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

4.4(801)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 801 reviews45 minFree cancellationBy Bulldog Tours
Charleston Haunted Jail Night-Time Walking Tour with Admission to Old City Jail

About this activity

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

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

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Transportation to/from attractions
  • ✕Limited free street parking. Various pay-to-park lots and garages in the area. Pricing may vary.

Meeting and pickup

  • Please meet at the Old City Jail 15 minutes prior to tour time as tours start promptly. **If you are looking at the front glass doors, tour entrance will be at the gate to the left. Our staff will meet you there for check in. Old City Jail - 21 Magazine St, Charleston, SC 29401

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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