easy
2–3 hours
Basic mobility is needed for walking short distances on uneven ground and boarding the boat.
Experience Charleston like never before! Combine the eerie charm of historic graveyards with the tranquil beauty of a boat tour through Charleston Harbor. This private combo tour with Bulldog Tours offers spine-tingling stories and breathtaking views all in one unforgettable adventure.
Tour Charleston by Water and Land!
Experience the best of Charleston with a unique combo tour featuring the scenic Charleston Harbor Tour and the eerie Ghost and Graveyard Tour. Enjoy live narration from certified guides as you explore historic landmarks and delve into the city's haunting past, gaining exclusive access to its oldest graveyards after dark.
Join Bulldog Tours and SpiritLine Cruises for a unique combo tour experiencing the best Charleston has to offer on the water and land. Purchase price includes a Charleston Harbor Tour and the Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour. Please note this is not a combined tour, but rather a discounted price for two of Charleston's most popular tours. You are not required to do both tours on the same day. Once you purchase the combo tour, please make sure to proceed to the confirmation email to complete your booking for both tours.
Charleston Harbor Tour:
SpiritLine Cruises is the ONLY Harbor Tour company in Charleston that offers visitors Live Narration by a Certified City Tour Guide. What does that mean? You will learn fascinating historically accurate Charleston history while you cruise the gentle waves of her harbor. Our knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides are certified by the City of Charleston and enjoy interacting with guests. You will see notable American landmarks, such as Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, The Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney and other sites from the past and present. You will hear enthralling tales of the city’s colorful past as well as scintillating facts about her most-interesting former citizens. Perfect for all ages, the whole family can enjoy cruising along the coastline of our beautiful “Holy City”.
Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour:
The Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Tour gives you an exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark. When all the other walking tours are looking in through the wrought iron fence, you’ll be on the inside. Learn about the history of Charleston’s graveyards, and hear the stories of the famous individuals who found their final resting place in the Holy City. You’ve heard the spooky Charleston ghost stories, right? Now experience them on this up-close-and-personal tour that takes you where others won’t. Graveyards are endearing pockets of Charleston — so much so that they are often referred to here as simply “gardens.” We love them — they’re full of history, intrigue, and tales of love and loss.
The tour includes walking through historic graveyards with uneven terrain; sturdy shoes help keep you steady.
Evenings on the harbor can be breezy, so a light jacket will keep you warm and comfortable during the boat portion.
Downtown Charleston spots fill quickly, so plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour.
You’ll want plenty of photos of the harbor views and historic sites, so make sure your camera or phone is fully charged.
Charleston Harbor was a key strategic location during the Civil War and remains rich in maritime history.
Local tours promote environmental stewardship by encouraging sustainable boating practices and preserving historic sites.
Provides good support and stability during the graveyard walk.
Useful for sudden spring showers while touring outdoors.
spring specific
Helps protect against mosquitoes especially during warm months.
summer specific
Capture scenic harbor views and historic details during the tour.