Walk Charleston after dark with licensed guides from Buxton Books and gain exclusive access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. Choose a 1-hour graveyard visit or the full 1.5-hour city tour for a lively mix of history, folklore, and atmospheric nightwalking.
Walk Charleston after dark with licensed guides from Buxton Books and gain exclusive access to the 1772 Unitarian Church Graveyard. Choose a 1-hour graveyard visit or the full 1.5-hour city tour for a lively mix of history, folklore, and atmospheric nightwalking.
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Operated by Tour Charleston, LLC · Charleston, South Carolina
Night falls and Charleston changes pace: gaslight pools along brick alleys, the tide-breathed air threads through live oaks, and the city’s narrow streets take on a quieter, sharper edge. On the Ghosts of Charleston night walking tour, licensed guides lead small groups from Buxton Books at 160 King Street into that altered city, telling well-researched stories drawn from Julian Buxton’s best-selling The Ghosts of Charleston and local archival records.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Light walking ability; able to stand for short storytelling segments and navigate uneven sidewalks
There are two options: a 1-hour Graveyard Only tour or the 1.5-hour full Ghosts of Charleston tour that includes the Unitarian Graveyard and haunted downtown sites.
Children must be accompanied by an adult; the tour is generally suitable for most fitness levels but includes uneven surfaces and standing—those with significant mobility limitations should inquire in advance.
Photography is allowed, but please be respectful: avoid flash close to others, do not climb on or touch gravestones, and follow the guide’s instructions for restricted areas.
Tours require manual confirmation; for a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Check-in is 20 minutes prior at Buxton Books.
Charleston was founded in 1670; the Unitarian Church Graveyard dates to 1772 and reflects the city’s colonial-era burial customs and shifting waterfront development.
Downtown preservation focuses on protecting historic fabric and graveyards; visitors should stick to paths and avoid touching or leaning on fragile headstones to limit wear.
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