Savannah Haunted Walking Tour: Historic District & Cemetery

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Duration1h 30m

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Walk through Savannah's oldest squares and hear why locals still talk about what happened there

You walk through Savannah's Historic District with a local guide who knows the haunted stories most tourists don't hear, starting at Moon River Brewing Company and moving through the squares and Colonial Park Cemetery. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the experience personal. No need to research which buildings matter or piece together the history yourself—it's all woven into the route.

1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted walking tour in Savannah

Begin at Moon River Brewing Company
Walk through historic Savannah squares
Visit Colonial Park Cemetery
Explore Savannah Historic District

The Experience

You start at Moon River Brewing Company, a building that sits heavy with its own history, and from there your guide Jodie—who's spent over eight years leading tours through downtown Savannah—begins threading you through the Historic District's squares and side streets. The pace is slow enough to notice details: the moss hanging from live oaks, the way the light falls on old brick, the names carved into things. Jodie's the kind of storyteller who doesn't rush the setup; she knows when to pause before the punchline, and she's voted best local tour guide two years running for a reason.

The Savannah haunted walking tour moves through some of the city's most photographed squares, but the stories aren't the polished kind you'd find in a guidebook. These are the twisted tales—the ones locals actually know, the ones that explain why certain buildings have a reputation. You'll spend time in Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah's oldest surviving formal burial ground, where the guide walks you through real history: who's buried there, what happened in those graves, why some of it still unsettles people. It's not a rush through; it's the kind of stop where you actually stand and listen.

Groups stay small by design, which means you're not herded along with fifty other people. You can ask questions without shouting. You can actually hear what Jodie's saying about the Historic District's haunted past instead of catching fragments over someone's shoulder. The whole thing takes a couple of hours on foot through downtown, so wear shoes you don't mind walking in and bring water if it's warm out.

What’s included

Your tour includes an English-speaking local guide with deep knowledge of Savannah's haunted history, walking access through the Historic District and its squares, a stop at Colonial Park Cemetery, and the stories and historical context shared throughout the route. The guide is included; entry fees and any food or drinks are not.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Savannah Supernatural Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the real haunted stories of Savannah's Historic District without having to research them yourself or navigate the squares alone—the small group size and experienced local guide mean you actually hear what happened and why it matters.