Courting the Crimson Curse: Charleston Ghost Tours

Discover the eerie and intriguing history of Charleston, West Virginia, on the #1 ghost tour in Charleston—a walking experience like no other that operates nightly, year-round. Led by Charleston’s official haunted history experts, this spine-tingling tour takes you through the heart of the capital city, where tragic events, ghostly encounters, and chilling legends await around every corner. From the first step onto the city’s haunted streets, you'll be immersed in a journey filled with real stories and unexplainable happenings that linger in the shadows of Charleston’s most historic sites.

As you walk approximately a mile through the city's darkened downtown, you’ll visit a curated collection of the area’s most iconic and haunted landmarks. Stand outside the Kanawha County Public Library, a grand Beaux-Arts building said to hold restless spirits still bound to the books and brick. Discover the haunted history of the Capitol Plaza Theater, where strange sounds and unexplained occurrences are regularly reported in the now-quiet venue. Nearby, the Former Woolworths Department Store, once a bustling center of commerce and civil rights history, is now whispered to house shadows of the past. Every location on the tour is meticulously researched, ensuring each ghost story you hear is backed by local lore and documented events, vividly bringing Charleston’s haunted heritage to life.

While we don’t enter the buildings, our expert guides lead you to the exterior of these haunted hotspots, maximizing your experience of Charleston’s ghostly geography. Whether you're joining us as part of a private group, a bachelorette party, a birthday celebration, or a special event, this tour is designed to entertain, educate, and give you goosebumps. We are proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran owned and women and minority-led, committed to sharing history with integrity and heart. So, lace up your most comfortable walking shoes, grab your bravest friends, and prepare for a night filled with thrills, chills, and unforgettable tales from Charleston’s haunted past.