Walk South Beach after dark with a local paranormal investigator and hear historic and local hauntings tied to Tybee’s hotels, piers and bars. This two-hour walking tour mixes documented history with on-site storytelling and a restroom break at a reportedly haunted restaurant.
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The boardwalk lights blur into a ribbon as the salt air pulls at your jacket; South Beach at night watches and waits, waves whispering against pilings and the pier casting a silver line out over the dark. The tour begins at the historic Carbo House on Tybrisa Street, where a local ghost host and paranormal investigator sketch stories into the humid air before walking the neighborhood.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking up to two hours on flat to sandy surfaces
Wildlife
History
Tybee’s coastline has long been strategic and lived-in — from Indigenous use to lighthouse construction and military coastal defenses, evolving into a small resort community by the 20th century.
Conservation
Barrier islands are dynamic and sensitive: stay on established walkways, avoid stepping on dunes, and pack out trash to protect nesting birds and fragile vegetation.
Reserve your spot on the Tybee Island Ghost Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear sturdy shoes
Sidewalks, boardwalks and short beach stretches mean closed-toe shoes or grippy sandals keep you steady after dark.
No pets on beaches
Pets aren’t allowed on the beach except for service animals; plan pet care or skip shoreline wandering.
Bring a small flashlight
Evening tours benefit from a compact light for uneven pavement and quick reads of plaques or markers.
Cash or card for the bar stop
The Rock House stop includes a restroom/cocktail break; have payment ready if you want a drink or snack.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction on sidewalks, boardwalks and soft sand stretches.
Headlamp or small flashlight
Helps navigate after-dark sidewalks and read plaques without relying on phone battery.
Light rain jacket or shell
Spring and fall evenings can be breezy and damp; a packable shell adds comfort.
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Phone with charged battery
Useful for photos, emergency calls, and the occasional digital EVP or note-taking.