Savannah: Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour & Ghost Stories

Summary

Ghostly tales, go-cups in hand, Savannah’s haunted streets at night

You’ll sip your way through Savannah’s haunted side—starting at Churchill’s Pub with ghost stories from a local guide, wandering Factor’s Walk under iron bridges, pausing outside The Marshall House and Colonial Park Cemetery as darkness settles in. Expect laughter, chills, and maybe a shiver or two as you end your haunted pub crawl surrounded by locals in McDonough’s Bar.

What’s the experience like?

Li was already waiting by the Kings Guard Statue when I showed up, fiddling with her flashlight and grinning like she knew something I didn’t. She asked if we were ready for “a little liquid courage”—I mean, how do you say no to that? Churchill’s Pub had this old wood smell, mixed with something sharper—maybe cleaning fluid or just nerves. The bartender slid us our first drinks (mine too sweet, but who cares), and Li started in on the first story before we’d even left the bar. She said some folks never really leave Churchill’s. I laughed, but then someone’s glass clinked behind me and for a second it felt colder than it should’ve been.

We wandered out into the sticky Savannah night, drinks in hand (go-cups are legal here—still wild to me). Factor’s Walk was next. It’s one of those places where your footsteps echo weirdly off the bricks and you can almost feel all those old sailors watching. Li pointed out the iron bridges overhead and told us about people vanishing down here; she made it sound casual but I caught her glancing over her shoulder more than once. There was this moment by an alley where everything got real quiet except for someone laughing far away—honestly, that stuck with me longer than any ghost story.

Somewhere between sips we landed outside The Marshall House. By day it looks like every other pretty hotel downtown, but at night… well, Li told us about amputations during the Civil War and I swear my drink tasted metallic after that. The group got quieter as we passed Colonial Park Cemetery—there’s something about standing by those gates at midnight with a cocktail that makes you rethink every joke you made earlier. Someone said they saw a shadow move near a gravestone; maybe it was just wind or maybe not. Either way, nobody wanted to linger too long.

We ended up at McDonough’s Bar where everything felt loud and alive again—except when Li dropped her voice to talk about cold spots near the bathrooms (I didn’t check). My shoes were sticky from spilled beer and my head was buzzing—not just from the drinks but from all those stories swirling around. Even now when I think of Savannah at night, it’s always with that mix of laughter and chills—and honestly, I kind of want to go back.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Savannah haunted pub crawl tour

• Meet guide at Kings Guard Statue
• Start at Churchill’s Pub with first drink
• Visit Factor’s Walk and sip drink
• Stop at haunted old hotel for drink
• See The Marshall House outside with drink
• Explore Colonial Park Cemetery gates with drink
• End at McDonough’s Bar with final drink

Top questions

Is this Savannah haunted pub crawl wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible throughout the walking route.

Where does the Savannah haunted pub crawl start?

The tour begins at the Kings Guard Statue next to Churchill's Pub entrance.

Does this haunted pub crawl include drinks?

No drinks are included; guests purchase their own at each stop along the route.

How long does the walking tour last?

The duration varies but typically lasts several hours as you visit multiple pubs and sites.

Are there private group options for large parties?

Yes, groups of 10 or more can contact Ghost City Tours’ coordinator for private bookings.

What are some highlights of this Savannah pub crawl?

You’ll visit Churchill’s Pub, Factor’s Walk, The Marshall House, Colonial Park Cemetery, and McDonough’s Bar.

Is lunch or dinner included on this tour?

No meals are included; only guided storytelling and stops at pubs where you can buy food or drinks yourself.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walking tour through historic Savannah led by a professional local guide—with plenty of spooky stories along the way—and time to enjoy drinks (at your own pace) inside atmospheric pubs before finishing up late at McDonough's Bar.