A walk down the cobblestone streets of Savannah reveals many things — her beauty, the curtains of Spanish moss draped over the old live oaks, and, once the sun goes down, a mystery in the air. There is no better time for a walking ghost tour than a perfect fall night.
At night, Savannah takes on a different feel entirely. The daytime charm gives way to something older and stranger, and the quiet squares seem to hold their breath. That is exactly the Savannah we love to show our guests — on foot, up close, and after dark.
Savannah After Dark
On our Savannah Ghost Tours, we wind through the historic district’s most atmospheric corners — from Lafayette Square past majestic mansions and moss-hung oaks toward Colonial Park Cemetery, where some of Savannah’s most prominent citizens were laid to rest. There you’ll learn about the thousands of bodies buried beneath Savannah’s streets, and the unmarked dead who far outnumber the stones that mark them.
But that’s only the beginning. What else lies buried in Savannah? What mysteries does she keep? On foot, in the dark, is the only way to really find out.
Up Close With Savannah’s Spirits
A walking tour gets you up close and personal with Savannah’s spirits in a way no bus or trolley ever could. You’re standing on the same ground where the stories happened, close enough to feel the chill of an old doorway or the weight of a shadowed square.
And there’s something for everyone. There’s plenty of real history for the history buffs, plenty of ghosts for the paranormal crowd, and plenty of entertainment and good-natured humor for the skeptics. Whatever you believe when you arrive, our guides make sure you leave with a story worth telling.
An Easy Walk for Everyone
Sometimes the “walking” part of a walking tour gives people pause — and that’s where we’re different from other companies. Our routes are designed to be an easy, comfortable walk for guests in all conditions. There’s plenty of seating and natural breaks along the way, and our guides are storytellers, not marathon runners. Nothing is rushed.
We take the time to make sure everyone on the tour is comfortable and having a good time, pausing to let a story breathe and a group catch its breath. If mobility is a concern, this is a tour you can genuinely enjoy at your own pace.
The Green Way to Tour
Walking isn’t just the best way to experience Savannah — it’s also the greenest. Tour buses, trolleys, and cars run the historic district all day long, emitting exhaust into the air of one of America’s most beautiful old cities. A walking tour leaves no carbon footprint at all (just the regular kind!).
It’s better for the city, better for the atmosphere, and honestly better for you — a gentle evening stroll through history beats sitting in traffic on a trolley any night. Park the car once and explore on foot; our Savannah parking guide can point you to the best spots near the district.
Choose Your Walking Tour
We offer two walking ghost tours, so you can pick the one that fits your group.
The Original Haunted Savannah Tour
Our flagship, the Original Haunted Savannah Tour, is the perfect introduction to haunted Savannah. Family-friendly and suitable for all ages, it covers the widest range of locations and blends the city’s true history with the hauntings that made it famous. It’s the tour guests most often call the highlight of their trip.
Spirits & Scoundrels
For those who want to go deeper into Savannah’s darker side, Spirits and Scoundrels is our adults-only (18 and up) tour, beginning at 10 p.m. With no filter and plenty of true-crime energy, it dives into tales of criminals, con artists, and the restless dead — murder, voodoo, and haunted mansions — backed by real paranormal evidence from our investigators. Not for the faint of heart.
See Savannah the Way It’s Meant to Be Seen — On Foot
An easy, atmospheric walk through the haunted heart of the historic district. Choose your tour and join Destination Ghost Tours after dark.
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Chris Allen is the founder of Destination Ghost Tours, a historian and storyteller with a lifelong fascination for the darker corners of history. He spends his time uncovering the true stories behind haunted legends, guiding guests through historic cities, and chasing down details that refuse to stay buried. When he is not working, he can usually be found with his partner Arissa, their dog Bear, and their two cats, Trouble and Covu, photographing old places, digging through archives, or disappearing into historical rabbit holes. He believes the best history is honest, atmospheric, and just unsettling enough to linger.