5 Ghost Tours in Savannah That Repay the Ticket

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk Savannah’s historic center for about 90 minutes with guides such as Dan and Kel, hearing true history, ghost stories, legends, and tales of executions and murder. The tour begins near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery. Expect cobblestones, outdoor standing, a group of up to 30, and a calm, story-first approach rather than jump scares.

“This was an awesome tour! Dan was a great, GREAT guide! It was freezing cold out and it didn’t even matter because he kept us moving and engaged!!”

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2.Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,723 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride Savannah’s trolley of the doomed for 75 minutes of ghost stories, murder tales, and local history. You’ll make after-dark stops at the Andrew Low House and River Street’s Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery. Guides vary, with past departures led by Emmaline, Billy, Lin, Madam Rouge, and August. Expect a PG-13 mood, humor, and some stairs.

“Felt like we didn’t get enough information. Also did a walking tour and learned a lot more from the guide.”

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3.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah after dark with guides such as Henry, Rebecca, or Cordelia, hearing ghost stories and grim local history at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Marshall House, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. This adults-only tour lasts about 90 minutes, covers just over a mile, and costs $34.99.

“Your guide was awesome! Loved the stories she told. Would book again! The experience was a good time.”

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4.Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,230 reviews · 1h 20m · from $39

Ride Savannah’s Trolley of the Doomed through historic squares and waterfront streets, then enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery. English-speaking guides such as Maria, Olive, Red, and Temperance mix local history, murder tales, humor, and staged scares during this 80-minute, $39 evening tour.

“Loved the spooky ghost tour! Our guides were so well rehearsed and new the history of Savannah. The “unexpected” twists and turns made the event even more memorable and fun! More time visiting the Lowe house would of been nice. And a Q and A for the guests as well. Wish we could of visited one of the cemeteries as well.”

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5.Ghosts, Asylums, Voodoo, and Horror Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 383 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Meet guide Nathan, Jess, Kate, or another American Tour Company storyteller at Monterey Square for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s darker past. Expect gruesome murder tales, local superstition, root magic, haunted buildings, spirit-hunting tools, and a stop at Forsyth Park. The tour is in English and can be graphic.

“We had so much fun!! I am the biggest skeptic and left the tour with a completely different view! Wendy was terrific and very knowledgeable! I even had a very personal experience communicating with my dad that passed away 3 years ago!! Definitely recommend!!!”

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