Savannah: Night Ghost Walking Tour with Cocktails & Stories

Summary

Nighttime ghost stories and cocktails in savannah’s historic streets

You’ll join locals and travelers for a night walking ghost tour of Savannah’s Historic District—cocktail in hand if you want—led by guides who know every strange story in town. Expect laughter, eerie silences beneath Spanish moss, and tales that stick with you long after. This isn’t your usual ghost tour—it’s equal parts history, hauntings, and human warmth.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed check-in because I got distracted by a neon-lit bar on the corner — Savannah does that to you. But I made it just as our guide, Marcus, was wrangling the group together outside Madison Square. He grinned and told us to grab a drink for the walk (“it helps with the ghosts,” he said). The air was thick, kind of sweet, and I could hear cicadas buzzing somewhere above all the chatter. Not what I expected from a “haunted” night, but it set the mood.

We wove through the Historic District while Marcus spun out stories that were half history lesson, half something else — darker, maybe true? He pointed at an old townhouse where someone supposedly still hears footsteps at 3am. At one point he stopped mid-sentence when a cat darted across our path; everyone laughed except one woman who clutched her cocktail like it might ward off spirits. The main keyword here is “walking ghost tour Savannah” but honestly, it felt more like being let in on secrets you’re not supposed to know.

The best part was how casual it all felt — no jump scares or silly costumes, just real people sharing weird old tales under those mossy oaks. Someone asked if Marcus believed in ghosts and he shrugged: “I believe in good stories.” There was a moment near Madison Square where everything got quiet except for distant music drifting from a bar — I still think about that silence. So yeah, if you want a day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco this isn’t it, but if you want Savannah’s haunted side with some laughs and maybe a shiver or two… well.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening walking ghost tour in Savannah

• Check in at 8:45 pm
• Grab a cocktail to take along
• Join guided walking ghost tour
• Listen to professional storytellers
• Explore Savannah Historic District
• Take photos during the tour

Top questions

What time does the Savannah night ghost tour start?

The tour check-in is at 8:45 pm in Savannah’s Historic District.

Is this walking ghost tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, the walking route is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are drinks included on the Savannah ghost tour?

No drinks are included but you can bring your own cocktail along for the walk.

Where does the ghost tour take place in Savannah?

The tour takes place throughout Savannah’s Historic District with stops like Madison Square.

Who leads the Savannah walking ghost tours?

Tours are led by licensed guides who are also professional storytellers, authors or playwrights.

Is this adult-only or can kids join?

This is an adults-only (18+) night-time walking ghost tour in Savannah.

How long does the walking ghost tour last?

The experience lasts around 2 hours through central Savannah streets.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walking ghost tour led by professional local storytellers through Savannah’s Historic District—with plenty of chances to snap photos and bring your own cocktail along as you follow real tales of hauntings and history under city lights.