Attractions: Wright Square

On this spooky but fun 1.5-hour evening tour, you’ll explore Savannah’s bizarre secrets and haunted history. Led by your guide, you’ll stroll across the city’s creepy corners, including enchanted mansions and hair-raising cemeteries. Your guide will also tell you why some believe Savannah to be the most haunted city in America. During the tour, you’ll also learn about Savannah’s civil war, revolution and colonial-era history and how they are tied to old places in the city.

In Savannah, you will follow a history experience that begins in the city’s Colonial areas and draws on more than 30 years of local research. Ken Burns’ American Journeys tour selected the provider as a contract recipient, and you will hear from a team of capable historians, librarians, writers, archivists, genealogists and storytellers who meet Shannon Scott’s strict standards. You will benefit from that depth of expertise as the narrative moves beyond familiar landmarks to the deeper layers of the city’s past. As you move through the story, you will explore the lives of Georgia’s earliest settlers — from ancient mound builders and Native American communities to European and African arrivals — and learn about the architects, religions, women, industrialists and Freemasons who shaped the city. Along the way you will encounter accounts of major wars and other pivotal events, told in human, intelligent and often humourous ways. Much of the storytelling will come through the voices of historical characters and experts, offering perspectives that aim to make Savannah’s complex, surprising mix of peoples and stories clear and engaging.

Dead of Night is Ghost City Tours’ darker Savannah experience for guests aged 16 and older. Presented after dark by your Ghost City Tours Ambassador, this outdoor evening walking and storytelling tour explores the city’s more disturbing history. The later hour and mature subject matter let the tour go beyond the family-friendly stories and address themes usually left for night-time conversation. As you move through Savannah’s Historic District, your guide uncovers accounts of murder, betrayal and tragedy, and points out historic burial grounds. Along the way you’ll hear the legends and reported hauntings tied to the people and places behind those stories. The experience focuses on history, local lore and alleged paranormal activity, and aims to present a more complicated, unsettling side of Savannah that is rarely discussed in daylight.

Savannah's historic district holds a darker side of history that you will explore on this true crime walk. As you move through the streets, you will hear chilling, meticulously researched stories—sourced with insights from the Georgia Historical Society—about tragic deaths, unsolved murders and notorious figures who shaped the city’s grim past. Along the way you will visit significant sites such as the old execution square and locations tied to violent crimes, including a bloody triple axe homicide. The tour will also cover the crimes and life of serial killer Gary Ray Bowles, with each stop presenting researched accounts that aim to interest true crime and history fans. The experience focuses on factual, historical detail and the mysterious lore woven through Savannah’s past.

On this self-guided audio walking tour of Savannah, you’ll stroll under southern live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and listen to stories that explain how and why the city was founded. As you move through the streets, you will learn about battles fought here and hear intriguing tales that show how Savannah has grown into the popular destination it is today. Along the route you’ll learn about the history and home of the Gordon family, including Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, see where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates, explore a former battleground, and find out why Savannah is the most haunted city in the country. The tour begins in Wright Square and finishes at Forsyth Park. It covers those highlights and much more, and may be enjoyed on location or virtually at home. You’ll have plenty of moments to pause, take in your surroundings and savour the atmosphere that makes Savannah unique.

An evening walk through Old Downtown Savannah that weaves together local history and ghost stories. The walk takes you past historic homes, the city’s squares, old cemeteries and battlefield sites, and combines historical background with tales of the paranormal. The experience is outdoors and runs weather permitting. Participants must be 16 or older; alcoholic beverages and animals are not permitted. You will be led by Patrick or Gene, local licensed city guides who narrate the tour live. The locally owned and operated company keeps groups small for a personal, uncrowded experience. The guides have over 25 years’ experience taking visitors to Savannah’s reputedly haunted sites and present the stories without theatrics, pre-recorded narration or filler music. Real K2 EMF meters are provided for you to use during the walk as you explore reports of paranormal activity. The tour aims to be both educational and entertaining while staying grounded in local history and eyewitness accounts.

This small-group experience in downtown Savannah offers a focused look at Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. You’ll be guided by a veteran journalist who has lived in the area for years and who shares back-stories and up-close, personal insights into John Berendt’s book, Clint Eastwood’s film, and the rich Savannah history that connects them. The commentary is rooted in local knowledge, so you’ll hear how the story and the city intersect. As you move through the streets, you’ll visit several of the real places where the narrative unfolds, including the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Clary’s Cafe and the Mercer-Williams House. Along the way you’ll get the scoop on the colourful characters who populate the tale — from Jim Williams and Minerva to Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis and Moe Fetzer — and learn how their lives and reputations shaped both the book and the film. The tour keeps the focus on context and stories, giving you a clearer picture of the events and personalities behind this famous Savannah saga.

On this paranormal walking tour in the historic district of Savannah, you will explore several reputedly haunted locations with a small group led by select, experienced guides. Your guide might be a local paranormal investigator or a clairvoyant who specialises in tarot card readings or mediumship. Along the way, you will hear factual, often dark history about the area and be shown how the ghost‑hunting equipment works. You will be provided with various pieces of paranormal equipment to use during the walk. There will also be a stop at a haunted bar and restaurant for a bathroom and cocktail break, so feel free to bring a drink for some liquid courage if you wish, and be mindful of the spirits there. At the end of the tour the guides will cleanse you down before you walk away. The experience mixes historical context, hands‑on investigation and elements of mediumship, allowing you to see a different side of Savannah’s past.

In Savannah, this self-guided app tour offers a solo way to explore the city’s darker history at your own pace. The experience is guided entirely through the app, which includes a built-in EMF reader meant to detect ghosts while you follow the route. As you move through the streets, the narration is enhanced with animated, spooky sounds matched to each location to create atmosphere and set the mood. You can start the tour whenever you like and take it on your own schedule — whether you prefer midday or the middle of the night. Along the way you’ll hear the stories tied to each stop, and you can replay those narrations any time afterwards in the app once you’ve completed the in-person portion. The tour focuses on Savannah’s dark past and delivers the audio, effects and EMF tool so you can explore the city solo and return to the stories later.

In Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia, this self‑guided audio walking tour will let you explore the city at your own pace. You’ll stroll along cobblestoned streets and along the beautiful riverfront, passing quaint shops and restaurants. Along the way you’ll admire well‑preserved historic architecture and learn how the city’s buildings reflect its past. As you move through historic squares and streets, the commentary will introduce Savannah’s most influential residents of earlier days and explain the city’s complex history. You’ll hear about the Native tribes who once occupied the region and about the tensions between enslavers and abolitionists, among other key episodes. The audio highlights landmarks and stories so you can take in both the visual details and the wider context of Savannah’s past.

With Spirit Xperience, LLC you will walk the eerie streets of Savannah while experienced storytellers share the city’s rich history and folklore. As you move through the squares, guides who describe themselves as intuitive will attempt to communicate with the many Savannahian spirits that are said to inhabit this famously haunted city. Paranormal equipment will be provided so you may take part in short, hands‑on mini investigations along the route. There are two tour options: the Wright Square Tour and the Monterey Square Tour. Both tours cover about a half mile and keep group sizes limited to ensure an interactive experience with your guide and the spirits you encounter. Each tour opens and closes with a brief ritual for the respect and protection of guests and of the spirits, and a cleansing/blessing will be offered at the end.

Explore Savannah at your own pace with a self-guided WalknTours experience on your phone. The app walks you step by step through the city’s original squares and tells the stories of its founding, its buildings and churches, and its founder. As you move through the streets, you will hear about the Telfair Museum, the site where Forrest Gump was filmed, the founding of the Girl Scouts, Tomochichi’s memorial and other local highlights. Along the way the narration acts like a guide in your pocket, offering a hands-free way to learn while you walk. You may stop in the shops, squares or restaurants you find as you go. The experience is well suited to solo travellers who prefer to explore independently and at their own pace.

This small-group experience is intentionally designed to give you a more personal exploration of Savannah’s Historic District. Rather than rushing from stop to stop, the tour takes time to explain how Savannah’s unique city plan, its historic squares and key landmarks shaped the city’s development from 1733 onward. The pace is relaxed and focused on storytelling, so you’ll spend time understanding the context behind what you see. Because group sizes are limited, you’ll comfortably hear the guide, ask questions and interact throughout the tour. Along the way there will be frequent shaded stops, which helps keep the experience unhurried and more enjoyable. It’s aimed at visitors who want depth and thoughtful interpretation of Savannah’s layout, squares and landmarks rather than a brief overview.

The Spirits and Scoundrels tour is an adults-only walk through haunted Savannah for ages 18 and up. As you move through the city, the guide will focus on the darker stories that many other tours avoid, giving you a different view of Savannah’s history and its more unsettling past. Along the way you will see real paranormal evidence captured by the tour’s own team of paranormal investigators. Master Storytellers will regale you with tales of murder, voodoo and haunted mansions, bringing those stories to life with vivid narration. The experience combines first‑hand investigation material with storytelling, so you’ll both hear the histories behind the places and see the evidence gathered by the investigators.

Voted Best Pub Crawl in Savannah for 2024–25 by local press, this walking haunted pub crawl takes place in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. Your hosts — Hoodoo Joe, Penny Dreadful and Madame Red — guide you through lively streets and into the city’s murky past. This is not a paranormal investigation but a social, on-foot experience that mixes history with ghostly tales. You will visit four haunted bars and taverns and other spooky spots around the Historic District (typically 3–4 stops on Sundays). Along the way you’ll hear ghost stories, see paranormal evidence presented by your hosts, and learn bits of Savannah history. Expect an informational yet cheeky tone: funny, bawdy, boozy and sometimes creepy. Drink specials are available at the venues you visit. The experience is not PG or politically correct and is aimed at adults who want an entertaining night out. This tour is for over‑21s only (valid ID required to enter the bars). It’s designed to be fun and lively — no grumpy people, please.