Night tours in Savannah hit different. This small-group ghost hunt guides you through famous spooky spots like Colonial Park Cemetery and Chippewa Square, while giving you a K2 EMF meter to try for paranormal activity. It is part history walk, part dark storytelling, and very much a local-night experience.

What I like most is how the guides keep it history first and then add the hauntings. When you get a guide like Patrick or Gene, you also get a clear sense that they have done homework and they enjoy telling the story.

One consideration before you go: you are walking about 3,500 steps outdoors at night, and there are no public restrooms along the route. Add weather and you will want sturdy shoes and a simple plan.

Key things to know before you go

• Small group, max 16 people keeps the vibe focused and easier to hear on a night walk
• K2 EMF meter included, with instructions on how to use it during the tour
• 7 or more haunted stops built around Savannah’s old squares and historic sites
• Guides bring real-world stories and photos to support the spooky claims, not just pure theater
• Wright Square is the hanging square, so this is where the tour leans darkest

Savannah After Dark: what this ghost hunt really feels like

Savannah in the evening has that slow, eerie pace you do not get in daylight. This tour leans into that mood, but it is not only jump-scare haunted house energy. You get an actual walking circuit through the Historic District area, with stories tied to real people, real events, and the layout of the city.

Plan for a 1.5 hour experience in motion. It is designed as an evening walk and ends back at the meeting point, so you can treat it like a timed activity, not something that will sprawl all evening. Also, this one is 16+ only, and no alcohol is allowed during the tour.

It is outdoors and weather matters. If Savannah throws rain or wind your way, expect the guide to work around conditions, but the tour still runs as an evening walk when weather permits. If you are the type who gets cold easily, bring a layer.

Madison Square start at 9:00 PM, and why timing matters

The tour begins at 9:00 PM at 332 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, at Madison Square. You meet near Saint Johns Episcopal Church, and you should look for the March to the Sea Historical Marker to find the right spot.

The big practical detail here is the schedule is tight. The tour starts promptly, check-in is expected early, and once the introduction begins, the group moves out soon after. If you arrive right at start time, you risk missing that early window.

If something goes wrong, use the company phone number listed on your ticket to reach a live person. Messages sent through automated ticket sellers can miss the real operations team. For this tour, being on time is part of the value.

Using the K2 EMF meter during the walk

You get handed a real K2 EMF meter and you get instructions on how to use it on the route. During the walk, the guide helps you work the device while the stories build around each stop.

Here is the balanced way to think about it: an EMF meter is fun to try, and it can add an extra layer of curiosity as you stand in locations tied to hauntings. But it is not a certified supernatural detector. The meter is one part of the experience, not the whole proof.

What makes this part feel worthwhile is the way the guide frames it. You are not just told to hold a device and stare at numbers. You are in the moment, hearing a story, and using the tool as part of that experience.

Stop by stop: your route through Savannah’s haunted squares

This tour works like a sequence of storytelling checkpoints. Each stop comes with narration, and each one ties into the city’s past, plus the haunting lore people associate with that place.

You can expect 15 minutes per stop at the landmarks themselves, plus walking time between them. The tour is designed so you see several key points without getting stuck all night in one spot.

Also, because this is a group walk with narration, the flow matters. If someone asks a question, the whole group often pauses so the guide can answer. That can be great for conversation, but if you prefer constant motion, know this is not a silent self-guided roam.

Colonial Park Cemetery: history and hauntings in a real setting

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the most important mood-setters on this kind of Savannah night walk. The guide leads you through the cemetery area and tells you the history and the hauntings tied to the site.

This is also where the tour’s character shows. You are not just hearing ghost tales. You are getting the reason people connect this place with the supernatural in the first place.

One thing to keep in mind: entry into historic homes, cemeteries, or museums is not included as general admissions. However, the tour does include the cemetery stop as part of the experience. In plain terms, you should expect guided presence and storytelling at key points, not extra ticketed museum-style entrances.

If you want to linger, do it briefly. This is still a schedule-based walking tour.

Lafayette Square and Chippewa Square: haunted mansions and famous corners

Next up is Lafayette Square, where the guide narrates the history and the haunted mansion lore connected to the area. Squares in Savannah are not just pretty views. They are meeting points for stories, landmarks, and the city’s social history.

Then the route continues to Chippewa Square, where the guide walks you through and points out haunted locations while sharing the stories people associate with this famous spot. Chippewa Square is the kind of place where you can feel the city’s past under your feet even when you are not looking for anything supernatural.

This portion is often where you realize the tour is as much about Savannah as it is about ghosts. The guide connects what happened here historically with why the hauntings got attached to these corners.

If you are hoping for a purely spooky tour with minimal history, you may still enjoy this section, but you should be prepared for fact-based storytelling as the backbone.

Wright Square, the hanging square, and Oglethorpe Square’s ghost lore

Wright Square is specifically known as the hanging square, and the tour leans into that darker part of the city’s story. The guide shares the history and hauntings tied to the place, and this stop often feels heavier than the earlier squares.

After that, you move to Oglethorpe Square, where the guide points out haunted locations built around the square and shares ghost lore tied to the area. The square layout matters here, because these stories often depend on how the city was designed and how people moved through it.

If you like your ghost stories grounded in setting, this is a strong stretch. You are not only hearing about a haunting. You are learning why people link the haunting to this exact geography.

And yes, it is still a night walk. Dress for uneven pavement, dark corners, and stopping on sidewalks and open areas.

What the guides do well (and why it changes the whole tour)

The biggest theme in the positive feedback is the guide work. On this tour, you are not relying on random spooky phrases. You are guided by a person who tells stories with structure.

You may meet guides like Patrick or Gene, and the difference shows up fast. Some guides bring real-world perspective, and you might hear law-enforcement style experience or a personal angle that adds credibility to the way they discuss paranormal claims.

Another praised detail is the use of photos. Some guides show pictures of apparitions or captures from prior experiences, which adds a visual element when you are standing in the dark. You also get a mix of scary stories with discussion of what is supported and what gets exaggerated on other tours.

That matters because you get to decide what you believe, instead of feeling trapped in one narrative.

Price and value: why $35 can make sense here

At $35 per person, this is not a budget add-on, but it can be good value for what you get. You are paying for:

• a guided evening route in a small group
• a K2 EMF meter with instructions
• narration tied to multiple major Savannah sites

Tips are not included, but tips are graciously accepted. Since the guide’s storytelling is a big part of the value, tipping is a normal part of the experience if you feel it delivered.

Also, you will likely save time compared to DIY ghost hunting. Instead of guessing where to stand and what to ask, you get a prepared path and a guide who can explain both the history and the haunting legends.

Who should book this Savannah Ghostwalker tour

This tour fits best if you:

• want a walkable night plan in Savannah that does not require research ahead of time
• enjoy ghost stories but also want the historical context
• like interactive elements, like using the EMF meter
• can handle about 3,500 steps on uneven sidewalks

It is not a fit if you have mobility issues or do not want to walk at night. It is also not ideal if you hate standing and listening for portions of the route, since the group pauses during questions and narration.

If you are traveling with teens, remember the age rule is 16+ only.

Should you book it?

Yes, if you want a Savannah ghost tour that treats hauntings like a story tied to specific places. This is one of those nights where you end up learning the city while you chase the spooky side.

Skip it if you want a high-movement, minimal-history haunt experience, or if the lack of restrooms along the route will stress you out. Also, be strict about arrival time. The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM, and the meeting spot is specific, so arriving early is the smart move.

If you go in with the right expectations, this can be a memorable way to see Savannah after dark.

FAQ

What time does the Savannah Ghostwalker tour start?

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM at the Madison Square meeting point.

How long is the tour?

It lasts about 1.5 hours on foot.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour has a maximum of 16 travelers.

Is the K2 EMF meter included?

Yes. The tour includes the use and instruction of a real K2 EMF meter during the ghost hunt.

Are entry tickets to historic homes, cemeteries, or museums included?

Entry inside of historic homes, cemeteries, or museums is not included.

Are there restrooms along the walking route?

No public restrooms are available along the route, so you should plan ahead before the tour starts.