Small-Group Family-Friendly Haunted History and Ghost Walk

Duration1h 15m - 1h 45m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Southern Spirit Stroll combines a haunted history walk and ghost tour with hidden history, folklore, architecture, and paranormal curiosity. Rather than repeating recycled ghost stories, we explore the real people, events, and historical clues behind Charleston's legends and reported hauntings. Guests learn how to distinguish documented history from folklore, evaluate paranormal claims, recognize common misidentifications such as pareidolia and photographic artifacts, and follow the historical breadcrumbs hiding in plain sight. Small groups and adaptable conversations encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Limited EMF readers may be available. Stories are shared from public spaces outside landmarks and historic sites; admission is not included. Ghost activity can never be guaranteed.

Options

Shadows, Sailors, & Smugglers

Custom, exclusivity
Personability
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
1680-1740 History-Forward: Though history-forward, this walking tour does contain some folklore, legends, & haunts also.

Public Tour

Private, Custom Tour

Customizations available
Private, custom, exclusive

Super Soft Ghost Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Family Friendly: Designed for younger, more sensitive audiences.

What's included

Souvenir Hat
Guide

Food, drinks, alcohol, or snacks (purchased separately if desired)
Food, drinks, alcohol, or snacks (purchased separately if desired)
Transportation to or from the meeting location is not included
Gratuities for your guide (optional but appreciated)
Meter / Garage / Lot Parking is not included.

What to expect

Pass by

Guests meet at 160 Church Street nearest the patio-side of Tommy Condon's Irish Pub. The tour will kick off from there in order to have a predictable start and end location.
St. Philip's Anglican Church
10m

Exterior historic stop discussing fires, rebuilding efforts, graveyard stories, and Charleston hauntings.
5m

Historic alleyway stop discussing Charleston commerce, waterfront history, smuggling, and local ghost lore.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
15m

Exterior storytelling stop featuring pirate history, Revolutionary War imprisonment, and Charleston paranormal legends.
10m

Exterior historical stop exploring Charleston law, corruption, crime, politics, and ghost lore in the heart of downtown.
5m

Exterior storytelling stop featuring Charleston history, famous ghost stories, and legends connected to the historic pink hotel.

Local lore suggests the hotel may experience residual hauntings where past events appear to replay like a loop in time. Some guests report seeing figures running up and down the stairs carrying buckets while others describe well dressed partygoers wandering the hallways as if returning from a long ago celebration.

Another figure is sometimes reported who looks strikingly familiar though visitors often realize he is not the person they first thought he resembled.

This location may be seen along the route depending on the evenings path.

No specific stops are guaranteed and ghost activity cannot be guaranteed.
Circular Congregational Church
10m

Historic stop discussing Charleston religious history, graveyard folklore, and reported paranormal activity. Stories are told from outside of the gate, and we do not enter the graveyard.
The Powder Magazine
5m

Exterior storytelling stop featuring colonial warfare, explosions, disasters, and paranormal lore surrounding Charleston’s oldest public building.
Philadelphia Alley
5m

Atmospheric alleyway stop associated with Charleston folklore, duels, violence, and ghost stories.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will be given general information shortly after booking. Exact start and finish locations will be given on the day of in order to plan for any specific closures, reservations, etc. or changes that are in the hands of bars & restaurants, which are subject to change.

End point

You will be given general information shortly after booking. Exact start and finish locations will be given on the day of in order to plan for any specific closures, reservations, etc. or changes that are in the hands of bars & restaurants, which are subject to change.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. Accommodations can be made, though, if you reach out to me.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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