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The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour

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45 minute(s)
English
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Charleston, United States

Explore the Old Charleston Jail at night—one of the only night tours offered 

Get the historical rundown starting at the day the jail was built in 1802

Hear about ghosts that supposedly haunt the halls from your guide

Choose from multiple tour times to best fit your schedule

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Enter the dark heart of Charleston’s past as you step inside the Old City Jail, a place where shadows linger and stories refuse to rest. This chilling experience leads you through the very halls where notorious criminals, imprisoned sailors, wartime captives, and desperate souls once lived under brutal conditions. The heavy air of the jail still holds their memories, and your guide reveals the unsettling truths of life behind its walls, from harsh punishments to the whispered presence of spirits that many believe still roam the corridors. With its aged stonework and eerie silence, the jail becomes a living echo of the city’s most haunting history.

As you explore deeper, each cell and passage brings another tale of fear, resilience, or lingering mystery. The legend of Lavinia Fisher, the site’s most infamous ghost, stands at the center of its supernatural lore, her presence said to be heard even today. From the stories of imprisoned soldiers to accounts of unexplained voices and sightings, the tour immerses you in a world where the line between past and present feels eerily thin. With exclusive access to this storied landmark, you will witness spaces unseen by the public and uncover the chilling secrets held within Charleston’s most haunted structure.

Tour of the Haunted Charleston Jail

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Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

Participants age must be ten or above

This tour will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour

Discover the wonders of Charleston, United States with this unforgettable experience. Enter the dark heart of Charleston’s past as you step inside the Old City Jail, a place where shadows linger and stories refuse to rest. This chilling experience leads you through the very halls where notorious criminals, imprisoned sailors, wartime captives, and desperate souls once lived und...