Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail

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Charleston, USA

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Join us for a memorable tour of the ground level of the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th-century pirates, and Civil War prisoners. Located on Magazine Street downtown, the Old City Jail operated from 1802 until 1939, and has recently undergone renovation, leaving the first floor in keeping with its original design (with the welcomed addition of air conditioning). Bulldog Tours, exclusively, guides guests through the cells, hallways and places where Charleston’s earliest criminals lived. Get a glimpse of how the incarcerated were mistreated with primitive forms of torture while living in miserable conditions. Hear stories like the legend of Lavinia Fisher, the jail’s most famous inmate and first female serial killer. Since Bulldog's first tour of this storied place in 2004, guests have returned again and again to make their own discoveries about what has transpired in this historic site. PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS FOR 10 AND UP ONLY.

What's Included

  • Exclusive access to entire first floor of Old City Jail
  • Experience the jail that housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals & 19th-century pirates
  • 45min Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour of Old City Jail
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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21 Magazine Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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The Haunted Jail Tour takes you through the cells, hallways, and into the places where Charleston’s worst criminals lived and died. Brace yourself as you hear stories like the legend of Lavinia and John Fisher, hotel owners from the 1800s who supposedly poisoned their guests. Featured on such shows as Ghost Adventures, the story goes that Lavinia’s ghost still, very audibly, haunts the premises.This Haunted Jail Tour is quite possibly the scariest place you will ever go!  Open often to the public for arts events, the jail even gives locals an eerie chill down the spine as soon as one steps foot into the space. Visitors go as far to say they’ve seen objects move or even disappear, while others hear voices, the slamming of doors, or chains as they’re allegedly dragged against the floor of the jail.
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • Exclusive access to entire first floor of Old City Jail
  • Experience the jail that housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals & 19th-century pirates
  • 45min Behind-The-Scenes Guided Tour of Old City Jail
  • Professional Guide
  • Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
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  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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