Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Savannah keeps its best ghost stories after dark. This $33 haunted pub crawl pairs spooky tales with drinks at four historic pubs, creating a social night out rather than a quiet cemetery walk. I like the route through the old district, especially the stops at Colonial Park Cemetery and Wright Square. I also like that you can carry an unfinished drink to the next bar.

The main thing to know is that this is a pub crawl first and ghost tour second. Stories and history are woven into the walk, but the amount of storytelling depends heavily on the guide and the mood of the group. Some guides, including Hoodoo Joe, Penny Dreadful, Hot Rod Rick, and Madame Redrum, have earned especially warm praise. A few tours have felt thin on stories, slow at crowded bars, or too large for easy listening.

Key things to know before booking

• Four haunted pub stops: The route visits historic bars where you can buy drinks and hear about each place’s darker side.
• A social walking tour: You spend much of the night outdoors, walking and chatting between bars.
• Strong guide personalities: Hoodoo Joe, Penny Dreadful, Hot Rod Rick, and Madame Redrum are often singled out for humor and storytelling.
• Two famous historic sites: Colonial Park Cemetery and Wright Square add real Savannah history before the drinking begins.
• Drinks cost extra: The $33 fee covers the guide and crawl, but not beer, wine, cocktails, or bar food.
• Best for adults who like groups: You must be at least 21, and the group can reach 30 people.

What kind of night is this?

The Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl begins at 7:30 p.m. outside the 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant on East President Street. From there, you walk through Savannah’s historic district, stopping at four haunted pubs along the way.

I would think of it as a moving evening with a guide, not a seated performance. You may hear a story beside a cemetery, walk several blocks, enter a bar for a drink, then continue with the group. The guide may point out old buildings, explain local legends, and share tales connected to the next drinking stop.

That format works well if you want to meet people and see Savannah after sunset. It works less well if you want a carefully scripted ghost presentation with one story after another. The experience lasts about one hour and 45 minutes to two hours, though the night can sometimes continue informally after the planned route.

You pay $33 per person, which is a fair price if you use the tour as both an introduction to Savannah’s historic district and a night of bar hopping. The drinks are not included, so your final cost depends on what you order. The price is less attractive if you do not drink or if you mainly want detailed cemetery and ghost lore.

Starting at the 17Hundred90 Inn

The meeting point is the 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant, a fitting place to begin. It is one of Savannah’s old historic properties and is treated as part of the city’s haunted bar culture.

The starting point gives the evening a sense of place before the group even begins walking. You can arrive ready for a drink, though you should not assume that a meal or drink is included in your ticket. One past participant liked the look and smell of the restaurant’s food enough to plan a return meal, so this may be a useful place to consider for dinner before or after the crawl.

The company sometimes uses theatrical guide names, including Penny Dreadful, Madame Redrum, Abbie Normal, Esmerelda, Hoodoo Joe, Hot Rod Rick, and Lazarus. That playful style tells you something about the tone. This is meant to be fun and spooky, with jokes and personality mixed into the history.

Colonial Park Cemetery after dark

One listed stop is Colonial Park Cemetery on Abercorn Street. It is described as the oldest municipal cemetery in the United States, and its stories connect to Revolutionary War soldiers and people who died during Yellow Fever outbreaks.

The cemetery stop lasts about 15 minutes and does not require a separate admission ticket. That makes it a useful opening history lesson, even for someone who is not especially interested in ghosts. Savannah’s old burial grounds help explain how war, disease, and crowded city life shaped the town.

Expect to hear about local spirits and cemetery lore, but do not expect a long private visit. The tour is moving on to the pubs, so the cemetery portion is one chapter in a larger night. If you want extended time among the graves, this crawl may feel brief.

The outdoor setting also matters. The tour runs in rain, snow, or sunshine according to the company’s response to one cold-weather complaint, but the stated policy says the experience requires good weather and may be canceled for poor conditions. Bring clothing that suits the forecast. A cold January night can make standing outdoors unpleasant, especially if you expected to spend most of the evening inside bars.

Wright Square and Savannah’s darker past

The next named stop is Wright Square, known in local history as the old hanging square. It adds a harsher note to the route, showing that Savannah’s past is not only about elegant streets and pretty squares.

This is where the tour’s mix of fact and folklore can work well. A good guide can connect the square’s public history with the ghost stories that grew around it. Penny Dreadful has been praised for combining historical background with spooky tales, while Hoodoo Joe has been praised for clear storytelling and group interaction.

Still, the guide makes a major difference. Some tours have been criticized for long stories, too much standing around, or not enough ghost content. If you want a dense, carefully researched history walk, ask yourself if the pub stops are the main attraction. If they are, the square is a strong part of the evening. If they are not, a traditional ghost tour may suit you better.

City Market and the route toward the river

The route also passes through the heart of Savannah’s City Market and reaches an area just above River Street. These locations help connect the older squares with the city’s social and nightlife districts.

City Market can be crowded, especially on major holidays and popular weekends. St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween were specifically described as difficult times for keeping the group together or hearing every word. March and October can also bring heavier crowds, so I would choose a quieter weekday when possible.

One useful suggestion is Thursday night. A Thursday can offer enough activity to keep the bars lively without the crush of a major weekend. The route may feel easier to follow, and ordering drinks may take less time.

The river section adds variety, but the available details do not specify the exact bar names or the precise order of every stop. That is worth keeping in mind. The four-pub route may change with crowd levels, access, or the guide’s choices.

Four pubs, four chances to shape the night

At each bar, you buy your own drink. The guide may share a story about the building, explain a local legend, or point out a detail tied to Savannah’s past. Then you have time to order before the group moves on.

The freedom to take an unfinished drink with you is a practical advantage. You do not have to rush through a cocktail or leave a beer behind when it is time to walk. That small detail makes the crawl more relaxed.

The bars are not presented as a polished tasting itinerary. The route includes historic pubs and what one participant called dive bars, which may appeal to you if you prefer casual local drinking spots. If you want wine, refined cocktails, or a quiet lounge, this may not be your ideal evening. One account specifically noted that the route is not well suited to wine drinkers.

Crowds can slow the first stop. A full group of 30 may take time to order, and one account found the first bar very crowded. You may get more out of the night if you treat the stops as social breaks rather than expecting a drink to appear quickly.

The guides are the biggest variable

The strongest part of this experience is often the person leading it. Penny Dreadful is praised for clear communication, humor, strong delivery, and useful suggestions for restaurants and other things to do in Savannah. Hot Rod Rick is described as fun and well informed, with a talent for keeping the group laughing. Madame Redrum is praised for her energy and her command of local legends.

Hoodoo Joe has drawn especially strong praise for combining ghost lore, Savannah history, dad jokes, and group conversation. That mix seems to fit the crawl well. You are not standing silently while a guide delivers a lecture. You are expected to react, chat, and enjoy the evening with the rest of the group.

The quality is not perfectly even. Some accounts describe a guide who spent too much time chatting and told only one main ghost story. Another describes a guide who was removed from the company after a very poor performance. The company says guide assignments can vary, so you should not book expecting a particular person unless the company confirms availability.

This is not a reason to avoid the crawl, but it is a reason to set realistic expectations. The best guides turn a simple walk between bars into a funny, memorable night. A weaker guide can make the same route feel like standing on sidewalks waiting for the next drink.

Walking, group size, and comfort

The tour covers Savannah’s historic district on foot. The exact distance is not listed, but the route includes several pubs, Colonial Park Cemetery, Wright Square, City Market, and the area above River Street. You should expect regular walking and periods of standing.

The experience is not recommended for people with mobility issues. Most people can take part, and service animals are allowed, but uneven historic-district sidewalks, crowds, and bar entrances may make the route harder for some people.

The listed maximum is 30 participants. That is manageable for a lively pub crawl, but it is not an intimate group. At full size, you may have trouble hearing a story near a busy street or keeping up when the group moves between stops.

A smaller group can change the whole mood. One account described a six-person group as especially pleasant, while another found a group of about 30 too large and the stories watered down. You cannot always control the size, but a quieter weekday gives you a better chance of a smoother night.

Who will enjoy the $33 price?

I think the price works best for three types of people:

• First-time Savannah visitors who want an easy introduction to the historic district after dark.
• Couples and friends looking for a date night with drinks, jokes, and a little spooky atmosphere.
• Social drinkers who enjoy meeting a group and moving through several bars.

The fee includes a local guide and the haunted pub crawl. It does not include drinks, food, tips, or any other purchases at the pubs. If you buy one drink at each of four stops, plan your budget accordingly.

The value drops if you want a serious ghost lecture, a small private group, or a tour with all drinks included. It also drops if you dislike crowds, outdoor walking, or bar noise.

The current rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 987 ratings, with 91 percent recommending the experience. Those numbers suggest that the overall formula works well, but the less positive accounts point to the main risks: guide quality, group size, weather, and crowded bars.

Booking tips that can improve the evening

Book at least 15 days ahead if your schedule is fixed. That is the average advance booking pattern, and popular dates can fill sooner.

Choose a weekday if you can. Thursday has been singled out as a good balance between having a lively atmosphere and avoiding the heaviest crowds. I would be cautious about Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, and busy March weekends if you want to hear every story clearly.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. You will be outside for much of the tour, and bad weather can lead to a new date or a full refund. The cancellation policy allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 7:30 p.m. start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded.

The ending is usually at or near Colonial Park Cemetery, though it can sometimes be near Chippewa Square. That matters if you have a late dinner reservation or another nighttime plan. Leave a little breathing room rather than scheduling something immediately after the stated two-hour finish.

Should you book the Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a social night of Savannah stories, walking, and drinks, with enough history to give the bars some character. The best guides bring real energy, and the combination of cemetery lore, Wright Square, City Market, and four pubs gives you a good first look at the old district after dark.

Skip it if your priority is a quiet, highly detailed ghost tour. You may also want another option if you do not drink, dislike large groups, have trouble walking or standing, or need an indoor activity in uncertain weather.

For the best chance of a good experience, choose a weekday, arrive prepared for outdoor walking, and treat the $33 fee as payment for a guided social evening rather than a ticket to four included drinks. With the right expectations, this can be an entertaining way to meet people, hear Savannah’s darker stories, and find a few bars you might return to later.

FAQ

How much does the Spooky Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

The listed price is $33 per person. Drinks at the bars and taverns are not included.

How long does the haunted pub crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately one hour and 45 minutes to two hours.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 7:30 p.m.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant, 307 East President Street, Savannah, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

It usually ends at or near Colonial Park Cemetery. On some nights, the ending may be near Chippewa Square.

Is the tour suitable for children?

No. The minimum age is 21.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. You purchase your own drinks at the pubs and taverns visited.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If the experience is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.