Savannah Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better with a drink in hand. This two-hour Savannah crawl mixes haunted-pub tales, cobblestone streets, and lively stops in the historic district. I like the small-group limit of 30 people, which should keep the guide’s stories from getting lost, and I like the route’s mix of old buildings and modern bars. The main drawback is that the experience depends on good weather and the cost of drinks is not clearly included in the $25 price.

The tour is led by The American Tour Company, LLC, and guides such as Fiona bring a personal touch to the storytelling. I especially like that Fiona adds her own experiences, including one account of a ghost appearing in a photograph. Still, this is best for people who enjoy atmosphere and spooky tales more than a serious study of Savannah’s past.

Key things to know before you go

• Five stops in about two hours: The route includes Abe’s on Lincoln, Collins Quarter, Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar, Totally Awesome Bar, and The Rail Pub.
• Stories are part of the experience: Each stop comes with tales of ghosts, spirits, murder, mystery, or the building’s darker past.
• The walk begins and ends at Columbia Square: You do not need separate transportation between stops.
• Drinks and food are not clearly bundled into the $25 cost: Plan for personal spending, and note that food is specifically excluded.
• Fiona has earned strong praise for her storytelling: Her personal stories and friendly manner are a major part of the tour’s appeal.
• Weather matters: If poor weather cancels the outing, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

What this Savannah ghost crawl is really like

This is not a quiet cemetery walk or a formal lecture about Savannah architecture. It is a social pub crawl with a supernatural theme. You move through the historic district at night, stop at several bars, hear a spooky story at each one, and have time to order drinks or chat with the group.

That format gives the tour an easy rhythm. You are not standing in one spot for two hours, and you are not expected to absorb a long stream of dates and names. Instead, each stop resets the mood. One place may focus on an old building’s painful past, while another leans into ghostly sightings or the strange atmosphere of a late-night bar.

At $25 per person, the price is reasonable if you want a guided evening walk with several pub stops. It becomes less of a bargain if you expect drinks, snacks, or attraction admissions to be included. The cost covers the guided experience and access to the haunted pubs and taverns, but food, personal spending, and gratuity are not included.

The group can reach 30 people. That is not an intimate private tour, but it is small enough to feel manageable if the guide keeps the group together. For the best chance of hearing every story, stay near the guide and avoid drifting to the back when the group moves between bars.

Starting at Columbia Square

The crawl starts at Columbia Square in Savannah’s historic district and ends back at the same meeting point. That makes planning simple, especially if you are already spending the evening in the center of town.

You should arrive ready to walk between stops. The route covers historic streets, and the experience is built around moving from one pub to the next rather than remaining inside a single venue. Comfortable shoes matter more here than fancy night-out footwear.

The mobile ticket is useful. You can keep the confirmation on your phone rather than print anything, but make sure your phone has enough battery to display the booking details at the meeting point.

The start and end point also make this easy to pair with dinner or another evening plan nearby. Just leave enough time after the tour, since the listed duration is approximately two hours and the exact pace may depend on the group and the stops.

Abe’s on Lincoln and Savannah’s darker past

The first stop is Abe’s on Lincoln, a place presented as a relic with a grim past. The building is tied to stories of suffering, injury, and death, including its use as a temporary refuge for wounded and dying people during a violent period.

That gives the opening stop a darker tone than a simple haunted-bar story. You are hearing about a place shaped by real human pain, not just a vague tale of footsteps in an empty hallway. For many people, that mix of history and ghost lore is the strongest part of this kind of tour.

Expect about 20 minutes here. Admission to the stop is listed as free, so the tour price is paying for the guide, the route, and the storytelling rather than a separate entrance fee.

The limitation is that the available description leaves some details of the building’s past unexplained. If you want exact dates, primary sources, or a detailed account of Savannah’s wartime history, this stop may feel brief. If you prefer a compact story with a spooky setting, it should set the mood well.

Collins Quarter in the historic district

The second stop brings the group to Collins Quarter, a restaurant and café in the historic district. The stories here focus on ghostly presences and the idea that past patrons may still linger in the dining room.

This is a useful change of pace after the grim tone of Abe’s on Lincoln. Collins Quarter is presented as a place where ordinary dining and supernatural tales overlap. You can sit with a drink or take in the setting while the guide explains the local stories connected with the venue.

The stop lasts about 20 minutes. Since food is not included, do not count on this tour as dinner. You can order something if the schedule and venue allow, but the clearest plan is to eat before or after the crawl.

I like this stop because it shows how Savannah’s ghost traditions fit into everyday places. The setting is not separated from normal city life. A café or restaurant can become part of the evening’s mystery simply because of the stories attached to it.

Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar at night

Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar receives the longest listed visit, at about 40 minutes. It is described as a place where glamour, nightlife, and supernatural stories meet.

This longer pause gives you more time to order a drink and talk with the group. It may also be the most social portion of the evening. If you are joining with friends, this is likely where the pub-crawl side of the experience becomes more noticeable than the walking-tour side.

The venue’s theme leans toward atmosphere. The stories focus on a nocturnal setting, hidden secrets, and the boundary between ordinary nightlife and the paranormal. You should expect mood and storytelling rather than a museum-style presentation.

Keep your budget in mind here. The $25 tour price does not list drinks as a separate included item, and personal expenses are excluded. If you plan to sample cocktails or beer at several stops, your final cost will be higher than the advertised tour price.

Totally Awesome Bar and a lighter mood

Totally Awesome Bar shifts the tone toward nostalgia and games. Its stories involve the spirits of past gamers, with the idea that old players may still influence what happens inside.

This is a lighter concept than tales of injury and death. That variety helps the tour avoid becoming one long stretch of grim narration. You get a different kind of ghost story, one tied to entertainment and memory rather than only tragedy.

The stop lasts approximately 20 minutes. It may appeal most to people who like playful haunted themes, especially if your group enjoys the bar’s gaming atmosphere. If you prefer serious folklore, this portion may feel less convincing or less substantial.

That difference is worth considering before you book. The tour title promises ghosts, voodoo, murder, and mystery, but the actual experience appears to range from genuinely dark stories to fun, modern bar themes. It is designed as an entertaining night out, not a consistently frightening investigation.

The Rail Pub closes the route

The final stop is The Rail Pub, where the stories turn back toward the idea of spirits mingling with the living. The venue is described as offering craft beers, spirits, and cocktails, with bartenders guiding customers through the choices.

After several stops, this final pub gives the evening a natural finish. You can listen to one more story, have a last drink, and then walk back to Columbia Square with the group.

The stop is listed at about 20 minutes. Since the tour ends where it begins, you do not need to arrange a ride between venues. You are responsible for getting to and from Columbia Square, though the meeting point is near public transportation.

The pub setting makes the ending relaxed, but it also means the experience may become less focused as the night goes on. If people are ordering drinks and chatting, you may need to pay close attention to hear the guide.

Fiona and the value of the guide

A guide can make or break a ghost tour. Fiona receives particularly warm praise for being personable, present, and a strong storyteller. She adds her own experiences to the established tales, including a story about capturing what appeared to be a ghost on camera.

That personal layer matters. Savannah has no shortage of ghost tours, so a guide who can tell a story naturally and connect with a group adds real value. You are not simply walking between bars while someone reads a script.

Fiona is also praised for sharing facts about the different places. That balance is useful. The evening has enough local information to give the stops context, but it remains informal and social rather than academic.

The tour does not guarantee Fiona as your guide, so you should not book solely on the assumption that she will lead every departure. Still, her style gives you a good idea of what a successful outing can feel like: friendly, spooky, and personal without taking itself too seriously.

Price, drinks, and what you actually receive

The listed cost is $25 per person. For that price, you receive a guided route through five haunted pubs, bars, and taverns, along with stories about the spirits associated with those places.

The value is strongest if you already planned to spend an evening in Savannah’s historic district. You get a structured route, a guide, and a social way to visit several venues you might not choose on your own.

Do not confuse the tour price with the total cost of the night. Food and snacks are not included. Personal expenses are not included, and the information does not state that drinks are covered. Budget for beverages separately, then confirm the drink policy before booking if that detail affects your decision.

Gratuity is also separate, though tipping the guide is appreciated. If your guide keeps the group together, tells strong stories, and handles the busy bar settings well, a tip is a fair way to recognize that work.

Who should book this experience

I would choose this crawl if you want a casual evening activity with a spooky theme. It suits couples, friend groups, families with older children, and larger parties looking for something more memorable than simply visiting bars on their own.

It is also a good fit if you like ghost stories but do not need every tale to be terrifying. The route includes serious stories, playful material, and atmospheric settings. That range makes it accessible to people with different comfort levels.

A larger group may enjoy the social side, and one rating specifically recommends it for big groups. Still, a group of 30 can feel less personal than a small walking tour. Stay close to the guide and be prepared for normal bar noise.

I would not choose this as your only Savannah history tour. The emphasis is on ghosts, drinks, and atmosphere. For a fuller understanding of the city’s architecture, politics, and past, pair it with a separate daytime tour.

Weather, cancellation, and practical planning

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you can receive a full refund or choose another date. That policy matters because the route involves walking between pubs and the departure may be affected by storms.

One past outing was disrupted by a thunderstorm and confusion over the meeting location. The operator indicated that the tour had eventually been rained out and offered to locate the reservation and issue a refund. The practical lesson is simple: confirm the meeting point at Columbia Square, check your messages before leaving, and contact the operator promptly if weather becomes severe.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off uses Savannah’s local time.

Confirmation arrives at booking. Service animals are allowed, the tour is near public transportation, and most people can participate. The group limit is 30 people.

Should you book the Savannah Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a social, two-hour night of ghost stories and historic pubs for a modest starting price. The best parts are the variety of stops, the walk through Savannah after dark, and the chance to have a guide such as Fiona add personal stories to the standard local lore.

Think twice if you want a serious historical investigation, a guaranteed frightening experience, or drinks included in the price. The tour mixes real-world dark history with playful bar themes, and the total cost rises once you order beverages.

For a first evening in Savannah, this is a fun way to get your bearings in the historic district while hearing stories you will remember. Just wear comfortable shoes, confirm the meeting point, watch the weather, and keep extra money available for drinks and gratuity.

FAQ

How long does the Savannah Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Pub Crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $25 per person.

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at Columbia Square in Savannah, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at Columbia Square.

Which places are included in the route?

The route includes Abe’s on Lincoln, Collins Quarter, Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar, Totally Awesome Bar, and The Rail Pub.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

The tour includes visits to haunted pubs, bars, and taverns, but the provided details do not state that drinks are included. Food and snacks are not included, so confirm the drink policy and plan for personal spending.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes the experience to be canceled, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 30 people.