Interactive Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour in Savannah Georgia

Savannah’s haunted past is more fun when you can do more than stand still and listen. On this two-hour evening walk, Mike and Ty lead you through nine historic locations while you try spirit rods, cat balls, and other ghost-hunting tools. The tone is personal and hands-on, not a stage show.

I like the small group limit of 15, which gives you a fair chance to use the equipment and ask questions. I also like the blend of Savannah history and paranormal stories, from Jim Williams and Tommy Downs to Alice Riley and the spirits said to remain around the city squares. The main caution is simple: this is a walking tour, so wear good shoes and expect to stay on your feet.

Key things to know before you go

• Nine downtown stops in about two hours: The route includes Forsyth Park, several historic squares, Colonial Park Cemetery, and major house museums.
• Hands-on ghost-hunting tools: You may use spirit rods, cat balls, EMF meters, and other equipment during the stops.
• Mike and Ty lead the tour: The owners guide the group themselves, giving the evening a personal feel.
• Family-friendly format: Children and teenagers can take part instead of only listening to long stories.
• Limited group size: A maximum of 15 people helps keep the experience from turning into a crowded procession.
• Plan for weather and walking: Comfortable shoes, water, and rain gear are smart choices.

What this Savannah ghost walk is really like

This is not simply a stroll past old buildings while someone recites a list of ghost legends. The point is to combine Savannah’s difficult and fascinating past with simple paranormal investigation tools.

At each stop, Mike and Ty tell a story connected to the place, then give you a chance to take part. Spirit rods, cat balls, and EMF meters turn the group into active participants. You can watch the tools, ask questions, and decide for yourself what you think is happening.

That last part matters. The paranormal claims will not convince everyone. One visitor found the activity unconvincing and felt the guide did not bring enough energy. That is a fair possibility if you prefer firmly documented history or fast-moving entertainment. The guides also explain that EMF meters detect electromagnetic fields, including ordinary electricity, so not every reading is treated as proof of a ghost.

For me, the value comes from the combination. You get stories about real people and real places, then a playful chance to test the atmosphere yourself. Believers can take the tools seriously. Skeptics can treat them as an entertaining experiment while still learning about Savannah.

The tour begins at 7:30 pm and returns to its meeting point. The exact meeting address is not included in the supplied details, so confirm it when booking. The group can include no more than 15 people, a useful size for a night walk where everyone may want a turn with the equipment.

Mercer Williams House and the story after Midnight

The first stop focuses on Mercer Williams House Museum and what happened to Jim Williams after the events made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. You will also hear about the tragedy of Tommy Downs.

This is a smart opening because many people arrive in Savannah with at least a vague awareness of the book and film. The tour gives that familiar story a paranormal angle while placing it in the setting of one of the city’s best-known homes.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. Do not expect a full museum visit or a long architectural tour. The value here is the human story and the connection to Savannah’s modern legend. It gives the evening a recognizable starting point before the route moves into public parks and squares.

Forsyth Park after sunset

The walk through Forsyth Park takes about 20 minutes, making it one of the longer stops. The focus is on the spirits said to remain in the park.

Forsyth is a good place for a night walk because it is open, spacious, and visually different from the cemetery and tight city squares later in the evening. You can hear the story while moving through the park rather than standing in one spot.

This is also where comfortable shoes begin to matter. The full route includes several stops, and the time spent at each location adds up. Bring water, especially during warm Savannah evenings. A rain jacket or umbrella is sensible if the forecast looks uncertain, since the tour may take place in light rain if conditions allow.

Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the former parsonage

At Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the focus is the former parsonage and the spirits connected with it. The stop lasts about 10 minutes and includes the possibility of trying to interact with those spirits.

This part of the tour works best if you enjoy the contrast between a respected religious setting and a ghost story. The story is not presented as an isolated haunted-house tale. It is tied to a specific building, its former use, and the people connected with it.

As with the other locations, you should expect a short story followed by an opportunity to use the equipment. The interactive portion can be especially useful for families because younger participants have something concrete to do while the adults listen.

Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters

The Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters brings a more serious tone. The guide addresses the site’s harsh past and invites you to interact with spirits connected with the location.

This is an important stop because the paranormal material is linked to real suffering and an uncomfortable chapter of Savannah’s past. A good tour should not turn that history into a cheap scare, and this location gives the evening a chance to acknowledge the people who lived under terrible conditions.

The stop is scheduled for about 10 minutes. You will not get a full tour of the house or quarters during this walk, and admission to the building is not part of the experience. Instead, you receive a focused story at or near the site, followed by the chance to use the tools.

Wright Square, Savannah’s hanging square

Wright Square is presented as Savannah’s Hanging Square, and it is one of the longer stops at about 20 minutes. The story here includes Alice Riley, who is said to interact with the equipment in her square.

That name gives the stop a personal focus. Instead of hearing only a broad story about a haunted public space, you are introduced to a particular figure and invited to see if the equipment responds.

This is the type of stop where the small group matters. With up to 15 people, you may have a better chance to handle a tool or ask a direct question than you would on a large commercial walk. Still, the experience depends on your comfort with open-ended results. The equipment may react in ways you find intriguing, ordinary, or inconclusive.

Monterey Square and the city’s famous setting

Monterey Square is described as one of the starting points for the spooky journey, and the stop lasts about 20 minutes. It is also a strong setting for learning how Savannah’s squares shape the character of the city.

The square gives the tour room to slow down. You may hear a story, look around the surrounding architecture, and take part in a group investigation rather than rushing from one point to the next.

The guides’ manner seems important here. Mike and Ty are also the owners of Spirit Xperience, LLC, and the tour is built around their personal involvement. That can make the night feel more like a hosted outing than a large company operation. If you want a polished theatrical performance with costumes and scripted scares, this may feel modest. If you prefer direct conversation and time with the guides, it is a better fit.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and a love story

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum stop takes about 10 minutes and focuses on the love story of the Gordons.

This is a welcome change of mood. A ghost walk that only presents murder, tragedy, and grim warnings can become repetitive. A love story gives the route a warmer human thread and reminds you that these buildings are connected to ordinary lives as well as legends.

The stop is not a full visit to the birthplace museum. The tour uses the location as a setting for the story, so plan a separate museum visit if you want to see the interior and learn more about Juliette Gordon Low.

Colonial Park Cemetery and multiple spirits

Colonial Park Cemetery is another 10-minute stop, with a focus on its history and the multiple spirits said to be present there. This is likely to be one of the most atmospheric locations of the night, simply because a cemetery changes character after dark.

You will have the chance to use the paranormal equipment and try communicating with spirits. The guides may also explain how the tools are being used and what counts as a possible response.

Keep your expectations in check. A meter reading or moving object is not the same thing as historical proof. The tour is strongest when it lets you enjoy the setting, hear the stories, and make your own judgment without insisting that every result is supernatural.

Calhoun Square, now Taylor Square

The route finishes its listed stops at Calhoun Square, now called Taylor Square. The subject is what lies beneath and around the notorious square.

Ending here keeps the tour connected to Savannah’s public spaces rather than finishing inside a building. The final 10-minute stop gives you one more chance to use the equipment and consider the stories you have heard across the evening.

The tour then returns to the meeting point. Since the walk covers nine places, the route is full but not overloaded. Each location receives roughly 10 or 20 minutes, which gives you a clear story without turning any one stop into a lecture.

What the guides add to the evening

Mike and Ty receive the strongest praise for their friendly, personal approach. They are described as warm, funny, patient, and willing to adjust the experience for the people in the group. That matters more than fancy equipment on a walking tour.

They also make room for different viewpoints. The tour can work for believers, skeptics, families, and people who simply enjoy old stories. One especially useful feature is the explanation of how EMF meters function. The guides acknowledge that the devices respond to electricity, then look for unusual changes in places where ordinary electrical sources do not explain the readings.

The tone is generally non-theatrical. You should expect storytelling, conversation, and attempts at spirit communication rather than actors jumping from dark corners. Several people also appreciated a blessing before and after the tour. That is a meaningful part of the experience for some visitors, though it may feel unexpected if you want a strictly historical walk.

Is the $34.95 price fair?

At $34.95 per person, the tour sits in a reasonable range for a two-hour guided evening activity in Savannah. You are paying for the guides, the equipment, the small group setting, and the work of connecting nine locations into one route.

The value improves if you plan to use the tools rather than simply watch the guides. A large group tour may cost a similar amount while giving you less personal attention. Here, a maximum of 15 people gives the evening a more direct feel.

The price does not include entry into the museums or historic interiors listed along the route. That keeps the cost clear, but it also means you should not book this as a substitute for museum admission. Think of it as an outdoor story and investigation walk that uses those places as landmarks.

The experience is booked, on average, about 16 days ahead. If your Savannah dates are fixed, reserve before arrival rather than assuming you can find an open space at the last minute.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would choose this tour if you want a family-friendly evening with a spooky theme, a manageable price, and more interaction than a standard ghost walk.

It suits:

• Families with children or teenagers who enjoy trying equipment
• Couples looking for a relaxed nighttime activity
• Friends on a Savannah weekend who want local stories without a pub crawl
• Paranormal fans who want to test several tools
• Skeptics who enjoy legends but want to decide what they believe
• Visitors who prefer a small group and direct contact with the guides

I would think twice if you dislike walking, want a full museum tour, or need every story to be firmly documented. The route requires time on your feet, and the paranormal side is based on interpretation rather than accepted evidence.

Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water. If rain is likely, take an umbrella or poncho. Service animals are allowed, and the activity is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the amount of walking is worth considering if you have mobility limits.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Confirmation is provided when you book. The tour begins at 7:30 pm and ends back at the meeting point.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour do not qualify for a refund. The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

Should you book the Spirit Xperience ghost walk?

I would book it if you want history, ghost stories, and hands-on tools in one evening. The personal work of Mike and Ty, the small group cap, and the mix of famous sites make this more engaging than a walk that only tells spooky anecdotes.

Go in with the right expectations. The spirits are not guaranteed to answer, and the equipment can produce results that have ordinary explanations. But if you enjoy making your own judgment, hearing Savannah stories, and walking through its squares after dark, $34.95 buys a friendly and well-paced introduction to the city’s paranormal side.

FAQ

How long is the Interactive Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 7:30 pm.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 15 people.

What paranormal equipment can I use?

The tour includes equipment such as spirit rods, cat balls, and EMF meters, along with other tools.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The experience is described as family-friendly, and the interactive equipment can help keep children and teenagers involved.

Are museum admission tickets included?

The listed stops show no separate admission charge as part of the tour. The tour does not provide a full interior visit to the museums, so confirm any separate admission plans if you want to enter them.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a beverage for hydration. If rain is forecast, bring an umbrella or poncho.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. If bad weather causes the operator to cancel, you will be offered another date or a full refund.