2 hour(s)
English
Included
Investigate paranormal activity in the historic Old City Jail
Hear eerie stories of infamous criminals and haunted cells
Use specialized equipment to detect ghosts and unexplained phenomena
Explore the jail after dark for a truly immersive experience
Capture photographs and audio evidence of mysterious events
€ 83.19
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Dare to uncover the chilling secrets of Charleston’s Old City Jail on Bulldog Tours’ Paranormal Investigation Tour. This immersive after-hours experience takes you inside one of the city’s most infamous historic sites, where some of the Lowcountry’s most notorious criminals, pirates, and the nation’s first female serial killer once resided. Guided by experienced paranormal investigators, you will explore the jail’s dark hallways and cells while using specialized equipment such as EMF meters, spirit boxes, ghost magnets, and infrared thermometers to detect unexplained phenomena. Learn about the jail’s grim history, from overcrowding and disease to violent incidents that have left lingering energy throughout the building, while hearing spine-tingling stories of apparitions, strange sounds, and mysterious lights.
Participants are encouraged to actively investigate and document any paranormal activity, capturing detailed photos and audio in hopes of experiencing the unexplained firsthand. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, this tour provides a unique and thrilling way to engage with Charleston’s haunted history, offering insights into the lives of those imprisoned and the mysterious occurrences that continue to intrigue visitors today. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts alike, this tour promises an unforgettable and hair-raising experience.
Guided paranormal investigation tour
Ghost-hunting and investigative equipment
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Water bottle
Participants must be eighteen years or older
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Keep personal essentials
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The history in the building (and the ground beneath) was remarkable. I took the late night ghost tour of the basement and it was absolutely worth it. Great tour guide and very interesting space.
We had a great time touring the jail. You could see and feel how horrible it would've been to be imprisoned here. The guides don't sugar coat it, and I enjoyed hearing about the dark history. Speaking of dark, its dark even during the daytime, so stay close to the guide with the flashlight. They added air conditioning in 2023 and it feels great. Many people met thier demise here and you will feel the energy. Especially with a huge cemetery underneath.
Only the first floor (basement level) is open for tours, which consists of just four very small rooms. The rest of the building has been renovated and turned into an event space, so you don’t get to see the entire building. Once inside, it was pitch black. No windows or natural light. The only source of light came from the tour guide’s flashlight, and I wasn’t even sure if we were allowed to take photos with flash. Because of this, some of the pictures I took turned out completely dark, which was really disappointing considering the price of the ticket. I’ve been to other haunted locations that offered a much more immersive and worthwhile experience. Unfortunately, this one just didn’t live up to expectations.
Sarah was awesome! Really enjoyed her as a tour guide and she’s just such a pro at this and is charismatic and informative. I would definitely go to another one of her tours.
Located about 8min from the hussle and bussle of the Charleston market. The building itself was pretty intimidating and very easy to spot. Though only the first floor is open for tours while the rest above is office spaces that didn’t stop them from utilizing every inch they had. We went on the 45min ghost tour around 6:00pm, so it was still fairly light outside. However, once you entered day became night. There are no windows that allowed natural light in, so the only thing allowing you to see were your tour guides flashlight and some creepy green, purple, and red mood lighting in some of the rooms. The overall atmosphere was very creepy and unsettling. We had someone with a dog on the tour and the dog refused to enter. The set up of the props were a real eye opener of how it must have been like to live in that jail and the awful conditions. Our tour guide, Sara, was the right balance between serious and humorous but she never sugar coated anything with the stories she told, which I could respect. Overall one of my favorite ghost tours I’ve been on while in Charleston.
