Savannah: Haunted pub walk with local guide & ghost stories

Summary

Haunted Savannah tales & pub stops with a local storyteller

You’ll wander Savannah’s shadowy streets with a local guide, stopping at historic pubs where ghosts are rumored to linger. Hear chilling tales in places like Bayou Cafe and East Bay Inn, sip drinks as you listen for footsteps behind you, and share nervous laughter with fellow travelers — it’s an experience you’ll remember long after leaving Georgia.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to feel nervous before a pub crawl — but something about Savannah at night gets under your skin. We met our guide outside Tondee’s Tavern, and right away she had this way of talking that made you lean in, like she knew secrets about the city that most people just walk past. The air was sticky and smelled faintly of river water and old wood, which somehow made the stories feel even closer.

Our first stop was this old cotton warehouse turned bar — the Bayou Cafe. There’s supposed to be a ghost named Jacob who hangs around there (I kept glancing over my shoulder, not gonna lie). The bartender just shrugged and said, “He’s harmless,” like it was totally normal. We sipped something strong while our guide told us about fires and fevers that swept through Savannah ages ago. I could almost picture it: flickering gas lamps, people whispering in the dark corners. It felt less like a tour and more like being let in on some kind of local ritual.

We wandered down River Street, cobblestones uneven underfoot, then ducked into another tavern where someone played blues on an old piano. At one point our guide pointed out Reynolds Square and the Old Pink House — apparently still haunted by James Habersham Sr. & Jr., which made me pause before finishing my drink (just in case). There was this moment when we all went quiet listening to her describe one of Savannah’s fires — you could almost hear the crackle if you tried hard enough.

The last stop was East Bay Inn to meet “Charlie,” their resident ghost (or at least his story). I ordered a craft cocktail from Tandem Coffee & Spirits mostly for courage, but also because everyone else seemed to be doing it. Someone in our group tried to ask Charlie for a sign — nothing happened except we all laughed nervously and clinked glasses anyway. I still think about that feeling: half scared, half delighted, walking back out into the warm Georgia night with new friends and old stories rattling around my head.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl

• Meet guide at Johnson Square
• Walk city streets, visit haunted pubs
• Visit the Old Pink House
• Meet Charlie at East Bay Inn

Top questions

Where does the haunted pub tour in Savannah start?

The tour starts at Tondee’s Tavern in Historic Downtown Savannah.

Is alcohol included in the ticket price?

No, alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price.

What is the minimum age for joining this haunted pub crawl?

The minimum age is 21 years old.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Which haunted locations will we visit during the tour?

You’ll visit places like Bayou Cafe (old cotton warehouse), East Bay Inn (home to “Charlie” the ghost), Reynolds Square, and Old Pink House.

Is this a private or group tour?

This is a private tour experience.

How physically demanding is the walking part?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your evening includes a private walking tour led by a local guide through Savannah’s historic downtown, with stops at several haunted pubs such as Bayou Cafe and East Bay Inn; entry to each location is included but drinks are not provided. Service animals are welcome throughout your journey into Savannah’s eerie past.