Prepare to be scared as the lines between reality and fantasy blur on this 45-minute walking tour of Charleston's Old City Jail. Make your way through the building as your guide shares stories of the infamous criminals once housed in the jail's walls.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 45 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the Old City Jail of Charleston, South Carolina, with an intimate and up-close looking at the facilities
- Hear the stories of the prisoners once housed in this jail
- Stay alert to discover if you can feel the presence of those who once lived in the jail
Full description
Walk through the hallways and cells of Charleston's Old City Jail on this 45-minute walking tour. See firsthand the places where Charleston’s worst criminals lived and died.
Learn the history of the jail, which was in operation from 1802 until 1939. Hear the stories of the infamous criminals, ranging from 19th-century pirates to Civil War prisoners. Most of the building's original structures remain intact, including the cells and warden’s quarters, adding to the authentic feeling.
Listen clearly, and keep a sharp eye, and you might hear the cries and see the ghosts that still linger on.
Includes
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
21 Magazine St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA.
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- The experience is NOT recommended for small children.
- All customers must provide a cell phone number with their reservation. If the customers don't have a cell phone number, they must provide a name of their hotel in case we need to reach them.
- Customers must call and confirm reservations 24 hour in advance.
