USS Yorktown Ghost Tour

Product ID: 77721

Supplied by: Bulldog Tours

Tour EXCLUSIVELY with Bulldog Tours.

Hear the stories of the American heroes who called a WWII aircraft carrier home on the USS Yorktown Ghost Tour. Come aboard the USS Yorktown and hear the stories of those who lived, died, and are still rumored to be there today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once manned by over 3,000 people and fought enemies all over the globe during WWII.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Offered languages: English

Overview

TOUR OVERVIEW
Come aboard the USS Yorktown to hear the stories of the American heroes who lived, died, and are still rumored to be here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once manned by over 3,000 people and designed to fight off enemies all over the globe during WWII. This tour gives you exclusive night time access to areas of the ship that are closed to the public, including access to the flight deck after dark. Tour takes place aboard the USS Yorktown in Mt Pleasant, a 10 minute drive from downtown. Transportation is not included in the price of the tour.

FUN AND SPOOKY NIGHTTIME ACTIVITY
Discovering Charleston’s attractions shouldn’t end when the sun goes down. Let us help you make the most of your itinerary with an entertaining, guided nighttime ghost tour of this impressive aircraft carrier.

ONLY GHOST TOUR EAST OF THE COOPER (MT PLEASANT AND BEACHES)
Easily accessed from downtown, the USS Yorktown at Patriot’s Point is the only attraction to offer a nighttime ghost tour experience east of the Cooper and in Mt. Pleasant.

INTERACTIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE
Since Bulldog Tours has exclusive access to the USS Yorktown, no other tour company can offer this caliber of storytelling in this hallowed place. Guests are encouraged to ask questions of our knowledgeable, licensed guides.

What's included

Professional Guide
Nighttime admission to Patriot's Point for the tour only
Gratuities
Water

Additional Information

WHAT ABOUT RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER?
We present tours rain or shine, unless the conditions are dangerous. Charleston is famous for its summer afternoon passing showers.

Are the tours conducted in English only?
Yes. But you don’t need to understand every word out of the tour guide’s mouth to see the historic sights.

CAN I TIP MY GUIDE?
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.

ARE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE?
Yes, we have a free restroom for your convenience.

CAN I TAKE PHOTOS AND/OR VIDEO ON THE TOUR?
Yes, absolutely, and we invite you to share them with us via email, or tag us in them on social media.

ARE YOUR TOURS ACCESSIBLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?
Yes, with advanced notice (two business days), 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.

Know before you go

ALL ABOUT PARKING
There are a few precious metered parking spaces throughout the Historic District. They require constant feeding. For our 10 pm tours, meter parking is free. Otherwise, we recommend:

PARKING IN A PAID LOT.
PARK AT THE VISITORS CENTER AND RIDE THE DOWNTOWN AREA SHUTTLE (DASH).
PARK IN ONE OF THE GARAGES AROUND THE CITY MARKET.
LIST OF NEARBY PARKING GARAGES
CHARLESTON PARKING
51 PINCKNEY STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401
CUMBERLAND STREET GARAGE
82 CUMBERLAND STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401
CONCORD/CUMBERLAND PARKING GARAGE
1 CUMBERLAND STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401