Savannah Ghost Tour for Families: 90 Minutes of Local Legends

Walk Savannah's haunted squares and cemetery at your own pace, with a guide who knows the stories.

Fraidy Cat is a 90-minute guided ghost tour of Savannah designed for families, first-time ghost hunters, and anyone who wants the city's haunted history without heavy scares. The walk covers Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa Square, Columbia Square and other historic sites, with stories grounded in local legend and first-hand accounts. A live English-speaking guide leads the group through uneven historic streets and sidewalks. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the tour operates in all weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Columbia Square15m
2. Colonial Park Cemetery20m
3. Chippewa Square20m

Family-friendly Savannah ghost tour

• Meet guide at historic square
• Hear stories at Colonial Park Cemetery
• Explore Chippewa Square legends
• Discover secrets in original square
• End with final ghost story

The experience

The tour starts in Columbia Square, one of Savannah's original 1733 squares, where your guide sets the tone: playful and atmospheric rather than terrifying. From there the walk moves through Colonial Park Cemetery, where you'll hear ghost stories and curious history tied to one of the city's most famous burial grounds. The stories stay appropriate for families while keeping the atmosphere genuinely spooky. You then head to Chippewa Square to explore local legends and historic characters, followed by more of Savannah's original squares where the stranger tales that earned the city its "most haunted" reputation come to life.

The whole loop takes about 90 minutes on foot through city streets and sidewalks. Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the historic sites themselves. The cemetery and squares have the texture of old Savannah, which means cobblestones and worn ground. Strollers and prams work for infants and small children. Service animals are welcome. The tour runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Nearby public transportation options exist if you need them, and wheelchair-accessible routes are available, though the uneven surfaces at some sites may present difficulty.

You choose between a 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm departure. Both times work for families. The later slot gives you time to settle into the city first, while the earlier one leaves the rest of your evening open. Either way, you're walking with a local guide who knows Savannah's actual history alongside its folklore, so the stories land as something more than just spooky noise.

What’s included

• Guided 90-minute walking tour led by a live English-speaking guide.
• visits to Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa Square, Columbia Square and other historic Savannah squares.
• ghost stories and local legends grounded in history and first-hand accounts.
• family-friendly atmosphere suitable for children, parents, school groups and mixed-age parties.

Options for this experience

2 options

7:00Guide in English · 19:00

8:00 pmGuide in English · 20:00

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m–2h, runs every day at 19:00 and 20:00, from US$ 29.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:00 and 20:00Another time? ›

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Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Child (under 6): free

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 Mad Cat Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want Savannah's haunted history without the heavy scares: the playful tone and local grounding work for families and first-time ghost hunters, while adults still get genuine atmosphere. The fixed 90-minute loop means you're not building the evening yourself. The guide handles the pacing and the stories, so you just walk and listen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (under 6): free.

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's the difference between this ghost tour and the scarier ones in Savannah?

Fraidy Cat is built around playful, atmospheric storytelling rather than jump scares or heavy horror. The stories are grounded in real Savannah history, local legend, and first-hand accounts, but the tone stays family-friendly, which means adults still get genuine spooky atmosphere without the terrifying elements.

What happens at Colonial Park Cemetery during the tour?

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the stops where you'll hear ghost stories and curious history connected to one of Savannah's most famous historic burial grounds. The guide shares cemetery lore and the strange tales tied to the site, all in a family-appropriate way.

How long is the walk, and what kind of ground will we cover?

The tour runs about 90 minutes on foot through Savannah's historic city streets and sidewalks. Expect uneven surfaces at the cemetery and squares themselves. These are old Savannah sites with cobblestones and worn ground. Strollers work for small children, and wheelchair-accessible routes exist, though some sites may be difficult for those with mobility challenges.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes, you can book either the 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm departure. Both times work for families and give you flexibility depending on when you want to explore Savannah's haunted history.

What squares and sites does the tour actually visit?

The tour covers Columbia Square (where you meet and start), Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa Square, and other original Savannah squares from 1733. Each stop has its own local legends, historic characters, and the strange stories that made Savannah known as America's most haunted city.