Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

Savannah’s Creepy Crawl mixes ghost stories, old squares, and four local bars into one easy night out. The most unusual stop is Colonial Park Cemetery, where your guide tells the story of Button Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, from outside the gate. The tour feels part pub crawl and part evening history walk.

I like the flexible drinking plan: you buy only what you want, and you can skip alcohol altogether. I also like the mix of guides, including Pierce, Andre, and Kelly, who have earned praise for strong storytelling and useful Savannah tips. The main caution is that the spooky material can be uneven. Some outings lean heavily toward local history, bar advice, and jokes rather than sustained ghost lore.

Key points to know before you book

• Four bars in about two hours: You visit up to four local pubs, with time to order drinks and use the restroom at each stop.
• Colonial Park Cemetery from the outside: The walk pauses at the cemetery gate rather than taking you inside.
• Drink costs are separate: The $30 price covers the guided walk, not beer, cocktails, or food.
• Guides shape the experience: Pierce, Andre, and Kelly receive especially warm praise for history, humor, and drink suggestions.
• A small-group night walk: The maximum group size is 20, though a larger group can feel less personal if people interrupt or fall behind.
• Best for adults who want both sides of Savannah: This suits you if ghost tales and historic pubs sound equally appealing, not if you want a nonstop paranormal investigation.

Starting at Six Pence Pub on Bull Street

The tour begins at Six Pence Pub, at 245 Bull Street, in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. From there, your guide leads you through the city’s squares, old streets, and nighttime bar scene. The route ends near Wright Square or at another nearby bar or historic square, usually within about a five-minute walk of the starting area.

That loose ending is useful. You are not stranded on the edge of town, and you can ask your guide for directions or help arranging transport if needed. Since the walk finishes in the central district, you can also continue your night on your own.

Your guide is the key variable. Pierce is praised for combining Savannah history with ghost tales and for offering food and sightseeing suggestions for the rest of your stay. Andre receives high marks for energy, patience, and a good blend of history and paranormal material. Kelly is described as an engaging storyteller who keeps the group involved.

There is an important practical point here. The tour depends heavily on the person leading it. Most of the praise centers on guides who tell stories with energy and answer questions. A few very poor reports describe guides who appeared intoxicated, used too much profanity, or let the group down before the final bar. Those accounts are not a small detail. If the guide is not focused, the whole outing loses much of its value.

Savannah after dark, with a drink in hand

The walk takes you through Savannah’s famous squares and nighttime streets, using the city itself as the backdrop. You do not ride between stops. You walk from place to place, pause for stories, and then have time to buy a drink before moving on.

The walking pace is not described as strenuous, but comfortable shoes matter. Savannah’s summer heat can make even a relaxed two-hour stroll tiring, and one July outing was described as hot despite being enjoyable. Bring water, dress for the weather, and remember that good weather is required for the tour to run.

At each pub, you can order something at your own expense. That gives you control over the bill. You might choose a local beer, a cocktail, or nothing at all. The tour is built around walking beverages, but buying alcohol is not required to participate.

This flexibility makes the $30 price easier to assess. You are not paying for a package of drinks that you may not want. Instead, the fee covers the guide, the route, the storytelling, and access to a planned evening of stops. If you would happily walk through Savannah alone and simply find bars as you go, the price may feel high. If you want someone to connect the bars with local stories and keep the night moving, the cost is fair.

Food is not included. Plan to eat before the tour or afterward, since the scheduled stops are bars rather than meal venues.

What happens at the haunted pubs

The tour visits up to four local Savannah bars. The exact places can vary, but the appeal is the mix of quirky, historic drinking spots and stories tied to their past. Your guide introduces each watering hole, explains its connection to Savannah, and gives you time to order a drink and use the restroom.

Some guides also offer drink recommendations. That is a useful touch if you do not know the local bar scene and want to try something beyond the most familiar choice. Pierce, in particular, receives praise for recommending drinks at different stops and for sharing ideas about places to eat and visit later.

The pub portion is the most reliable part of the experience for people who enjoy a social night out. You get a reason to enter several different bars rather than settling into one place. It also breaks up the walking and gives the group time to chat.

Still, you should set your expectations correctly. This is not a four-bar tasting with drinks included, and it is not a private pub tour. At some stops, the guide may talk outside or near the entrance rather than leading a long sit-down session inside. Some outings have reportedly skipped the final bar or failed to enter the venues properly, which points again to the importance of guide quality.

The bars are meant to support the stories, not replace them. If the guide spends too much time discussing personal anecdotes, local nightlife, or general city facts, the supernatural theme can feel thin. If you want a classic pub crawl with a few ghost stories, that balance may suit you. If you want a dedicated haunted tour, look closely at your expectations before booking.

Colonial Park Cemetery and the Button Gwinnett story

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the tour’s most distinctive landmarks. The group pauses outside its gate, where the guide talks about the burial ground and Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

You do not enter the cemetery on this experience. That matters if you are picturing a lantern-lit walk among the graves. The stop is a storytelling pause at the boundary, with the cemetery serving as a dark and memorable setting.

The cemetery gives the tour a stronger sense of place than a simple bar-to-bar route. Savannah’s old burial grounds and squares help explain why the city has such a strong ghost-tour tradition. You can take photographs, and the description even suggests trying to catch orbs or other eerie images. Treat that as part of the fun rather than a promise of paranormal proof.

The cemetery stop also shows the tour’s broad approach. You hear about a historical figure and the site itself, then connect that background to ghost stories. That can be appealing if you like history with your supernatural tales. It may disappoint you if you want a long series of documented hauntings.

A few accounts describe the route as repetitive, including a return to the cemetery area. If you dislike retracing streets, pay attention to the guide’s route on the night. Savannah’s compact historic center makes some overlap possible, especially when the group is moving between central squares and bars.

How spooky is the Creepy Crawl?

The answer depends on what you mean by spooky. The tour includes tales of haunted pubs, reports of spirit activity, cemetery stories, and other eerie locations around the Historic District. The guide also points out places connected with murder, poltergeists, and local ghost lore.

But the experience is not pure horror. A substantial part of the commentary can be general Savannah history. Several outings have been praised for giving a clear picture of the city’s past, while others have been criticized for offering only a few ghost stories. One particularly useful way to think about this tour is as a history-and-pub walk with paranormal seasoning.

That blend is a strength for some people. I like having context for the streets and buildings instead of hearing disconnected tales with no sense of place. You may leave with a better idea of where to go the next day, what parts of town to revisit, and which bars suit your taste.

The tradeoff is atmosphere. Corny jokes, long talks, or heavy personal commentary can weaken the creepy mood. A guide who uses too much profanity may also make the evening less comfortable for some groups. If you want a polished, tightly scripted ghost production, this may feel loose.

On the other hand, guides such as Andre and Pierce have been praised for handling large or lively groups with patience and humor. A strong guide can make the mix work, turning a history lesson into an entertaining story rather than a lecture.

Walking distance, group size, and comfort

The tour lasts about two hours and has a maximum of 20 people. That is small enough to feel more personal than a large city tour, but the experience can still become noisy when the full group gathers around a guide.

You will be on your feet for most of the evening. Wear comfortable shoes, especially if you plan to continue walking after the tour. The route passes through public streets and squares, so expect normal city movement rather than a private, controlled setting.

The minimum age is 21. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket, so keep your booking details available on your phone.

The start time is at night, and the route is built around the nightlife of the Historic District. That makes it a natural choice for couples, groups of friends, birthday outings, and bachelorette parties. One group specifically found Pierce a good fit for a bachelorette evening, which makes sense: the schedule gives you stories, drinks, and a ready-made plan without forcing everyone into the same order.

Families with adult children can enjoy it too, but this is not a quiet museum-style activity. Alcohol, adult humor, profanity, and lively bar settings may be part of the night.

Is $30 a good value?

At $30 per person, the value depends on how much structure you want. You receive a two-hour guided walk, visits to as many as four bars, access to a planned route through central Savannah, and stories about haunted places and local history.

The price does not include drinks or food. That can keep the total reasonable if you are selective, but a few cocktails at four bars will quickly cost more than the tour itself. Set a spending limit before you start if you are traveling on a budget.

I see the fee as payment for the guide and the organization. You could walk down Bull Street, visit bars, and look at Colonial Park Cemetery without paying an admission fee. What you cannot easily recreate is the evening flow, the guide’s local recommendations, and the stories that connect the stops.

The value rises sharply with a good guide. A lively storyteller can help you notice details you would otherwise miss and make the walk feel like a proper night out. With a weak or impaired guide, the same $30 can feel wasted. That unevenness is the biggest issue to weigh.

The tour is booked an average of 14 days ahead, so reserve early if your Savannah dates are fixed. Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not refunded, and poor weather or failure to reach the minimum group size can lead to a new date or a full refund.

Who should book this Savannah night walk?

I would choose this tour if you want three things in one evening: a guided walk through the Historic District, several local bars, and ghost stories tied to real places. It works especially well early in a Savannah visit, since the guide may point you toward restaurants, bars, and sights for the following day.

It also suits you if you enjoy a relaxed social format. You can listen, ask questions, order a drink, and keep moving. You do not need to commit to a fixed drink package or a meal.

I would be cautious if you want a serious paranormal investigation, a cemetery tour with interior access, or a tightly controlled theatrical performance. The walk may contain more history than ghost material, and the quality can vary with the guide. You should also avoid it if you dislike bar stops or do not want to walk outdoors at night.

Final call: book it for the mix, not just the ghosts

Book the Creepy Crawl if your ideal Savannah evening includes historic squares, old pubs, local stories, and a few chills along the way. The strongest guides, especially Pierce, Andre, and Kelly, can make the night informative, funny, and easy to enjoy.

Skip it if your main goal is a nonstop sequence of frightening tales. For the best fit, think of this as a haunted pub walk with a strong history element, not a pure ghost hunt. Bring comfortable shoes, budget separately for drinks, and go in ready for the guide to shape the night.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Six Pence Pub, located at 245 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

Where does the tour end?

It ends near Wright Square or at another local bar or historic square about a five-minute walk from the starting area.

How long does the Creepy Crawl last?

The guided experience lasts about two hours.

How many bars will the tour visit?

The tour visits up to four local Savannah pubs and bars.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

No. Alcoholic drinks are available to buy, but you pay for them separately. Food and drinks are not included.

Do I have to drink alcohol?

No. You can decide whether to buy a drink at each pub.

Is Colonial Park Cemetery included?

Yes. The group pauses outside the cemetery gate and hears stories about the site and Button Gwinnett. The tour does not state that the group enters the cemetery.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 21.

Is the tour available in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. If poor weather or an insufficient number of bookings cancels the tour, you can receive a different date or a full refund.