Savannah: Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History

Summary

Ghost tales and legends under Spanish moss in Savannah’s old town

You’ll follow lantern light through Savannah’s haunted squares and cobblestone streets with a local guide sharing ghost stories and legends from centuries past. Listen for footsteps on quiet porches, laugh at neighborhood superstitions, and soak up the city’s mysterious nighttime atmosphere—you might leave looking over your shoulder.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a flickering candle lantern, and I’m suddenly aware of how the air in Savannah at night feels—soft but heavy, like it’s holding its breath. Our guide, Marcus (he said his grandma calls him “the only one who isn’t scared”), gathers us near Chippewa Square. He starts with a story about a duel that happened right where we’re standing. I catch the scent of damp earth and something sweet, maybe magnolia or just the city itself. The way he tells it, you can almost hear pistols cocking in the dark.

We shuffle along cobblestone streets, careful not to trip. The Spanish moss drips off every branch overhead—looks kind of ghostly itself, honestly. Marcus keeps his voice low when he talks about the yellow fever epidemics and old superstitions; sometimes people passing by glance over like they want to listen too. There was this moment outside an old house when he paused and let us listen for footsteps on the porch—nothing but cicadas buzzing, but still, I felt my skin prickle. Maybe it was just the story or maybe something else.

I didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did—Marcus has this way of making even the creepiest stories feel like part of a big neighborhood secret. He pointed out a window where someone supposedly still appears at midnight (I tried to spot her, but nope). At one point my friend tried to pronounce “Bonaventure” with a Southern drawl; Marcus nearly dropped his lantern laughing. We kept moving through different squares, each with its own legend or rumor—some sad, some just plain weird.

The tour wraps up back at Chippewa Square but nobody really wants to leave yet. There’s something about Savannah at night that makes you want to linger—maybe hoping you’ll catch a whisper or shadow out of the corner of your eye. I still think about that feeling walking home under those mossy trees, wondering which stories might actually be true.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Savannah candlelit ghost walking tour

• Meet 15 minutes before tour
• Begin 90-minute outdoor walking tour
• Walk through historic squares and streets
• Listen to ghost stories and legends

Top questions

Where does the Savannah ghost walking tour start?

The tour meets at Chippewa Square in downtown Savannah.

How long is the candlelit ghost tour in Savannah?

The historical ghost walking tour lasts 90 minutes.

Is the Savannah ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, this outdoor tour is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Are children allowed on the Savannah haunted history tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Does the tour operate if it rains?

The tour operates in all weather conditions unless severe; dress appropriately.

Is there public transportation near Chippewa Square?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby for easy access.

Can infants join the Savannah candlelit ghost walk?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this haunted history walking tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this tour route.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided storytelling through historic squares and cobblestone streets with a professional guide sharing Savannah’s ghost stories, legends, superstitions, and deep-rooted history—all outdoors by lantern light before returning to Chippewa Square at the end.