Savannah at night feels different. This 90-minute Historic Savannah walking haunted pub crawl strings together classic landmarks and ghost stories at street level, starting at 7:15 pm with a mobile ticket for a smooth meet-up.

I really like two things here. First, the trained, certified guide brings the stories to life as you walk, including personal-feeling details when the guide is someone like Craig, who’s known for humor and pacing. Second, the tour is short enough to fit on a busy trip, with quick stops that keep moving through some of Savannah’s most famous spots.

One drawback to keep in mind: it’s not an all-night drinking crawl with lots of bar hopping. You’ll walk through several non-bar landmarks, and you’re responsible for buying your own drinks during the few pub-style stops.

Key Things You’ll Notice on This Night Walk

• Start time after dark (7:15 pm) makes every stop feel more atmospheric, especially the cemetery segments.
• Free entry for each stop means you’re mainly paying for the guide and the walk, not repeated admissions.
• A tight route (about 1.5–2 hours) helps you keep your evening plan intact.
• Colonial Park Cemetery is a major mood-setter, with warnings to watch your footing.
• Pinkie Masters and McDonough’s add real local-bar character rather than just a quick photo stop.
• Max group size of 30 keeps the pace more conversational than chaotic.

Why 7:15 pm Makes This Savannah Tour Work

Timing matters in Savannah. This tour leaves at 7:15 pm, so you’re covering the route after the day crowds thin out and the city’s atmosphere changes. That’s especially useful for the darker beats of the itinerary: graveyard stories, Civil War details, and haunt-focused legends land better when the streets are quieter and the buildings catch the night light.

The other reason the start time helps is pace. With an estimated 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, you won’t feel stuck dragging an evening into the late-night hours. It’s a smart pick if you want something spooky but you still want energy for dinner afterward.

What’s Included (and What You’ll Pay For)

This experience includes a trained certified tour guide and uses a mobile ticket you’ll access for the walk.

You’ll also get admission tickets free at the listed stops. That matters because you’re paying for the storytelling and the route, not for repeated entry fees.

What is not included: alcoholic beverages. If you want drinks during the pub-style parts, you’ll need to purchase them yourself. If you’re driving or you prefer not to drink, you can still enjoy the stories and the vibe without alcohol—just plan to stick to what you’re comfortable buying on-site.

A 90-Minute Route Through Savannah’s Most Talked-About Places

The walk starts at Chippewa Square and ends at 332 Bull St. Along the way, you’ll hit a sequence of stops that mix architecture, Civil War-era locations, and bar culture—so the tour doesn’t feel like it’s stuck in one lane.

A practical note: with a maximum of 30 travelers, this is big enough to feel social, but not so large that you can’t hear. Still, it’s a night walk, so use normal street-smart habits: stay close to your guide, watch your footing, and don’t wander ahead if the group is crossing or turning.

Stop-by-Stop: What You’ll See, Hear, and Why It Matters

1) Colonial Park Cemetery: Walking Where Stories Still Cling

The evening begins in a place that puts the fear in haunted. Colonial Park Cemetery is Savannah’s last remaining Colonial Period cemetery above ground. From there, your guide sets the tone with the idea that this wasn’t just a burial ground—it became part of living history.

You’ll hear about how Sherman’s troops nearly destroyed this landmark, plus how yellow fever outbreaks led to mass burials, including pit graves. The stories also cover duels, ill-fated loves, and tragic endings. One of the darker themes is the claim that some people may have been buried while still alive.

There’s also a surprisingly human layer: you’re told about a time when children played here. That contrast—everyday life and death in the same space—is exactly why this stop works for the haunted angle.

Practical caution: you’re walking on uneven ground in the dark, and the tour explicitly warns to be careful where you step. Bring shoes you trust.

Estimated time: about 10 minutes

2) Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Gothic Architecture With a Local Tradition

Next up is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, highlighted as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in America. This stop is a tonal reset from the cemetery: you get the spooky ambiance, but grounded in something solid and beautiful.

The local connection here is also specific. You’ll learn that every St. Patrick’s Day begins with mass at the Cathedral. Even if you’re not in town for the holiday, it’s a useful detail that links architecture to real Savannah routines.

Estimated time: about 15 minutes

3) Hamilton-Turner House: Literature-Linked Legends and Lingering Tragedy

The Hamilton-Turner House is your stop for the type of ghost story that makes people lean in. You’ll hear about how this home connects to the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, along with tales of accidental deaths and a murder.

The haunted pitch here isn’t about jump scares. It’s about lingering spirits—stories of what people claim still happens at the house. If you’re the kind of person who likes legends with a setting, this stop is built for you.

Estimated time: about 15 minutes

4) Madison Square: Civil War Heroics and Dark Side Legends

At Madison Square, the focus turns to war-era Savannah and the people caught inside it. You’ll learn about the Siege of Savannah and Sergeant William Jasper, including the heroic deeds tied to him.

You’ll also hear what Gen. Sherman did while staying at the Green Meldrin House in 1864—a detail that links major Civil War events to specific local locations. Then the tour shifts into personal tragedy: the guide tells stories about the three wives of Francis Sorrell and the grim fates around the Sorrell-Weed House, including mentions of suicides, hangings, and voodoo.

If you like your haunting stories with big historical stakes, this is one of the heavier stops.

Estimated time: about 10 minutes

5) The Original Pinkie Masters: Dive-Bar Legend and St. Patrick’s Day Energy

Now for the part many people come for: The Original Pinkie Masters. You’ll hear about the friendship between former President Jimmy Carter and Pinkie Master, the owner tied to the bar’s origin story.

This is also where your tour leans hard into Savannah bar culture. Pinkie’s reputation is described as one of the best dive bars in America, and the guide adds a St. Patrick’s Day tradition: good Savannahians are said to start the day with a bloody Mary in the morning at this bar.

This stop works because it isn’t just haunted. It’s a lived-in place with local folklore wrapped around it.

Estimated time: about 10 minutes

6) Chippewa Square: The City Built Upon the Dead

Chippewa Square is both the meeting point and one of the stop themes. Here the guide frames Savannah as the City Built Upon the Dead, tying ghost stories to the ways the city suffered: fires, murders, suicides, and wars.

You’ll also hear specific paranormal claims: ghosts and orbs. The tour mentions bodies said to have been buried in the wall of a local B&B, and it points to the oldest and one of the most haunted theaters in America, which adds another layer of famous-stories gravity to the square.

If you want a single stop that helps you understand why Savannah gets so many haunting legends, this is the one.

Estimated time: about 15 minutes

7) McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge: A Building That Served Many Horrors

Your final stop is McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge, tied to Billy Lee, who operated the Savannah landmark for 40 years. The guide explains that since 1850, the building served as a bar, restaurant, grocery store, and even a hospital during the Civil War for the Southern Army.

That’s where the horror has context: you’re told to imagine the suffering connected to dying men and blood. The story also includes a more eerie everyday twist: the guide speaks about a grocer who was very unhappy and mentions that even Billy got scared once he started living in the apartment he built for himself on the third floor.

This ending works well because it brings your night’s theme full circle: Savannah’s legends aren’t floating in space. They’re attached to real buildings with real past roles.

Estimated time: about 15 minutes

Pacing and Group Feel: What to Expect on the Ground

This kind of walking tour lives or dies by pacing. The structure here keeps each stop relatively short, which prevents the night from dragging. It also makes the route easier for groups that want a guided plan without losing freedom for the rest of the evening.

Still, it’s worth knowing the tour has a flexible reality. One comment noted the tour went a bit over two hours even though the advertised guide time is about 90 minutes. If you’re trying to catch a very specific late reservation, build a little cushion.

Group size can help, too. With a max of 30, you get a social feel without total overcrowding.

How to Make This Tour Feel Great (Instead of Just Spooky)

You don’t need to be a hardcore haunted-house fan to enjoy this. But you’ll get more out of it if you plan your body and expectations.

• Wear comfortable, grippy shoes. The cemetery stop is a reminder that this is a night walk on real terrain.
• Bring a layer. Savannah evenings can feel warmer than you expect, but nighttime walking still cools fast.
• Come ready to listen. The tour leans on stories and atmosphere more than staged scares.
• If you plan to buy drinks, treat them like normal bar purchases, not part of the ticket cost.

And one more smart move: keep your confirmation handy on your phone. A single past issue involved a guide not showing and confusion around a booking record. Having your details ready helps you handle any hiccup calmly and fast.

Value Check: Is This a Good Use of Your Evening?

For me, the value here is the mix. You’re not just buying ghost stories. You’re also getting a compact walking route across architectural and historical Savannah, with free admission tickets at the stops and a certified guide leading the way.

It’s also a good “third option” for people who can’t decide between sightseeing and nightlife. You get both: stone buildings, Civil War landmarks, and a couple of bar-forward stops like Pinkie Masters and McDonough’s.

If you want a long crawl that mainly revolves around drinking at multiple bars, this isn’t that. If you want a night walk where the city’s past turns into spooky storytelling, it fits nicely.

Should You Book This Savannah Haunted Bar Pub Crawl?

Book it if:

• You want a guided haunted experience that’s still grounded in real places like Colonial Park Cemetery and St. John’s Cathedral.
• You like walking tours and short evenings that don’t swallow your whole night.
• You enjoy bar culture with a story attached, like the Jimmy Carter and Pinkie Master connection at Pinkie Masters.

Skip it (or choose a different style) if:

• Your main goal is lots of bar stops and steady drinking, because drinks aren’t included and the route mixes in multiple non-bar landmarks.
• You hate uncertainty around timing, since the walk can occasionally run past 2 hours.

If you want a practical way to decide: picture your ideal night as history + atmosphere + a couple of real tavern stops. If that sounds like you, this tour is a strong match.

FAQ

How long is the Historic Savannah walking haunted pub crawl?

It runs about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Where does the tour start and when?

The meeting point is Chippewa Square, and the start time is 7:15 pm.

Is alcohol included in the tour price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and you’ll be responsible for buying your own drinks during the tour.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people are in the group?

The tour has a maximum of 30 travelers.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

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