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Multilingual Self Guided Charleston Ghost Tour in 12 Languages

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Embark on a scary excursion with this Charleston Self-Guided Audio Tour! Discover the rich history and spine-chilling tales of Charleston, South Carolina, at your own pace. This audio tour is offered in 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Hindi. Rich with professional narration and epic music, the tour brings to life the city's most notorious ghosts, haunted locations, and eerie legends. Perfect for families, history buffs, and thrill-seekers alike, our expertly crafted narration ensures an unforgettable experience. Wander through Charleston's historic streets, unraveling mysteries with detailed stories and vivid soundscapes. With easy-to-follow directions and engaging content, this tour guarantees a thrilling journey into the supernatural. Don't miss out – book your audio tour today!

Overview

Embark on a scary excursion with this Charleston Self-Guided Audio Tour! Discover the rich history and spine-chilling tales of Charleston, South Carolina, at your own pace. This audio tour is offered in 12 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and Hindi. Rich with professional narration and epic music, the tour brings to life the city's most notorious ghosts, haunted locations, and eerie legends. Perfect for families, history buffs, and thrill-seekers alike, our expertly crafted narration ensures an unforgettable experience. Wander through Charleston's historic streets, unraveling mysteries with detailed stories and vivid soundscapes. With easy-to-follow directions and engaging content, this tour guarantees a thrilling journey into the supernatural. Don't miss out – book your audio tour today!

Itinerary

  • Charleston Waterfront Park

    At Waterfront Park Pier, you will uncover the ancient history of Charleston, from Native American burial sites to the arrival of British settlers in 1670. Learn about the devastating events that shaped the city, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires. Discover how the transatlantic slave trade made Charleston a wealthy yet cursed city, teeming with restless spirits. Listen for the haunting cries from Chutes Folley, a sandbar where many enslaved people met their tragic end.

    10 minutes
  • Dock Street Theater

    Step into Lodge Alley, one of Charleston’s most haunted sites, where the 18th-century cobblestone path still echoes with ghostly encounters. Hear about the chilling history of the Lodge Alley Inn, where a woman's tragic tale of lost love and suicide haunts a particular room. Discover the eerie recordings of a demented man with an Irish accent, believed to be a former visitor to the alley. Experience the intertwining of history and hauntings in this shadow-filled passage.

    5 minutes
  • Old Slave Mart Museum

    Explore the haunting history of the Old Slave Mart Museum, once part of the notorious Ryan’s Mart complex. Learn about the chilling remnants of the slave trade that made Charleston wealthy, and hear the ghostly sounds of chains, footsteps, and mournful wails. Discover how the air is thick with the weight of history and the cries of those who suffered. Visitors often report seeing apparitions and feeling an eerie presence, making this stop both somber and unforgettable.

    5 minutes
  • Pink House Gallery

    At the Pink House, delve into the history of this former pirate tavern and brothel, now haunted by the ghost of the infamous female pirate Anne Bonny. Discover tales of enslaved women trafficked and subjected to unspeakable horrors within these walls. Learn about the origins of Boo Hag spirits and the chilling Union Civil War soldier's assault that led to a tragic escape. Experience the eerie atmosphere and haunting reminders of the brutal realities faced by women in early America.

    5 minutes
  • Old City Jail

    Uncover the diabolical past of The Pirate House, a historic dwelling on Church Street that was once a hub for clandestine pirate activities. Learn about the underground tunnels used by pirates to move contraband and dispose of bodies, now teeming with ghostly presences. Discover the eerie phenomenon of beds moving to the center of the room, a spectral sign of hospitality from the past. Hear tales of the haunted St. Philip’s cemetery nearby, where the spirits of pirates and victims still roam.

    5 minutes
  • At 38 Chalmers Street, explore the chilling tale of Denmark Vesey's failed slave revolt and the brutal Frisian horse spikes protecting this haunted house. Learn about Vesey's daring plan to overthrow oppressors and the subsequent execution of 35 leaders, leaving a legacy of angered spirits. Discover the terrifying iron spikes designed to deter uprisings, now a grim reminder of Charleston's tumultuous past. Feel the presence of restless ghosts seeking revenge on the descendants of those who wronged them.

    5 minutes
  • Step into Washington Square and discover the eerie tale of Henry Timrod, the poet laureate of the Confederacy, whose spirit lingers near his statue. Learn about Timrod’s tragic life, plagued by illness and war, and the infamous Blood Book, stained with his final breath. Explore the haunted carriage house at the Ravenel Mansion, where his ghostly moans and coughs are still heard. Experience the chilling atmosphere as you stand before Timrod's bust, feeling the weight of history and the supernatural.

    5 minutes
  • St. Michael's Church

    At St. Michael's Church graveyard, uncover the dark history of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a Revolutionary War veteran and signer of the U.S. Constitution. Learn about his troubled legacy as a staunch advocate for slavery and the immense guilt that plagued him in his final days. Discover the chilling encounters with Pinckney’s ghost, seen wandering the graveyard and church, his eyes filled with sorrow and regret. Feel the ominous presence near his gravesite, a stark reminder of the haunted past that lingers in Charleston.

    5 minutes

Location

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Address

Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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Inclusions

  • High quality audio tracks for each location.

Exclusions

  • In-person tour guide, as this is an audio-only, self-guided tour.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Languages

  • Arabic

  • English

  • Portuguese

  • Japanese

  • Russian

  • Korean

  • Spanish

  • German

  • Italian

  • French

  • Hindi

  • Mandarin

Cancellation Policy

No refund is possible if you cancel.

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