Savannah Ghost Tour: Dark History and Paranormal Stories

Moss-shrouded houses, a first murder, and the stories that linger after dark

A nighttime walking ghost tour through Savannah's historic district led by a professional historian who shares the city's dark history, paranormal activity and folklore at Colonial Park Cemetery, the Sorrel Weed House, Chippewa Square, Madison Square, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and other haunted locations. The tour runs roughly two hours entirely outdoors, with a guide using headsets so everyone hears clearly. Children ages 8 and up are welcome, and you choose between four departure times, each with an age recommendation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace10m
2. Chippewa Square10m
3. Sorrel Weed House10m
4. Madison Square10m
5. Colonial Park Cemetery10m

Savannah haunted history walking tour

• Explore Savannah’s haunted themes
• Hear story of Savannah’s first murder
• Discover secrets beneath Savannah streets
• Learn tale of undying love
• Visit popular inn’s hidden history
• Explore murder, suicide, and war stories
• Experience war history at Madison Square
• Learn cemetery history and Hudu
• Visit first cemetery and historic houses

The experience

The walk moves through Savannah's lamp-lit streets and stops at eight named locations, each one tied to a specific story: a first murder, hidden graves beneath the pavement, undying love that crossed into the afterlife, a suicide and a war. Colonial Park Cemetery closes after dark, so the guide shares its history from outside. The other sites are hotels, private homes, museums and restaurants you can return to on your own time if you want to step inside. The tour is built on storytelling and the city's documented dark history rather than on manufactured scares, so it works for people who want the history and the art of how it's told.

You'll hear about the Sorrel Weed House (where murder, suicide and war converged), and about what was hidden in one of Savannah's most popular inns near Chippewa Square. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace comes with a tale of love that didn't end at death. Madison Square carries the weight of war. The Marshall House, Foley House Inn and 12 Oglethorpe Avenue round out the route, each with its own chapter. A professional guide in headsets keeps the group together and the stories clear, even in the street noise.

The tour runs about two hours and stays entirely outdoors, so it's subject to weather. If rain or storms cancel it, you can reschedule or get a full refund. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, strollers work fine, and service animals are welcome. You pick your departure time when you book: 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM for ages 13 and up, or 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM for ages 16 and up.

What’s included

• Professional historian guide who leads the entire tour.
• headsets so you hear clearly at every stop.
• access to eight haunted locations including Colonial Park Cemetery, the Sorrel Weed House, Chippewa Square, Madison Square, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, the Marshall House, Foley House Inn and 12 Oglethorpe Avenue.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ghost tour at 7:30 PM for ages 13 and upGuide in English · 19:30Free earbuds included: Savannah's only audio-enhanced ghost walking tour, where the host wears a microphone so you can hear clearly from up to 100 feet away.

Ghost tour at 8:30 PM for ages 16 and upGuide in English · 20:30Free earbuds included: Savannah's only audio-enhanced ghost walking tour, where the host wears a microphone so you can hear clearly from up to 100 feet away.

Ghosts tour at 8:00 PM for ages 13 and upGuide in English · 20:00Free earbuds included: Savannah's only audio-enhanced ghost walking tour, where the host wears a microphone so you can hear clearly from up to 100 feet away.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h 50m, runs every day at 19:30, 20:00 and 20:30, from US$ 35 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday: 19:30, 20:00 and 20:30Thursday: 19:30 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 22 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Genteel and Bard

Is this one for you?Book the 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM departure if you want the tour to fit before dinner or a late evening out. The 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM slots work better if you prefer a later start or want to eat first. Choose the age-appropriate time (13+ or 16+) based on who's in your group and how much dark history they're ready for.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at Colonial Park Cemetery on this tour?

Colonial Park Cemetery closes after nightfall, so the guide shares its history and the paranormal activity reported there from outside the gates rather than walking through it. You hear the stories of cemetery history, diseases and Hoodoo practices tied to the site, but the walk itself stays on the surrounding streets.

Can I go inside the Sorrel Weed House or the other haunted buildings?

No walking tour company in Savannah has access to the interiors of private buildings. The Sorrel Weed House, the Marshall House, Foley House Inn and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace are all privately owned hotels, homes or museums, so the guide shares the stories from outside. You're welcome to visit any of them on your own time during your stay to see the interiors yourself.

Is this tour more about history or about paranormal activity?

The tour is heavily based on storytelling and Savannah's documented dark history (the first murder, hidden graves, suicides and wartime events) alongside the paranormal activity and ghost encounters reported at each location. It's designed for people who enjoy both the history and the professional way it's told, not for those looking for manufactured scares.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour runs roughly two hours and covers eight locations across Savannah's historic district at a walking pace. The entire route is outdoors, so wear comfortable shoes and check the weather before you go.

Will I hear the guide clearly while walking through the streets?

Yes. The tour includes headsets for every guest so you can hear the guide clearly even in street noise and as the group moves between locations.