Savannah Ghost Tour: Mercer Williams & Haunted History Walk

Walk Savannah's Haunted Streets with a Guide Who Knows the Stories

You walk through six of Savannah's most historically haunted locations with a professional guide who separates real accounts from folklore. The tour includes the Mercer Williams House, Corson Mansion, and Old Candler Hospital, with family-friendly and adult-only versions available. Plan for a walking tour in all weather, with wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the Historic District.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Savannah's haunted landmarks

• Start outside iconic restaurant
• Pass by Corson Mansion
• Visit Mercer Williams House
• See Old Candler Hospital
• Pass by Espy House
• Visit original city square
• Explore mysterious haunted house

The experience

Most ghost tours in Savannah stick to the same three blocks and the same rehearsed tales. This one starts outside the restaurant from "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and then takes you somewhere else entirely: to the Corson Mansion, where Dr. Eugene Corson, an X-ray pioneer, apparently never checked out. The guide doesn't just point at old buildings and make them sound spooky. They walk you through what actually happened: the Mercer Williams House with its architectural weight and the weight of what occurred inside it, Old Candler Hospital where Georgia's first patients seem to have overstayed, the Espy House tangled up in prohibition-era crime and a judicial family's unraveling. You're moving through the Savannah Historic District on foot, so comfortable shoes matter more than the ghost stories, though the stories are the reason you're here.

The tour runs rain or shine, which means you'll be out there in whatever weather Savannah throws at you. That's just how it works. Groups stay small enough that you can actually hear the guide without someone's phone going off, and the pace is steady but not punishing. If you're bringing kids, there's a family-friendly version that keeps things historical without the adult-only details. If you're going solo or with other adults, the 16+ tour leans into the darker accounts and the real paranormal claims people have made. The guide is a professional, which means they've heard the skeptics and the true believers, and they don't treat either group like they're wrong. They just lay out what happened and what people say still happens.

Wheelchair access is built in, and the route stays on surfaces that work for mobility devices, though you should know upfront that this isn't a sit-down experience. If you have cardiovascular concerns or spinal issues, this is worth flagging with the operator before you book, since it's a walking tour and there's no way around that. Public transit is nearby if you need it to get to the start, and service animals are welcome. The whole thing is designed so that you show up, meet your guide, and the history of Savannah (the real kind, not the postcard kind) unfolds as you walk.

What’s included

• The tour includes a guided walking experience through Savannah's Historic District with a professional guide.
• You'll visit the Mercer Williams House Museum, Corson Mansion, Old Candler Hospital, the Espy House, and other historically significant haunted locations.
• Family-friendly and adult-only 16+ tour options are available.
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

2 options

All AgesGuide in English · 19:00

Adults 16+ OnlyGuide in English · 20:00 and 21:30Walking tour lasting 2 hours

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:30

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AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by 6th Sense World

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want Savannah's real paranormal history without the tourist-trap repetition, and who can walk comfortably in any weather. The tour is a walking experience, so expect to be on your feet the whole time. That's what lets you see the actual buildings and hear the stories tied to each one.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years). Children under 4 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.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

It's a walking tour requiring moderate physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries. Wheelchair access is available on all surfaces.

Where does the Savannah ghost tour start?

The tour begins and ends outside the iconic restaurant made famous by "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Are service animals allowed on the tour?

Yes, service animals are welcome.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Is public transportation available to the tour start?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.