Streetlights in Savannah have stories. This 2-hour evening paranormal walk pairs a paranormal expert with hands-on ghost-hunting gear as you move through some of the city’s most talked-about spots.

I like that you are not stuck on the sidewalk with just spooky narration—you get to try devices yourself, including EMF-style meters and divining rods. The trade-off: it’s a fast-paced loop with many stops, so if you want slow, long-winded storytelling, the timing may feel a bit tight in two hours.

Key things to know before you go

• Hands-on ghost-hunting gear: expect equipment like EMF meters, K-2 meters, divining rods, and an Ovilus device
• Major Savannah locations on foot: Bull Street, Wright Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Oglethorpe Square, and more
• Cemetery + museum stops: you’ll spend real time near places tied to executions, deaths, and haunt-related legends
• One true indoor stop: you do go inside the 17hundred90 Inn and Restaurant for a mid-tour break
• Sage cleansing and a photo finish: the tour ends with a cleansing and time for a photo
• Small group limit: capped at 30 people, which helps with visibility and device use

Why this 2-hour Savannah ghost walk feels different

Savannah at night has a special rhythm. The streets are quieter, the squares feel closer, and even normal buildings start to look like props from a story. This tour leans into that mood with a paranormal guide and an activity-led format that keeps you moving.

The big reason I’d point you toward this one is the balance of history + hands-on equipment. You are hearing dark stories while also getting to test devices, so the experience feels participatory, not passive. It also runs in the evening, which is handy when you want to keep your daytime hours for Forsyth Park, shopping, or plain old wandering.

One thing to keep in mind: it’s built to cover a lot in a short time. That can be great if you like momentum, but you’ll have less time to linger at each stop than you would on a longer tour.

Start at Flip Flop Shops on Bull Street: your first steps

You meet at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull St. Check-in is quick—about 10 minutes—and it’s set up so you can confirm without spending your whole start time waiting around.

Because the tour begins at 8:00 pm, I recommend you treat this like an evening outing, not a daytime stroll. Bring comfortable shoes with grip, and plan for Savannah sidewalks that can feel uneven once it’s dark. If you’re using your phone for the route, remember you’re also listening to the guide, so don’t let screens steal your attention.

The tour uses a mobile ticket, and you should get booking confirmation at the time you reserve. If you like to travel light, this matters: fewer printed items to manage means less hassle at the start.

Wright Square and the founding stories you can’t unhear

From Bull Street, you head to Wright Square for about 15 minutes. This stop is where the tone sharpens. You’ll hear how Savannah developed, plus accounts tied to executions that took place in this area.

What I like about starting with Wright Square is the way it frames the rest of the night. Squares in Savannah aren’t just pretty layouts. They were community centers, meeting points, and places where serious events happened, which makes the legends feel grounded in a real setting.

The practical tip here is simple: pay attention to the exact direction the guide points. These tours move fast, and the most interesting details often relate to what you can see from where you’re standing, not just what happened years ago.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum: a quick stop with a lot of angles

Next is a stop by the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, which takes about 10 minutes. The tour is timed, so you’re not expecting a slow museum visit, but you do get to see the house and hear haunt-related stories tied to the surroundings.

The museum connection adds a different flavor to the tour. This is not only about ghostly claims; it’s also about how Savannah’s famous residents, families, and childhood spaces have stories layered over them. One review note that sticks with me is how the experience can feel like you’re collecting clues rather than just being told a spooky bedtime story.

Since it’s a stop with at least three stories mentioned, you might want to look up at the facade and openings as the guide speaks. In short stops, your “useful viewing time” comes from watching what the guide is pointing out.

Colonial Park Cemetery: where the equipment meets the mood

Then you reach Colonial Park Cemetery for about 15 minutes. This is the stop where the tour shifts from street legend to something more grounded and weighty.

You’ll wander around the cemetery while hearing ghostly tales and details connected to deaths in the area. And this is also one of the places where you’ll likely use paranormal equipment throughout the tour.

A practical caution: in a cemetery, sound carries. If your device makes noise or lights up, it can distract you from hearing the guide. I’d keep your equipment use brief, then focus on listening. The cemetery setting already does half the work—your job is to stay present.

Also, two hours total means you won’t get unlimited time here. If you feel drawn in, take mental notes rather than expecting a deep research session.

17hundred90 Inn and Restaurant: the moment you actually go inside

One of the most-loved pieces of this tour is the 17hundred90 Inn and Restaurant stop, around 20 minutes. This is the one stop where you’ll go inside, and it’s where you get a mid-tour break.

I like this structure. Haunted walks can get cold or tiring fast, and Savannah nights can be humid. An indoor stop keeps the energy from draining too early, and it also gives you a different sensory layer than the outdoor squares.

If you enjoy history with texture, this stop helps because it’s an active inn, bar, and restaurant tied to an older Savannah footprint. Even if you’re skeptical about paranormal claims, you can still enjoy the atmosphere and the stories in the context of an actual place where people dine.

If you’re prone to motion sickness, remember this stop can be a short pause before you pick up your pace again. Use the downtime to reset.

Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters: trying to capture what’s outside

Next is Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, about 15 minutes. The guide talks about the site as an extremely haunted museum and focuses on attempts to document paranormal activity around the building.

A standout detail from the provided info is the mention of ghosts being seen striking matches around the building. That kind of story shapes how you’ll look at the surroundings during this stop. Instead of scanning randomly, you’ll likely watch areas where the guide tells you to focus—doorways, windows, corners, and spaces where light and shadows shift.

This stop is also a reminder that “ghost hunting” on a walking tour is more about attention than proof. You’re doing experiments with gadgets in a historic environment. Even if the equipment reads something, you still have to interpret it through the lens of a living, old building—electricity, airflow, and the normal physics of motion all exist here too.

Oglethorpe Square and the finish at 24 E State St

After Owens-Thomas, you head to Oglethorpe Square for about 10 minutes. Like Wright Square, this is about haunted history tied to the area’s timeline reaching back to the 1800s.

Short square stops work best if you keep your expectations flexible. You’re not getting a lecture. You’re getting a guided lens. Look at the geometry of the space—how buildings frame it—and listen for the link between what happened there and where you’re standing now.

The tour ends near the starting area at 24 E State St, with a final wrap-up near Bradley’s Lock and Key. This last stretch is where the experience turns ceremonial. You’ll do a cleansing and photo after the tour finishes. If you want a souvenir beyond photos of buildings, this is the part that tends to stick because it feels like closure, not just a stop-and-go walk ending.

The ghost-hunting kit: EMF meters, K-2 units, rods, and Ovilus

This is the section I think most people will care about. The tour offers hands-on ghost-hunting equipment, and the specific gear mentioned includes divining rods, EMF meters, K-2 meters, and an Ovilus unit.

Here’s how to think about it in a practical, balanced way:

• EMF-style readings can react to lots of ordinary sources. Electrical wiring, modern fixtures, and even other equipment nearby can influence results. One guest note highlighted that K-2 meters seemed to respond to nearby electrical impulses, which is exactly what you’d expect in an old-but-occupied city.
• Divining rods respond to your body and your movements too. If you grip one tightly or shift your stance, it can swing. You’ll get more out of it if you treat it like a prompt to slow down and watch instead of a yes-or-no answer.
• The Ovilus output tends to be entertaining rather than conclusive. One note described it as producing random words, and that matches how people often experience devices like this during tours.

So what’s the value? The equipment doesn’t replace the stories. It gives you a second way to engage: instead of only listening, you also practice observation and curiosity.

If you go in expecting scientific proof, you’ll likely be disappointed. If you go in expecting a structured spooky evening where you can participate, it can be a lot of fun.

Guides, pacing, and how to get the most out of it

The tour works because of the guide energy. Names show up repeatedly in the feedback: Brigid, Dylan, Cassie, Mike, Ty, and Amnesty. The common theme is delivery—people say the guides are funny, engaging, and able to answer questions tied to Savannah’s history and the paranormal framing.

The pacing also matters. This is a tight loop—multiple stops, some quick, some a little longer. That means you’ll hear a lot of stories, but you won’t have time to chase every detail after you walk away. I’d treat the tour like a curated sampler, then pick one or two stops to revisit later the next day if you want to go deeper.

A tip for your group vibe: if you’re traveling with people who like different styles, this tour can satisfy both sides. History lovers get dates, locations, and serious context. Spook fans get hands-on gadgets and a closing ritual.

If you want maximum spooky focus, arrive ready to listen. If you want history-first, you’ll still get plenty of real-world anchors.

Weather, walking style, and comfort checklist

Because this is a walking tour that depends on outdoor routes and specific stop timing, good weather is important. If conditions are poor, the tour can be canceled and you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

What I recommend you plan for:

• wear shoes you can walk in for two hours at night
• bring a layer; evening temperatures can change fast near the water
• keep your phone charged but use it sparingly during device moments

Service animals are allowed, and the tour is listed as near public transportation. That’s helpful if you don’t want to stress about where to park.

Finally, group size is capped at 30, which is big enough to meet people but small enough that the guide can still get the equipment prompts out clearly.

Who should book this tour

This tour fits best if you:

• want an evening activity that keeps your daytime free
• enjoy mixing local history with spooky storytelling
• like interactive travel, not only listening from the sidewalk
• want to try ghost-hunting-style gadgets in a real setting

It might be less ideal if you:

• prefer slower pacing with lots of time at fewer locations
• only want a paranormal experience with minimal historical context
• expect equipment readings to act like a guaranteed detector of truth

If you’re the type who enjoys a balanced evening—spooky, historical, and a bit silly—this is a strong match.

Should you book this tour?

If you want a fun, structured 8:00 pm walk that covers key Savannah sites in about two hours, this is an easy yes. The biggest reasons to book are the hands-on ghost-hunting gear, the fact that you go inside 17hundred90, and the closing cleansing and photo that gives the night a real end point.

Go into it with the right mindset: treat the equipment as part of the experience, and let the guide’s stories do the main work. If that sounds like your kind of evening, you’ll probably have a great time.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 and ends back at the meeting point.

What time does the tour begin?

The start time is 8:00 pm.

How long is the tour?

The duration is about 2 hours.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

Is a mobile ticket required?

Yes. The tour uses a mobile ticket.

Is there a limit on group size?

Yes. The maximum group size is 30 travelers.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

Will I use ghost-hunting equipment during the tour?

Yes. The tour includes hands-on ghost-hunting equipment that you try during the walk.

Is there an indoor stop?

Yes. You will go inside the 17hundred90 Inn and Restaurant.

What happens if the weather is bad?

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

FAQ

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What if I cancel within 24 hours of the start time?

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience starts, the amount you paid is not refunded.

What is the confirmation timing for booking?

Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Is the tour near public transportation?

Yes, it is listed as near public transportation.

How is the tour overall rated?

It has an average rating of 4.6 based on 90 ratings.

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