Mike Brown is Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide.
With 30 years of experience leading ghost tours in Charleston and as the host of the popular Pleasing Terrors Podcast, Mike has been featured on numerous television and radio shows, including the BBC, HGTV, Voice of America Radio, and Destination America's Ghost Asylum.
Mike masterfully blends suspenseful storytelling with an extensive knowledge of Charleston's hidden and often frightening past and present.
This tour provides unique photos, stories, and authentic research not found on standard, scripted ghost tours.
Every tour is personally led by Mike, ensuring the quality of your experience consistently matches the excellent reviews.
✓ Discover Charleston's most captivating and terrifying ghost encounters, history, and folklore.✓ Complimentary bottled water is provided during the summer months.✓ Enjoy a 90-minute Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour of Charleston.✓ Hear captivating, suspenseful stories informed by deep knowledge of Charleston's hidden past.✓ Tours are led by Mike Brown, a Charleston native with 30 years of experience guiding ghost tours.1 Stop 1
We will discuss the restaurant's long history of reported ghost sightings.
· 5 min
2 Charleston Library Society
We will explore the 'Blood Book' and the library's chilling history. Admission is not included.
· 10 min · Admission not included
3 Philadelphia Alley
We will visit Charleston's haunted "Bloody Alley" and delve into its history of dueling and the tragic events that transpired here.
· 10 min
4 St. Michael's Church
A historic church located in downtown Charleston, we will pass by without a stop.
· Non-stop passage
Your mobile or paper ticket is accepted. Please present one ticket per booking.
The tour commences in Washington Square Park, situated behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. We will gather in the park near the statue of George Washington.
Our tours begin in Washington Square Park, located behind City Hall at 80 Broad Street. Please meet us in the park next to the statue of George Washington.
This location is wheelchair accessible. Infants and young children are welcome to ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are permitted on the tour. Convenient public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation to and from the area is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are designed to be wheelchair accessible. This tour is suitable for all levels of physical fitness. Charleston's Pleasing Terrors Night-Time Walking Ghost Tour
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking. Bring a camera to capture potential ghostly sights. Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Arrive at the meeting point a few minutes early. Be prepared for suspenseful and intriguing stories. To receive a full refund, please ensure your cancellation is made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 174955P1
Activity offered by Old Charleston Tours via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center Adults History enthusiasts Fans of the paranormal Tourists Led by Charleston's most experienced ghost tour guide, Mike Brown. Features unique stories and research not found on other tours. 30 years of expertise in Charleston's haunted history. Personalized experience with tours always led by Mike. Engaging storytelling combined with historical knowledge.
Population 150,227 (2020)
Elevation 6 m
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What is the duration of the tour? + The tour lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is the tour suitable for children? + Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
What happens if it rains? + The tour will be cancelled in case of bad weather.
How do I get a refund? + For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Where does the tour start? + The tour starts in Washington Square Park, next to the statue of George Washington.
★★★★★ Viator review
Highly Recommend
Kathleen_W, October 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was entertaining and well worth our time in Charleston. I highly recommend.
★★★★★ Viator review
We had a great time! Mike...
Tristen_D, October 2026
We had a great time! Mike is so knowledgeable about the area, and he is an excellent guide. The areas and stories he shared were very interesting.
★★★★★ Viator review
A Different Look at Charleston
Keith_M, October 2026
Mike was a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. Stories were intriguing and a little creepy. Not scary though. Very family oriented.
★★★★★ Viator review
Wonderful and informative
Laura_H, October 2026
The guide grew up in Charleston and is very knowledgeable and funny. You can’t Go wrong; money and time well spent.
★★★★★ Viator review
Great Tour
Sharon_H, October 2026
This walking tour was very interesting! The guide is an excellent speaker! I would definitely recommend this tour.
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