Savannah Ghost Tour & Haunted Bars with Costumed Guide

Savannah's Haunted Bars Hold Stories Most Tourists Never Hear

You walk 2.5 hours through Savannah's most haunted bars on River Street with a costumed guide who tells specific stories about the people and events tied to each location. You stop inside the bars themselves, order your own drinks, and hear details most visitors never learn. The tour works because it's not just standing outside listening. You're actually in the spaces where the hauntings happened, which changes how the stories land. You need to be 21 with valid ID and comfortable with walking on uneven historic streets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted pub tour with drinks and stories

• Meet at Savannah Harbor
• Enjoy drinks and spooky stories
• Visit haunted bars along River Street

The experience

You wonder, halfway through the first drink stop, whether the cold spot near the corner table is actually a draft or something else entirely. Savannah's River Street doesn't look that different in the dark (same brick, same river smell, same tourists), but the moment your guide starts talking about who died in each building, the whole street shifts. This isn't a standard ghost tour where you stand outside and listen. You're actually inside the bars, the ones where the hauntings supposedly happened, and you can order a drink and sit for a minute while the guide tells you about the pirate who was hanged, the woman who never left, the things people swear they've seen in the back rooms.

The tour runs 2.5 hours and hits several different haunted bars along River Street, so you're walking but also stopping, which matters if you've been on those other ghost tours where you just march around for three hours straight. Your guide shows up in costume, and yeah, that sounds gimmicky, but it actually works because you're not just hearing about Savannah's past, you're hearing it from someone who's committed to the bit in a way that makes the whole thing feel less like a lecture and more like you stumbled into something. The stories are specific: names, dates, what happened in which room. Not every bar on the route will be the same each night because availability changes, so the exact stops shift, but the format stays the same. You get the history, you get the atmosphere, you get time to actually be in the space instead of just passing through it.

One thing to know upfront: alcohol is not included, so you're paying for your own drinks at each stop. That's actually fine because it means you're not locked into a set package and you can order what you want or nothing at all. You do have to be 21 with a valid ID, they check, and the walk covers some ground, so comfortable shoes matter more than you'd think. River Street is uneven in places and the bars themselves have stairs, so it's not the easiest terrain, but it's doable if you're used to walking around a city.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a 2.5-hour guided walk through Savannah's haunted bars on River Street, stories of local hauntings and ghosts tied to each location, a costumed tour guide, and time spent inside the historic bars themselves.
• Alcohol and food are not included.
• You order and pay for your own drinks at each stop.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 19:30 and 20:00, from US$ 39.92 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday and Thursday: 19:30Friday and Saturday: 19:30 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 16 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nightly Spirits

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want ghost stories that actually happen inside the places where the hauntings occurred, not just outside on the sidewalk. The bars themselves are part of the experience, which is what makes the history feel real instead of performed.

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Top questions

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 have to buy a drink at each bar?

No. Alcohol is not included in the tour price, so you order and pay for your own drinks. You can order nothing if you prefer.

How long is the tour?

The tour is 2.5 hours and includes walking between several haunted bars on River Street with stops inside each location.

Will the same bars be visited every night?

No. The tour route and drink stops are subject to availability, so the specific bars may vary depending on the night.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are important. River Street is uneven and historic, and the bars have stairs. Dress for the weather, tours run nightly.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves 2.5 hours of walking on uneven historic streets and stairs inside bars. It's not recommended for travelers with significant mobility problems.

Do I need to be a certain age?

Yes. All guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID. ID is checked at the start of the tour.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour operates on River Street in Savannah. Check your confirmation for the exact meeting point and time.

Can service animals join the tour?

Yes. Service animals are allowed on the tour.