Charleston: Magnolia Cemetery Nighttime Tour
ID: GYG263427-456322
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover Charleston’s most hauntingly beautiful Victorian burial grounds at night. Learn about the fascinating history of the cemetery, and the associated myths and legends associated with it to this day.
With an expert guide, enjoy a 90-minute walking tour to uncover the best of Magnolia Cemetery’s history, mystery, and spirits. Hear startling stories such as the unsolved murdered socialite, an outraged politician that ordered his butler’s execution, and scandalous tragedies that are never told in history books.
Originally a 1790’s rice plantation, Magnolia Cemetery was founded in 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River in Downtown Charleston. Home to 35,000 permanent residents, including authors and poets, artists, Confederate generals and soldiers, prominent politicians, bootleggers, prostitutes, and socialites. Magnolia Cemetery served as a Confederate encampment to defend the city from the Union bombardment during the Civil War. Over 2,000 Confederate soldiers lay at rest in Magnolia, including the eight-man Hunley crew, eighty-four soldiers who fought in the battle at Gettysburg, and six confederate generals.
Highlights
- Enjoy exclusive access to Magnolia Cemetery
- Listen to your expert tour guide tell stories about the cemetery's permanent residents
- Hear colorful tales of bootleggers, nobles, and socialites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bookings require a minimum of 4 people
With advanced notice, most of our tours can accommodate people with disabilities. Please keep in mind that Charleston was built on uneven terrain and the streets, sidewalks, and cemeteries can be uneven. Explore Charleston's Accessibility Page is a great resource for our visitors with disabilities
The tour operates rain or shine
The pace of the walking tour is leisurely
70 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC 29405, USA
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
