Walks In History

Ok, so yesterday myself and two of my friends decided to go on a spontaneous trip to Charleston! We looked for things to do and came across a groupon for «Haunted Charleston». Let me go ahead and tell you, GEORDIE IS AN AMAZING TOUR GUIDE! At first my friends and I were entranced by all Charleston’s dark history, we never expected hearing or seeing what happened near the orphan wall. As we were speaking all of a sudden there was an incredibly high-​pitched speaking noise and Geordie asked the group if anyone had anything to do with fire. There were several in our group that had house fires or people with firefighters in their family. As they all were telling their stories, the ringing began to dance around in my left ear and then to my right as if it were going in a circle around me. The best way to describe the ringing is that it was coming from everywhere, but no where at once. As soon as everyone was finished telling their stories, the ringing stopped. I’ve always been skeptical of the paranormal and never thought I would feel, see, or hear anything… But after last night I am a true believer! Amazing tour! I wish we had cash to tip Geordie. Next time, I’ll tip him double! It was an incredible tour!

My boyfriend and I went on the ghost tour on Valentine’s Day. Our tour guide was entertaining. We didn’t have to walk too far (which was good because it was freezing), but still got to see some important sites. Our guide did a good job of incorporating the ghost stories with the history of Charleston as well. Was overall a good tour and I didn’t find myself bored at any point during the hour and a half tour. My boyfriend, who is more into history than me, loved it! It was a good time!

This tour is great! I’m so glad we picked it!
First off, this tour isn’t hokey or attempt to give you a fake scare or a guaranteed ghost sighting. So if you are looking for some theatrical fake cheap Halloween thrill or a guide with gimmicks like a «ghost detector», this isn’t for you.
This tour is just as much about Charleston’s deep, rich history as much as the ghosts that haunt it. I learned so much about Charleston along with going to the different sites tonight. It was really awesome.
Geordie is an amazing guide. He is friendly, funny, well spoken and most of all, interesting. His tour flows and doesn’t feel rehearsed or forced.
You actually get to go into the sites too.
The tour runs 90 minutes and it is so fun. Be sure you take pictures along the way and check them out later. You never know what you might capture in the background!

Really fun night out while in Charleston!
The tour was a very interesting walk through the haunted history of Charleston. Geordie did a fantastic job of establishing his credibility in re-​telling the stories of those who have had supernatural experiences in Charleston. As he put it, this tour is not a «petting zoo» — there is no cheesy supernatural experiences or scare tactics (which was perfect for our group). He focused on some of Charleston’s most haunted places and the stories behind them. He also did a great job engaging with our tour group and made the stories relevant to those on the tour (we had a few seniors, as well as older children).
Highly recommended as an alternative to the traditional (boring) history walk!

We did the supernatural tour and though it wasn’t scary at all — which was a wee bit disappointing — we were freaked out at one point (the orphanage). Geordie is a cool guy and very talkative with the group. We were a group of 13 in total and seemed a bit delayed in getting started because Geordie engaged all of us in 20 questions about where we’re from and what we do for a living but he that was part of his southern charm. We started at the citadel, which was cool and interesting, went to the orphanage, which was creepy as we may had «triggered» a poltergeist!, visited the sight of public executions and finished at the College of Charleston. The stories were vivid but def had a «ghost stories» feel. We didn’t visit the cemetery which was a bummer. Aside from that Geordie is very knowledgable, fun, engaging and obviously loves Charleston and what he does!

Great information without being a «lesson». Wonderful way to spend a summers evening in Charleston.

Great historical tour with a supernatural flair! We did this tour on a Sunday night, 3÷15÷15. Geordie was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. The tour met at the Calhoun monument and concentrated on areas around north of that. Turns out great because a lot of the other straight history tours go from the City Market and French Quarter. Lots of quirky, ghost stories tied to pure Charleston history. Goes inside a cemetery as well as a local building. The tour is not meant to be «scary» but relates many supernatural and mystical events and sightings in the Holy City to rich history. Geordie is a great guide and the tour is well done and worth the $ 18 – 20. Highly recommend. Do it!

Geordie is a great guide and especially knowledgable on all things Charleston. Every minute of the tour was an experience and I would consider it again next time I am in town.

My best friend and I were on our first visit to Charleston and decided to do a ghost tour on Halloween night! Geordie was our guide and he was such a really cool guy. The tour started off in the square of the old Citadel and he was fount of really cool Charlestonian information. The spookiest part was our visit to the cemetery. There was a lot of weird stuff going on in there! I was definitely kind of freaked out. The rest of the tour wasn’t really scary at all — so I would say if you are looking for super scary don’t go — but if you are looking for fun and information about the city in a cool setting then this is right up your alley. We were also gonna purchase Geordie’s book but couldn’t make it back to the book store we saw it in. Next time!

Great job. We had a blast. Very knowledgeable guide. He had a great personality and even wrote a book that he referenced. Not scary. As always be sure to tip your guide. Not required but a good gesture.

We did the supernatural tour. It Is campfire stories. If that’s ok with you, take the tour. He does a great job. If you are looking to be scared, call the ghost busters. he’s Professional, full of history, knowledgeable. He literally wrote the book.

This tour comes highly recommended when visiting Charleston! Geordie was so knowledgeable and passionate about his city and the stories it had to tell.
You can tell he truly loves what he does and is not just a job to him.
This was a fantastic cap to our stay in Charleston!

Attended the supernatural tour last night with my husband and 12 year old daughter and niece. Had a fantastic time! Loved all the history and stories! Recommend to anyone in the area!

We took the Haunted Charleston tour with Geordie Buxton and were completely satisfied. Geordie was fun, knowledgeable and answered all questions that were thrown his way. There was so much history mixed in with the haunted tour, it was like getting two tours in one.

Five Stars. Hands down. Flexible (it rained the original night but he let us reschedule), Kid friendly (11 yr old son on the tour), expert knowledge and a fantastic story-​teller. Walks In History is a must do in Charleston. He doesn’t recite a script, advocates self checking his facts and is a great guy to take a walk with thru this fabulous city. Stop reading and book the walk already!!!

We had a great tour with Michelle today. She was knowledgeable and entertaining. My son and I left knowing a lot more about the City and believing in ghosts… ok somewhat. We spent two hours on the pirates and ghost tour and really had a blast. Thanks, Michelle!

My boys and I have done haunted city tours just about everywhere from Boston to Key West. Geordie was hands down the best, most engaged and knowledgable guide we’ve ever had. The tour was fun, interesting and spooky. He passed along so much historical information about Charleston while keeping on point with the haunted nature of the tour. If you’re in Charleston and want something interesting and fun to do… take this tour. You won’t be disappointed.

Jordie was one of the best tour guides I have encountered. A native and historian who knows more about Charleston than u wish to know.
Took the City Walking tour one morning before lunch. Another customer with us had been on 8 tours with Jordie she enjoyed so much.
I have done many different tours in many cities and this tour and guide has passion. That is the difference.

Geordie outdid himself again. We had a large group go on a haunted pirate tour. We learned more about Charleston history than any book could ever cover! BTW, Geordie has published several books that are incredible reading…
Find him. He’s always got a Living Social deal, so there’s no excuse. He is by far, the best tour guide in town!

After many scheduling mishaps (on my part!) Geordie was more than accommodating! His knowledge of Charleston is beyond extensive, and it truly shows with his tour.
Learning about important pieces of Charleston’s history was so enjoyable and fun, and with him I was able to see parts of Charleston I would have missed all together.
I would highly recommend taking one of his tours if you’re looking for something a little spooky, or even if you’re just looking to learn a little about a beautiful city!