Savannah: Ghosts, Asylums, Voodoo, and Horror Walking Tour

Savannah gets stranger after sunset. This two-hour walk turns the city’s pretty squares and old buildings into a setting for stories about murder, root magic, asylums, restless spirits, and local superstition. I like the mix of Savannah history and supernatural lore, and the $25 price makes it an easy evening choice.

I also like that the tour begins and ends in Monterey Square, so you are not left trying to find your way back after dark. Guides such as Nathan, Jess, Jacob, Pam, and Kate have earned praise for strong storytelling, humor, and clear historical detail. The main caution is simple: the stories are graphic, especially when they involve children, medical treatment, murder, and abuse.

Key things to know before you go

• More than a ghost walk: The stories include voodoo, root magic, occult beliefs, brutal crimes, asylums, and Savannah’s treatment of people who were considered different or difficult.
• A true walking tour: You spend about two hours on city streets, moving between Monterey Square, the Historic District, and Forsyth Park.
• A strong guide matters: Nathan is often praised for his humor and storytelling, while Jess, Jacob, Pam, Kate, and others have also been singled out for warm, well-informed presentations.
• The tone is graphic: This is not a gentle family ghost story. Expect detailed accounts of decapitations, murders, medical abuse, and troubled spirits.
• Bring a charged phone: You can take photographs and try to capture apparitions or orbs, though the tour treats these as part of the supernatural experience rather than guaranteed results.
• Budget a little extra: The tour costs $25 per person, tips are not included, and masks can be purchased on site for $2 if needed.

Meeting the guide at Monterey Square

Your starting point is the Pulaski Monument in Monterey Square. The exact meeting coordinates are 32.0715023, -81.0949532, which is useful if you are using a phone map and do not know Savannah well.

Monterey Square is a fitting place to begin. The square gives you a formal, historic setting before the stories turn darker. As the guide gathers the group, you can expect an introduction to Savannah’s reputation as one of the most haunted cities in the United States and an explanation of the kind of material covered during the walk.

The company describes its guides as actual psychics rather than actors playing a part. That detail will matter more to some people than others. If you are a committed believer, you may appreciate the guide’s approach to spirit activity. If you are skeptical, you can still enjoy the walk as a history tour with supernatural stories added on top.

The best guides appear to strike a useful balance. Nathan is praised for being funny, punctual, and well informed about the sites. Jess is described as passionate and careful in her delivery. Jacob is noted for focusing on the historical events behind the stories instead of presenting everything as campfire fiction. That variety is worth keeping in mind because your guide will shape the evening.

Savannah’s Historic District under a darker light

The main section passes through the Savannah Historic District and takes about 20 minutes according to the planned route, though the full experience lasts two hours. The walk uses Savannah’s streets, squares, and historic buildings as the backdrop for accounts of violence, death, superstition, and unexplained events.

You will hear stories connected with houses and families, including accounts of Savannah’s upper-class society and the dark behavior hidden behind respectable facades. This is one of the tour’s more useful features. The supernatural stories work best when they are tied to real places and real events, rather than floating free as vague tales about ghosts.

Expect the guide to point out buildings and locations while explaining what supposedly happened there. Some stories involve spirits who refused to disappear after violent deaths. Others focus on murder, decapitation, cruelty, or people who were mistreated because of illness, social status, or nonconforming behavior.

That material gives the tour more weight than a simple search for spooky photographs. One past participant even described leaving with a new awareness of how badly people with mental illness, medical problems, or different beliefs were treated. You will not get a full academic account of Savannah in two hours, but the darker stories can raise worthwhile questions about how the city remembers its past.

The presentation may also include local beliefs about voodoo, root magic, and the occult. These subjects deserve care, and a good guide should explain them as part of Savannah’s cultural history rather than using them only as cheap thrills. The tour’s description suggests that supernatural belief and local superstition are central themes, so you should expect more than standard haunted-house material.

Walking over buried history

One of the tour’s most striking claims is that you will walk over more than 46,000 corpses, only a few feet below the surface. This refers to the layers of burials beneath parts of Savannah, and it sets the mood for the whole walk.

The point is not simply to shock you. It reminds you that the city’s attractive squares and paved streets were built over generations of death, burial, illness, war, and upheaval. Once you hear that, an ordinary stroll through the Historic District can feel different.

This is also where practical expectations matter. You are walking outdoors for two hours, often after dark, so comfortable shoes are sensible. The supplied information does not list the terrain as difficult, but the route includes several city locations and a stop at Forsyth Park. You should be ready to stay with the group and walk between stops rather than remain in one place.

The tour does not promise that you will see a spirit. It encourages you to photograph apparitions and orbs around the city, and some people have captured images they considered unusual. One person reported an unknown face in a photograph connected with the 432 Abercorn house. Treat this as part of the fun, not as a guaranteed result.

Forsyth Park and the evening photo stop

Forsyth Park is the route’s planned photo stop and lasts about 10 minutes. The park gives the group a chance to pause, take pictures, and absorb the atmosphere before returning to Monterey Square.

A stop here also breaks up the storytelling. Two hours of grim material can become tiring, particularly if every story is delivered at full intensity. A short pause lets you reset and enjoy Savannah’s streets as a beautiful city rather than only as a collection of crime scenes and haunted addresses.

The park may look very different after the sun goes down. Your guide may connect it to a story or simply use it as a place to discuss the city’s supernatural reputation. Do not expect a long independent exploration. This is a brief stop within a guided walk, not a separate park visit.

If you want photographs, have your camera or smartphone ready before the stop. The tour specifically recommends bringing a charged phone and camera. You may also want to take ordinary city photographs, since the old streets and squares provide strong visual settings even if no unexplained shape appears in your images.

Stories of murder, asylums, and spirits

The title promises horror, and the content appears to deliver it. You will hear about brutal murders, decapitations, troubled spirits, and the treatment of people in asylums or medical settings. The guide may not soften the details.

That makes the tour a poor choice for young children. One parent reported that a 10-year-old became deeply frightened because many stories centered on children. Another person advised against bringing children under 12 after hearing graphic murder accounts. The company’s own warning says the experience is not for people with a queasy stomach or anyone who does not want to be frightened.

Teenagers may enjoy it, especially with a guide who knows how to adjust the tone. April’s group found that the guide could joke with teenagers while still giving them enough spooky material. Still, you should not assume that a family booking automatically means family-friendly content.

Adults who enjoy crime history, paranormal claims, or old city legends are likely to get more from the evening. Skeptics can also have a good time if they treat the supernatural material as storytelling and cultural history. Some people have reported feeling energy, receiving responses through rods, or getting readings from an electromagnetic meter. Those moments will appeal to believers, while skeptics may prefer to focus on the documented events and the guide’s presentation.

Why the guide can make or break the evening

The strongest pattern in the feedback is the quality of the guides. Nathan is repeatedly praised for being enthusiastic, personable, funny, and well prepared. Jess receives similar praise for her passion and careful explanation. Jacob is credited with making the historical events clear, while Pam is remembered for bringing the stories to life.

That matters because a walking ghost tour has limited scenery. You are often standing outside a building while listening to someone explain what supposedly happened there. A flat delivery would make even a good story drag. A warm, confident guide can make the same street feel tense and memorable.

The best comments also point to flexibility. Guides have answered questions, interacted with children and teenagers, shown photographs or news articles on a phone, and adjusted their delivery for different groups. Kate, for example, was praised for handling difficult stories carefully and taking time with questions.

A few guides have offered extras after the scheduled walk, such as a tarot card reading. Do not assume that will happen on your tour, but it shows how the experience can sometimes extend beyond the formal route.

The company says its guides are psychics, not actors. That may create an earnest tone rather than a theatrical one. One person specifically appreciated that the guide did not wear a costume or act campy. If you want actors, props, and jump scares, this may feel restrained. If you prefer a guide who presents the material as serious paranormal research and local history, that approach should suit you.

Is $25 a fair price?

At $25 per person, this is a reasonable price for a two-hour guided walk in Savannah. You are paying for a live English-speaking guide, local stories, a planned route, and the chance to see the Historic District and Forsyth Park at night.

The value depends on what you want. If you only want a quick scare, you may find the historical explanations longer than expected. If you like learning why a place has a reputation, the mix of crime, folklore, occult beliefs, and city history makes the price easier to justify.

There are a few extra costs to remember. Tips are not included, so carry cash if you want to thank your guide. Masks are required, and one can be purchased on site for $2. Bring a charged phone if you plan to take photographs or use it for directions before and after the walk.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those policies are useful if your Savannah schedule is still shifting, though the main value remains the guide and the stories rather than any special equipment.

Who should book this Savannah ghost tour?

I would recommend it to adults and older teens who enjoy dark history, paranormal accounts, and walking through a city after sunset. It suits people who want a story-led evening rather than a museum visit or a bus tour.

It is also a good choice for repeat visitors to Savannah. The city’s squares can feel familiar after a day of sightseeing, but the stories give you a different reason to look at old homes and monuments. One person who had already taken several Savannah ghost tours considered this one the best of the group, largely because of the guide.

You should skip it if graphic violence is a problem, if you want a gentle family activity, or if you dislike supernatural claims. The tour does not appear to rely only on silly haunted-house theatrics, but the subject matter can still be intense.

Should you book the 13 Ghosts tour?

Book this tour if you want dark Savannah history with a paranormal edge, and if you are comfortable hearing disturbing details. The strongest reason to choose it is the guide-led storytelling, especially when you get someone like Nathan, Jess, Jacob, Pam, or Kate.

At $25, it offers a solid evening activity with a clear starting point, a return to Monterey Square, a stop at Forsyth Park, and enough historical material to keep the walk from feeling like a string of random ghost stories. Just bring good walking shoes, a charged phone, cash for a tip, and the right expectations. This is gruesome, serious, and sometimes frightening, not a light stroll with a few harmless legends.

FAQ

How long is the Savannah Ghosts, Asylums, Voodoo, and Horror Walking Tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

Where does the tour begin?

Meet the American Tour Company guide in front of the Pulaski Monument in Monterey Square. The meeting coordinates are 32.0715023, -81.0949532.

Where does the tour end?

The walk returns to Monterey Square.

What places are included?

The route begins at Monterey Square, passes through Savannah’s Historic District, includes a 10-minute photo stop at Forsyth Park, and returns to Monterey Square.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour is described as gory and gruesome, with detailed stories about murder and other disturbing events. It is not recommended for people with a queasy stomach, and several comments specifically warn that children under 12 may find it too intense.

What should I bring?

Bring a camera, cash, a charged smartphone, and a face mask or protective covering. Masks are required and can be purchased on site for $2. Tips are not included in the tour price.