Savannah Dead of Night: Adults-Only Ghost Walking Tour

Walk past unmarked graves and a Civil War hospital where spirits are said to linger.

Dead of Night is a 90-minute evening ghost walking tour through Savannah's Historic District for ages 16 and older, led by a Ghost City Tours Ambassador who explores the city's darker history: murder, betrayal, hauntings, and reported paranormal activity tied to specific places. The tour visits Johnson Square with its hidden burial grounds, Colonial Park Cemetery established in 1750, the Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, and the Sorrel-Weed House, each with its own unsettling legends. The later hour and mature subject matter allow stories beyond what family tours cover.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Colonial Park Cemetery15m
2. Sorrel Weed House15m

Evening ghost walking tour in Savannah

• Visit Johnson Square's dark history
• Walk through Colonial Park Cemetery
• View The Marshall House exterior
• Explore legends of 432 Abercorn Street
• Discover paranormal tales at Sorrel Weed House
• Visit original square and Tomochichi's burial site

The experience

The tour starts in Johnson Square, where elegant monuments mask a much darker past. Beneath the pavement lie unmarked graves of Savannah's earliest dead, buried in haste and lost to time. The guide uncovers stories of duels, mysterious deaths, and whispered conspiracies that shaped the square's hidden history. This is where the adults-only framing matters: the tour pulls back the genteel façade to reveal what daylight tours leave untouched.

From there, you walk alongside Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750 and home to generations of the city's early residents. The guide connects darker stories to the burial ground and the reported paranormal activity surrounding one of Savannah's most historic cemeteries. The Marshall House comes next, a Civil War hospital whose halls once echoed with the screams of the dying. The guide explores the chilling tales behind its refined exterior and the spirits said to still roam there. At 432 Abercorn Street, locals cross the street rather than pass too close. The guide explains why, drawing on the unsettling legends that make the house a fixture of Savannah's ghost stories. The Sorrel-Weed House, regal on the outside, carries stories of tragic deaths, violent hauntings, and sinister secrets. The guide pulls back the veil on what happened behind closed doors and why the spirits here refuse to stay silent. The final stop is one of Savannah's original squares, the burial place of Yamacraw leader Tomochichi, later associated with public executions and some of Savannah's most enduring ghost stories.

The tour runs rain or shine and lasts 90 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a moderate level of physical fitness. The guide speaks English and leads the group through the Historic District on foot, stopping at each location to tell the stories tied to it. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Guided stops through Savannah's Historic District.
• 90-minute evening walking tour led by a professional Ghost City Tours Ambassador.
• stories of murder, betrayal, tragedy, and reported hauntings tied to specific locations including Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, the Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, and the Sorrel-Weed House.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 21:00 and 23:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcome

Operated by Ghost City Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is in English with a live guide, so you follow the stories as they unfold at each stop. If you're 16 or older and want the darker side of Savannah's history, the kind told after dark, this tour goes where daylight versions don't.

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Top questions

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 is the Marshall House and why does it matter on this tour?

The Marshall House is a Civil War hospital where the guide explores the chilling tales of soldiers who died there: the spirits said to still roam its halls and never leave their beds. It's one of the stops where the adults-only framing allows the tour to go deeper into the unsettling history than daylight versions do.

Can I enter the buildings and cemeteries we visit?

The tour is an outdoor walking experience through the Historic District with stops at specific locations. You view the buildings and cemetery from the outside. Entry into buildings, cemeteries, or other attractions is not included.

What makes this tour different from Ghost City Tours' other Savannah ghost walks?

Dead of Night is created for ages 16 and older and explores the city's more disturbing history after dark. The later hour and mature subject matter allow this tour to go beyond the stories told on family-friendly experiences and uncover a side of Savannah that is more complicated, unsettling, and rarely discussed in daylight.

How long does the tour take and what should I wear?

The tour lasts 90 minutes and covers Savannah's Historic District on foot. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour operates rain or shine.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 16 years old. The tour is designed for adults and older teens who want to explore Savannah's darker history and reported paranormal activity.

What stories does the tour tell at Colonial Park Cemetery?

Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750, is home to generations of Savannah's early residents. The guide connects darker stories to the burial ground and explores the reported paranormal activity surrounding one of the city's most historic cemeteries.