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Charleston Myths and Monsters Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

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  • Charleston
  • 1 hr
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Walk Charleston’s historic streets for 60 minutes of master-told tales about spirits, monsters, sea creatures, and chilling true stories.

About this tour

Follow Charleston’s ancient streets into a world of spirits, monsters, and unsettling true stories. On this 60-minute Charleston Myths and Monsters Tour, master storytellers bring the Holy City’s oldest legends to life, revealing the folklore said to linger in its shadows.

Hear tales of Native American spirits and Gullah folklore monsters, then encounter stories of sea creatures and real-life “Dr. Frankensteins.” The tour also explores the truth about America’s first female serial killer and the reality behind the Doctor of the Dead. As you walk through historic Charleston, each story offers a vivid glimpse into the city’s darker lore and the people and beliefs that shaped it.

Meet at the corner of Cumberland Street and Church Street, next to the Cumberland Street Garage. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller. Join the Charleston Myths and Monsters Tour for an atmospheric look at the legends woven into the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Hear Charleston’s oldest myths and monster legends from master storytellers
  • Explore the historic streets and stories of the Holy City
  • Discover Native American spirits, Gullah folklore monsters, and sea creatures
  • Learn the truth about America’s first female serial killer and the Doctor of the Dead

What's included

Included

  • Stories about America’s first female serial killer and the Doctor of the Dead

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet on the corner of Cumberland Street and Church Street, next to the Cumberland Street Garage

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.

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