Walk Charleston’s haunted streets and get behind-the-scenes access to the Provost Dungeon
1.5 Hours
Guided tour, Provost Dungeon
Explore Charleston’s Haunted Historic District on a guided night walking tour through old streets, cemeteries, and churches, with exclusive access to the Pre-Revolutionary Provost Dungeon. Hear local ghost stories, Lowcountry superstitions, and tales of pirates and criminals as you go.
Arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour time. No alcohol or illegal substances are permitted. Wheelchairs and strollers can be difficult due to cobblestone streets, graveyards, and uneven dungeon floors.
This tour requires a minimum of four people to run. Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time. Refund requests past 24 hours are not refunded.
Product ID: FUNK7H
Arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour time.
The tour runs rain or shine. You won’t receive a refund for inclement weather once the tour begins; if you’re concerned about the weather, reschedule your tour. If conditions become so severe during the tour that the guide can’t provide a quality experience, you may receive a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances.
Use the restrooms in the office before the tour starts. There are no designated restroom stops along the route.
Charleston’s Historic Market District
Standing at the foot of Broad Street in Charleston, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon rises with quiet authority over the cobblestones below. Step inside and you move through centuries at once, from the half-moon bastion buried beneath your feet to the grand exchange hall where merchants once struck deals. The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon holds some of the most consequential moments in early American history within its thick tabby walls.
Travelers consistently rave about the tour guides here, and for good reason. Names like Clara, Drew, Gordon, and especially Dave come up repeatedly, with reviewers praising their storytelling abilities, deep knowledge of Charleston's history, and genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The guides seem to strike that perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, making the city's past come alive without feeling overly rehearsed or dramatic. Several people specifically mention how knowledgeable their guides were, and it's clear these aren't just people reading from a script. They know their stuff and genuinely enjoy sharing it. The variety of tours gets attention too, from ghost walks to cemetery tours to the City Jail experience. One reviewer did note that while the content at the Provost Dungeon was solid, the delivery felt a bit contrived and the mannequins could use an upgrade (though they emphasized this wasn't a reflection on the tour company itself). That same person also warned that the jail tour includes some violent history and graphic details, so it might not be suitable for young kids or anyone easily disturbed. The office staff also earned praise for being friendly and efficient, making the check-in process smooth. Overall, these tours seem like an excellent way to explore Charleston's darker history with guides who are clearly passionate about what they do.
Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!
Tiffany
August 31, 2026
Update: Bulldog tours all the way! My first tour was with Olivia for a ghostly tour throughout downtown Charleston. Olivia was a wonderful guide. It was hot and humid but the tour was informative and well worth it! A couple days later my stepson and I did a tour on the USS yorktown that was hosted by Alben and he was amazing! Very informative and nothing like the scary tours it was more of a positive energy ghostly tour and I enjoyed it more than I had expected! The 7pm tour on the Yorktown is perfect for catching the sunset when you get onto the ship!
Tiffany
August 31, 2026
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