Savannah at night hits different. This 90-minute haunted pub crawl turns famous landmarks into a fast-moving story line, with a guide sharing historic and ghost tales as you walk. I especially like the short time commitment and the way each stop feels connected to Savannah’s past—but a key thing to plan for is that it’s more history-and-stories than a full-on bar crawl with lots of drinking.

If you’re trying to see real Savannah without losing your whole evening, this format helps. You start at Chippewa Square at 7:15 pm and finish near 332 Bull St, after about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours with a small group (up to 30). The “haunted” part is the storytelling, not jump-scare theater, and that’s a big plus.

What you get in plain terms: a trained guide, free admission at the listed stops, and chances to step into some of the city’s well-known spots—including Original Pinkie Masters and McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge. Alcohol isn’t included, so you’ll be choosing your own drinks.

Quick Hits Before You Go

• A night route that makes the ghost stories feel right with Savannah’s street energy
• Stop-and-story pacing across major sites like Colonial Park Cemetery and Chippewa Square
• Free admission at the scheduled stops listed on the route
• Several bar moments, including Original Pinkie Masters and Mcdonough’s (but not a nonstop drinking tour)
• Small group size (max 30) for a more conversational walk
• English-only tour with a mobile ticket

Why This Savannah Haunted Walk Feels Worth It

A haunted pub crawl can go two ways: either it’s mostly bar hopping with loose history, or it’s a history tour that uses bars as an occasional bonus. This one leans hard into the walking stories. You get to see the parts of downtown Savannah that people photograph in daylight, and then hear what’s supposed to have happened there after dark.

I like the idea of a short, guided night walk because Savannah is easy to over-schedule. Between dinners, museums, and just getting lost in the squares, evenings pile up fast. Here, the timing is built for a busy itinerary—about 1.5 to 2 hours—so you can still do a proper dinner afterward (or make this your main event and keep it simple).

The other thing I like: you’re not just told spooky lines. You get details—cemetery realities, duels, plagues, and Civil War connections—woven into a route that actually makes sense geographically. Even if you’re skeptical about ghosts, you’ll still come away with a tighter sense of Savannah’s timeline and why certain blocks have a reputation.

One consideration: because several stops are churches, cemeteries, and squares, you may feel it’s not a “drink at every stop” crawl. If your priority is pub stops above all else, keep expectations focused on a guided haunted walk with bar stops, not a marathon of nightlife.

Meeting at Chippewa Square and Timing the Night

You’ll begin at Chippewa Square (the one people recognize from Savannah’s classic downtown sights). The start time is 7:15 pm, and the tour runs to 332 Bull St.

That location matters for two reasons. First, it’s central—easy to pair with other downtown plans. Second, it helps the route stay compact. You’re not traveling across town between stops; you’re walking through the dense historic core, the part that makes Savannah feel like a living postcard.

Since this is a night tour, plan for comfort. Even though the duration is short, it’s still a walking experience—some stops are outside, and some sites are in areas where you’ll need to watch your footing. Dark + historic streets is a combo you respect.

Also: the tour uses a mobile ticket, and confirmation happens at booking. So have that on your phone ready to show. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation.

Stop-by-Stop: Colonial Park Cemetery to Mcdonough’s

The route is designed like a story chain. Each stop adds a new layer—health and death, architecture and ritual, duels and tragedy, Civil War heroics, then the more human side of neighborhood taverns.

Stop 1: Colonial Park Cemetery

You start with a heavy one: Colonial Park Cemetery. It’s described as Savannah’s last remaining Colonial Period cemetery above ground. The tone here isn’t subtle. You’ll hear about how Sherman’s troops nearly destroyed the landmark, along with the realities of yellow fever plagues, pit graves, and the grim math of survival during outbreaks.

Expect stories that range from famous duels and ill-fated love to the unsettling idea of people buried while still alive—and even a detail that kids once played here. The contrast is part of the creep factor: a cemetery as a place of ordinary life in one era, and a spooky boundary in another.

Practical note: you’re walking on historic ground, and the tour itself warns to be careful where you walk. In other words, don’t treat the cemetery like a casual photo stop.

Stop 2: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Next is Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a stop that shifts the mood from grim to awe. You’ll learn about Gothic architecture and get a memorable landmark connection: the cathedral is tied to St. Patrick’s Day mass, which happens there every year.

This is a good palate cleanser after the cemetery. It also helps the “haunted” theme land differently. Not all ghost lore is about literal graves. Some of it is about place, ritual, and the feeling that certain buildings hold onto stories longer than people do.

Stop 3: Hamilton-Turner House

Then you move to Hamilton-Turner House. This stop brings literature and legend into the mix, specifically with the connection between the house and the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Here the tour leans toward tragedy: accidental deaths, murder, and the idea that spirits linger. Even if you’re not chasing the supernatural, you’ll get the kind of story that makes Savannah seem almost too dramatic to be real—which is exactly why this city is such a magnet for ghost folklore.

Stop 4: Madison Square

In Madison Square, the focus turns to Civil War history and the people caught inside it. You’ll learn about the Siege of Savannah and Sergeant William Jasper, plus stories tied to what Sherman did while staying at the Green Meldrin House in 1864.

This stop also connects Savannah’s personal tragedies to broader war trauma. You’ll hear about the sad fates of Francis Sorrell’s three wives, and more dark legends tied to Sorrell-Weed House, including stories of suicides, hangings, and voodoo activity taking place there.

If you like your spooky stories grounded in history, this is one of the stops that does it best. It also helps you understand why certain buildings keep coming up in Savannah folklore.

Stop 5: The Original Pinkie Masters

Now you shift from “history facts” to a local bar vibe: The Original Pinkie Masters. This is where the tour earns its pub-crawl badge.

You’ll learn about the friendship between former President Jimmy Carter and the bar’s owner and originator, known as Pinkie Master. The tour also highlights Pinkie’s as a famous dive bar style spot, and there’s a Savannah tradition here too: people start St. Patrick’s Day in the morning with a bloody mary at this bar.

This is the kind of stop that makes the whole experience feel more like a night out. You’re not just standing in front of historic stone. You’re stepping into a place where locals and longtime visitors have let the city’s mood sink in over a drink they chose themselves.

Remember: drinks aren’t included. If you want alcohol, you buy it.

Stop 6: Chippewa Square (Again)

Then you circle back to Chippewa Square, but this time it’s about why the city’s reputation exists. You’ll hear how Savannah became known as the City Built Upon The Dead and how paranormal experiences might connect to a history involving fires, murders, suicides, and wars.

There’s also lore about ghosts and orbs, and a specific story tied to bodies buried in the wall of a local B&B. You’ll also hear about the oldest—and one of the most haunted—theaters in America.

Having this stop in the route again makes sense. It reinforces the theme: Savannah’s squares are not just pretty public spaces. They’re stages where multiple eras overlap.

Stop 7: Mcdonough’s Restaurant & Lounge

The final stop is Mcdonough’s Restaurant & Lounge. Here the stories get very grounded in everyday survival and suffering. You’ll hear about Billy Lee running this Savannah landmark for 40 years and that the building served multiple roles over time: bar, restaurant, grocery store, and a hospital for the Southern Army during the Civil War.

That last part changes everything. Hospitals during war weren’t clean, orderly institutions in the modern sense. This stop asks you to imagine the scale of suffering that happened there, with dying men and blood everywhere—then ties in smaller ghost lore about a grocer who was unhappy and Billy getting scared once he started living in an apartment he built on the third floor.

This ending works well because it lands the “haunted” theme back in a place that still feels human and lived-in. It’s not just a monument you leave behind.

The Guide Factor: Storytelling That Keeps It Moving

The tour lives or dies by the guide. The best version of this experience is the one where the guide keeps the tone light enough to be fun, but specific enough to feel real.

In past experiences with this tour, Craig has been singled out for story telling, humor, and personal touches tied to the stops. That matters because you’re hearing a lot in a short window. A guide who can switch between facts and story beats helps the walk feel smooth even when you’re moving from cemetery to cathedral to a bar.

One practical point: with a route this short, pacing matters. If your guide keeps it moving, you get to enjoy each site without feeling rushed. If pacing drags, you might feel the time squeeze—especially if you were hoping for more bar time.

Drinks, Pacing, and What You Should Expect at “Pub Crawl” Time

The tour includes no alcoholic beverages. So treat the bar stops as part of the experience, not guaranteed free samples.

Also, the route mixes very different kinds of stops:

• outdoor historic sites (cemetery, squares)
• architecture and landmark interiors (cathedral, house)
• bar landmarks (Pinkie Masters, Mcdonough’s)

That mix is why the tour feels balanced rather than one-note. But it also explains why some people who expect lots of pub stops might feel the bar portion is shorter than they wanted.

The good news: it’s not trying to be a two-hour drinking session. It’s trying to be a night walking story tour that uses Savannah’s nightlife corners as landmarks.

How Much Walking Is It, Really?

The duration is about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, and it’s explicitly a walking crawl. You’ll have multiple short stop times (some around 10 minutes, others around 15).

That structure is great for stamina if you keep your expectations realistic. You won’t be doing long stretches without breaks, but you also shouldn’t plan to bring very heavy bags or wear shoes you hate walking in.

If it’s warm, Savannah can still surprise you at night. If it’s cool, the walk will feel better than standing in one place. Either way, dress for comfort and be ready for uneven historic surfaces.

Price and Value: What You Pay For (And What You Don’t)

Even without a listed ticket price here, you can still judge value by what’s included:

• a trained tour guide
• a planned route with free admission at the scheduled stops
• a mobile ticket and a group experience
• English-language narration

You’re not paying for entrance tickets at these specific stops, which helps if you’d otherwise have to buy separate admissions. And because the stops are well chosen, you’re not spending your money on random wandering—you’re paying for a guided, themed sequence.

What you don’t get is alcohol. That’s normal for many tours like this, and it’s easy to budget for. If you want a single drink, plan for it. If you don’t drink, you’re still covered because the core experience is the stories and the walking route.

Who This Tour Suits Best

This works especially well if you:

• want a night activity that shows Savannah’s historic core fast
• like ghost stories that come with real locations attached
• enjoy guided facts paired with a bit of dark humor
• are traveling in a group and want a shared experience without a long commitment

It might be less ideal if you mainly want:

• a pub crawl focused on many drinking stops
• a tour that feels like a full nightlife program
• a very casual, zero-story “just walk and hang out” bar night

For solo travelers, it can still be fun since the group size stays capped and the route is structured.

Should You Book This Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl?

I’d book it if you want the sweet spot of Savannah sightseeing and spooky storytelling in a short window. Starting at 7:15 pm and finishing near 332 Bull St is practical, and the stop mix—from Colonial Park Cemetery to Pinkie Masters to Mcdonough’s—covers the places that make Savannah feel like its own genre.

One last decision filter: if you’re expecting a drinking-heavy crawl, you may feel a little shorted. If you’re okay with history-first pacing and treat the bars as part of the atmosphere, this is a strong night plan.

FAQ

How long is the haunted pub crawl?

The tour runs about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 7:15 pm.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Chippewa Square, Savannah, GA 31401, and ends at 332 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

Are alcoholic beverages included?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, and you’ll purchase drinks on your own during the tour.

Is admission included for the stops?

The listed stops show admission tickets as free.

How big is the group?

The maximum group size is 30 travelers.

Can I cancel, and are service animals allowed?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and service animals are allowed.