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Savannah: Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History★ 4.92 (3,511) · 1h 30m
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Savannah Haunted Walking Tour: Historic District & Cemetery★ 4.91 (615) · 1h 30m
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Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Historian Guide★ 4.98 (1,613) · 2h 45m
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 39 options: US$ 20–US$ 175 (median US$ 35). With 100+ reviews: 34 of 39.
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Historic Savannah Walking Tour: Oglethorpe's Squares & HistoryA guided walking tour of Savannah covers the city's layout, history and architecture through visits to Colonial Park Cemetery, Factors Walk and the Olde Pink House, with a professional local guide. The tour runs two hours and is wheelchair accessible; children from age 8 can join with an adult. This is a comprehensive introduction to how James Oglethorpe's square design created the rhythm of Savannah's community life.Is it for me?Your guide reveals how Oglethorpe's squares shaped Savannah's culture, religion, and architecture—the physical blueprint of the city's history and rhythm of life.
Savannah: Dead of Night Ghost Walk & Haunted Mansions TourYou’ll walk Savannah’s historic district after dark with a local guide who knows all the city’s haunted corners. Expect chilling tales at Colonial Park Cemetery, uneasy moments near infamous houses like 432 Abercorn Street and Sorrel-Weed House, and more than one shiver down your spine as you listen for ghosts in the silence.
Savannah: Dark History & Ghost Tour with Audio HeadsetsYou’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets with a small group and audio headset, listening as your local historian guide shares true tales of murder, war, disease, and restless spirits. Expect moments of uneasy silence by old cemeteries and lively storytelling at famous squares—plus some laughs along the way. If you want to feel Savannah breathing around you after dark, this tour gets under your skin.
Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour Savannah: 2-Hour Guided HistoryA guided walking tour through Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah covers over 170 years of American history, famous inhabitants, and the cemetery's role in literature and film. The two-hour tour starts and ends at the cemetery entrance, includes a professional guide in English, and operates in all weather. Comfortable shoes and up to one mile of walking are required; the group stays under thirty people.Is it for me?If you have a free afternoon in Savannah and want to understand the place beyond the downtown squares, this tour anchors you in one landmark and gives you the stories that explain why it matters. The guide does the research; you walk and listen.
Savannah Ghost Tour: Mercer Williams & Haunted History WalkYou walk through six of Savannah's most historically haunted locations with a professional guide who separates real accounts from folklore. The tour includes the Mercer Williams House, Corson Mansion, and Old Candler Hospital, with family-friendly and adult-only versions available. Plan for a walking tour in all weather, with wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the Historic District.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Savannah's real paranormal history without the tourist-trap repetition, and who can walk comfortably in any weather. The tour is a walking experience, so expect to be on your feet the whole time — that's what lets you see the actual buildings and hear the stories tied to each one.
Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery History & Film Locations TourYou walk Bonaventure Cemetery with a professional guide who covers the graves of Johnny Mercer and Conrad Aiken, the symbolism in burial art, and filming locations from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Along the way, you spot over 100 bird species and learn how the cemetery shaped Savannah's history and culture. The tour lasts 2–3 hours and includes a guide who knows the stories behind every stop.Is it for me?Best for history buffs, photographers, and film fans who want to understand Savannah's past through its most significant burial ground — the guide's expertise means you leave knowing the stories, not just the names.
Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Historic BarsYou walk Savannah's haunted streets at night with a professional guide, stopping at Churchill's Pub, Factors Walk, two historic hotels, and Colonial Park Cemetery. Drinks are included at each stop, and the guide weaves true stories of murder, Civil War trauma, and paranormal sightings into the route. The crawl ends at McDonough's Bar, and the whole evening takes you through the city's darkest corners without requiring you to navigate or research the history yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Savannah's real history—the dark parts—told by someone who knows the stories and the streets. The walking covers maybe two miles across uneven cobblestones and historic terrain, which is what lets you actually stand in the places where the hauntings happen.
Savannah: Historic Walking Tour with Stories & HeadsetsYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide, hearing stories through your headset as you pass places like Chippewa Square and Mercer Williams House. Expect music, old letters read aloud, and moments where history feels unexpectedly close—especially when sunlight hits those live oaks or laughter drifts from an open doorway.
Savannah: Ghostwalker Tour & Ghost Hunt with EMF MetersYou’ll join a small group in Savannah after dark for a guided ghost hunt through historic squares and haunted homes using real EMF meters. Expect live storytelling from locals (no scripts), stops at Colonial Park Cemetery and Sorrel-Weed House, and plenty of eerie details along the way. You’ll end up feeling connected to Savannah’s stranger side long after your shoes are dusty.
Savannah: Haunted Walking Tour & Cemetery Stories at NightYou’ll follow a local guide through Savannah’s eeriest corners—from the iron gates of Colonial Park Cemetery to stories beneath the Mercer Williams House windows. Expect laughter mixed with chills as you walk moonlit squares, hear wild legends, and maybe feel just a little watched by something unseen.
Savannah Ghost Tour Adults Only: Murder & Paranormal EvidenceYou walk through haunted Savannah after dark with a professional guide who shares paranormal evidence their team has collected, moving through downtown's darker history — murder, voodoo, and the city's most haunted homes. The tour starts at 10pm at the water fountain, stays within a compact historic area, and ends a block away at one of Savannah's most actively haunted locations. No long distances, no daytime crowds, no sanitized versions.Is it for me?Book this if you want Savannah's actual ghost stories — the ones about murder and voodoo that daytime tours skip — without having to research paranormal history yourself or navigate the haunted sites alone at night.
Savannah Civil War Walking Tour: Sherman's March & ReconstructionYou meet your guide at Reynolds Square and spend two hours walking through Savannah's historic district, learning how the city moved toward secession, what Sherman's arrival meant, and how Reconstruction played out on these streets. The tour includes entry to the sites you visit and covers the political, cultural, and human dimensions of the Civil War through the eyes of Savannah's citizens and soldiers. No separate transportation needed — everything is on foot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Civil War through Savannah's streets and stories without arranging a guide yourself — the two-hour format fits the main sites into a single morning or afternoon, and the guide handles the history so you don't have to piece it together from plaques.
Savannah: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & HistoryYou’ll wander Savannah’s Historic District after dark with a local storyteller guiding you through haunted squares and centuries-old houses. Hear ghost stories mixed with real history, see photos from actual investigations, and maybe feel the city’s strange energy for yourself. The tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and starts right at Lafayette Square — just bring your curiosity (and maybe someone to hold onto).
Savannah Ghost Tour: Haunted Mansions & Cemeteries Family-FriendlyYou walk through Savannah's Historic District with a local guide who shows you haunted mansions, burial grounds, and Revolutionary War sites while explaining the city's layered history of death and settlement. The tour keeps kids engaged with real stories instead of manufactured scares, and you don't have to arrange your own route or research which cemeteries are actually worth visiting. Bring comfortable walking shoes and check the weather before you go.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to explore Savannah's haunted side with kids in tow without researching which cemeteries are worth the visit or planning your own route—the local guide handles the navigation and storytelling, leaving you free to walk and listen.
Savannah: Family Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted SquaresYou’ll follow a local guide through Savannah’s most haunted squares and cemeteries, hearing real ghost stories and strange history along the way. Expect family-friendly chills, small group energy, and moments that stick with you long after — especially when you catch yourself glancing over your shoulder at dusk.
Savannah Historic District: Walking Tour with Storyteller GuideYou’ll walk Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide who knows every corner — from Madison Square to Chippewa Square and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Expect stories you won’t find in textbooks, pauses for coffee or laughter, and a pace that lets you breathe in the city’s old soul. It feels personal — like you’re borrowing someone else’s memories for an afternoon.
Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery Tour & Little Gracie's GraveYou walk through Bonaventure Cemetery with a local guide who decodes the Victorian symbols carved into tombs and tells the real story behind Little Gracie's famous statue. The tour covers two hours, moves at a pace that lets you read the stones, and includes the graves of Savannah's most storied figures. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and included is the guide's knowledge of the history and legends that make this cemetery more than just a burial ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Savannah beyond the tourist postcards—the guide's knowledge of the cemetery's history and legends transforms a walk through graves into a conversation with the past, and the two-hour pace means you're not rushing from stone to stone.
Savannah: Ghost Tour with Real Paranormal Evidence & StoriesYou’ll walk Savannah’s haunted streets after dark with a local guide who plays real paranormal recordings from places like Sorrel-Weed House and Colonial Park Cemetery. Hear true stories (not urban legends), feel the city’s eerie side up close, and maybe leave with goosebumps you didn’t expect.
Savannah: Dark History Walking Tour & True Crime StoriesYou’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets after dark with a local guide who skips ghost stories for real-life drama—duels in old bars, secrets in Colonial Park Cemetery, true crime scenes, and moments that changed Georgia forever. Expect honest storytelling and small surprises along the way—you might find yourself thinking about these stories long after you leave.
Savannah: Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Walking TourYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic downtown with a local guide, tasting donuts and Southern sweets as you go. Expect laughter over sticky fingers in shaded squares, stories about monuments you might’ve missed alone, and time to snap photos beneath Spanish moss before ending at lively City Market—where you’ll probably wish you had room for one more treat.
Savannah: Historic District Walking Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic squares beneath draping live oaks, hear quirky stories from your local guide, spot hidden gardens and gargoyles around Madison Square, and get real tips for food or bars after your walk. The city feels different when you see it this way—quietly alive, full of little surprises.
Savannah: Paranormal Walking Tour & Haunted Bar StopYou’ll walk Savannah’s haunted streets with real paranormal equipment, led by guides who know every eerie story behind places like Colonial Park Cemetery and Owens-Thomas House. There’s time for a drink at a famously haunted inn (cocktails encouraged), plus moments that might just send chills down your spine—or make you laugh nervously with strangers.
Savannah: Tipsy Trivia Walking Tour with Pubs & Happy HourYou’ll laugh your way through Savannah’s historic district on this happy hour walking tour with trivia games and pub stops. Expect quirky questions outside famous spots like Chippewa Square and Mercer Williams House Museum, plus stories from locals along the way. Drinks aren’t included but picking your own adds to the fun — you’ll leave with new friends, odd facts, and maybe even a prize if you’re lucky.
Savannah: Restless Souls Ghost Tour with Real Paranormal EvidenceYou’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets at night with a local guide who shares true stories and real paranormal evidence from places like the Olde Pink House and Moon River Brewery. Expect laughter, uneasy chills, and moments that make you wonder what’s hiding behind those old walls.
Savannah: Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour with Spirit EquipmentYou’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets with a local guide, handle real paranormal equipment (spirit rods, EMF reader), and hear raw stories behind places like Mercer Williams House Museum and Colonial Park Cemetery. Expect laughter, chills, and maybe a message from someone unseen — plus a gentle blessing before you go back into the regular world.
Savannah: Historic District Walking Tour with Small GroupsYou’ll wander shaded squares and cobbled streets with a small group, guided by someone who knows Savannah inside out. Expect stories behind landmarks like Forsyth Park and Colonial Park Cemetery, plus time for questions and real conversation—not just sightseeing. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve glimpsed another layer of the city.
Savannah: Midnight in the Garden Walking Tour with Real StoriesYou’ll walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide who brings “Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil” to life through stories and old photos. Stand outside Mercer Williams House, pause where real-life characters lived and schemed, and soak up those quiet moments under Spanish moss. By tour’s end, you’ll feel strangely connected to Savannah’s secrets.
2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour: Five ArchitectsA two-hour guided walking tour of Savannah's historic district that traces the work of five architects—William Jay, Charles Klusky, Harper Folkes, William Gibbons Preston and John Norris—whose buildings and designs from 1817 through 1923 define the city. Groups stay under ten people, so you can ask your guide questions and linger at stops without holding up a crowd. Admission to house museums is not included; this is an outdoor walking tour only.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and uses audio technology to keep the group connected across the walk, so you can follow the architectural history and ask questions without straining to hear or falling behind. Groups stay small, which means the pace works for all fitness levels and you're not rushed through the stops.
Savannah: Colonial Park Cemetery Tour & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery with a local guide who brings old stones and lost names to life. Hear real tales of duels, rituals, epidemics, and everyday people who shaped the city. Expect quiet moments under mossy oaks—and maybe a story or two that lingers long after you’ve left.
Savannah Architecture Walking Tour & Historic DistrictYou walk through Savannah's Historic District with a guide who wrote his master's thesis on the city's architecture. Over roughly two hours, you move through 100+ years of American design — Greek Revival, Romanesque, Beaux-Arts — while learning how banking, materials, and culture shaped each building. The tour includes historic burials, forgotten cemeteries, and monuments most visitors miss. You don't arrange timing or navigation; the guide handles it all, and the pace works for any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Savannah's buildings look the way they do and what they reveal about American history — the guide's background means you're learning from someone who chose to stay in the city because of its architecture, not someone reading a script.
Savannah Ghost Tour: Paranormal Stories & Historic HauntingsYou meet your guide at Johnson Square and walk through Savannah's historic district after dark, visiting haunted landmarks like the Sorrel Weed House, Owens-Thomas House, and Colonial Park Cemetery. The guide shares documented paranormal encounters, Gullah traditions, and stories of exorcisms tied to specific buildings. You choose your departure time—7:30pm or 9:30pm—and the tour takes roughly two hours through moss-covered squares and dimly lit streets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Savannah earned its reputation as America's most haunted city—the guide connects the stories to actual buildings and documented encounters, which is what makes a ghost tour feel credible instead of theatrical.
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Savannah: Food & Pub Walking Tour with History StoriesYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic streets with a local guide who feels more like an old friend than anything official. Expect six different tastings (from hush puppies to global bites), stories you won’t read in any brochure, and plenty of time for drinks or just soaking up city life. You might leave with sticky fingers or wet shoes — but also new favorites and a sense you’ve really met Savannah.
Savannah Ghost Tour & Haunted Bars with Costumed GuideYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Savannah Walking Tour Midnight Garden Good & Evil Real StoryA two-hour narrated walking tour of downtown Savannah led by a veteran journalist and longtime resident, tracing the real people and places behind John Berendt's "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and Clint Eastwood's film adaptation. The guide stops at the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Mercer-Williams House Museum exterior, Clary's Cafe, Chippewa Square, and Forsyth Park, unpacking the backstories of Jim Williams, Minerva, Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis, and Moe Fetzer. Groups stay under fifteen guests; comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the tour is not recommended for children under fourteen.Is it for me?Groups of up to fifteen work best here—small enough that the guide can answer questions and share details as you move, but large enough to feel like a real tour. This suits anyone who read the book or watched the film and wants the real backstory from someone who knows Savannah's downtown inside out, without the pace or the crowds of a larger group.
Savannah Historic District Walking Tour & City MarketYou walk four historic squares—Madison, Chippewa, Forsyth, and City Market—with a local guide who covers Revolutionary War sites, African American history, Civil War monuments, and the people who shaped the city. A cafe break is included, and the tour wraps before lunch, leaving your afternoon open. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Savannah and want the real history—not just the pretty squares, but the people and events that actually built the city—covered in one morning by someone who knows it firsthand.
Private Savannah Historic District & Bonaventure Cemetery TourYou’ll wander Savannah’s shaded squares by private car, pause at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and walk among legends at Bonaventure Cemetery—all with a local guide who shares real stories (and maybe a few jokes). Expect moments of quiet beauty and little surprises along the way.Is it for me?Your private guide handles the route while you explore the homes, churches and historic sites that shaped Savannah's story.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 37 of the 39 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Savannah: Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 3,511 reviews.
