The 5 Best Dark History and Haunted Tours in Savannah

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 streets after dark with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. This 90-minute candlelit tour blends documented history, executions, murders, war stories, legends, and paranormal claims without relying on jump scares. It starts near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable & engaging which made the tour that much more fun. With a group of about 26 folks, the guide kept the tour moving and involved the whole time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk central Savannah with Genteel & Bard for two hours of dark history and ghost lore. Guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC use high-range headsets, photos, music, and recorded first-person letters to bring stories at Oglethorpe, Wright, Chippewa, Madison Square, and Colonial Park Cemetery to life.

“Our guide Ollie was lovely and the stories were interesting and Savannah is gorgeous but I guess the tour just wasn’t our thing. Maybe because it was rather cold that evening?”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about six to seven hours visiting Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site from Savannah. Guides such as Dennis, Tim, Albert, Michelle, and Ashley lead the walks and share local stories. Lunch is extra, and the day ends with Byrd’s Cookie Company tastings.

“The cemetary has historical significance and some of the first settlers of Savannah are buried there.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet your guide at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s historic district. You’ll visit up to four local bars, hear tales of ghosts and Savannah’s past, and pause outside Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly bring different styles, so expect a lively mix of history, pub tips, and paranormal stories.

“The guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, nice and professional. We had a great time. He had a lot of experience and was extremely funny.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide at Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site. Hear stories of Johnny Mercer, Gracie Watson, and Savannah’s past, enjoy lunch on your own, then sample Byrd Cookie treats. Guides such as Dennis, Albert, and Tim bring strong local knowledge and humor to the day.

“Dennis was an excellent tour guide and knowledgeable . It was a very beautiful property, I was mostly excited about seeing some of the famous gravesites I’ve read about like Gracie Watson and Johnny Mercer.”

Check availability →Read our full review