Savannah Ghostwalker Tour and Ghost Hunt

Savannah gets stranger after sunset. This small-group walk pairs Savannah history with ghost lore, taking you through old squares, cemeteries, battlefields, and historic homes while guides Patrick or Gene explain what happened at each place. You also get a K2 EMF meter, so you can take part instead of simply listening.

I like the tour’s fact-first approach and its strong local storytelling. Patrick, a retired police officer, sometimes adds personal knowledge of Savannah events, while Gene is praised for clear explanations, humor, and careful attention to questions. The main thing to consider is that this is more walking history tour with paranormal material than a theatrical fright show. If you want nonstop scares, the measured pace may feel mild.

The route covers roughly 3,500 steps and begins promptly at 9:00 p.m. at Madison Square. Details describe the walk as about 1.5 hours, while the route information also says it can run 2.5 hours, so plan for a longer evening and wear comfortable shoes.

Key points to know before you book

• A real K2 EMF meter comes with your ticket, with instructions on how to use it during the walk.
• Patrick and Gene are the named guides, and both receive especially warm praise for their local history and storytelling.
• The route visits at least seven haunted sites, including Colonial Park Cemetery, Lafayette Square, Chippewa Square, Wright Square, and Oglethorpe Square.
• You stay outdoors, with no entry into historic homes, cemeteries, or museums included.
• The group is capped at 16 people, which helps keep the walk personal and makes it easier to hear the guide.
• You must be at least 16, and the route is not suited to people with mobility problems.

What kind of ghost tour is this?

Savannah has no shortage of ghost walks, and they do not all aim at the same thing. Some lean hard into spooky performance, with dramatic voices, sudden scares, and stories shaped for entertainment. This tour takes a calmer route. The ghost tales matter, but they are tied to the city’s wars, deaths, public punishments, old homes, and changing neighborhoods.

That balance is the tour’s greatest strength. I like learning why a place is said to be haunted, not just hearing that it is. The guide points out the setting, gives you the historical background, and then explains the ghost story attached to it. You get a better sense of Savannah as a real city with difficult chapters, rather than a stage set for scary stories.

Several people praise the guides for separating documented events from popular myths. Gene, in particular, is valued for explaining what he considers genuine evidence and for correcting common misconceptions. Patrick is often praised for painting a clear picture of the past, using photographs and personal stories to make the stops easier to imagine.

That approach also explains the one recurring criticism. Some visitors expect a dedicated ghost hunt and find the evening too historical. The tour includes paranormal stories and EMF readings, but much of the time is spent listening to the guide talk about Savannah’s past.

Meeting at Madison Square at 9 p.m.

The tour starts at the southwest corner of Madison Square, across from Saint John’s Episcopal Church. Look for the The March to the Sea historical marker near 332 Bull Street. The guide arrives before the start time for check-in, and the walk begins promptly at 9 p.m.

Arrive early. This is not a casual activity where you can wander in ten minutes late and catch up at the next stop. The guide stays in Madison Square before the start, then leads the group away after the introduction. If you are delayed, use the company phone number printed on your ticket and call the operator directly. Do not rely only on messages through a booking platform.

You receive a K2 EMF meter at the beginning, along with instructions. These handheld devices respond to electromagnetic changes, and you will use them as you move through the historic district. The meter gives you something to do with your hands and adds a small sense of participation, even if you remain skeptical about what the readings mean.

The meeting point is easy to reach by public transportation. If you drive, parking is available at the Liberty Street Parking Garage at 301 West Liberty Street, near The Mellow Mushroom restaurant. Build in time to park and walk to Madison Square.

Colonial Park Cemetery: Savannah’s most atmospheric stop

From Madison Square, the route heads toward Colonial Park Cemetery. The cemetery is one of the most fitting places for a night ghost walk because its setting connects directly to Savannah’s early years, disease outbreaks, conflict, and crowded urban past.

Your guide explains the cemetery’s history and the stories associated with it. Since you do not enter the cemetery as part of this experience, the stop is viewed from the permitted route rather than explored as an indoor or private after-hours investigation. That matters if you expect to walk among the graves with an EMF meter.

Still, the stop works well as a lesson in how Savannah’s haunted reputation developed. The cemetery is not treated as a simple backdrop. Its stories connect death, memory, and the city’s growth. Listen for the difference between historical detail and later ghost lore. That distinction is central to the tour’s tone.

There are no public restrooms along the route, so use facilities before you meet the group. Once the walk begins, it does not stop and wait for someone who needs to leave.

Lafayette Square and the haunted homes nearby

Lafayette Square brings the tour into one of Savannah’s famous planned public spaces. The guide discusses the square and points out haunted mansions around it, including the Andrew Low House area.

This stop is less about entering a building and more about understanding how Savannah’s homes fit into the city’s stories. The architecture helps set the mood, but the guide supplies the context. You hear about the people connected with the houses and the ghost lore that developed around them.

The Andrew Low House is a good example of the tour’s limits. You can learn about the house and hear its paranormal associations, but admission inside is not included. If you want a formal look through a historic interior, you need to arrange that separately. Here, the value comes from seeing the exterior at night and hearing the story in the setting where it belongs.

The guide may also show photographs connected to reported paranormal activity. Patrick is praised for bringing images on an iPad, and several people find the visual evidence more thought-provoking than a generic ghost story. The tradeoff is time. Showing photos takes a few minutes, and the group may pause while the guide finds the right image.

Chippewa Square and the city behind the postcard

Chippewa Square is one of Savannah’s best-known public spaces, and the tour uses it to connect a familiar landmark with less familiar stories. The guide explains the square’s history and points out several haunted locations nearby.

This is where the tour can be especially useful for first-time visitors. You are not only hearing ghost stories. You are learning how Savannah’s squares work, how public spaces shaped city life, and how famous buildings gather layers of memory over time.

The square can also be a busy sightseeing point during the day. At night, the setting changes. You have fewer visual distractions, and the guide can focus your attention on the buildings, corners, and people tied to the stories.

Do not expect a fast-moving route here. The group may stop for questions, photographs, or a longer explanation. One critical account found the repeated pauses slow, while many others valued the detail. Your enjoyment will depend on what you want. If you like a guide who takes questions seriously, this is a plus. If you prefer constant motion and quick scares, it may test your patience.

Wright Square and Savannah’s darker public past

Wright Square is known as the hanging square, and the guide uses the location to discuss its grim history and reported hauntings. This is one of the tour’s more serious stops because the stories are tied to public punishment and death rather than simple haunted-house folklore.

I appreciate this kind of setting in a ghost tour. It reminds you that the city’s eerie reputation comes from real suffering as well as legend. The guide’s job is to explain the historical record without turning tragedy into cheap entertainment.

Expect a standing stop while the story unfolds. The tour does not provide seating, and there may be little reason to move while the guide is speaking. Wear shoes that can handle pavement and bring water before the start, especially if Savannah is warm even after dark.

Oglethorpe Square and the final stretch

At Oglethorpe Square, the guide points out haunted locations around the square and explains their history and ghost lore. The stop continues the tour’s pattern: public space, nearby historic buildings, documented events, and reports of paranormal activity.

By this point, the value of the walk is cumulative. You have seen several squares and learned how different parts of the district connect. The ghost stories become more meaningful because you now understand the city’s layout and past.

The experience ends back at Madison Square. Since the route returns to the starting point, you do not need to arrange a second pickup location. Still, keep the late finish in mind. The stated duration varies between approximately 1.5 and 2.5 hours, and one account says the full walk lasted 2.5 hours. Treat 9 p.m. as the start of a long evening, not a firm promise of an early return.

The K2 meter: useful prop or real hunt?

The K2 EMF meter is included in the $35 price, and the guide teaches you how to use it. This is the tour’s most hands-on feature. You are not simply walking behind a storyteller. You can watch the device and compare its readings with what the guide is describing.

The meter will appeal most to people who enjoy paranormal investigation without needing a haunted attraction. It adds a little suspense and gives younger members of an eligible group a role in the activity. At the same time, the meter does not prove that a ghost is present. The tour’s value rests on the full experience: the setting, the story, the guide, and the fun of checking the device.

The guides may also present photographs connected with reported apparitions or other unusual events. These images are offered as material for you to consider, not as a guaranteed supernatural conclusion. That measured tone fits the people who praise the tour for sticking to facts.

How much value do you get for $35?

At $35 per person, this sits in the moderate range for a guided Savannah evening walk. The price includes about 1.5 hours at the shorter estimate, or potentially 2.5 hours based on the longer route description, a licensed city guide, the historic district route, and use of an EMF meter.

The value is strongest if you want two experiences in one: a basic orientation to Savannah’s historic squares and a ghost tour after dark. You are paying for local narration and access to stories you would not easily assemble on your own. The small maximum of 16 also matters. A large group can make a night walk feel like a parade, while this size should make it easier to stay close and ask questions.

The value is weaker if you want entry to historic homes or cemeteries. None is included. You also should not book this expecting a rapid succession of jump scares. The tour spends time on dates, places, people, and explanations.

Guide tips are not included, though gratuities are accepted. Alcohol is not allowed, and animals of any type are not permitted. Those rules may feel strict, but they help keep a late-night walking group orderly.

Who will enjoy this walk most?

I would choose this tour if you like history with a supernatural side dish. It suits couples, families with older teenagers, and friends who want a slower evening activity. The minimum age is 16, with no exceptions, so it is not a choice for families with young children.

It is also a good match for repeat visitors who have already seen Savannah by day. The route gives you familiar squares in a different mood, and the guides add details that may not appear in a standard sightseeing walk. Patrick’s background as a retired police officer can bring a practical local viewpoint, while Gene’s strength is detailed explanation and a relaxed sense of humor.

You should choose another activity if you have mobility problems or dislike standing and walking for long periods. The route is about 3,500 steps, and there are no planned restroom stops. The tour is outdoors and depends on weather, so rain or other poor conditions can lead to cancellation, a new date, or a full refund.

The cancellation rule is strict for personal changes: the experience is non-refundable and cannot be amended for any reason. Read that condition before paying.

My call: book it if you want facts with your frights

Book the Savannah Ghostwalker Tour and Ghost Hunt if you want a small-group night walk, serious local history, and a chance to use an EMF meter. The 4.9 rating from 646 ratings and 98 percent recommendation figure fit the strongest pattern here: Patrick and Gene are praised for being warm, well prepared, funny, and deeply familiar with Savannah.

I would skip it if your ideal ghost tour is theatrical, fast, and packed with scares. The evening can run longer than the short duration suggests, and the guide may spend plenty of time in one place explaining a story or answering questions.

For the best experience, arrive early, use a restroom before meeting the group, wear supportive shoes, and call the operator directly if you are delayed. Go expecting Savannah history first and ghost hunting second, and the $35 price offers good value.

FAQ

Where does the Savannah Ghostwalker Tour begin?

It begins at Madison Square, at 332 Bull Street in Savannah. Meet at the southwest corner across from Saint John’s Episcopal Church, near the The March to the Sea historical marker.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 9:00 p.m. The guide arrives before the start for check-in, so you should arrive early.

How long does the tour last?

The experience is described as approximately 1.5 hours, but the route information also says the walk can last 2.5 hours. Plan for the longer possibility.

Where does the tour end?

The walk ends back at Madison Square, the same place where it begins.

What locations are visited?

The route includes Madison Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Lafayette Square, Chippewa Square, Wright Square, and Oglethorpe Square. The guide also points out haunted historic homes and other sites.

Is admission to the cemetery or historic homes included?

No. The tour does not include entry inside historic homes, cemeteries, or museums.

Is an EMF meter included?

Yes. You receive a K2 EMF meter and instructions for using it during the walk.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 16 years old. There are no exceptions.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility problems?

No. The activity is not recommended for people with mobility problems. It covers about 3,500 steps and takes place outdoors, with no public restrooms along the route.