Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail
Overview
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. **Children under the age of 10 are not permitted.**
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
- Professional Guide
- Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Limited free street parking. Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.
Meeting Location
21 Magazine Street
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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21 Magazine St
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Additional Info
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour 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.
- 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.
- Limited free street parking. Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- Professional Guide
- Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Limited free street parking. Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.
Additional Info
- 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
