Looking for that sort of thrill that makes you break out in goose bumps? You’re in luck! A state with such a lengthy history that includes war, pirates and mayhem has some unusual shadows lurking in more than one place. Here are some creepy ghost tours in South Carolina that will keep you awake at night.
- Haunted Jail Tour - Charleston
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Haunted Jail Tour -Charleston Old City Jail In 2015, readers of USA Today voted this tour the #1 Ghost Tour in the U.S. Even IF you don’t see a ghost you’ll likely sense they are here at the old jail in Charleston. It’s estimated that 14,000 people died while incarcerated at the jail. The numbers are on your side for a haunting… More info.
- Greenville Ghost Tour - Greenville
Flickr/Nathan Harper Greenville is a lot of things…but haunted? Probably! Find out as you explore places with real paranormal activity as detected by a real psychic. More info.
- Chilling Charleston Macabre Ghost Tour (a.k.a. Ashley On The Cooper) - Charleston
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Facebook/Chilling Charleston Macabre Ghost Tour Ghost tours and Murder Walks in the Holy City that will make your hair stand up. Prepare for a chilling adventure in this 90-minute walking tour in Charleston. More info.
- Spirit of Old Beaufort - Beaufort
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Flickr/Rob Shenk Learn about the ghosts that haunt South Carolina’s second-oldest city. This 2+ hour tour by van is a lot easier on the feet at the end of the day. Plus, tour more places by vehicle and have the chance to get out and explore if you wish. More info.
- Myrtle Beach Ghost Tours - Myrtle Beach
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Facebook/Myrtle Beach Ghost Tours This 90 minute nighttime walking tour through the streets of Myrtle Beach gets pretty creepy, especially when they get to the part about Alice Flagg. More info.
- USS Yorktown Ghost Tour - Mount Pleasant
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Facebook/Yorktown Ghost Tours Will you spot unusual or unexplained activity during the ghost tour on the USS Yorktown? There’s only one way to find out. Unexplained events, apparitions and weird sightings are apparently a regular occurrence on this trek through a decommissioned aircraft carrier in the Charleston Harbor. More info.
- Capital City Hauntings - Columbia
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Flickr/Nathan Harper This after dark tour takes you through some uncomfortable places to be after dark…like a cemetery. Scary.More info.
- Spartanburg Main Street Trolley Tours - Spartanburg
Flickr/Trisha Fawver Each October 1-31, the Trolley Tour in Spartanburg offers a night time ghost tour. Enjoy your goosebumps as you hear paranormal tales and tour local graveyards. More info.
What’s your comfort level with the unexplained? Have you been on a ghost tour and seen or felt a ghost? We’d love to know in our comments!
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Haunted Jail Tour -Charleston Old City Jail
In 2015, readers of USA Today voted this tour the #1 Ghost Tour in the U.S. Even IF you don’t see a ghost you’ll likely sense they are here at the old jail in Charleston. It’s estimated that 14,000 people died while incarcerated at the jail. The numbers are on your side for a haunting… More info.
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Greenville is a lot of things…but haunted? Probably! Find out as you explore places with real paranormal activity as detected by a real psychic. More info.
Facebook/Chilling Charleston Macabre Ghost Tour
Ghost tours and Murder Walks in the Holy City that will make your hair stand up. Prepare for a chilling adventure in this 90-minute walking tour in Charleston. More info.
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Flickr/Rob Shenk
Learn about the ghosts that haunt South Carolina’s second-oldest city. This 2+ hour tour by van is a lot easier on the feet at the end of the day. Plus, tour more places by vehicle and have the chance to get out and explore if you wish. More info.
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This 90 minute nighttime walking tour through the streets of Myrtle Beach gets pretty creepy, especially when they get to the part about Alice Flagg. More info.
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Will you spot unusual or unexplained activity during the ghost tour on the USS Yorktown? There’s only one way to find out. Unexplained events, apparitions and weird sightings are apparently a regular occurrence on this trek through a decommissioned aircraft carrier in the Charleston Harbor. More info.
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This after dark tour takes you through some uncomfortable places to be after dark…like a cemetery. Scary.More info.
Flickr/Trisha Fawver
Each October 1-31, the Trolley Tour in Spartanburg offers a night time ghost tour. Enjoy your goosebumps as you hear paranormal tales and tour local graveyards. More info.
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