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Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail

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Overview

Discover the spookier side of Charleston’s history on this haunted tour of the Old City Jail. With an expert guide, learn about some of Charleston’s most notorious criminals, pirates and despicable characters like Lavinia and John Fisher, 19th-century hoteliers who allegedly poisoned their guests. Visit eerie spaces such as prisoner cells, hallways and locations where criminals died. Brace yourself for a possible ghostly apparition!
  • Spooky ghost tour of Old City Jail
  • Hear about notorious prisoners rumored to still haunt the prison
  • Explore behind-the-scenes locations with an informative guide
  • Learn about life and colorful characters in 19th-century Charleston
  • Entrance fees included
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Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
Admission to Old City Jail in Charleston
45min Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour of Old City Jail
Experience the jail that housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals & 19th-century pirates
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Departure Point

21 Magazine St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Departure Time

9:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Bulldog Tours

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail?
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The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail.
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What is the social distancing policy during Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail.

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  • "Rebecca was and AMAZING Tour Guide she knows her stuff and made it such a wonderful learning experience about Charleston SC a MUST do tour, Ask for Rebecca" See review
  • "A good tour as either a stand alone ghost tour or as a start to the complete ghost tour." See review

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Not worth the money
Roxana_B
, Jan 2021
There was a lot said about the deplorable conditions of the prison which we can all imagine. I think most people want to hear more about hauntings, etc. We were told to use our ears to hear and sense stuff but the tour guide talked all the time and the tour was in and out without much time for individuals to listen.
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Okay tour but not sure worth the money.
Roxana_B
, Jan 2021
The tour was fairly short and light on content. There was a large amount of time spent by the tour guide talking about the deplorable conditions of the prison, which we can all imagine. I think more people want to know about hauntings that go on this tour.
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Ok, but could've been better.
Stephanie_T
, Dec 2020
It was a decent tour the guide was very knowledgeable about the jail, however, could've been longer and shown more if the jail.
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Great time
Lindsey_B
, Dec 2020
Guide was awesome and and full of knowledge. We learned a lot about the history of the building and grounds. We had a few creepy encounters!
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Sebastian_B
, Dec 2020
The tour guide was top notch! The tour was fairly short but filled with some great history and some terrifying recent tales!
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Best Tour in Charleston!
Queenmum
, Dec 2020
Bruce Orr was a Great guide through the Old Charleston Jail House! Best tour I’ve had in Charleston yet. He really knew his history. Tour was spooky without being campy. Highly recommend!!
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Great tour but know spirits exist!!
Elizabeth_T
, Nov 2020
My daughter and I were on a mother daughter weekend trip! Not my idea to go to a haunted place but thought why not!! Great tour guide! We were nearing the end of the tour and my daughter felt something twirling her ponytail and blowing on her face! Sure glad I didn’t know it then!!! Some of the pics she took inside made us realize we were not alone in there!!! Definitely worth the tour and hearing the stories of the jail!!
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Charleston vacation
Lynn_C
, Nov 2020
The tour was very informative, it gave you the experience of the tome and what prisoners experienced. The tour guide said if you stayed quiet and listened you might here things. This opportunity was not achieved, more time to sit in the dark and allow your own fears build would have made it a better experience. The tour guide was great, and wanted to get all the stories out, but he should allow silence in all the rooms for a few minutes to build the fear.
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Fun spooky tour for all.
Jennifer_F
, Nov 2020
Guide was great, kids were spooked. It was fun. Everyone enjoyed it. We would have loved to learn more and stay longer.
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Enjoyed the tour.
Cathy_C
, Nov 2020
Knowledgeable guide, lots of good stories, kept the group in suspense. Creepiest part was the morgue with that old wheelchair.
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