True Crime Pub Crawl Savannah: Murder Stories & Bar Stops
Real crime stories and cocktails, not another ghost tour
A guided true crime walking tour through Savannah's historic district that pairs real murder cases, scandals and unsolved crimes with stops at local bars where drinks are available for purchase. The tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours in the evening, led by a professional guide who shapes the route around atmospheric streets and the city's documented darker past. Minimum age is 21; the tour is adults-only and wheelchair accessible.
Step-by-step itinerary
Savannah true crime walking tour
- Meet guide near Mint to Be Mojito Bar
- Walk through Savannah’s historic district
- Hear real murder stories and scandals
- Visit curated stops with optional drinks
- End tour near Tandem Coffee & Spirits
The Experience
You meet your guide near Mint to Be Mojito Bar and Bites in downtown Savannah, and the evening starts with an introduction to the night's route and the real crime stories that anchor it. This is not a generic bar crawl or a ghost-tour retelling: the guide leads you through Savannah's historic district following actual murder cases, crimes of passion, serial killers and unsolved crimes that shaped the city. The exact streets shift depending on the evening, but the tone stays dark, researched and grounded in local history.
As you walk, the guide stops at curated bars along the way—places where you can order drinks at your own pace if you want them, or simply listen to the stories. The atmosphere is built into the route itself: narrow streets, old buildings, the weight of what happened in these places. This is a night out for travelers who want Savannah's stranger side, told by someone who knows the research behind it, not a surface-level retelling.
The tour typically ends near Tandem Coffee & Spirits or another downtown stop depending on the night's route, leaving you within easy reach of more bars, restaurants, rideshares and the riverfront. Two hours to two and a half hours is enough to move through multiple crime stories and several bar stops without the evening dragging or feeling rushed.
What’s included
- Professional local true crime guide leading the group.
- curated bar stops throughout the historic district where drinks are available for purchase.
- guided walking route through Savannah's downtown streets built around real crime cases and local history.
Operated by Mad Cat Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want Savannah's real darker history told by someone who has researched it, not a generic ghost-tour retelling or a bar crawl that happens to mention crime. The guide and the curated route are what turn an evening of drinks into an actual investigation.
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What time does the true crime pub crawl start?
The tour offers four departure times: 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. You choose your preferred start time at checkout.
Do I have to buy drinks at the bars we visit?
Drinks are available for purchase at each bar stop, but they are not required—you can follow the tour and listen to the stories without ordering anything. The cost of any beverages you choose is separate from the tour price.
What kinds of crime stories does the guide cover?
The tour covers real Savannah cases including serial killers, crimes of passion, scandals, corruption and unsolved crimes from the city's history. The guide shapes the route around these documented cases and the streets where they occurred.
Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?
The true crime pub crawl is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. The route moves through Savannah's historic district on public streets, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.
Do I need to be in good physical shape for this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is a walking tour through the historic district, but the pace is set by the guide and the group, and bar stops provide natural breaks along the way.
What is the minimum age for this tour?
The tour is adults-only with a minimum age of 21, since it moves between bars and is designed for an older audience interested in true crime and local history.
True Crime Pub Crawl Savannah: Murder Stories & Bar Stops
2h–2h 30m · EN
from US$ 40 per person
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