Walk Savannah by lantern light and hear the city's restless past—from wartime loss to local legends—on this 90-minute candlelit ghost tour. Expect a storyteller's blend of documented history and eerie anecdotes while passing moss-draped oaks and colonial squares.
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The streetlamps are low and the air has the damp hush of river cities as you step onto cobblestone beside a white-columned house on Chippewa Square. Lantern light leads a small crowd through oak-lined streets, Spanish moss swaying above like slow-moving curtains. Voices drop; the guide sets a scene with a single story, and the city’s past—wars, epidemics, executions, and unexplained losses—feels close enough to touch.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Able to stand and walk 90 minutes over uneven, urban surfaces; comfortable on cobbles and short stair steps.
Wildlife
History
Savannah’s city plan dates to 1733 and its historic squares were designed as communal nodes; many legends tie directly to documented events from the colonial and Civil War eras.
Conservation
Stay on sidewalks and marked pathways, avoid touching monuments, and leave no trace in cemetery and park areas to protect fragile historic fabric.
Reserve your spot on the Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear sturdy shoes
Cobblestone and brick sidewalks are common; closed-toe shoes with tread make the 90-minute walk far more comfortable.
Bring water for hot months
Savannah humidity can be oppressive in summer—carry a refillable bottle and hydrate before the tour.
Arrive early to find parking
Meet at 17 W. McDonough Street on the Chippewa Square side; metered street parking fills quickly in the evening.
Respect memorial sites
The tour ends at Colonial Park Cemetery—keep noise low, stay on paths, and avoid touching monuments.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobblestone, brick, and uneven sidewalks during the walk.
Refillable water bottle
Hydration is crucial during humid summer evenings; many stops have no water access.
summer
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Tour operates rain or shine unless severe—carry rain protection to stay dry.
spring
Charged phone with flashlight
Useful for navigation before/after the tour and for reading small printed notes under low light.