Charleston Curses, Corsets, & Candlelight 1-Hour Terrors Ghost Tour including Blind Tiger Pub
by Charleston Terrors By US Ghost Adventures
Overview
This one-hour walking tour covers about one mile through Charleston’s historic district, focusing on locations linked to ghost stories and paranormal activity. The tour begins at the Blind Tiger Pub, known for its Prohibition-era speakeasy history and reports of shadowy figures in the courtyard. It then continues to the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, a former Revolutionary War prison where visitors have reported disembodied voices and cold spots near the building. The route includes the F.W. Wagner Building, once an apothecary, where ghostly figures and phantom footsteps have been seen and heard. Next is Philadelphia Alley, also called Duelers’ Alley, a narrow passage known for deadly duels and lingering spirits. The tour passes a mid-19th century hotel with accounts of shadowy sightings and mysterious footsteps in the hallways. It concludes at Poogan’s Porch restaurant, where the ghost of Zoe, a former resident, is said to appear searching for her sister. The guide shares documented accounts of curses, corsets, candlelight, and the terrors associated with these sites. The tour is entirely on foot and does not include motorized transport or meals.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Blind Tiger Pub
This pub is known for its speakeasy past during Prohibition and is believed to be haunted by spirits from that era. Visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures in the courtyard, linked to the pub’s secretive history.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
A historic site that served as a Revolutionary War prison. The dungeon below is said to hold restless spirits of prisoners. Reports include disembodied voices and cold spots around the building’s exterior.
F.W. Wagner Building
Formerly an apothecary, this building now has reports of ghostly figures seen in windows and phantom footsteps heard inside the halls.
Philadelphia Alley
Also called Duelers’ Alley, this narrow passage was the location of many fatal duels. Local stories say the ghosts of duel participants still wander the cobblestones.
Mid-19th Century Hotel
This grand hotel has hosted famous guests along with reported sightings of shadowy figures and mysterious footsteps in its hallways.
Poogan’s Porch
A restaurant named after a dog that once lived there. The ghost of Zoe, a former resident, is said to appear on the porch searching for her sister.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Charleston City Hall next to Washington Square Park and across from St. Michael's church. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure time. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern.
End point
Meet your guide in front of Charleston City Hall next to Washington Square Park and across from St. Michael's church. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s scheduled departure time. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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