Dim path under live oaks and Spanish moss in Savannah at dusk

Savannah ghost tours: history, legends and how to choose

Savannah's long history of wars, fires and epidemics feeds a whole genre of evening tours. The best ones are really history tours told after dark.

Photo: Michael Stokes, CC BY 2.0

By ForsythPark.us editors · Updated

Savannah’s evening “ghost” tours are, at their best, history tours told after dark: the city’s wars, fires, epidemics and old houses, with the legends that grew around them. They come as walking tours through the squares, trolley tours that cover more ground, and cemetery visits.

Our top pick: Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Tour

What we list: history-focused walking, trolley and cemetery tours only. We don’t list tours built around bars or drinking.

Walking, trolley or cemetery?

Type Duration Best for
Candlelit walking tour About 1–2 hours History lovers, close-up stories
Trolley tour About 1–1.5 hours Families, hot evenings
Cemetery tour (daytime) About 1–2 hours Architecture, Victorian monuments

Tours with strong reviews

Traveler pick

History and Haunts Candlelit Tour

Walking tour digging into Savannah's history of war and tragedy, a Viator traveler pick.

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Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley

Evening trolley ride through the historic city with stories at each stop.

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Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Tour

Daytime tour of the famous oak-lined cemetery. 4.7/5 from over 300 reviews on GetYourGuide.

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Why book online

  • Free cancellation on most tickets, usually up to 24 hours before
  • Reserved time slot: no queue at the ticket desk
  • Mobile ticket on your phone
  • Reviews from verified travelers

Tips

  1. Book the earlier slot with kids; later tours often target adults.
  2. Wear walking shoes – old sidewalks and roots under the oaks.
  3. Combine with a daytime squares walk to see the same streets in daylight.

Frequently asked questions

Are Savannah ghost tours family friendly?

Many are, especially trolley tours and early-evening walks. Some late tours are aimed at adults – check the age guidance on the listing.

Walking or trolley ghost tour?

Walking tours get you closer to the houses and squares; trolley tours cover more ground and suit hot evenings or visitors who prefer to sit.

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