Savannah at night gets spooky fast. This is a small-group ghost-hunt walk led by licensed local guides like Gene and Patrick, mixing cemetery lore and landmark history into a nighttime stroll you can actually follow. You get that Savannah feeling: humid air, dark corners, and stories tied to real places.

I love that you use a real K2 EMF meter as part of the hunt, with clear instruction instead of hand-waving. I also like how the tour leans on history and evidence-based ghost talk, not pure theater. The main drawback is practical: there are no public restrooms along the route, and the tour doesn’t pause once you start.

Key things I’d bet on before you go

• Real K2 EMF meters with guidance so you know what you’re looking at
• A tight nighttime route with multiple historic squares and cemetery stops
• At least 7 haunted sites you’ll pass through during the walk
• Six named stops that map cleanly to Savannah’s old layout (Madison, Colonial Park, Lafayette, Chippewa, Wright, Oglethorpe)
• Patrick or Gene as guides, known for story skill and use of photos/evidence
• Max 16 people, which matters when you’re walking and asking questions

Ghost Hunt Basics on Savannah’s Old-School Sidewalks

This isn’t a long bus tour with vague stops. It’s a focused walking experience through Savannah’s Historic District at night, when the city’s grid of squares and the hush around old cemeteries make ghost stories feel less like entertainment and more like local tradition.

The value here is the combo: story + places + a real tool. You’re not just listening while standing in one spot. The walk moves you through Savannah’s public spaces where hauntings are tied to architecture, layout, and what happened there. And because the tour is small (16 max), your guide can keep things moving without turning the night into a line of people whispering, then sprinting, then losing the group.

You also need to know what kind of “ghost tour” this is. Expect fact-based history with frightening stories mixed in, rather than a showy script full of jumpscares. If you want pure theater, this may feel more grounded than you hoped. If you want stories you can place on a map, you’ll probably enjoy it a lot.

Finally, it’s weather-dependent. It’s an outdoor evening walk, so plan for heat, humidity, and the possibility of rain. And yes, you’ll rack up steps—about 3,500 steps is the stated level—so wear shoes you can walk in for real.

9:00 PM at Madison Square: Finding the Start and Getting Checked In

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM, and that’s not the time to be casual. You meet at 332 Bull St, at Madison Square’s southwest corner, across from Saint Johns Episcopal Church. The key visual marker is the The March to the Sea Historical Marker. If you arrive late, you’ll miss your window—there’s no “pause the tour while I get here.”

Before 9:00, the guide checks people in and sets expectations. This matters because you’ll be given a real K2 EMF meter to use during the tour, and you’ll want to understand how the reading is meant to be handled before you start wandering through squares and cemeteries at night.

Parking is workable if you plan ahead. The stated option is 301 West Liberty Street in the Liberty Street Parking Garage, next to The Mellow Mushroom. And the meeting point is near public transportation, which is helpful if you’d rather not circle for a spot.

One more practical point: the route doesn’t provide public restrooms along the way. If you want to feel relaxed, handle bathroom breaks before you start.

The K2 EMF Meter Hunt: What You Actually Do With It

Here’s one reason this tour earns strong marks: the paranormal part isn’t just “look, spooky vibes.” You get instruction and a real K2 EMF meter. That’s the tool you’ll hold during the walk while your guide points out sites tied to hauntings.

What you should expect from the hunt section is a guided experiment feel—check readings, listen for the explanation, then move to the next site. The meter helps you feel like you’re participating, not just watching. And guides Patrick and Gene are known for mixing the creepy with context, including pictures used to support what they’re describing.

A useful mindset: treat the EMF readings as part of the experience, not a guarantee of proof. The tour itself is structured around the hunt process—the sites, the stories, the moments where your guide says, pay attention here.

Also note what’s not part of the deal: there’s no mention of guaranteed “you will find something.” The tour is about searching and learning how hauntings get talked about in Savannah, using the meter as the centerpiece.

Colonial Park Cemetery to Oglethorpe Square: Six Stops That Map to Real Lore

The route is built around Savannah’s old squares and cemetery history. Each stop is about 15 minutes, and you’ll keep moving through the Historic District instead of doing one long stand-and-stare moment.

Stop 1: Madison Square and the first sweep of the Historic District

You begin at Madison Square at 9:00 PM near the March to the Sea marker. From here, your guide leads the group through the Old Savannah streets and squares, setting the tone with history and hauntings. This is where you’ll also learn how the night will work: where you’re heading next, what to watch for, and how you’ll use the meter.

Madison Square is also the kickoff point for the tour’s “battlefields and haunted mansions” theme. Your guide isn’t just naming places—they’re connecting the city’s layout and events to the ghost lore you’ll hear as you walk.

Stop 2: Colonial Park Cemetery

At Colonial Park Cemetery, your guide leads the group and narrates the history and the hauntings tied to the grounds. Cemeteries in Savannah aren’t random backdrops. They’re part of the city’s story—names, eras, and tragedies all stacked into one place.

This stop is where the tone often turns from creepy storytelling to grounded historical atmosphere. Even if you’re skeptical, it’s hard not to take the setting seriously once you’re standing there with the guide explaining what happened and why the stories stuck.

One thing to keep in mind: entry is described as included via admission tickets at stops. But entries into historic homes or museums aren’t included, so the cemetery piece is the key “inside” element you should expect.

Stop 3: Lafayette Square

Next up is Lafayette Square, paired with haunted mansions lore. Your guide talks through the square’s history and the stories that attach to it.

Squares are where Savannah feels most like a character. You’ll see how streets funnel people into the same views again and again, how the architecture frames the night, and why the hauntings keep getting retold in the same physical locations.

Stop 4: Chippewa Square

Chippewa Square is a must-see stop in Savannah for daytime visitors, but at night it turns into something else. Your guide walks you through the square and highlights several haunted locations while telling the stories attached to them.

If you’re the type who likes to connect a story to a landmark, this is one of the best parts. The square format makes it easy to visualize how events unfolded, and the guide’s storytelling helps you “see” past the dark.

Stop 5: Wright Square, the hanging square

Wright Square is known as the hanging square, and that theme becomes the focus for this stop. Your guide narrates the history and hauntings here.

This is where the tour’s tone often gets more intense. It’s also one reason the tour is 16+—some stories lean darker than gentle-scare territory.

Stop 6: Oglethorpe Square

You finish with Oglethorpe Square, where your guide points out haunted locations built around the square and shares the ghost lore connected to it.

This final stop is less about chasing a single jump-scare and more about leaving with a bigger picture: Savannah’s haunting stories tend to attach to the city’s most recognizable spaces, and the squares act like chapters.

Where the Tour Feels Most Worth It: Evidence, Photos, and Real Locals

A lot of ghost tours say they’re “history-based.” This one is set up to actually do it. Your guide connects hauntings to the kind of facts you can understand—who lived where, what happened around these landmarks, and how local lore grew.

Patrick and Gene in particular are described as guides who mix scary stories with history and evidence, and not everyone does that well. You’ll also hear about personal guide experience from Gene’s background as a police officer in the 1980s and his tie-in to the kind of case that later influenced Savannah’s pop-culture story, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. That sort of lived connection changes the feel of the night.

Another strong point: guides use photos on an iPad, including images people say they captured related to paranormal activity. Again, you should keep your expectations realistic, but it’s more engaging than just telling you to imagine things.

Price and Value: What You Get for $35 and What’s Extra

At $35 per person, the value comes from a few specific pieces:

• Guided walking tour with licensed local guides
• Use and instruction of a real K2 EMF meter
• Admission ticket included at each stop (the stop format explicitly includes admission tickets)

What you do not get is equally clear:

• Tips aren’t included (they’re accepted)
• Entry inside historic homes, cemeteries, or museums isn’t included (the cemetery stops are handled by the tour’s included admission, but if you expect extra interior time in a house or museum, plan for that to be separate)

For many visitors, the biggest “value” factor isn’t the meter by itself. It’s that you get a map-able route of major Savannah squares and cemetery history with a guide who ties it together.

Timing, Walking, and Night-No-Fuss Tips for Comfort

This is a night walk, so your comfort choices matter more than usual:

• Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for a ~3,500-step walk.
• Dress for Savannah weather. The tour runs outdoors and is weather permitting.
• Plan bathroom breaks before you start, since no public restrooms are available along the route.
• Don’t bring alcohol; it’s not allowed on the tour.
• Leave pets at home; no animals are permitted.
• Bring the right energy. If you want to sit quietly and be entertained from a distance, it can feel slow. If you want to ask questions and participate, the night tends to feel much better.

Group size is capped at 16 travelers, so the experience should stay conversational. That’s helpful if you’re unsure about what the EMF meter is supposed to do.

Should You Book Savannah Ghostwalker Tour and Ghost Hunt?

Book it if you want a guided night walk through Savannah’s most iconic squares and cemetery grounds, with stories that are tied to place and history. It’s a great fit for couples, friends, and families who like to see the city on foot and want a participatory “search” element through the K2 EMF meter.

Skip it if you’re hoping for a theater-style ghost show, if you need frequent bathroom stops, or if mobility is limited. The stated walk is about 3,500 steps and lasts around 1.5 hours on paper (with some nights running longer depending on pace).

If you’re on the fence, here’s my practical rule: if you can handle standing and walking in the dark without needing frequent breaks, this is one of the better ways to experience Savannah’s haunted side while still learning the city along the way.

FAQ

What time does the Savannah Ghostwalker tour start?

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM.

Where do I meet the guide for the tour?

Meet at Madison Square, 332 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401. Look for The March to the Sea Historical Marker at the southwest corner of Madison Square across from Saint Johns Episcopal Church.

How long is the tour?

The duration is about 1 hour 30 minutes.

What is included in the ticket price?

The tour includes the use and instruction of a real K2 EMF meter. Admission tickets are included for the tour stops.

Are tips included in the price?

No. Guide tips are not included, but they are graciously accepted.

Is entry into historic homes, cemeteries, or museums included?

Entry inside historic homes, cemeteries, or museums is not included.

Is alcohol allowed on the tour?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour.

What age is required to participate?

The tour is for ages 16+ only, with no exceptions.

Are there public restrooms along the route?

No public restrooms are available along the walking tour route, so plan ahead.

Is this tour refundable if I cancel?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If weather cancels the tour, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.