Savannah: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

The dead still have stories to tell. Savannah’s Ghosts and Gravestones Tour mixes spooky folklore, local history, and theatrical fun during an 80-minute nighttime trolley ride through the city’s historic core. I like the exclusive entry into Andrew Low House and the old Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery. I also like that you see several famous squares without spending the evening marching from place to place. The main drawback is limited time inside the two buildings, especially the Low House, and the guide can be harder to hear from the back of the trolley.

This is not a quiet, scholarly ghost walk. It is a lively production led by a costumed guide, with jokes, sudden scares, and stories of murder, unrest, and mayhem. Guides such as Maria, Emma, Red, Temperance, Aster, and Lady Leore have earned especially warm praise for their storytelling and energy, though the quality of any tour depends on the person holding the microphone that night.

Key points to know before you book

• Two indoor stops: You enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, making this more than a ride-by sightseeing tour.
• An 80-minute trolley route: The vehicle carries you through Savannah’s historic squares and waterfront streets with little walking required.
• History comes with the hauntings: You hear about architecture, families, cemeteries, murder, shipping, and local legends.
• The tone is playful: Costumed guides use humor, acting, and surprise moments rather than keeping the mood grim.
• Best for first-time Savannah visitors: It gives you a quick nighttime introduction to several important sites.
• A few limits matter: Children under six, pets, smokers, large bags, unaccompanied minors, and wheelchair users are not accommodated.

Why this trolley tour works in Savannah

Savannah is well suited to a ghost tour. Its historic district is arranged around public squares, old homes, cemeteries, churches, inns, and former commercial buildings. At night, the trolley lets you see a lot of that setting without turning the evening into a long walking route.

The tour begins at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot. Look for the black vehicle marked Ghosts and Gravestones. The crew wears period-style costumes, with men in white shirts, bow ties, and suspenders, and women in long white dresses with aprons. That small touch sets the mood before the first story begins.

I like the trolley format because it gives you a broad view of Savannah. You pass through the waterfront area and the Historic District while the guide links each place to a tale of violence, death, family trouble, or unexplained activity. You are not simply shown a haunted room and sent back outside. The city itself becomes the setting.

The ride also helps if you want atmosphere but do not want to walk far after dark. The trolley provides a seat for most of the tour, although you leave it for the two indoor visits. The vehicle has been described as comfortable, but sound can vary. If you have trouble hearing, sit as close to the guide as practical.

River Street, Olde Harbour Inn, and the Pirate’s House

The route starts near Savannah’s waterfront, where the city’s connection to shipping and trade gives the ghost stories a strong setting. The guide points out places connected with River Street and the old port, including Olde Harbour Inn and the Pirate’s House.

The Pirate’s House is one of the city’s best-known stops for dark tales. Here, the tour leans into stories of sailors, drinking, crime, and rough waterfront life. The purpose is not to give you a full historical tour of the building, but to use its past as a springboard for a quick, entertaining story.

Olde Harbour Inn adds another historic lodging stop to the route. You hear about the building and the strange events tied to it, then continue through the district by trolley. Since these are drive-by stops, you should not expect to enter either property during this portion of the tour.

This early part works best as scene-setting. You get a sense of how Savannah’s riverfront shaped the city, while the guide establishes the mix of facts and theatrical storytelling. If you want long architectural commentary or detailed museum interpretation, this will feel brisk. If you want a memorable introduction to Savannah after sunset, the pace is useful.

Columbia Square and Colonial Park Cemetery

The trolley continues through Columbia Square, one of several historic squares included on the route. The squares are important because they show Savannah’s unusual city plan, with green public spaces breaking up the streets and creating a series of separate neighborhoods within the Historic District.

At night, a square can feel very different from the same place in daylight. The guide uses the darker setting to tell stories about people linked to the surrounding homes and streets. You may also hear about the city’s long-running ghost legends and the way local stories have grown around old buildings.

Colonial Park Cemetery is another central part of Savannah’s haunted reputation. The tour stops at or passes by the cemetery, depending on the operating arrangements and schedule. The supplied details specifically note that the tour will stop at Colonial Park Cemetery during the March 14 through 16, 2025 departure change, so you should check the current meeting and stop information for your date.

Do not book this experience expecting a long cemetery walk. The attraction is the story and nighttime view, not an extended cemetery visit. One point I would keep in mind is that some people would prefer more time at a cemetery, but this tour gives greater attention to the trolley route and the two interior locations.

Andrew Low House: the tour’s strongest indoor stop

The Andrew Low House is the main architectural highlight. You enter the former home of one of Savannah’s prominent families and hear stories of unrest connected with the building. Staff and theatrical performers add personal accounts and dramatic presentation to the visit.

This stop gives the tour more weight than a standard ghost ride. You are inside a historic home, surrounded by rooms and furnishings rather than looking at a building through a trolley window. The setting helps you picture the people who lived and worked there, even as the guide shifts toward stories of strange activity.

I especially like this part for first-time visitors because it combines Savannah architecture with the supernatural theme. You get a look at an important historic house while hearing why people consider it unsettled. The house also gives the tour a change of pace after the moving narration on the trolley.

The drawback is time. The tour lasts only 80 minutes, and the Low House is one of two indoor stops. Several comments specifically wished for more time inside the house. You should expect a focused visit rather than a full house tour with time for every room and a long question period.

If the building interests you more than the jump scares, pay close attention during this stop. The guide may move quickly, and one recorded comment noted that a guide spoke fast. Sit near the front on the trolley and stay close to the group inside so you do not miss details.

Wright Square and Telfair Square

After leaving the Low House, the route continues through Wright Square and Telfair Square. These stops keep the tour tied to Savannah’s city plan instead of limiting it to a string of famous haunted buildings.

Wright Square carries stories of public punishment, conflict, and people whose lives ended badly. The exact presentation varies by guide, but the general focus is on murder, intrigue, and the darker side of Savannah’s past. The guide’s delivery matters here. Strong performers turn a short view from the trolley into a scene you can picture.

Telfair Square adds another landmark area and leads toward the arts and civic buildings of the district. The route includes the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, though the tour does not function as an interior museum visit. You hear the associated story while passing through the area.

This part of the ride is useful if you have just arrived in Savannah. You get a quick orientation to several squares and can mark places to revisit in daylight. I would not use the tour as your only sightseeing in the Historic District, but it can help you decide which streets, homes, and public spaces deserve a closer look the next day.

Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery after dark

The visit to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery is the other major feature. This restored 19th-century shipping warehouse brings the River Street stories indoors and gives the tour a more theatrical finish.

Inside, the presentation focuses on Savannah’s waterfront over the centuries. The old commercial setting is important. A shipping warehouse feels different from a grand private home, so the two stops complement each other: one is domestic and polished, the other is tied to cargo, sailors, labor, and river commerce.

This is often the most dramatic part of the tour. The chandlery has staff who play their roles with energy, and the visit includes surprise elements designed to startle you. The final scene has been praised as a strong ending, with some people wishing the tour had included another moment of similar drama.

I would set your expectations properly. This is theatrical entertainment built around local legends, not a controlled paranormal investigation. You may get a scare, a funny performance, or both. The attraction is the atmosphere and storytelling, not proof of ghosts.

The chandlery also helps justify the $39 price. A basic trolley ride could show you the streets, but this experience adds exclusive indoor access to a restored waterfront building. If you value unusual settings and live performance, that extra element makes the price reasonable.

The guide makes or breaks the evening

The strongest praise goes to the people leading the tour. Maria, Emma, Red, Temperance, Cecilia, Olive, Sandy, Aster, Johanna, Esther, Rafael, and Lady Leore are among the guides singled out for personality, humor, clear storytelling, or strong knowledge of Savannah.

That range of names also tells you something practical: guide assignments change. You cannot book a particular performance unless the operator offers that option, so treat the guide names as examples of the level of energy you might receive, not a guarantee.

The best guides do more than recite ghost stories. They explain the city, answer questions about non-ghost subjects, involve the passengers, and use pauses and jokes to keep the ride moving. Several comments praised guides who made the history understandable as well as entertaining.

There are a few sound-related cautions. A passenger near the back had trouble hearing, and outside traffic or very loud music can interfere with the narration. If clear storytelling matters to you, board early enough to choose a forward seat. Keep your attention on the guide during transitions, when the trolley noise may be greatest.

The driver matters, too. Drivers such as Larry, Lisa, Mike, Trey, Sherri, Sam, and Miss Q received praise for being friendly and helpful. The driver and guide work as a pair, and a good team keeps the ride comfortable while the guide handles the performance.

Is $39 a fair price?

At $39 per person, this tour sits above a simple sightseeing trolley ride but includes more than transportation. You receive the trolley, a live English-speaking guide, admission to the Andrew Low House, and exclusive access to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

I think the price is fair if you want a compact evening activity with several parts. You see multiple squares, hear stories about well-known sites, enter two historic buildings, and avoid a long walk. For a couple or family group interested in spooky entertainment, the cost is easier to justify than paying separately for several short attractions.

The value is weaker if you mainly want serious history or extended time at one location. Eighty minutes goes quickly, and the route covers many sites in a short span. You are paying for a produced experience, with costumed staff and staged scares, not a slow architectural lecture.

The tour has a rating of 4.2 from 1,230 reviews, which suggests broad satisfaction but also leaves room for uneven performances and the usual limits of a popular group tour. I would book it for the setting, stories, and indoor access, not because every moment will feel frightening.

Who should take this tour?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors, couples looking for an evening activity, families with children old enough for spooky stories, and anyone who prefers seeing Savannah from a seat. It is also a good choice if you want an introduction to the Historic District before exploring it independently.

The tour is less suitable for young children. Children under six are not allowed, and the combination of death stories, theatrical scares, and nighttime settings may not suit every older child either. Use your judgment based on how your group handles spooky material.

You should also skip it if you use a wheelchair, since the activity is not suitable for wheelchair users. Pets, smoking, luggage, and large bags are not allowed, and minors may not attend without an accompanying adult.

The tour is conducted in English. If you need a different language, this is not the right choice.

Practical tips for a better ride

Meet at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot and look for the black Ghosts and Gravestones trolley. The guides are easy to identify by their historical costumes.

Choose a seat near the front if you care about hearing every word. The guide may speak quickly, and the trolley’s rear seats can be less clear. You will also have a better view of the guide’s performance from forward seats.

Allow enough time to check in before departure. The tour includes outdoor transitions and two building visits, so comfortable clothing and shoes are sensible even though most of the route is seated.

Do not bring large bags or luggage. Keep your evening plans simple, since the activity finishes back at Simply Savannah and lasts about 80 minutes.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance, and you can reserve now while paying later. That is useful if your Savannah schedule is still shifting, but check the exact departure time before committing to dinner or another timed attraction.

Should you book Savannah Ghosts and Gravestones?

Book it if you want funny, theatrical ghost stories paired with a quick look at Savannah’s historic squares. The Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery give the tour real settings and make it more satisfying than a ride that only points at buildings.

Skip it if you want a quiet cemetery walk, a serious paranormal investigation, or long visits inside historic homes. For most first-time visitors who enjoy a little fright and a lot of personality, $39 is a reasonable price for an entertaining introduction to Savannah after dark.

FAQ

How long is the Savannah Ghosts and Gravestones Tour?

The tour lasts 80 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $39 per person.

Where does the tour begin?

Meet at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot. Look for the black trolley marked Ghosts and Gravestones.

What transportation is used?

The tour uses a guided trolleybus called the Trolley of the Doomed.

Which buildings can you enter?

The tour includes entry to the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery on River Street.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The live tour guide speaks English.

Does the tour visit Colonial Park Cemetery?

Colonial Park Cemetery is part of the route and its stories are included. The provided details specifically state that the tour stops there during the March 14 through 16, 2025 departure arrangement.

Are children allowed?

Children under six are not allowed. Unaccompanied minors are also not allowed.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The activity is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.