Savannah: Historical Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks Included

Savannah’s past gets darker after sunset. This two-hour walking tour blends ghost stories and city history with three included beers, cocktails, or glasses of champagne, making it an easy way to see historic squares while sampling local drinks. I like the mix of macabre tales and practical sightseeing, and I also like that the tour finishes at Chippewa Square rather than simply returning you to the starting point. The main consideration is simple: at $65, the price makes the most sense if you plan to enjoy all three drinks.

The tour also benefits from strong guides. Austin earned repeated praise for his storytelling, humor, and calm handling of a large group in stormy weather, while Chris was praised for his city knowledge and useful recommendations. Just remember that this is a walking tour in all weather, and alcohol is served only to people aged 21 and older.

Key points at a glance

• Three drinks included: Choose from beers, cocktails, or champagne during the walk.
• A story-led route: Hear about Savannah’s early days, dark deeds, unfortunate souls, and reported ghost sightings.
• Historic meeting point: Meet the Sip ‘n Shop Savannah guide at the entrance to the Georgia Tasting Room.
• A signature drink: One local bar prepares a cocktail especially for this tour.
• Chippewa Square finish: The route ends at a square named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812.
• Rain-or-shine format: Bring an umbrella and wear shoes suitable for a two-hour walk.

Starting at the Georgia Tasting Room

Your evening begins at the entrance to the Georgia Tasting Room, where you look for the Sip ‘n Shop Savannah guide. This clear meeting point matters in Savannah, where the historic center has many squares, bars, and busy sidewalks that can otherwise make a first meeting confusing.

The guide sets the tone here. The tour is delivered in English, and the best evidence suggests that the guide’s personality plays a large part in the evening. Austin is repeatedly praised for being funny, engaging, and well prepared, with several people calling him an especially strong storyteller. Chris also received praise for his city knowledge, patience, and ability to fill waiting time with extra pieces of information.

That gives you a useful expectation: this is not just a drink stop followed by a drink stop. The guide is meant to carry the evening with stories and conversation. If you enjoy tours where the person leading the group adds detail and humor, this format should suit you.

The starting point is also practical for anyone already exploring central Savannah. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to make your own way to the Georgia Tasting Room. The same applies at the end, when you finish at Chippewa Square.

Savannah’s early story before the ghosts

The tour places Savannah’s unsettling tales within the city’s broader past. You hear about Savannah from its humble beginnings, then move toward stories involving dark deeds, unfortunate souls, and places linked with unusual sightings.

That order is useful. Ghost stories are more entertaining when you understand something about the setting first. Instead of treating every old building or square as a spooky prop, the guide connects the darker material to the city’s development and historic spaces.

I especially like this balance because Savannah can be approached in two very different ways. You can admire its squares and architecture in daylight, or you can hear the troubling stories attached to those same spaces after dark. This tour aims to do both in a compact evening.

Keep your expectations sensible. The description promises stories about reported sightings and cursed occurrences, not proof of the supernatural. The appeal is the storytelling, the old streets, and the way local history can feel more immediate when presented through personal tragedies and strange events.

Three drinks across the walking route

The price includes three alcoholic drinks. You can choose from beers, cocktails, or champagne, depending on what is available along the route and what you prefer. The tour also highlights craft beers from Georgia, giving beer drinkers a chance to try local selections rather than sticking to a standard option.

A local bar prepares a signature cocktail specifically for the tour. That is one of the more distinctive details here. It gives the evening something beyond a standard pub crawl, since at least one drink is tied directly to the tour and its stops.

The drinks are spread through the walk, so the evening has a natural rhythm: listen, walk, stop, sample, and continue. You are not paying only for three beverages, though. The cost also covers the guide and the two-hour route through historic squares. At $65 per person, the value is strongest for someone who would otherwise buy several drinks while exploring Savannah independently.

If you do not drink alcohol, this is probably not the right activity. The included beverages are central to the format, and the information provided specifically lists beers, cocktails, and champagne rather than nonalcoholic alternatives. You also need to bring a driver’s license, and alcohol is served only to people who are at least 21.

Pacing matters on any drinking tour. You should treat the three included drinks as part of a long walk, not as a race to the finish. The tour lasts two hours, and you will be moving between stops while listening to stories.

Historic squares, unusual sightings, and dark deeds

The route takes you through some of Savannah’s most haunted and historic squares. The exact sequence of every square is not specified, so you should not expect a fixed list of named stops beyond the start and finish. What is clear is that the walk focuses on places associated with ghost sightings and grim events.

This approach works well in Savannah because the public squares are part of the city’s identity. You are not being driven from one isolated attraction to another. You are walking through the historic center and hearing stories in the same general setting where they are said to have occurred.

The trade-off is that the route may feel less like a conventional sightseeing tour. You are not promised entry into a museum or a detailed look inside a specific landmark. The focus is on outdoor storytelling, historic streets, and pub stops.

I would treat the squares as the visual setting and the guide as the main attraction. A good storyteller can make a short stop memorable, and the feedback about Austin and Chris suggests that the guide can add real value. Austin, in particular, was praised for keeping a large group together in stormy conditions and for adding humor without losing the historical thread.

You may also hear small details while the group waits for drinks or for people to catch up. Chris was specifically praised for using these pauses to share extra information. That is a minor point, but it can make a group tour feel less like dead time.

A pub crawl that still teaches

Many pub crawls are mainly social outings. This one gives you more historical content than the label might suggest. The tour covers Savannah’s beginnings, cursed occurrences, reported sightings, and the people connected with its darker stories.

The most praised part of the experience is the storytelling. Austin was described as funny, personable, and able to keep people interested in the ghost material. Chris was praised for being informative, patient, and generous with local recommendations. Sandra also gave high marks to the information about Savannah itself, not just the supernatural tales.

That combination makes this a good introduction to the city for someone with only a short stay. You get a walk through central historic areas, a broad overview of Savannah’s past, and ideas for other places to eat or visit. Karolina specifically valued Chris’s recommendations and felt the amount of information was enough to explore the city with a local without becoming too much.

Still, a two-hour route cannot cover Savannah in detail. If your main goal is architecture, military history, preservation, or a careful study of each square, you will need another tour or some independent sightseeing. This evening gives you a lively sample, not a full course in local history.

Ending at Chippewa Square

The tour ends at Chippewa Square, which commemorates the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812. This provides a clear finish in one of Savannah’s historic public spaces and gives you a useful place from which to continue your evening.

The ending is better than a vague return to the starting point. You know where the walk finishes, and you can plan the rest of your night from there. Since no hotel transfer is included, you will need to arrange your own route back to your accommodation.

Chippewa Square also adds a note of military history to a tour otherwise shaped by ghost stories and pub culture. That broader context helps keep the evening tied to Savannah as a historic city, rather than making it only a collection of spooky tales.

Weather, walking, and group comfort

This tour runs rain or shine. Bring an umbrella, as requested, and wear comfortable footwear for two hours on foot. Stormy weather has not automatically ruined the experience, since Austin was praised for keeping a large group organized during rough conditions, but rain will still affect comfort.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible. Because the activity involves walking between pubs and historic squares, you should still consider how comfortable you are with an outdoor route in changing weather. The supplied information does not describe the precise street surfaces, distances between stops, or restroom arrangements, so those details are worth confirming if they are important to you.

The group may include enough people to require some patience at drink stops. One useful sign is that Chris was praised for keeping people engaged while others caught up. That suggests the guide understands the small delays that come with a walking group.

You should also carry your identification. A driver’s license is listed among the things to bring, and the age rule is firm: alcoholic drinks are available only to people 21 and older.

How the $65 price holds up

At $65 per person, this is not the cheapest way to hear Savannah stories or buy a drink. But the price includes three alcoholic drinks, a guide, and a two-hour walking route, so it can be reasonable if you plan to drink and want organized entertainment rather than finding each stop yourself.

The value depends on what you want from the evening:

• If you enjoy craft beer, cocktails, or champagne and want ghost stories with your drinks, the price is easier to justify.
• If you mainly want a serious history lesson, the pub format may feel less focused than a dedicated history walk.
• If you do not drink alcohol, much of the included value disappears.
• If you are new to Savannah, the guide’s recommendations can make the evening more useful than a simple bar visit.

The 3.9 rating from 34 reviews suggests a generally positive experience with some variation. That is fair for a guide-led activity. A strong guide can make the stories funny, vivid, and easy to remember, while a less engaging guide could make the same route feel ordinary. The repeated praise for Austin and Chris is encouraging, but guide availability can change by date.

Who will enjoy this Savannah pub crawl?

I would recommend this tour to adults who want a social evening with a clear theme. It suits couples, friends, and first-time visitors who want to combine sightseeing, drinks, and ghost stories without committing to a longer evening program.

It is also a good choice if you prefer local storytelling over a formal lecture. The guide’s humor and personal recommendations appear to be a major part of the appeal. If you enjoy hearing about unusual sightings, unfortunate souls, and cursed places while walking through old squares, the format should feel natural.

You may want to choose another activity if you are under 21, avoiding alcohol, uncomfortable walking in rain, or looking for a quiet and highly detailed history tour. Families with children cannot take part in the alcoholic portion, and the provided details do not describe a separate child-friendly arrangement.

Book carefully around the weather. Savannah’s heat, rain, or storms can change how enjoyable a two-hour outdoor tour feels. The cancellation policy allows a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours ahead, and you can reserve now and pay later, which gives you some flexibility if your plans are still shifting.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want Savannah’s historic squares with a darker edge, three included drinks, and a guide who can keep a group laughing while explaining the city. The strongest part is the storytelling, especially when the guide connects ghost tales to Savannah’s wider past.

Skip it if you do not drink or if your priority is a detailed examination of buildings and landmarks. For most adults seeking a lively introduction to Savannah, $65 is a fair price when you use all three drinks and value the guide’s local knowledge. Bring identification, an umbrella, and comfortable shoes, then let the city’s unsettling stories do the rest.

FAQ

How long is the Savannah historical pub crawl?

The tour lasts two hours.

What drinks are included?

Three alcoholic drinks are included. You can choose from beers, cocktails, or champagne along the route.

Is a signature cocktail included?

Yes. One local bar prepares a signature cocktail especially for the tour.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet the Sip ‘n Shop Savannah guide at the entrance to the Georgia Tasting Room.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Chippewa Square, which commemorates the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

No. You need to arrange your own transportation to the meeting point and from the ending location.

What should I bring?

Bring a driver’s license and an umbrella. The tour runs rain or shine.

Do I have to be 21 to join?

Alcohol can only be served to people who are 21 or older.