Explore Savannah’s darker stories at your own pace with an app-guided haunted walk and an integrated EMF reader. Start at Moon River Brewing Company, follow the historic squares, and finish near Chippewa Square while the app narrates local history and folklore.
Explore Savannah’s darker stories at your own pace with an app-guided haunted walk and an integrated EMF reader. Start at Moon River Brewing Company, follow the historic squares, and finish near Chippewa Square while the app narrates local history and folklore.
Night falls over Savannah and the Spanish moss throws long, whispering shadows across brick squares. On this self-guided walk, an app chimes and a built-in EMF reader flickers as you stand before Moon River Brewing Company and begin the route that threads through Johnson Square, the Olde Pink House, and Chippewa Square. The city’s live oaks lean in, and the voice in your headphones alternates between historical fact and local lore, letting the streets speak on their own schedule.
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Operated by WalknTours · Savannah, Georgia
Night falls over Savannah and the Spanish moss throws long, whispering shadows across brick squares. On this self-guided walk, an app chimes and a built-in EMF reader flickers as you stand before Moon River Brewing Company and begin the route that threads through Johnson Square, the Olde Pink House, and Chippewa Square. The city’s live oaks lean in, and the voice in your headphones alternates between historical fact and local lore, letting the streets speak on their own schedule.
Savannah’s grid of planned squares dates to General Oglethorpe’s 18th-century layout; many buildings you pass are antebellum or early 20th-century, with Civil War and colonial-era stories layered into facades and cemeteries. Geologically, the city sits on coastal plains—sand and clay underfoot—so expect flat, walkable pavement and occasional cobbles. Culturally, the tour touches on slavery-era sites, theater hauntings, and Revolutionary War figures, presented as anecdotes within a larger historical framework.
Practically, users download the WalknTours app, enter the provided experience code, and start at Moon River Brewing Company (21 W Bay St). The route is 55–75 minutes and covers downtown squares, narrow lanes, and a few courtyards where the audio pauses for effect. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and a flashlight if you plan an after-dark stroll. Respect private property, observe posted hours for buildings and cemeteries, and keep noise low in residential squares. The experience is best paced slowly—listen, look, and let the city’s past and present trade places as you walk.
easy.
55–75 minutes.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking for roughly an hour on flat urban terrain
Download the WalknTours app, create an account, choose Savannah, find the Ghosts of Savannah tour, and enter the experience code 'spooky' to unlock playback.
The in-app EMF feature gives simple electromagnetic readings for entertainment; it should not be treated as rigorous scientific evidence of paranormal activity.
Yes—the tour is self-paced and available anytime, but be mindful of neighborhood quiet hours, limited lighting in some squares, and personal safety after dark.
The downtown route is stroller-accessible and service animals are allowed; pet policies are subject to local leash laws and private property rules.
Savannah was founded in 1733 with a distinctive grid of public squares; many tour stops reflect colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War-era history integrated into downtown buildings and cemeteries.
Stick to public sidewalks and marked paths, avoid disturbing historic grave markers, and minimize light and noise pollution in residential squares to respect preservation efforts.
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Night falls over Savannah and the Spanish moss throws long, whispering shadows across brick squares. On this self-guided walk, an app chimes and a built-in EMF reader flickers as you stand before Moon River Brewing Company and begin the route that threads through Johnson Square, the Olde Pink House, and Chippewa Square. The city’s live oaks lean in, and the voice in your headphones alternates between historical fact and local lore, letting the streets speak on their own schedule.
Night falls over Savannah and the Spanish moss throws long, whispering shadows across brick squares. On this self-guided walk, an app chimes and a built-in EMF reader flickers as you stand before Moon River Brewing Company and begin the route that threads through Johnson Square, the Olde Pink House, and Chippewa Square. The city’s live oaks lean in, and the voice in your headphones alternates between historical fact and local lore, letting the streets speak on their own schedule.
Savannah’s grid of planned squares dates to General Oglethorpe’s 18th-century layout; many buildings you pass are antebellum or early 20th-century, with Civil War and colonial-era stories layered into facades and cemeteries. Geologically, the city sits on coastal plains—sand and clay underfoot—so expect flat, walkable pavement and occasional cobbles. Culturally, the tour touches on slavery-era sites, theater hauntings, and Revolutionary War figures, presented as anecdotes within a larger historical framework.
Practically, users download the WalknTours app, enter the provided experience code, and start at Moon River Brewing Company (21 W Bay St). The route is 55–75 minutes and covers downtown squares, narrow lanes, and a few courtyards where the audio pauses for effect. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and a flashlight if you plan an after-dark stroll. Respect private property, observe posted hours for buildings and cemeteries, and keep noise low in residential squares. The experience is best paced slowly—listen, look, and let the city’s past and present trade places as you walk.