Savannah Ghost Tour with the Guy in the Kilt + Bar Stops

Savannah gets stranger after dark. This small-group walking tour pairs the city’s haunted Historic District with Patrick’s personal paranormal experiences, researched stories, and a few bar stops. I like the one-mile route and the chance to hear a guide who has spent more than 25 years investigating the unexplained. I also like the informal feel, which can resemble an evening walk with a theatrical friend rather than a standard script.

The main consideration is simple: this is not the best pick if you want a tightly scripted tour focused on famous Savannah legends. Patrick often challenges popular stories and spends much of the evening on his own encounters. The bar stops can add fun, but drinks cost extra, and the quality of the stops may vary.

Key points at a glance

• Patrick leads the tour in person: Known as the Guy in the Kilt, he brings personal paranormal accounts, audio evidence, and his own view of Savannah’s haunted places.
• The walk covers about one mile: You stay in the Historic District and return to the same meeting point near Hull Street and Bull Street.
• The style is personal, not scripted: Expect firsthand experiences and researched material instead of a rehearsed parade of urban legends.
• The evening can last up to two hours: The advertised duration is about 90 minutes to two hours, depending on conversation, group size, and bar stops.
• Bar stops are part of the appeal, not an all-inclusive package: You buy your own drinks, and anyone joining the pub crawl must be at least 21 with government-issued identification.
• The group is capped at 12 people: That gives the tour a more conversational scale, though actual attendance may be smaller or larger than you expect within that limit.

What kind of ghost tour is this?

Savannah has no shortage of ghost walks. Many follow a familiar formula: a guide leads you past a cemetery, church, square, and old house while presenting a string of legends. This experience takes a different route.

Patrick presents himself as a paranormal investigator rather than an actor reciting a fixed script. His material includes personal encounters, reports from past clients, research into haunted buildings, and recordings connected with places such as Arthur Smith’s antique shop and the Mercer Williams house. He also invites questions and, at times, gives people room to discuss their own unusual experiences.

That approach has a clear benefit. If you have already taken several standard ghost walks, this one should feel less predictable. You may hear more about how paranormal investigations are conducted and why Patrick finds certain locations compelling.

It also creates the tour’s biggest risk. If your main goal is a neatly organized lesson about Savannah’s famous residents, architecture, and cemetery history, the evening may feel loose. Some participants have found the personal stories more interesting than the traditional legends. Others wanted more detail about the buildings themselves and felt the tour wandered.

You should read the description carefully before booking. This is a personal paranormal experience with Savannah history woven through it, not a conventional history lecture with a few ghost stories added.

Meeting Patrick at Bull and Hull Streets

The tour starts at 9:00 p.m. near the concrete bench on the north end of Hull Street and Bull Street, listed as 207 Bull Street, Savannah. The same place serves as the finish point.

That detail matters at night. Bull Street is easy to locate in the Historic District, but you still need to arrive early enough to identify the correct bench and group. The tour starts on time, and one unfortunate missed departure led to a serious complaint from a family that could not find the guide. The practical lesson is not to arrive at the last second.

This is a walking tour, not a van excursion. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so plan your route to and from the meeting point before dinner. The tour itself covers about one mile, but you may walk farther if you are staying outside the central Historic District.

The maximum group size is 12 people. That is a useful limit for a storytelling tour because you can hear the guide without standing at the back of a crowd. A very small group can be especially pleasant, although it may also mean more direct conversation and fewer chances to remain quietly in the background.

Walking through Savannah’s haunted squares

The route stays in Savannah’s Historic District, where old squares, churches, cemeteries, and grand houses provide the setting. The precise order can vary, but the evening has included stops or views connected with the cemetery, historic churches, Calhoun Square, and the Mercer Williams house.

You should not expect to enter every building. The value is in standing outside, hearing the story connected with the site, and seeing how Savannah’s squares and streets change after dark. The walk is short enough for most people with moderate walking fitness, but you will be on your feet throughout the experience.

One useful feature is the chance to connect the supernatural stories with real places. Patrick’s better moments come when he explains what happened at a site, what he researched afterward, and why he believes the location deserves attention. The setting then becomes more than a backdrop for a scary anecdote.

The drawback is that the route may not satisfy anyone hoping for a detailed account of every headstone or house. One disappointed participant specifically wanted more information about the people buried in the cemetery and the history of the buildings along the way. That criticism points to an important distinction: you are buying an evening about reported paranormal activity, not a full architectural tour of Savannah.

Patrick’s personal paranormal stories

Patrick is the central reason to choose this experience. His stories come from his own investigations and from encounters reported by people he has met over the years. He has also used audio recordings and other evidence in his presentations, including material associated with Arthur Smith’s antique shop and the Mercer Williams house.

I like this format because it gives the evening a human voice. Patrick’s supporters describe him as warm, funny, passionate, and willing to interact with the group. Some people compare the experience to walking through Savannah with an old friend and trading ghost stories.

His style is also intentionally unscripted. He questions popular stories that he believes have been embellished by other companies, and he does not pretend that every famous Savannah legend is equally reliable. For anyone interested in the difference between folklore, reported experiences, and evidence, that can make the evening more thought-provoking.

Still, the tone will not suit everyone. Patrick sometimes spends a lot of time explaining why other tour companies use scripted or exaggerated stories. That strong opinion is part of his personality, but some people find it distracting. If you would rather hear one polished story after another, his commentary may feel like a detour.

I would choose this tour if you enjoy a guide with a clear point of view. I would skip it if you want a neutral, tightly edited presentation.

What the historic stops add

The historic settings give the tour much of its atmosphere, even if you are not convinced by every paranormal claim. Savannah’s squares and buildings are visually appealing by day, but the quieter streets at 9:00 p.m. change the mood. The darkness makes you notice doorways, ironwork, churchyards, and old facades in a different way.

The Mercer Williams house is one of the better-known locations connected with Savannah’s dark stories. It has a strong place in the city’s popular culture, and Patrick has received praise for his treatment of it. The tour can give you a useful nighttime introduction before you decide if you want to visit related historic sites during daylight.

Calhoun Square has also been mentioned as a place where the atmosphere feels heavy to some people. That reaction is personal, of course, but it shows how the tour works best. Patrick gives you the story and setting, then you decide what you make of the mood.

The cemetery and church stops may be visually interesting, but do not expect a full cemetery tour or an interior visit unless specifically stated. The information supplied for this experience promises a guided walk and photo opportunities, not admission to private buildings.

How the bar stops work

The bar portion makes this more than a standard ghost walk, but you should treat it as an optional social layer rather than a guaranteed pub experience with included drinks.

The supplied details identify bar stops, and some past itineraries have ended at a karaoke bar on Wednesdays. Other accounts describe two stops, with mixed impressions of atmosphere and service. Since the venues are independently operated, staffing and noise levels can affect the experience on a particular night.

You buy your own alcoholic beverages. Nothing in the $39 ticket includes drinks, so budget for that separately. This is a good arrangement if you want one drink and conversation, but less appealing if you expected a traditional pub crawl with a drink at each stop.

The age rule is firm. Pub crawls are for people 21 and older, and you need valid government-issued identification. The walking tour itself may be suitable for a wider age range, but anyone under 21 cannot take part in the bar portion.

If you do not drink, the bar stops may feel less useful. Ask the guide at the start how the evening is arranged so you know whether you can leave after the walking section or simply remain with the group without ordering alcohol.

Is $39 a fair price?

At $39 per person, this is not the cheapest way to hear a few ghost stories in Savannah. The value depends on what you want from the guide.

The price includes a professional guide, the guided walk, access to Patrick’s personal material, and photo opportunities. You are also paying for a small maximum group size and an evening that can run from 90 minutes to two hours. For a private-feeling experience with only two or three people, the price may feel reasonable.

The value is weaker if you mainly want famous local legends and a lot of historical detail about each building. In that case, a more traditional tour may suit you better. You could find the personal paranormal stories fascinating, or you could feel that too much time goes toward Patrick’s experiences and opinions.

A current rating of 4.7 from 387 ratings, with 92 percent recommending the experience, suggests that the format works very well for many people. It does not erase the clear pattern of mixed expectations. The highly positive response centers on Patrick’s personality, authenticity, personal stories, and passion. The poor response centers on limited conventional history, criticism of other tours, uneven bar stops, and one or two service failures.

I would consider $39 fair if you are specifically interested in paranormal investigation and a personable guide. I would call it expensive for a generic haunted walk.

Timing, weather, and comfort

The start time is 9:00 p.m., so you will be walking in full darkness for most of the experience. That helps the atmosphere, but it also means you should dress for the actual weather rather than relying on Savannah’s daytime warmth.

Tours operate in most weather conditions unless conditions become severe. Wear comfortable shoes and bring suitable rain or cold-weather gear. Since the route is outdoors and lasts up to two hours, a moderate level of walking fitness is helpful.

The tour can be canceled because of severe weather, another unforeseen problem, or an insufficient number of participants. If that happens, you can rebook or receive a refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Within 24 hours, the payment is not refunded, and changes are not accepted.

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but remember that this is a walking experience rather than a seated performance.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it to you if you:

• Enjoy personal stories more than polished scripts
• Have an interest in paranormal investigation and reported evidence
• Like small groups and direct conversation
• Want a nighttime walk through Savannah’s Historic District
• Are comfortable deciding for yourself how much of a ghost story to believe
• Are 21 or older and like the idea of adding bar stops

I would be cautious if you:

• Want a detailed account of Savannah’s residents, architecture, and cemetery history
• Prefer a neutral guide without strong opinions about competing tour companies
• Dislike unscripted storytelling
• Do not drink and have no interest in bar stops
• Need a fully predictable, tightly timed route

The guide’s personality matters a great deal here. Patrick has been praised as funny, kind, accommodating, and deeply committed to his subject. He has also been criticized for spending too much time on personal experiences and not enough on standard Savannah history. Both impressions can be true, depending on what you came to hear.

Should you book the Guy in the Kilt tour?

Book it if you want a personal paranormal evening rather than a standard city ghost walk. Patrick’s passion, firsthand accounts, and small-group format are the strongest reasons to go. The one-mile route keeps the physical demand modest, and the late start makes it easy to pair with dinner.

Skip it if you want a carefully scripted tour built around Savannah’s best-known legends. You may also want another option if bar quality matters as much as the ghost stories, since the stops are not controlled by the guide and drinks are not included.

My practical advice is to book this as a personality-driven experience. Arrive early at the Bull Street meeting point, wear comfortable shoes, bring identification if you plan to join the pub crawl, and set your expectations before the first story begins. If you want Patrick’s version of Savannah’s paranormal world, $39 can be well spent. If you want a conventional history lesson with ghosts added, choose a different walk.

FAQ

Where does the Savannah Ghost Tour start?

The tour starts at 207 Bull Street in Savannah, near the concrete bench on the north end at Hull Street and Bull Street.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 9:00 p.m.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes to two hours.

How far do you walk?

The walking portion covers approximately one mile in total.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour ends back at the original meeting point.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and you purchase your own drinks at any bar stops.

Can people under 21 join the pub crawl?

No. The pub crawl is restricted to people age 21 and older, and you must show valid government-issued identification.

What happens if the tour is canceled because of weather?

If severe weather causes a cancellation, you can rebook for another date or receive a full refund. A cancellation may also occur if the minimum number of participants is not reached.