Savannah: Dark History & Ghost Tour with Audio Headsets

Summary

Walk Savannah’s haunted streets, hear chilling tales, feel the city breathe

You’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets with a small group and audio headset, listening as your local historian guide shares true tales of murder, war, disease, and restless spirits. Expect moments of uneasy silence by old cemeteries and lively storytelling at famous squares—plus some laughs along the way. If you want to feel Savannah breathing around you after dark, this tour gets under your skin.

What’s the experience like?

I thought I’d seen “haunted tours” before, but Savannah just hits different. We started near Chippewa Square — it was humid, that sticky kind of Southern night where the air feels heavy and you can smell gardenia somewhere, even if you can’t see it. Our guide, T.C., handed out these sleek little headsets (I almost dropped mine fumbling with the cord), and suddenly his voice was right in my ear, low and steady as we drifted through the dark. There were about 15 of us; not too many, so you could actually catch people’s nervous laughter or someone whispering “no way” when T.C. mentioned the story about the Sorrel Weed House.

We paused outside Madison Square while he told us about war and old blood in the bricks — literally, he said something about what’s buried beneath our feet and I got this weird chill. Sometimes you’d hear music from a bar down the street or catch a whiff of fried food mixed with mossy dampness from the squares. T.C. didn’t rush; he let silences hang after describing hangings (yeah — that part stuck). At Colonial Park Cemetery’s gate, he talked about disease and Hudu rituals. I tried to imagine what it was like here after dark centuries ago — honestly, even now, I kept glancing over my shoulder.

He pointed out places you could visit later — Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace looked calm enough by day but sounded wild in his story. And Marshall House? That one made someone in our group mutter “nope.” We never went inside (he explained why — private property), but somehow standing outside with those stories felt more real than any jump-scare haunted house. The city felt alive in a way I didn’t expect; maybe it was just the heat or maybe… well, Savannah really does have something lingering in its corners. Still thinking about that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Savannah dark history and ghost tour

• Experience Savannah's haunted themes
• Hear story of Savannah’s first murder
• Discover secrets beneath Savannah streets
• Learn tale of undying love
• Explore hidden figure at popular inn
• Hear stories of murder, suicide, war
• Learn about war at Madison Square
• Visit Colonial Park Cemetery history
• See Savannah’s first cemetery and historic inns

Top questions

How long is the Savannah Dark History & Ghost Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and covers several historic locations around downtown Savannah.

Is this ghost tour suitable for children?

The tour discusses dark history topics like murder and disease; parental discretion is advised but children are allowed.

Are we allowed inside any buildings during the tour?

No walking tour company has access inside buildings; all stops are outdoors but guides point out places you can visit on your own later.

Is the Savannah ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

How big are the groups on this tour?

Tours are capped at 20 guests per group for a more personal experience.

Are headsets provided for better audio?

Yes, each guest receives an audio headset to clearly hear the guide throughout the walk.

What locations are included on this ghost walking tour?

Main stops include Colonial Park Cemetery, Madison Square, Sorrel Weed House, Chippewa Square, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Marshall House, Foley House Inn, and 12 Oglethorpe Ave.

Does the tour run if it rains?

The tour is subject to weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather you can reschedule or get a refund.

What’s included

Your evening includes use of personal audio headsets so you won’t miss a word from your professional local guide as you explore Savannah’s most storied sites together in a small group setting—all outdoors under southern skies.