Ghost Tour or Haunted Pub Crawl? How to Choose Your Charleston Afterlife Adventure

Choosing between a ghost tour and a haunted pub crawl in Charleston is a bit like choosing between sweet tea and a cocktail—both are Southern staples, but the vibe matters. At History, Haunts, & Hahas!, we offer spirited strolls for every comfort level, curiosity, and sense of humor.

The Classic Ghost Tour: History First, Spirits Optional

If you love history, legends, and the thrill of real haunted sites—but want to keep your wits sharp—our Southern Spirits Stroll: Classic Charleston Comedy Ghost Tour is your perfect match. This walking tour blends documented dark history, folklore, and real ghost stories with humor that doesn’t rely on liquid courage. It’s family-friendly, customizable, and ideal for guests who want laughs, learning, and chills without a bar stop. Think spooky storytelling, not slurred storytelling.

The Tipsy Middle Ground: One Drink, Extra Courage

Not sure you want to stay completely dry? Enter the Tipsy Tombstone Tour—a 90-minute private ghost tour with a single drink stop. This option is perfect if you believe jokes land just a little harder after a cocktail (science probably agrees). The bar stop isn’t random—it’s historic, haunted, scenic, or just plain interesting. You get the best of both worlds: Charleston’s haunted past and a beverage to toast the spirits—both kinds.

a variety of seasonal beverages at a historic & haunted drink stop: Blind Tiger Pub

The Haunted Pub Crawl: When the Jokes Hit Harder

Let’s be honest: jokes are funnier when you’re drinking. If you’re ready to lean into that truth, the Buzzed BooHag Bimble (2 bars, 2 hours), the Drunk History & Haunt Jaunt (3 bars, 2.5 hours), & the Premium Poltergeist Prowl (4 bars, 3 hours) are haunted pub crawl and ghost tour combos. With multiple drink stops, this experience dives into haunted bars, historic taverns, and notable local watering holes where the walls have stories—and sometimes lingering guests from centuries past. Each stop is chosen for its history, hauntings, or local significance, not just what’s on tap.

So… Which Should You Choose?

• Choose a ghost tour if you want spooky stories, sharp humor, and historical depth.

• Choose a haunted pub crawl if you want the same ghosts and history—but louder laughs and liquid bravery.

• Choose somewhere in between if you want to test the theory that spirits (the drinkable kind) make spirits (the paranormal kind) more approachable.

No matter which path you choose, all History, Haunts, & Hahas! tours are mom-owned, locally run, customizable, and rooted in real Charleston history—served with honesty, humor, and just the right amount of mischief.

After all, in Charleston… even the bars have ghosts sometimes. 👻🍸