll learn about Charleston’s most fascinating ghost encounters, history, and folklore. During summer months, complimentary bottled water is provided.

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Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

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Duration 1.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Key facts

Duration 1.5 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 20
Ages Youth 6–14; Adults 15–100
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What's included

Included

  • Learn about Charleston's most fascinating and terrifying ghost encounters, history, and folklore
  • Complimentary bottled water during summer months
  • 90-minute night-time walking ghost tour of Charleston
  • Suspenseful storytelling with expert knowledge of hidden stories in Charleston's past
  • Tour led by Mike Brown, a Charleston native with 30 years of ghost tour experience

Not included

  • Food and drinks outside of bottled water
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional gratuities

Itinerary

A standard 1.5-hour ghost tour exploring Charleston’s haunted sites with stops at historic locations and stories of ghost sightings and tragedies.

  1. Stop 1

    Learn about the restaurant's long history of ghost sightings.

    5 minutes
  2. Stop 2

    Hear about the Blood Book and the library's creepy history.

    10 minutes
  3. Stop 3

    Visit Charleston's haunted "Bloody Alley" and hear stories of dueling and tragic deaths.

    10 minutes
  4. Stop 4 Pass by

    View a historic church in downtown Charleston, with stories of its ghostly past.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point in Washington Square Park.

The tour begins behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. Meet in the park next to the statue of George Washington.

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How to get there

Look for the guide at the designated meeting spot in Washington Square Park.

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

  • 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day prior
  • No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the tour
  • Tour may be canceled due to bad weather

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From $29.00 per person

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