Savannah: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

Savannah’s Trolley of the Doomed turns a nighttime city ride into a moving ghost story, with stops inside two atmospheric buildings. I like the mix of real Savannah history and theatrical scares, especially the Andrew Low House, where you get more than a quick look from the street.

I also like that you cover a lot of the historic district without wearing out your shoes. Guides such as Maria, Red, Olive, Temperance, Aster, and Lady Leore have earned praise for strong storytelling, humor, and lively crowd work. The main drawback is time: 80 minutes goes quickly, and the Andrew Low House visit can feel shorter than you want.

Key points to know before booking

• Two indoor stops add substance: You enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, rather than only hearing stories from the trolley.
• The trolley saves your legs: You pass several historic squares, River Street sites, inns, cemeteries, and old buildings in one evening.
• The tone is spooky but playful: Expect jokes, acting, dramatic timing, and tales of murder and unrest rather than a quiet historical lecture.
• Guide quality matters: The strongest part of the experience is often the person telling the stories. Maria, Red, Olive, Aster, and Temperance are among the guides praised for energy and clarity.
• It is not a serious paranormal investigation: This is a staged sightseeing tour with ghost lore, local history, and theatrical moments.
• Plan around practical limits: The tour is in English, does not suit children under six or wheelchair users, and does not allow pets, smoking, luggage, or large bags.

What the 80-minute Savannah ghost tour is really like

You meet at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot and look for the black vehicle marked Ghosts & Gravestones. The guides wear period-style costumes: men in white shirts with bow ties and suspenders, and women in long white dresses with aprons.

That costume choice tells you what sort of evening this will be. You are not joining a plain sightseeing shuttle with a few ghost facts added on. The presentation leans into character, mood, and timing. Your guide may use an old-fashioned voice, pause for effect, toss out a joke, or turn a routine stop into a small performance.

The trolley carries you through Savannah after dark while the guide narrates from the vehicle. You get a broad look at the historic district without needing to walk between widely scattered sites. That matters in Savannah, where cobblestones, uneven sidewalks, and warm evenings can make a walking tour tiring.

The tone is designed for fun. You will hear about murder, mayhem, restless spirits, old buildings, and strange events, but the delivery includes humor. If you want a sober study of Savannah’s past, this is not the best match. If you want a story-filled night that gives you a feel for the city, it works well.

The guide’s performance can shape the whole outing. Maria, Olive, Red, Aster, Temperance, Lady Leore, Esther, Johanna, and Rafael are among the names praised for engaging delivery. One guide, Red, was singled out for speaking precisely and keeping the group involved. That matters because some narration takes place while the trolley is moving, and a clear voice makes a real difference.

Choose a seat where you can hear easily. One person had trouble hearing from the back, and another found outside music from a truck and trailer made the narration difficult. These problems may not occur on your departure, but sitting closer to the guide is sensible if hearing every story matters to you.

From Simply Savannah to the Olde Harbour Inn

The route begins near the Savannah Waterfront and River Street, then moves into the historic district. The first named stop is the Olde Harbour Inn, one of several old properties tied to Savannah’s ghost lore.

You should think of this part as scene-setting rather than a long visit inside the inn. The point is to connect the waterfront, old commercial buildings, and the city’s past as a port with stories of death, unrest, and unexplained activity.

The trolley format works well here. River Street can be busy, and a night ride lets you look at the old facades without stopping for every block. You also get the guide’s story at the same time, which gives the waterfront more character than a simple drive-by would.

The Pirate’s House and Savannah’s darker stories

The Pirate’s House is another landmark on the route. Its name alone makes it a natural stop on a ghost tour, but the value here is the way the guide links the building to tales of intrigue and rough waterfront life.

You do not get a full meal or extended exploration at the site. This is a passing stop within a tightly timed route, so treat it as part of a larger story about Savannah rather than a stand-alone attraction.

That distinction is important when you compare this tour with a walking ghost tour. A walking tour may give you more time at one street corner or cemetery gate. This trolley experience gives you more range. You see a greater number of sites, but each one receives a shorter explanation.

Columbia Square and the old city grid

The ride continues through Columbia Square, one of Savannah’s historic squares. The squares are a major part of the city’s layout, and seeing them at night gives the narration a fitting backdrop.

The guide may use the square to explain a building, a death, or a local legend. You are not simply passing scenery. The slow movement through the streets lets you connect Savannah’s grand urban plan with the stories attached to particular corners.

The nighttime setting is one of the tour’s best features. Shadows, old trees, and dimly lit buildings do some of the work for the guide. You do not need elaborate effects to create atmosphere in Savannah. The city supplies much of it.

Colonial Park Cemetery and the limits of a trolley tour

Colonial Park Cemetery appears on the route and is tied to several of the city’s most unsettling stories. The cemetery adds historical weight to the evening because it is not just a haunted-house set. It is a real burial ground in the middle of the city, with an atmosphere that changes after dark.

There is an important catch. The supplied details say the trolley stops at Colonial Park Cemetery during the temporary March 14 through 16, 2025 departure arrangement, but the regular experience is described as a drive-by or narrated stop rather than a full cemetery visit. If walking among graves is your main goal, confirm the exact departure details before booking.

This is one of the clearest tradeoffs in the tour. You get the cemetery story and see the area, but you should not assume you will have a long, independent walk through the grounds.

Inside the Andrew Low House

The Andrew Low House is the most substantial indoor stop and one of the main reasons to choose this version of the tour. You enter the historic home and hear stories about unrest, strange happenings, and experiences connected with staff and people who have visited the house.

The building gives the tour a different feel from the trolley narration. Outside, the city rolls past your window. Inside, you can focus on the rooms, the furnishings, and the way the guide uses the house itself as part of the story.

I like this stop because it gives the ghost tales a physical setting. A story about a shadow or unexplained sound carries more weight when you are standing inside an old home rather than looking at a building from the curb.

Do not expect a long house tour. The entire experience lasts only 80 minutes, and that time includes driving through several parts of Savannah. Several people wished they had more time at the Andrew Low House. You should see it as an atmospheric highlight, not a replacement for a full daytime house visit.

The house also adds value to the $39 price. If the tour only offered a trolley ride, you would be paying mainly for transportation and narration. Entry into a historic home gives you something you cannot get from a standard drive around town.

Wright Square, Telfair Square, and the city after dark

After the Andrew Low House, the trolley continues through Wright Square and Telfair Square. These stops keep the tour tied to Savannah’s central historic district rather than sending you only to isolated haunted properties.

The squares help you build a mental map of the city. If this is your first evening in Savannah, you will see areas you can return to in daylight. The route also passes the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, another landmark with its own architectural presence.

The narration here is likely to move quickly. You are covering several places in less than an hour and a half, so this is not the time to expect a detailed account of every square. I would treat the ride as an introduction, then return during the day if a building or neighborhood catches your attention.

One advantage is that you can enjoy the atmosphere without arranging several separate stops. One drawback is that the view from a trolley is less personal than standing in a square with a small walking group. The choice comes down to range versus depth.

The Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery finale

The visit to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery is the other major indoor stop. This restored 19th-century shipping warehouse on River Street focuses on Savannah’s waterfront and port stories.

The chandlery is often the strongest part of the evening for people who enjoy theatrical presentation. The space itself supplies an old warehouse setting, and the staff use acting and staging to bring waterfront legends to life. One highly praised feature is the lively actor at the chandlery, and another person called the final location the best part of the tour.

This stop also changes the rhythm. You have spent much of the tour seated on the trolley, listening to stories as the city passes. Inside the chandlery, the action feels closer and more direct. You may get the dramatic scare or unexpected turn that the trolley ride has been building toward.

The experience does not pretend to be a museum visit in the usual sense. It is a restored historic setting used for storytelling and theatrical effects. That is a plus if you want entertainment. It may feel less satisfying if you want quiet time to study the building or read detailed displays.

The ending is designed to leave an impression. Some people wanted another scene of this kind, while others felt the final scare was a strong finish. Either way, expect a performance, not simply a guided architectural tour.

How much value do you get for $39?

At $39 per person, this is not the cheapest way to hear Savannah ghost stories. Its value comes from the combination of transportation, a live guide, entry to the Andrew Low House, and exclusive nighttime access to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

I think the price is fair if you want a compact evening activity and would otherwise pay separately for a house visit or another attraction. You also avoid the need to walk between the waterfront, squares, cemetery, and historic homes.

The value is weaker if you mainly want a slow cemetery walk or detailed time inside the Andrew Low House. The 80-minute schedule gives you breadth, not long visits. You are paying for a polished show that keeps moving.

The repeated praise for guides is important here. A great guide can make $39 feel well spent. The evening depends less on the trolley itself than on the person holding your attention. Guides such as Johanna, Esther, Maria, Red, and Temperance were praised for combining local history with ghost stories and humor.

There are also small practical benefits. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later. The tour is conducted in English, so you should be comfortable following spoken narration for most of the 80 minutes.

Who should book this Savannah tour?

I would recommend it for:

• First-time visitors who want a quick overview of Savannah after dark
• Couples looking for a playful evening activity
• Families with children aged six and older who enjoy spooky stories
• People who want ghost lore without a long walking tour
• Anyone interested in historic homes, waterfront buildings, and theatrical storytelling
• Visitors with limited time who want several Savannah landmarks in one outing

I would be more cautious if you dislike staged scares, actors, or jokes during historical storytelling. The tone is not grim or academic. It is lively, theatrical, and sometimes deliberately cheesy.

It is also not suitable for children under six, wheelchair users, or anyone bringing a pet. Smoking, luggage, and large bags are not allowed. If you need step-free access or have mobility concerns, choose another activity.

For the best listening experience, arrive ready to board at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot and look for the black Ghosts & Gravestones trolley. If your departure falls on March 14 through 16, 2025, check the alternate meeting information at 250 MLK Boulevard. That temporary arrangement includes stops at the Andrew Low House and Colonial Park Cemetery.

Should you book Ghosts and Gravestones?

Book it if you want a fun Savannah introduction with real historic settings, a comfortable ride, and a guide who can turn local stories into an evening show. The Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery give the tour more substance than a simple trolley loop.

Skip it if your priority is a long cemetery visit, a quiet house tour, or serious paranormal research. For most people who want spooky entertainment with a useful look at Savannah’s historic district, $39 is a reasonable price, especially when the guide is as strong as Maria, Red, Olive, Aster, or Temperance.

FAQ

How long is the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour?

The tour lasts 80 minutes, including the trolley ride through Savannah and the visits to the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

What is included in the $39 price?

The price includes trolley transportation, an English-speaking live guide, entry and a tour inside the Andrew Low House, and an exclusive visit to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery on River Street.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot. Look for the black trolley marked Ghosts & Gravestones and guides wearing historical-style costumes. From March 14 through 16, 2025, departures use 250 MLK Boulevard.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children under six are not allowed. Children aged six and older can join, and the experience includes spooky stories, humor, and staged scares.

Can wheelchair users join the tour?

The activity is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users. You should choose another experience if you need wheelchair access.

Can I cancel my booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which keeps your plans flexible.