USS Yorktown Ghost Tour: Exclusive Night-Time Access

Experience an exclusive night-time ghost tour aboard the USS Yorktown, where you’ll hear stories of American heroes, maritime superstitions, and mysterious disappearances. Limited access to closed-off areas and the flight deck after dark.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - Step aboard the USS Yorktown and listen to the tales of the American heroes who lived, perished, and are still said to linger here today. Commissioned in 1943, the “Fighting Lady” was once operated by over 3,000 individuals and was crafted to combat adversaries worldwide during WWII. Discover stories of…
What's Included
  • Exclusive After Dark Access to the USS Yorktown
  • 90-Minute Guided Ghost Tour aboard the USS Yorktown
  • Explore areas of the ship closed to the public, including the flight deck
  • Learn about maritime superstitions and mysterious sailor disappearances
  • Hear stories of sacrifice and heroism of the ship’s inhabitants
Additional Information

Step aboard the illustrious USS Yorktown and uncover the tales of the brave American patriots who once served, perished, and are still believed to inhabit it to date. Launched and deployed in 1943, the iconic ‘Fighting Lady’ was once the home and shield of over 3,000 individuals, meant to defy adversaries worldwide during the tumultuous times of WWII….

Location
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
40 Patriots Point Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kevin_z
May 5, 2026
Great tour! - Great informative tour guide. The tour was a nice blend of history and ghost stories. The USS Yorktown was also a great site to visit.
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Rogerwe3159bm
May 5, 2026
Reliable and Informative Service - Kudos to Bull Dog Tours. My daughters and I enjoy visiting and learning the history of "haunted" venues across the country. Bull Dog guides offer many worthwhile and well managed opportunities. The tours start on time, are reasonably priced, and offer access to areas often overlooked or unavailable otherwise. We generally loathe "walk & talk" tours, preferring a more interactive and open exploration approach. However, our guide, Jack, made this one fun and easy with his subject knowledge, incredible patience, thoughtfulness, and entertaining style. The USS Yorktown after hours tour did not disappoint. We'll be back and Bull Dog will be our preferred tour source. Thanks, Jack!
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Feniosee
May 4, 2026
Great - It was a great experience with Dave.
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Kiersten
May 3, 2026
Great experience! - Our tour guide, Dave, was very engaging and brought history to life with his amazing storytelling. Highly recommend this fun activity while in Charleston.
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Mark_c
Apr 25, 2026
Great Experience!!! - My husband and I did the ghost tour of the USS Yorktown with Tad and it was a highlight of our trip in Charleston. We’re so glad we booked it and Tad was very knowledgeable about the ship and its history, super funny, and I loved the spooky vibes the ship gave off at night. Definitely take this tour if you’re in Charleston!!
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Cathy_m
Apr 24, 2026
2 thumbs up! - Tad did a phenomenal job highlighting the history of the ship and it's crew. The views from the top deck of the carrier were stunning and picture worthy. This is a must do for a trip to Charleston.
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Dawn_p
Apr 20, 2026
MUST DO! Even if you don’t think you’re interested in military history - I am not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination, but this was a great experience! Our guide was fantastic and helped make everything about the USS Yorktown very fascinating. Very cool to be on the ship listening to what life was like and what the sailors accomplished!
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Ellie_l
Apr 14, 2026
Unique Night Experience - Unique night tour. Small group tour with knowledgeable and passionate guide full of history and (ghost) stories. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Lynn_d
Apr 28, 2026
Educational tour - It was nice to do this at night. Cooler weather and less crowded. Tour was educational. Guide was very knowledgeable.
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Bob_m
Apr 20, 2026
Photos in the dark coridor. - It’s entertaining, take pics with you flash off in the dark corridor, you will be surprised with what you shows up.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).