Top Savannah Ghost Tours

There are a variety of great tour options depending on your interests. Here are some of the top-rated Savannah ghost tours:

• Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
• Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour
• Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tour
• Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl
• Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Self-guided audio ghost tours in Savannah start at US$8, while more in-depth tours led by paranormal investigators can run upwards of US$100 per person. You can expect to pay about US$35 per person for an average 2-hour guided Savannah ghost tour.

On average, Savannah ghost tours run about two hours, including walking along a route that includes spooky stops like historic inns, old hospitals, cemeteries, and old pubs. Set aside closer to three hours for more intense and specialized ghost tours.

Savannah is often considered one of the most haunted cities in the US and is home to several hotels, restaurants, and cemeteries said to be visited by spirits. These include Kehoe House, The Pirate’s House, 17 Hundred 90 Inn & Restaurant, Moon River Brewing Co., Mercer Williams House Museum, and Clary’s Cafe. To find out more, take a Savannah ghost tour.

The Greek word necropolis means “city of the dead,” and many Savannah ghost tour guides will tell you that Savannah qualifies as a necropolis, due to a large number of burial grounds both in and around the city and even believed to exist under the city streets.

People visiting Savannah frequently pay respects at the gravesite of Johnny Mercer, a prolific songwriter and founder of Capitol Records. However, some of the most famous gravesites are those of everyday people whose stories after death have become legends told on many a Savannah ghost tour.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Savannah aside from ghost tours. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Plantation Tours

• Sunset Cruises

• Food Tours

• Trolley Tours

• Bus Tours

Savannah ghost tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Ghosts of Savannah Self-Guided Haunted Audio Tour App/EMF Reader

• 90-Minute Historic Savannah Walking Haunted Bar Pub Crawl

• Savannah Supernatural Haunted Walking Tour

• 90-Minute Original Haunted Savannah Tour | 8pm

• Fraidy Cat: The Family Fun Ghost Tour of Savannah

Know that no two Savannah ghost tours are the same. Some are family-friendly, toning down the scares for children, while others include more graphic stories or pub stops. Some emphasize historical accuracy, while others concentrate on spooky paranormal experiences. Just do your research to make sure you wind up getting what you’re looking for.

If you’re on a walking ghost tour, make sure you have comfortable walking shoes and possibly a jacket and bug spray, depending on the season and time of day. If you love getting spooked, opt for a full nighttime tour (starting after 9pm) to get the eeriest ambiance and some great night photos.

The best time of year for Savannah ghost tours is fall (September-November), hands down. You’ll get nearly perfect weather—usually comfortable and cool, especially in the evenings—plus the city’s fun Halloween atmosphere and plenty of pretty fall foliage. Crowds tend to be smaller, too, so you may get a more intimate experience.