Savannah: Ghostwalker Tour & Ghost Hunt with EMF Meters

Summary

Walk Savannah’s haunted streets at night with locals sharing real stories

You’ll join a small group in Savannah after dark for a guided ghost hunt through historic squares and haunted homes using real EMF meters. Expect live storytelling from locals (no scripts), stops at Colonial Park Cemetery and Sorrel-Weed House, and plenty of eerie details along the way. You’ll end up feeling connected to Savannah’s stranger side long after your shoes are dusty.

What’s the experience like?

You know that weird feeling when you step onto old cobblestones after dark? That’s how it started for me in Savannah, meeting Patrick by the statue in Madison Square — he had this slow, easy way of talking, like he’d been telling ghost stories since before I was born. They handed us these little EMF meters (I’d only seen them on TV) and explained how to use them, but honestly I was more distracted by the smell of magnolias and the way the streetlights made everything look kind of soft and yellow. We set off right at 9pm, just a handful of us — no big crowds or costumes or anything like that.

Our first stop was Colonial Park Cemetery. It was quieter than I expected, except for the cicadas buzzing somewhere overhead. Patrick told us about duels gone wrong and unmarked graves — some of it felt heavy, but then someone’s meter started blinking and we all laughed nervously. He didn’t try to scare us; he just let the city speak for itself. At Sorrel-Weed House, I tried asking a question into the dark (felt silly but everyone else did too), and Li from our group joked that if any ghosts answered in Mandarin she’d handle it. The air smelled damp near the old bricks, and you could almost taste the history — or maybe that was just my imagination running wild.

I kept thinking about how many stories these squares must hold. Chippewa Square was lively even at night — a couple walking their dog waved at us (no dogs allowed on our tour though). When we got to Andrew Low House, Patrick pointed out a window where people have seen things move. I squinted but saw nothing except my own reflection looking kind of spooked. The walk wasn’t short — maybe 2 hours or more — but time slipped by fast with all those stops: Lafayette Square, Wright Square (they call it “the hanging square,” which gave me chills), Oglethorpe Square… It’s funny how you start out looking for ghosts but end up noticing tiny things: mossy railings, someone humming from an open window, the uneven rhythm of your own footsteps.

I still think about that last stretch back toward Madison Square. My EMF meter stayed mostly quiet (maybe I’m not ghost bait?), but honestly just being out there with a small group, hearing Savannah’s stories from someone who really knows them…that stuck with me more than any jump scare would’ve. And yeah — if you’re hoping for theatrics or fake fog machines, this isn’t it. But if you want a real walk through haunted Savannah with locals who care about their city’s weirdness? This is probably your thing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening Savannah ghost walking tour

• Meet guides at Madison Square
• Receive K2 EMF meter
• Walk to Colonial Park Cemetery
• Visit Lafayette Square haunted mansions
• Explore Chippewa Square haunted sites
• Tour Sorrel-Weed House history
• Visit Wright Square hangings history
• See Andrew Low House hauntings
• Walk to Oglethorpe Square haunted locations

Top questions

How long is the Savannah Ghostwalker Tour & Ghost Hunt?

The tour lasts between 2 to 2.5 hours and covers about 3,500 steps through Savannah’s Historic District.

Is there an age requirement for this ghost tour?

Yes, participants must be 16 years old or older—no exceptions allowed.

Do I get to use real ghost hunting equipment?

Yes, each guest is provided with a K2 EMF meter to use during the tour for detecting paranormal activity.

What sites are included on this walking tour?

You’ll visit places like Colonial Park Cemetery, Sorrel-Weed House, Andrew Low House, Chippewa Square, Lafayette Square, Wright Square, Oglethorpe Square, and Madison Square.

Are pets or alcoholic drinks allowed on this tour?

No animals or alcoholic beverages are permitted during the walking tour.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; guests meet at Madison Square across from Saint Johns Episcopal Church.

Are public restrooms available during the tour?

No public restrooms are available along the route; plan ahead before joining as there are no stops for restroom breaks.

Who leads the ghost hunt in Savannah?

The tours are led by licensed local guides—usually Patrick or Gene—with over 25 years’ experience sharing Savannah’s haunted history.

What’s included

Your evening includes instruction and use of real K2 EMF meters as you walk through historic squares and haunted sites in Savannah alongside a licensed local guide—plus live storytelling at each stop before returning to your starting point in Madison Square.