Things to Do in Charleston: Haunted History & Ghost Tours

A different way to see Charleston

Planning a trip and looking for things to do in Charleston? Beyond the food and architecture, Charleston is known for its haunted history: its gas-lit alleys, church steeples, Battery mansions and harbor forts. Ghostward turns all of it into a self-guided ghost tour you can take whenever you want, for 99¢.

Explore haunted Charleston on your own schedule

Most ghost tours run at set times with a group. Ghostward lets you start the moment you arrive, take a break for dinner, and pick up later. Use it on foot, or switch to Ride mode to cover more ground by car.

• Self-guided GPS audio tour: stories play as you reach each stop
• Ride or Walk mode: take it at your own pace, on foot or by car
• Original stories by M.A. Gulick, grounded in documented local history
• Free download with 2 free locations; full city tour 99¢
• No reservations and no tour group. Start whenever you want, day or night

Haunted places to visit in Charleston

• The Old City Jail
• Dock Street Theatre
• White Point Garden
• Rainbow Row
• Fort Sumter

See every stop on the full Charleston ghost tour →

Good for

• Couples looking for an evening activity
• Families and history fans (the stories are rooted in real local history)
• Repeat visitors who want something new
• Anyone on a budget: free to try, 99¢ for the full tour

FAQ

How much does the Ghostward Charleston ghost tour cost?

The app is free and includes 2 free locations. The full Charleston tour is a one-time 99¢ unlock.

Is it a self-guided ghost tour?

Yes. Ghostward uses GPS to play narrated stories as you arrive at each haunted stop, so you can go whenever you like.

Can I do it by car?

Yes. Pick Ride mode for driving or Walk mode for walking.

Need help?

Email support@sidewalkoracle.com.