2hr Paranormal Walking Tour

Ghost stories feel different after dark. This two-hour Savannah walk mixes the city’s grim past with hands-on paranormal tools, moving from Wright Square to Colonial Park Cemetery and several famously haunted buildings. I like the lively guides, especially Brigid, Bridget, Dylan, Mike, and Ty, and I like that the group actually gets to handle equipment instead of only listening to spooky tales. The main caution is that the paranormal evidence can feel light, and some of the evening leans more toward history than ghost hunting.

The route is compact, the 8 p.m. start leaves your day free, and the stop inside the 17Hundred90 Inn adds a welcome change from sidewalk storytelling. At up to 30 people, though, this is not a private investigation. You should book it for entertaining stories, local atmosphere, and a playful attempt at spirit communication, not as proof of the supernatural.

Key points to know before you go

• Eight downtown stops in about two hours: The walk covers Wright Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Oglethorpe Square, and several historic buildings without taking over your whole evening.
• Real participation: You may handle EMF meters, dowsing rods, and an Ovilus during the investigation portions.
• The 17Hundred90 stop includes going inside: This old inn, bar, and restaurant provides a break from walking and a chance to see one of Savannah’s better-known haunted places.
• Guides shape the experience: Brigid, Bridget, Dylan, Mike, Ty, Cassie, and Amnesty have been praised for humor, warmth, and strong storytelling.
• The tone is spooky but not solemn: Expect ghost tales, executions, deaths, and true crime alongside jokes and personal paranormal stories.
• A short final cleansing is included: The tour ends near the starting point with a cleansing and a group photo.

Savannah after dark, with a ghost-hunting twist

Savannah is unusually well suited to an evening walking tour. Its squares, cemeteries, old houses, and narrow downtown blocks put many stories within a short distance of one another. You do not spend the night riding between attractions. You move through the historic center on foot, stopping often enough to keep the pace comfortable.

This tour begins at 8 p.m. at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull Street. Check-in takes about 10 minutes, then the group heads toward Wright Square. The entire outing lasts roughly two hours and ends back near the starting point at 24 East State Street, by Bradley’s Lock and Key.

I like this timing for a first evening in Savannah. You can spend the afternoon at museums, on a riverfront walk, or over dinner, then use the tour to see familiar streets in a very different mood. It is also short enough to fit into a busy visit.

The tone depends heavily on the guide. Brigid and Bridget have received especially warm praise for their energy and personal attention. Dylan has been praised for combining facts with comedy, while Mike and Ty have been described as engaging and fun with the paranormal equipment. That matters here. A ghost tour can feel flat if the guide simply recites dates. This one works best when the guide turns each stop into a story.

Wright Square and Savannah’s difficult beginnings

The first major stop is Wright Square, where the guide discusses Savannah’s founding and the executions that took place in the area. This gives the tour a useful starting point. Instead of jumping straight to unexplained noises, you get a sense of why certain locations carry such grim associations.

The square is also a good place to learn how Savannah’s public spaces were used in earlier periods. The tour connects civic life with punishment and death, helping explain why the city’s ghost stories often grow from real events rather than pure invention.

You should expect a fairly compact talk here, about 15 minutes. That keeps the tour moving, but it also means the guide cannot explore every part of Savannah’s early development. If you want a long, detailed account of the city’s founding, a daytime history tour will serve you better.

For this evening, though, Wright Square sets the mood well. The setting is open, central, and easy to reach, with no admission charge at any of the scheduled stops.

Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace and nearby stories

The walk then reaches the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum. The tour does not include museum admission. Instead, the guide discusses the house’s haunted reputation and points out other reported paranormal spots nearby, with about three stories connected to the area.

This stop works because it ties a well-known Savannah building to the wider network of tales around its streets. You are not simply hearing about one house. You are also getting a sense of how supernatural stories gather around several old buildings in the same neighborhood.

The 10-minute stop is brief. That is useful if you want variety, but it can feel rushed if one story catches your interest. I would pay close attention and save questions for the guide’s pauses, especially if you want to hear more about the nearby locations.

Colonial Park Cemetery with equipment in hand

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the tour’s most atmospheric stops. The group wanders around the gated cemetery while hearing stories about deaths and reported ghost activity. The guide also brings out paranormal equipment here, making this one of the more active parts of the walk.

The tools may include EMF meters, K-2 meters, dowsing rods, and an Ovilus. You may get the chance to hold or use them while the group looks for unusual readings or responses. That hands-on element is a real plus for families and groups who want more than a guide speaking from the front of the pack.

I would keep your expectations sensible. Some of the equipment can react to nearby electrical impulses, and the Ovilus may produce random words. The devices can make the experience entertaining and interactive, but they do not offer scientific proof of a spirit. The best way to enjoy this portion is to treat it as a shared experiment and a bit of theater, not a guaranteed encounter with the dead.

The cemetery stop lasts about 15 minutes. It provides atmosphere without turning the tour into a long cemetery lecture. The gates and walking paths also mean you should stay with the group and follow the guide’s directions.

A stop inside the 17Hundred90 Inn

The 17Hundred90 Inn is the most welcome change of setting on the route. The group goes inside this old inn, bar, and restaurant for around 20 minutes. That indoor stop breaks up the walking and gives you a chance to experience a working local establishment rather than viewing every haunted site from the pavement.

The inn is also a practical mid-tour pause. The provided information does not say that a drink or meal is included, so plan to pay separately if you choose to order something. One past participant especially enjoyed having a mid-tour drink there, but you should treat that as an optional purchase rather than part of the ticket.

I like this stop because it adds texture. A ghost story told outside a locked building can feel abstract. Sitting or standing inside an old inn gives the tale a more immediate setting. It also offers a little relief if the weather turns damp or the evening feels cooler than expected.

Keep in mind that the group may be sharing the space with regular diners and bar patrons. The stop is part of the public inn, not a private paranormal investigation.

Owens-Thomas House and the match-striking tale

At the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, the guide discusses the reported hauntings connected with the museum. The focus includes stories of ghosts seen around the building striking matches. The group tries to document possible paranormal activity outside.

This is a useful stop for two reasons. First, it adds another type of historic site to the route. Second, it brings up the complicated human stories tied to a former house and slave quarters, rather than treating the building only as a spooky backdrop.

The tour does not include entry into the museum. You will hear the story and investigate from outside, which limits what you can see but keeps the evening moving. If you want to explore the house’s exhibits and historical interpretation, plan a separate visit during opening hours.

The stop lasts about 15 minutes. I would listen carefully to how the guide separates documented events from local stories. That distinction is important in Savannah, where fact, legend, and personal experience often share the same sidewalk.

Oglethorpe Square and the final walk back

Oglethorpe Square brings another set of stories dating to the 1800s. The 10-minute stop is short, but it gives the guide one more chance to connect the city’s planned squares with deaths, sightings, and lingering legends.

By this point, the route has covered several different types of places: a public square, a cemetery, a birthplace museum, an inn, and a former home with slave quarters. That variety keeps the walk from feeling like eight versions of the same stop.

The final discussion takes place at 24 East State Street near Bradley’s Lock and Key. Here, the guide tells the true crime story involving the shop’s owner. The tour then ends with a cleansing and photo. Sage is used for the cleansing, according to the experience details shared by past participants.

That closing gesture gives the tour a clear finish. You are not simply dismissed at the last building. You get a final group moment, a photo opportunity, and a playful way to leave the ghost stories behind.

How the guides shape your night

The strongest part of this tour is the guide’s delivery. Brigid has been praised for being enthusiastic, informed, and easy to talk with. Bridget has received similar praise for warmth and sincerity, including taking extra time to speak with a young participant after the formal tour ended. Dylan has been singled out for humor, with one account describing the evening as both highly informative and very funny.

Mike and Ty have been praised for making the equipment portions enjoyable. Cassie has also been noted for handling a mostly solo tour with energy, while Amnesty received credit for continuing through a torrential rainstorm.

Those details point to an important truth: your experience may vary by guide. The route stays the same, but the balance between jokes, local facts, personal stories, and equipment use can shift. Some guides may linger over a tale, while others may pack in more facts.

The tour has an average rating of 4.6 from 90 reviews, which suggests a strong overall response, but the lower ratings are useful too. One person felt it was more of a history walk with paranormal devices than a true ghost investigation. Another wanted slower, more atmospheric storytelling instead of many facts and anecdotes packed into two hours.

I would choose this tour if you enjoy a lively host and group participation. If you want long silences, serious historical interpretation, or controlled paranormal testing, you may find the format too casual.

Walking effort, group size, and practical comfort

The tour is listed as suitable for most people, with service animals allowed and public transportation nearby. It is an evening walk through central Savannah, so comfortable shoes are the sensible choice. The supplied details do not provide a precise walking distance, but the route includes eight stops over about two hours.

The maximum group size is 30. That is small enough for a guide to address the group, yet large enough that you may not hear every aside or get extended time with each device. If you prefer a quiet, personal experience, this group size is worth considering before you book.

Weather matters. The tour requires good weather and may be canceled if conditions are poor. In that case, you are offered another date or a full refund. Savannah’s weather can change quickly, so bring a light layer and be prepared for an outdoor evening.

The start point is easy to identify at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull Street. Since the activity ends back near the meeting point, you do not need to arrange a second pickup across town.

Is the tour worth the price?

No ticket price is provided here, so I cannot judge the exact dollar value. I can judge what you receive for the admission: about two hours, a downtown route, a guide, eight stops, access to paranormal equipment, entry into the 17Hundred90 Inn, and a final cleansing and photo.

That is solid value if you would otherwise pay for a standard walking tour and want a spooky theme added. The equipment gives you something to do, and the indoor inn stop adds variety. You are also using one evening for both local history and entertainment.

The value drops if you expect repeated, convincing paranormal evidence. The devices may respond in ways that are open to ordinary explanations, and the Ovilus can produce random words. You are paying for storytelling, atmosphere, interaction, and a guided route through Savannah, not a verified scientific investigation.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 8 p.m. start time. Inside that window, changes and refunds are not accepted. The activity also requires a minimum number of participants, so a cancellation for that reason brings an alternative date or a full refund.

Who should book this Savannah ghost walk?

I would recommend it to families with older children, couples, and friends who want a lighthearted spooky night. The equipment gives curious participants a role, and the guides’ humor keeps the subject from becoming too grim. It also suits anyone who wants an evening activity that leaves most of the day open.

It is a good pick for a first night in Savannah because the route introduces several central squares and buildings while giving you stories to carry into the rest of your visit. It also works for repeat visitors who want to see familiar places after dark.

I would think twice if you dislike group tours, do not enjoy ghost stories about executions and deaths, or want to enter every historic building. The Owens-Thomas House and Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum are discussed from outside, and the paranormal tools should be treated as entertainment rather than hard evidence.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want funny guides, local stories, and hands-on ghost-hunting tools in a compact evening walk. Brigid, Bridget, Dylan, Mike, and the other praised guides appear to bring the energy that makes the route work.

Skip it if your priority is a serious paranormal investigation or a slow, richly atmospheric storytelling session. For most visitors, the best reason to go is the mix: Savannah’s darker past, a cemetery after sunset, a stop inside the 17Hundred90 Inn, and a final sage cleansing before you walk back into the regular night.

FAQ

How long is the Savannah paranormal walking tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

What time does the tour begin?

The tour starts at 8:00 p.m.

Where does the tour meet?

Check-in takes place at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point area, near 24 East State Street and Bradley’s Lock and Key.

Does the tour enter any buildings?

Yes. The group goes inside the 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant. The Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters and Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum are discussed from outside, and museum admission is not listed as included.

What paranormal equipment can you use?

The experience includes hands-on paranormal equipment. Equipment mentioned includes EMF or K-2 meters, dowsing rods, and an Ovilus.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded. If poor weather or insufficient participation cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.