Private tour in Charleston Al R

Haunted Charleston Ghost Walking Tour

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Al R.

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Welcome to Charleston! Charleston is a city of ancient memory and traditions. As a small child I devoured the tales of my ancestors related to me by my elders. I have always felt that this is not my first life in the City by the Sea. I have been a Certified Charleston Tour Guide since 1981, starting out as a stable hand and then a carriage driver. Later I moved on to bus tours. Today I do walking tours and private passenger driving tours of my lovely old home town My talent lies in creating a story line that is both entertaining and educational. Having spent numerous years in Health Care outreach, I attended many seminars that taught me strategies that convey information in a manner that is compelling , interesting and relatable. After all , you dont come for a college lecture, you come for the fun! I am a student of history, not just Charleston history, but national and international history as well. Charleston history did not happen in a bubble; I expose it in relation to the events that created it. My goal is that when we part ways, that you will have a better context on the city and that you will share my love of Charleston, SC , "America's Most Historic City"! Licensed Charleston Tour Guide 1981 - current Vice President , Charleston Tour Association 2009 -2011 President, Charleston Tour Association 2011-2015 No restrictions

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Overview of your Charleston tour

Join me on my "Spectral Adventure" through Charleston! This hour and a half walking tour introduces you to the tales and legends of an ancient city. Hear tales of ghosts and graveyards, the legends of an ancient city that have been passed on in a whisper from generation to generation, told by a master storyteller, me! This is not just a history tour in the dark - I will weave tales of decapitation, hanging, live burial and tragic demise. Both legend and truth, some are stories I learned as a child, others are from John Bennett's ghastly old Charleston Ghost classic 'Doctor to the Dead', published in 1941. I will also relate my own personal Ghost Encounter -- which happened when touring with a group! And who knows, you might experience one of your own with me on your tour! Start it after supper, or choose a time as the sun is setting for maximum effect. Charleston takes on a different feel after dark. Come join me on this ghost adventure!

Your Charleston tour itinerary

Although my Spectral Adventure Tour is available any time of day, ghost stories are best told after dark! The tour can start from any point south of Wentworth Street, and we visit sites of known hauntings. View the graveyards at: - The Circular Church - St Michael's Church We will also visit: - The Old Exchange - Bloody Alley - The gates at the Unitarian Churchyard This is a family-friendly walking tour appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, covering less than a mile. Start it after supper, or choose a time as the sun is setting for maximum effect. Charleston takes on a different feel after dark!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: 108 Meeting Street, the Historic Charleston Foundation Gift Shop

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Tour categories
Night
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
820529
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Charleston

11 reviews

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This private tour in Charleston is perfect for those who love ghost stories and want to explore the haunted history of the city. It's a family-friendly walking tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels, making it ideal for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the supernatural. With Al R. as your guide, you'll hear tales of ghosts, graveyards, and legends that have been passed down through generations.

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Hours icon 1 hour
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