Explore Charleston’s Hidden History and Haunted Streets

Guided walking and ghost tours led by recognized local historians and authors in Charleston, South Carolina.

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History-driven walks and atmospheric ghost tours through Charleston’s historic core.

STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER

Discover Charleston's fascinating history through a private guided tour with Liz Butler. Dive deep into the stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems on this personalized, engaging experience.

STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER

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Lost Stories of Black Charleston

Explore Charleston like never before with a private ghost tour that uncovers powerful stories from the city’s African American past. Get ready for an unforgettable night of history and mystery.

Lost Stories of Black Charleston

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Charleston Ghost Tour at Unitarian Church Graveyard

Step into Charleston’s oldest graveyard for a 60-minute ghost tour filled with eerie tales and rich history. Discover haunted spots few visitors see on this unique supernatural walk.

Charleston Ghost Tour at Unitarian Church Graveyard

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Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk in Charleston

Walk Charleston’s historic streets by night on a 90-minute ghost tour. Uncover eerie tales and visit haunted sites like the Unitarian Church Graveyard.

Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk in Charleston

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About Tour Charleston

Tour Charleston is a guided walking tour provider based in Charleston, South Carolina. The company offers history and ghost tours led by local experts and published authors, delivering site-specific storytelling and interpretive walks focused on the city’s past.

Tour offerings include Lost Stories of Black Charleston, a 2-hour, 1.25-mile walking tour led by Professor Damon Fordham that departs from Buxton Books and examines hidden narratives in Charleston’s Black history. STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER is an intimate small-group tour led by tenth-generation Charlestonian and award-winning author Liz Legare Butler, highlighting cobblestone streets, window boxes, ironwork, and local stories. The Ghosts of Charleston Tour and The Ghosts of Charleston Tour-- GRAVEYARD ONLY! emphasize Charleston’s supernatural history and feature the Unitarian Church Graveyard; the graveyard-only experience lasts 60 minutes, while the full Ghosts of Charleston Tour runs approximately 90 minutes and draws on material from the best-selling book The Ghosts of Charleston.

Tour Charleston’s experiences combine historical context, guided interpretation, and site-centered narration by named guides and local historians. Group sizes vary by tour, with a small-group format specifically noted for the STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER experience. Visitors receive route, duration, and starting location information for each trip; the Lost Stories tour departs from Buxton Books. Several tours, especially the Ghosts of Charleston, note a legacy of media acclaim and reports of real-time hauntings, making them popular choices for visitors seeking historical depth or paranormal experiences in Charleston's downtown and historic district areas.

Tour Charleston — Charleston, South Carolina Walking Tours and Ghost Tours

Tour Charleston offers guided walking tours and ghost tours in Charleston, South Carolina, led by local historians and published storytellers. Popular experiences include Lost Stories of Black Charleston, STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER, The Ghosts of Charleston Tour, and The Ghosts of Charleston Tour — GRAVEYARD ONLY! These tours emphasize historical context, site-specific narration, and routes through Charleston’s historic neighborhoods.

Popular trips and what to expect

Lost Stories of Black Charleston — a 2-hour, 1.25-mile walking tour led by Professor Damon Fordham that starts at Buxton Books and explores hidden narratives in the city’s Black history.
STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER — an intimate small-group tour led by tenth-generation Charlestonian and author Liz Legare Butler, focusing on architecture, ironwork, and local stories.
The Ghosts of Charleston Tour — GRAVEYARD ONLY! — a 60-minute, cemetery-centered experience in the Unitarian Church Graveyard featuring tales from the best-selling book The Ghosts of Charleston.
The Ghosts of Charleston Tour — a 90-minute ghost tour that combines historical background with supernatural storytelling and a noted legacy of media acclaim.

Why choose these Charleston tours

Local expertise: Tours are led by named guides and local authors who specialize in Charleston history and storytelling.
Themed focus: Each tour has a clear theme — Black history, storied neighborhoods, or paranormal investigations — helping visitors choose the right experience.
Clear logistics: Provided durations (60 minutes, 90 minutes, and 2 hours), starting points such as Buxton Books, and route details help with planning.

Planning tips for visitors

Book ahead for small-group tours and cemetery-only ghost experiences, as slots can be limited.
Choose Lost Stories of Black Charleston for a focused 1.25-mile historical walk beginning at Buxton Books.
Select STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER for an intimate, narrative-driven stroll with a local author.
Pick the Ghosts of Charleston options for evening storytelling in the Unitarian Church Graveyard and for those interested in accounts that reference the best-selling book The Ghosts of Charleston.

Keywords for travelers and local search

Charleston tours, Charleston walking tours, ghost tours Charleston, Lost Stories of Black Charleston, STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER, The Ghosts of Charleston, Unitarian Church Graveyard, Buxton Books tour start, Professor Damon Fordham, Liz Legare Butler — these search phrases align with the tours and guides offered.

Tour Charleston’s lineup matches interest in history, local storytelling, and paranormal exploration in Charleston, South Carolina. Visitors searching for guided historical walks or haunted tours will find clear, theme-driven options with named local guides and specified durations to suit planning needs.

Reserve a Charleston Walking or Ghost Tour Now

Book Lost Stories, STORIED CHARLESTON BY LIZ BUTLER, or The Ghosts of Charleston tours — limited spots for small groups and cemetery-only experiences.