Small-Group Family-Friendly Haunted History and Ghost Walk

5.0 (8 reviews) 1 h 15 min – 1 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

History, Haunts, & Hahas! is a small, local, mom-owned business specializing in Ghost Forensics, Ethical Storytelling, Comic Relief, and the Human Behind the Haunting. Southern Spirit Stroll combines a haunted history walk and ghost tour with hidden history, folklore, architecture, and paranormal curiosity. Rather than repeating recycled ghost stories, we explore the real people, events, and historical clues behind Charleston's legends and reported hauntings. Guests learn how to distinguish documented history from folklore, evaluate paranormal claims, recognize common misidentifications such as pareidolia and photographic artifacts, and follow the historical breadcrumbs hiding in plain sight. Small groups and adaptable conversations encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Limited EMF readers may be available. Stories are shared from public spaces outside landmarks and historic sites; admission is not included. Ghost activity can never be guaranteed.

Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Ghost Tours Small Group Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: History, Haunts, & Hahas!

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Souvenir Hat
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Food, drinks, alcohol, or snacks (purchased separately if desired)
Not included: Food, drinks, alcohol, or snacks (purchased separately if desired)
Not included: Private transportation: Transportation to or from the meeting location is not included
Not included: Gratuities for your guide (optional but appreciated)
Not included: Parking fees: Meter / Garage / Lot Parking is not included.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Guests meet at 160 Church Street nearest the patio-side of Tommy Condon's Irish Pub. The tour will kick off from there in order to have a predictable start and end location.
St. Philip's Anglican Church

10 min

Exterior historic stop discussing fires, rebuilding efforts, graveyard stories, and Charleston hauntings.
Stop 3

5 min

Historic alleyway stop discussing Charleston commerce, waterfront history, smuggling, and local ghost lore.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

15 min

Exterior storytelling stop featuring pirate history, Revolutionary War imprisonment, and Charleston paranormal legends.
Stop 5

10 min

Exterior historical stop exploring Charleston law, corruption, crime, politics, and ghost lore in the heart of downtown.
Stop 6

5 min

Exterior storytelling stop featuring Charleston history, famous ghost stories, and legends connected to the historic pink hotel.

Local lore suggests the hotel may experience residual hauntings where past events appear to replay like a loop in time. Some guests report seeing figures running up and down the stairs carrying buckets while others describe well dressed partygoers wandering the hallways as if returning from a long ago celebration.

Another figure is sometimes reported who looks strikingly familiar though visitors often realize he is not the person they first thought he resembled.

This location may be seen along the route depending on the evenings path.

No specific stops are guaranteed and ghost activity cannot be guaranteed.
Circular Congregational Church

10 min

Historic stop discussing Charleston religious history, graveyard folklore, and reported paranormal activity. Stories are told from outside of the gate, and we do not enter the graveyard.
The Powder Magazine

5 min

Exterior storytelling stop featuring colonial warfare, explosions, disasters, and paranormal lore surrounding Charleston’s oldest public building.
Philadelphia Alley

5 min

Atmospheric alleyway stop associated with Charleston folklore, duels, violence, and ghost stories.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will be given general information shortly after booking. Exact start and finish locations will be given on the day of in order to plan for any specific closures, reservations, etc. or changes that are in the hands of bars & restaurants, which are subject to change.

End point

You will be given general information shortly after booking. Exact start and finish locations will be given on the day of in order to plan for any specific closures, reservations, etc. or changes that are in the hands of bars & restaurants, which are subject to change.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. Accommodations can be made, though, if you reach out to me.

Options

Public Tour
Private, Custom Tour

Customizations available

Private, custom, exclusive
Super Soft Ghost Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Family Friendly: Designed for younger, more sensitive audiences.
Shadows, Sailors, & Smugglers

Custom, exclusivity

Personability

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

1680-1740 History-Forward: Though history-forward, this walking tour does contain some folklore, legends, & haunts also.