Savannah Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Pub Crawl

Savannah’s ghost stories make more sense with a drink in hand, and this two-hour walking crawl pairs spooky tales with five stops in the historic district. You move from Abe’s on Lincoln to Collins Quarter, Vice Lounge, Totally Awesome Bar, and The Rail Pub, with the guide supplying the stories that connect each place to Savannah’s darker side.

I like the mix of short walks and pub time, since you are not stuck listening to a long lecture in one spot. I also like the personal touch Fiona brings, including her own ghost stories and the occasional pickleback shot. The main caution is weather: this tour needs good conditions, and a storm has already caused confusion for at least one booking.

Key things to know before you go

• Five stops in about two hours: Each venue receives roughly 20 minutes, with a longer 40-minute visit at Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar.
• Fiona may be your guide: She is described as personable, entertaining, and a strong storyteller who adds personal experiences.
• Drinks are not clearly included: Plan to pay for your own drinks, snacks, and other personal purchases.
• A historic-district walking route: Start and finish at Columbia Square, with no transportation supplied.
• A group of up to 30 people: This can feel social and lively, but it may not feel like a private ghost walk.
• Weather matters: If poor weather cancels the tour, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

Savannah’s haunted pubs make the stories easier to remember

Savannah has no shortage of ghost tours, but this one takes a more social route. Instead of walking for two hours while stopping only to point at old buildings, you visit working bars and cafés where the stories are meant to be heard over a drink and shared with the group.

The themes are broad. You will hear about ghosts, voodoo, murder, and mystery, rather than getting a single narrow story line. That gives the guide room to match the mood of each stop. A former hospital site can call up tales of suffering and death, while a modern bar may bring in stories about lingering spirits, strange sightings, or the uneasy feeling that the past has not quite left.

I see this as a good choice if you want history with a little nightlife mixed in. It is less suited to you if you want a quiet, serious presentation or a long look inside each building. The pubs are the setting, not just a backdrop, and your time at each place is fairly short.

Starting at Columbia Square

The crawl begins at Columbia Square, a convenient spot in Savannah’s historic district. You will meet the guide there, receive your mobile-ticket check-in, and set off on foot. The tour returns to the same meeting point at the end, so there is no need to arrange a ride from a distant neighborhood.

That start and finish point matters. You can plan dinner, another evening activity, or a walk around the historic district without having to track down a separate ending location. The tour does not provide transportation to or from Columbia Square, so plan to reach the square on your own.

The group may include as many as 30 people. That is a reasonable size for a pub crawl, though you should not expect the intimacy of a private tour. If the guide is Fiona, you can expect a warm, personal style. She is specifically noted for adding her own experiences and telling stories in a way that keeps the evening moving.

Abe’s on Lincoln and Savannah’s darker past

The first stop is Abe’s on Lincoln, where the tone turns grim. The building is presented as a place that has passed through difficult chapters, including use as a temporary refuge for wounded and dying people during wartime.

You are not simply hearing that a building is haunted. The point is the connection between the reported supernatural activity and the human suffering associated with the site. That gives the first stop some weight, even though the visit lasts only about 20 minutes.

I like opening with this kind of story because it sets the mood without relying only on jump scares. The drawback is that a short stop cannot give you a full account of the building’s past. Think of it as an introduction to the evening’s darker themes, not a complete historical tour.

Collins Quarter brings the supernatural into a café

The next stop takes you into the Savannah Historic District and Collins Quarter. This venue is described as a restaurant and café with a ghostly side, where the atmosphere comes from the contrast between an ordinary place to eat and stories of former patrons who may still linger.

That contrast can be especially effective. A haunted cemetery is expected to feel eerie. A café, with people eating and talking, can feel more unsettling when the guide suggests that the room has its own unseen history.

You will spend about 20 minutes here. The supplied information does not promise a meal, so do not arrive assuming food is part of the tour. Food and snacks are not included, and drinks or other purchases should be treated as your own expense unless the operator tells you otherwise.

Forty minutes at Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar

Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar receives the longest visit, about 40 minutes. That extra time gives the guide more room for stories and gives you a better chance to order a drink and talk with the rest of the group.

The venue is framed as a place where glamour, nightlife, and the supernatural meet. The mood is less about an old battlefield or hospital and more about the strange tension between modern entertainment and Savannah’s older legends.

This is likely the social center of the evening. If you are coming with friends, this longer stop gives you time to settle into the crawl rather than constantly putting down a drink and moving on. If you prefer a fast-paced walking tour, the 40-minute pause may feel long.

A practical point: the tour price is $25 per person, but the information does not say that drinks are included. I would bring enough money for beverages, and I would not count on food being available as part of the booking. Gratuities for the guide are also not included, though they are appreciated.

Totally Awesome Bar adds games and nostalgia

Totally Awesome Bar shifts the mood again. This stop brings in gaming and nostalgia, with the idea that the spirits of past players may still hang around the venue.

That makes this one of the more playful stops. The crawl is not built entirely around death, tragedy, and frightening tales. You may hear about ghostly nudges or spectral help while playing, which gives the evening a lighter break before the final pub.

You will have about 20 minutes here. The stop may appeal most to groups who like games and casual conversation. It also shows why this experience is better understood as a social ghost crawl than as a solemn paranormal investigation. If you want every stop to feel ancient and intensely frightening, this modern, playful venue may not fit your taste.

The Rail Pub closes the loop

The final stop is The Rail Pub, another historic-district bar where the focus turns to spirits of the past, drinks, and conversation. The venue is described as having a wide range of craft beers, spirits, and mixed drinks, so it gives you a final chance to order something and compare the evening’s different stops.

The Rail Pub works as a closing venue because the pace can relax. You have already heard the main stories, and the final 20 minutes can feel more like a chance to talk about what you have seen and heard.

The tour then returns to Columbia Square. That simple ending is useful if you are planning the rest of your evening around the historic district. It also means you should keep your plans flexible if the group runs a little late, since the advertised duration is approximately two hours rather than a guarantee of an exact finish time.

What the $25 price really covers

At $25, this is priced as an affordable evening activity. The value comes from the guide, the route, and the access to a set of five venues, not from included food or transportation.

I think the price works well if you already want to visit several bars and would enjoy having a guide shape the evening. You are paying for more than a list of addresses. The guide gives each stop a story, keeps the group moving, and adds local ghost lore that you would probably miss while drinking on your own.

Still, your total bill will be higher than $25. Food, snacks, drinks, gratuities, souvenirs, and other personal expenses are not included. If you are comparing this with a standard walking ghost tour, add your expected bar purchases before deciding which offers better value.

The tour is booked around 21 days ahead on average. That suggests planning roughly three weeks out if your Savannah dates are fixed, especially if you want a particular evening. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the mobile ticket makes check-in simple.

The guide makes or breaks the evening

The strongest detail about the guiding style is Fiona. She is described as personable, present, and comfortable telling spooky stories while keeping the mood social. Her own experiences add something a printed script cannot.

One of the more unusual touches connected with her tours is the mention of pickleback shots. That detail tells you this is not a stiff, formal history walk. The experience has a relaxed barroom character, and the guide may use humor and personal anecdotes alongside the darker material.

The quality of a pub crawl depends heavily on the guide’s energy. Fiona appears to be a particularly good fit for this format, but the operator may assign another guide on your date. You should book this for the combination of Savannah stories and a social night out, not solely on the expectation that one specific guide will always lead it.

Weather and group size deserve attention

The weather policy is important. The tour requires good weather, and if poor conditions cancel it, you will be offered another date or a full refund. That is reassuring, but you still need to watch for updates and confirm the meeting point if the forecast looks rough.

A thunderstorm once created a serious communication problem for a booking. The tour eventually operated and was later affected by rain, but the customer arrived without seeing anyone and believed the activity had been canceled. The operator indicated that the person may have gone to the wrong starting point and offered to locate the reservation and issue a refund.

The practical lesson is simple: check Columbia Square carefully, confirm the local start time, and contact the operator if severe weather threatens. Do not assume that rain automatically means the tour is canceled.

The maximum group size is 30. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The route is near public transportation, but the supplied details do not describe the walking distance, stairs, or accessibility of each pub, so contact the operator if you have mobility concerns.

Who will enjoy this Savannah pub crawl

I would recommend it to:

• Friends looking for an easy nightlife activity with a spooky theme
• Couples who want ghost stories without giving up time for drinks
• Families with older children who can participate in a bar-centered outing
• First-time visitors who want a guided introduction to Savannah’s historic district
• Groups who prefer conversation and storytelling over a formal museum-style tour

I would be more cautious if you need a private experience, dislike bars, or want a strictly historical presentation. The tour is built around social venues, personal storytelling, and short stops. Some of the appeal depends on the guide and the mood of the group.

The review record is mixed, which is worth keeping in mind. Positive feedback highlights the different pubs, the walking route, Fiona’s storytelling, delicious drinks, and spooky atmosphere. One poor experience centered on rain and confusion about the meeting point. That does not make the tour a bad choice, but it shows why weather checks and clear arrival plans matter.

Cancellation and booking advice

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund.

The operator may also cancel if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In that case, you will be offered another date or experience, or receive a full refund. The same choice applies if poor weather forces a cancellation.

I would book in advance if your schedule is tight, then keep the confirmation handy on your phone. Since the tour starts and ends at Columbia Square, it is easy to pair with other plans in the historic district, but allow breathing room around the two-hour estimate.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want five Savannah drinking spots, ghost stories, and a relaxed social evening for a modest starting price. Fiona’s personal storytelling and the variety of venues give it more character than simply visiting a bar on your own.

Skip it if you want a private, deeply researched paranormal investigation or if you would rather avoid spending extra on drinks and food. For everyone else, this is a good-value way to add a spooky theme to a night in Savannah, provided you confirm the meeting point and keep an eye on the weather.

FAQ

How long does the Savannah Ghosts, Voodoo, Murder & Mystery Pub Crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours.

Where does the pub crawl start?

It starts at Columbia Square in Savannah, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at Columbia Square.

How many venues does the tour visit?

The route includes five stops: Abe’s on Lincoln, Collins Quarter, Vice Lounge + Mojito Bar, Totally Awesome Bar, and The Rail Pub.

Are drinks included in the $25 price?

The supplied details do not state that drinks are included. Food, snacks, and personal expenses are not included, so you should plan to pay separately for drinks.

Is transportation provided?

No. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour can have a maximum of 30 participants.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund. The tour requires good weather, so check for updates if storms are expected.