REVIEW · SAVANNAH
Spooky Savannah Haunted History Tour
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Savannah goes spooky, but in daytime. This tame-afternoon haunted history walk hits the city’s most famous haunted spots while keeping things family-friendly, with the added payoff that Spooky Steve’s storytelling connects creepy details to Savannah’s culture. One possible drawback: if you want only straight-up, very in-depth history, some people may find the delivery a bit different than expected.
I like how simple the format is. You’re out for about 2 hours, in English, with a cap of 30 travelers, and you get a mobile ticket. It also starts at 200 Abercorn St in Colonial Park Cemetery and ends at Chippewa Square, so you can roll right into your own afternoon plans.
If you’re traveling with kids or want limited chills, this is a smart pick. It’s designed as an afternoon option (not a late-night scream-fest), and it allows service animals and stays near public transportation. Just remember: it needs good weather, so plan a backup mindset if conditions are rough.
In This Review
- Key Things to Know Before You Go
- 2 Hours Through Savannah’s Haunted Historic District (During the Day)
- Colonial Park Cemetery: Starting at Savannah’s Oldest Organized Graveyard
- The Historic District Route: Battlefields, Burial Sites, Mansions, Vaults
- Spooky Steve’s Style: Ghost Hunter Energy, Storyteller Timing
- A Great Fit for Kids and Families Who Want Tamer Chills
- Practical Value: What $33 Buys You in Savannah
- Timing and Meeting Points: Starting at 200 Abercorn St
- What to Expect When You Add the Haunted Pub Stop (If You Want It)
- Who Should Book This Tour
- Should You Book the Spooky Savannah Haunted History Tour?
- FAQ
- How long is the Spooky Savannah Haunted History Tour?
- Where does the tour start?
- Where does the tour end?
- How much does it cost?
- What language is the tour offered in?
- Is there an extra admission fee for stops like the cemetery?
- Is the tour good for kids and families?
- How many people are in a group?
- What happens if the weather is poor?
Key Things to Know Before You Go

- Afternoon pacing for limited chills: a daytime ghost tour that still feels spooky, without going full night terror.
- Colonial Park Cemetery as the meet-up point: you start at Savannah’s oldest organized in-city graveyard at 200 Abercorn St.
- Historic district haunted highlights by day: battlefields, mansions, public squares, vaults, hotels, and churches.
- Spooky Steve leads the stories: the tour is guided by Spooky Steve, described as a ghost hunter, tour guide, and storyteller.
- Optional haunted pub stop on request: you can add a quick stop if you want that extra bit of atmosphere.
- Small group size: up to 30 people, so it’s easier to hear the guide and stay together.
2 Hours Through Savannah’s Haunted Historic District (During the Day)
This is a ghost tour built for the afternoon. That matters in Savannah, because the city can feel intense after dark. Here, you’ll get the same famous haunted locations, but in daylight hours, which keeps the experience from turning into pure fright mode.
At around 2 hours, the route is long enough to feel like a real tour, not a quick stop-and-go. You’ll be walking through the historic district and hearing stories that lean into Savannah’s past—how people lived, where they buried their dead, and why certain sites became legendary. If you like your spooky with context, this format works.
The tour also keeps group energy manageable. With a maximum of 30 travelers, you’re not packed shoulder-to-shoulder like on the biggest bus tours. That makes a difference for story-telling tours, because you need to hear the guide and see where they’re pointing.
You can also read our reviews of more historical tours in Savannah
Colonial Park Cemetery: Starting at Savannah’s Oldest Organized Graveyard

Your tour begins at Colonial Park Cemetery, located at 200 Abercorn St. This is not just a random cemetery stop. It’s Savannah’s oldest organized in-city graveyard, and it sets the tone for the entire walk.
Cemeteries have a built-in atmosphere. Even during daylight, stone markers and old layouts can feel heavy. The guide starts you there, then uses the setting to launch into the kind of haunted history Savannah is known for—stories that combine macabre details with the way the city grew and changed over time.
Also, this stop is listed as admission ticket free, which helps the value side of the experience. You’re not paying extra on top of the tour price just to stand in the right place and hear the right story.
One practical consideration: because you’re starting in a cemetery, you’ll want to be respectful and follow the guide’s pacing. If your group includes kids, this is often a good “training wheels” moment—spooky, but not frantic.
The Historic District Route: Battlefields, Burial Sites, Mansions, Vaults

After Colonial Park Cemetery, you move through Savannah’s historic district and you hit a mix of places that are famous for more than one reason. This isn’t presented as a single landmark-only tour. It’s a tour of themes—conflict, commemoration, wealth, religion, and rumor.
Here’s what you can expect to see and hear about as the guide points you from site to site:
- battlefields
- hidden burial sites
- haunted mansions
- legendary public squares
- creepy vaults
- hotels and churches
That list is doing a lot of work. Savannah’s haunting reputation isn’t just one ghost story repeated forever. It’s a city-wide pattern: people keep building over old ground, and the stories keep attaching themselves to the architecture and the locations where history happened.
The tour description also frames the stories as a way to understand Savannah’s history and culture, not only to scare you. The guide uses macabre tales, but the goal is that you walk away seeing Savannah differently—how the city’s identity was shaped by what went on here.
A possible drawback is the tradeoff you should consider: when a tour packs many types of sites into a fixed 2-hour walk, the stories can’t be equally deep at every stop. You’ll get a satisfying sampler, but if you want one topic examined for a full afternoon, you may want to pair this with a focused museum stop afterward.
Spooky Steve’s Style: Ghost Hunter Energy, Storyteller Timing

The tour is associated with Spooky Steve, described as an internationally renowned ghost hunter, tour guide, and storyteller. That matters because this kind of tour lives or dies on delivery. A great location can turn average fast if the guide can’t keep the group engaged.
From the guide-story lens, the reviews emphasize a few qualities that tend to make a difference:
- engaging pacing that keeps everyone involved
- humor that helps the group relax
- strong storytelling that works for kids and adults together
Some praise also points to guides like Hot Rod Rick and Richard, with comments calling out the humor and how well they held attention across ages. So if your guide is one of those names, you can expect the tour to lean into personality, not just facts on a script.
Now, I’ll be honest about what that means for you. A storytelling-driven tour can feel different from a strict history lecture. If you’re the type who wants citations, timelines, and uninterrupted historical explanation, you might find yourself wishing for more depth. But if you want haunted places plus the flavor of how Savannah became Savannah, this style fits.
A Great Fit for Kids and Families Who Want Tamer Chills

This is explicitly framed as a more tame experience, and it shows in who it’s best for. The highlight calls out a daytime ghost tour that works for kids and families who want limited chills.
That doesn’t mean it’s watered down. It means you get creepy stories with a lighter overall tone, during afternoon hours, and at a pace that a mixed-age group can handle. Reviews also mention adults and kids enjoying the tour together, and kids learning about Savannah’s past without the tour turning into a panic.
If you’re traveling with little ones, this format can help you get the Savannah ghost vibe without fighting bedtime schedules or dragging everyone through late-night darkness. It’s a smart way to add something memorable that feels different from museums and shopping.
If you’re a solo traveler, this can also work well. The storytelling nature and the smaller group size make it easier to plug in and follow what’s happening, even if you’re not traveling with a crew.
Practical Value: What $33 Buys You in Savannah

The price is $33.00 per person, and it’s for about 2 hours with a real guide. On paper, it’s not expensive for a guided walking experience in Savannah, especially one that’s aimed at a specific theme: haunted history.
The best value detail here is that there’s no extra admission mentioned for the stops. Colonial Park Cemetery is marked admission ticket free, and the overall tour lists none included and none not included—so you should not be hit with add-on fees mid-walk.
Also, the tour ends in a great place for continuing your day: Chippewa Square. That means you’re not wasting time backtracking to where you started, and you can fold the tour into a natural sightseeing flow.
One more value signal: the tour is often booked ahead (about 22 days in advance on average). That’s not a guarantee you’ll sell out, but it’s a nudge to book sooner if you have fixed travel dates.
Timing and Meeting Points: Starting at 200 Abercorn St

You meet at Colonial Park Cemetery, 200 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401. That’s your clear anchor point, and it’s helpful if you want to line up the rest of your afternoon.
The tour ends at Chippewa Square. In a city like Savannah, ending at a central square is a practical win. You can hop into other walks, grab a bite, or just use it as a meeting point with your group.
Because it runs about 2 hours and needs good weather, plan your day so you’re not stuck trying to catch another timed reservation immediately after the tour. Give yourself a little wiggle room. If the weather forces a change, you’ll want flexibility rather than stress.
What to Expect When You Add the Haunted Pub Stop (If You Want It)

There’s an extra option built into the route: a quick stop at a haunted pub upon request.
That’s useful because not every guest wants the pub element, and not every group is at the same comfort level. If you do want it, you’ll have the chance without derailing the core walking route. If you don’t, you can keep the experience focused on the historic sites and the stories tied to them.
This also lets families choose. Adults who want the added atmosphere can take it, while others can keep the afternoon moving.
Who Should Book This Tour
I’d point you toward this tour if:
- you want Savannah haunted history without late-night chills
- you’re traveling with kids or mixed-age family members
- you enjoy storytelling as a way to learn how a place got its reputation
- you want a guided route through multiple historic site types in just 2 hours
I’d think twice if:
- you want a strict, academic history lecture with heavy detail at each stop
- you’re sensitive to any cemetery setting and want to avoid that entirely
- you dislike tours where the pacing is driven by a guide’s storytelling style rather than by your own interests
Should You Book the Spooky Savannah Haunted History Tour?
If you’re trying to get the classic Savannah ghost-tour experience in a way that feels approachable, this is a solid yes. The afternoon timing, the strong storytelling focus, and the mix of historic haunted sites make it a good first or second-day activity.
My main caution is simple: match your expectations. This tour is about macabre tales with cultural context, and it uses a storyteller’s delivery. If you come ready for stories, you’ll likely enjoy it. If you come only for deep historical analysis, you might wish the tour lingered longer on fewer topics.
If your travel dates are fixed, book early since it’s commonly reserved ahead. And keep an eye on the weather—this one depends on it—so plan the rest of your day with a little flexibility.
FAQ
How long is the Spooky Savannah Haunted History Tour?
It runs for about 2 hours.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Colonial Park Cemetery, 200 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends at Chippewa Square in Savannah, GA 31401.
How much does it cost?
The price is $33.00 per person.
What language is the tour offered in?
The tour is offered in English.
Is there an extra admission fee for stops like the cemetery?
Colonial Park Cemetery is marked as admission ticket free, and the tour information does not list other admission fees.
Is the tour good for kids and families?
Yes. It’s described as a more tame afternoon ghost tour with limited chills, and it’s a great choice for kids and families.
How many people are in a group?
The tour has a maximum of 30 travelers.
What happens if the weather is poor?
The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.




























