Wright Square goes quiet at 6 pm. This 90-minute Paranormal Investigation: The Haunted Speakeasy in downtown Savannah gives you hands-on paranormal equipment training and starts you off with a drink ticket. One possible drawback: the site history can feel brief, so if you want lots of story-driven context, you might struggle to stay fully in the mindset.

I like that the vibe stays tightly run, with a maximum group size of 20. You’ll also get video and audio files after the event, which helps you double-check anything you picked up during the session, even if you don’t get clear spoken answers.

This is a solid pick if you’re a first-timer who wants to try the gear and learn fast. Do know results can vary: some people report strong audible responses, while others felt limited communication and a short back story, though they still enjoyed the quick, hands-on format.

Key Things That Make This Paranormal Speakeasy Tour Worth Your Time

• Wright Square timing: you start at 6:00 pm with a downtown Savannah setting that feels right for a night investigation
• Training up front: you get Paranormal Investigation 101 plus equipment training and a Q&A before you start hunting
• You use custom equipment: participants get access to the tools during the investigation, not just a demo
• The SLS with figure mapping gets high marks: people singled out this device as especially useful
• You receive your own recordings: video and audio files let you review the night later
• Small group feel: up to 20 people keeps the pace more manageable than large ghost tours

Meet at 12 W State St and Start Right on Savannah Time

Your night begins at 12 W State St, Savannah, GA 31401, with the tour starting around 6:00 pm and ending back at the same meeting point. That matters more than you might think. Starting in the evening keeps everything aligned with the “haunted” mood, and ending where you started makes it easy to grab dinner or a ride afterward without extra walking.

The experience is offered in English, and it’s designed so that most travelers can participate. There’s also a practical upside to the format: you’re not committing to a whole evening of schedule chaos. With an approximately 1 hour 30 minutes total runtime, it fits cleanly into a Savannah itinerary that already includes squares, museums, and late-night food.

It’s also a mobile-ticket setup, which means you can keep it simple on arrival. And since it’s described as near public transportation, you’re less tied to driving or parking stress.

Inside the Haunted Speakeasy: Drink, Appetizer, and Atmosphere

The big hook here is the setting: a haunted speakeasy in downtown Savannah. Speakeasy-style locations tend to be dark, close, and a little theatrical, which helps the investigation feel like more than a classroom exercise. Even if you come in skeptical, that atmosphere makes it easier to treat the night seriously.

You also get a drink ticket and an appetizer with admission. This is one of those “small” inclusions that changes how the night feels. You’re not standing around hungry while trying to focus on equipment readouts and audio changes. It’s a genuine comfort, especially because paranormal events can involve waiting moments where you want your energy steady.

From the balance of impressions, the hosts do well at keeping things friendly and functional during the session. In other words, you don’t feel like you’re being judged for asking basic questions. That’s important when the core of the tour is training and active participation.

Possible drawback to keep in mind: the historical context may not be long or detailed. If you want a deep, slow story that you can use as mental fuel while you investigate, this experience may feel a bit light on narrative, based on how some participants described the back story.

Wright Square as the Launchpad: Where the Night Begins

The investigation begins with Wright Square as the first stop. Wright Square is one of the central Savannah squares, so choosing it as a starting point makes sense. It also gives you a clear mental cue that this is a downtown night activity, not something tucked away in a remote area.

In practical terms, starting at a named public space also reduces the confusion factor. If you’ve ever tried to meet at a “nearby entrance” during evening tours, you know how fast that gets annoying. With a square start, you can orient quickly, even if you’re arriving from dinner nearby.

And that orientation helps. Paranormal investigations depend on people acting as a group during setup, training, and transitions. When your meeting point is easy to recognize, you spend less time anxious about timing and more time paying attention to the event itself.

Paranormal Investigation 101: Training That Helps You Actually Participate

Before you start searching for anything unusual, you get Paranormal Investigation 101, plus paranormal equipment training, site history, and a general Q&A. This part is more valuable than it sounds, because most people don’t know what to do with ghost-hunting equipment once they’re holding it.

The training gives you a basic framework: what the tools are meant to do, how to use them properly, and what kinds of observations to pay attention to. That reduces the “electronics curiosity” effect and turns it into something you can follow during the investigation.

The Q&A is also key. When hosts can answer questions early, you’re less likely to spend the actual investigation distracted by uncertainty. Instead, you can focus on recording, listening, and watching for changes.

One more real-world benefit: if you’re coming as a paranormal rookie, the event doesn’t assume you already know all the jargon or procedures. The whole night is structured to get you functioning quickly.

The tradeoff is that “site history” here seems to be limited. Some people found that the back story wasn’t enough to support the kind of communication they were hoping for. If your goal is dialogue-style séance energy, you might want to mentally prepare for a more structured, tech-and-observation approach rather than long storytelling.

Using Custom Equipment: Why the SLS with Figure Mapping Gets Praise

During the investigation, you’re allowed to use the tour’s custom equipment. That means you’re not stuck watching while someone else does all the work. You’re in the middle of the process, which is the whole point for people who like hands-on activities.

One of the most praised tools was the SLS with figure mapping. That’s a standout because figure mapping suggests you’re not only listening for audio anomalies—you’re also looking for patterns of activity tied to movement or shapes.

If you’re trying to understand why some people walk away impressed and others don’t, equipment clarity is one reason. A tool that gives visible feedback helps you stay engaged. It also gives you a way to interpret what you see later when you review your files.

Another note from participant experiences: some sessions did not include spoken communication. That doesn’t mean nothing happened—it means the kind of interaction people expect may not be part of this particular format. For many groups, the evidence is more likely to show up as audio or unusual readings rather than clear back-and-forth language.

So here’s the practical takeaway: treat the night like a technical investigation with a chance of meaningful audio. If you’re expecting instant ghost conversation, you may end up frustrated. If you’re open to weird noises, odd spikes, and equipment readouts, you’ll likely enjoy the attempt more.

The Investigation Itself: What to Expect During the Paranormal Hunt

Your investigation portion is where the room gets serious. You’ve had your training, you know how to use the gear, and you’re in the location designed to feel eerie after dark. This is also where group energy matters.

Some participants reported audible responses, and that kind of outcome tends to be a game-changer. Hearing clear sounds that don’t fit the setting is exactly what makes paranormal events feel real rather than theatrical. If your night includes anything like that, it’s probably why people rate this highly.

Other experiences sounded more tentative: a few occurrences, but no spoken communication, and less emphasis on story. That combination can make an investigation feel more like a guided experiment than a full-on ghost encounter. Still, a quick run with equipment use can be fun even if you leave with more “maybe” than “proof.”

One more point: the room matters, and so does attention. Paranormal tours are often sensitive to timing—when people start recording, when they change positions, how focused the group is. If the group is chatty or distracted, the evidence becomes harder to sort out later. If the group stays quiet and follows directions, you have a better chance of getting cleaner audio captures.

Your Reward Afterward: Video and Audio Files You Can Re-Check

After the investigation, you receive video and audio files of the paranormal activity captured during the event. That’s a big value piece. A lot of “spooky” activities end at the moment you leave the building, which means you have nothing to review and no way to evaluate your own experience.

Having recordings gives you two practical options:

• You can listen again with better focus than you had during the event.
• You can decide what you think, rather than relying only on the group’s reaction in the moment.

It also helps you calibrate. If you hear something you didn’t notice live, great. If you don’t, you still leave with something concrete: proof that the night generated data worth reviewing.

And since the event includes both audio and video, you can compare what you heard with what you saw. That can make the results feel more grounded, especially if you’re someone who likes evidence over imagination.

Time, Group Size, and Small Practical Tips That Save Your Night

This runs about 1.5 hours, so you don’t have much time to improvise. To get the best experience, plan like you’re going to a tight, organized event with a dark, equipment-focused environment.

A few practical tips based on how these tours function:

• Arrive a few minutes early at 12 W State St so you can settle before training starts.
• Dress for night comfort. Even if the speakeasy atmosphere is cozy, you’ll likely be waiting or moving during setup.
• Stay attentive during the equipment training. If you skip steps, you’ll feel it once the investigation starts.
• Keep your phone use minimal once recording begins, unless the hosts say otherwise. You want your attention on the provided tools and your group instructions.

Also, the event is dependent on good weather. If weather is poor, you can be offered a different date or a full refund. That’s worth noting if you’re planning a Savannah trip around one specific night slot.

Group size is max 20, which is fairly intimate for this kind of activity. In practical terms, that means you should feel like you can ask questions, not just blend into a crowd.

Value Check: What You’re Really Buying for This 90-Minute Experience

You’re not just buying a spooky walk. Admission includes a drink ticket, an appetizer, training components, access to custom equipment, and video/audio files after. That stack of inclusions changes the value equation.

Here’s how it breaks down in plain terms:

• The food and drink make the experience easier to enjoy without getting hungry or grumpy.
• The training lowers the learning curve so you can participate instead of watching.
• The equipment use gives you hands-on activity, and the SLS with figure mapping is a strong reason to try it.
• The recordings let you review the night, so you’re not stuck with only your memory.

Where the value might not feel equal is in expectations. If you want heavy storytelling and lots of history to set up spirit communication, you might find the background brief. If you want a structured experience with a real attempt to capture evidence, you’ll probably feel like your time was used well.

Who This Tour Suits Best in Savannah

This tour fits best if you’re:

• A paranormal beginner who wants training, not just a ghost story walk
• Interested in the tech side of ghost hunting and what equipment can pick up
• Looking for a Savannah night activity that includes a small meal and a drink
• Willing to accept that results can vary from session to session

It may be less ideal if you’re:

• Expecting clear, conversational spoken messages as a sure thing
• Hoping for a long, detailed historical lecture before the investigation
• Sensitive to the unpredictability of audio-focused outcomes

Should You Book Paranormal Investigation The Haunted Speakeasy?

If you want a short, active paranormal experience in downtown Savannah with actual training and gear time, I’d say it’s worth booking—especially if you enjoy hands-on experiments and reviewing evidence afterward. The biggest strengths are equipment training, custom gear use, and getting video/audio files you can look at later.

Book it when you can commit to the evening schedule (it starts 6 pm) and when weather is likely to cooperate. If you’re the type who needs lots of narrative back story to get fully into character, consider that the history may feel limited. But if you’re open to a realistic, tech-guided approach to the paranormal, this is a fun way to spend 90 minutes in Savannah after dark.

FAQ

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for this paranormal investigation?

It starts at 12 W State St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA.

What time does the tour start?

The start time listed is 6:00 pm.

How long is the experience?

The duration is about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Does the tour end at the original meeting point?

Yes. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it’s offered in English.

What’s included with admission?

Admission includes (1) drink ticket and (1) appetizer, plus Paranormal Investigation 101, paranormal equipment training, site history, and a general Q&A.

Will I be able to use paranormal equipment during the investigation?

Yes. You’ll be allowed to use the tour’s custom equipment during the investigation.

Do I receive recordings after the tour?

Yes. You’ll receive video and audio files of paranormal activity captured during the event.

What’s the group size limit?

The experience has a maximum of 20 travelers.

Is cancellation free if I change plans?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time.

Does it depend on weather?

Yes. It requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.