Shaka Guide's Haunted Savannah: Legends & Lore Walking Tour Itinerary
Key Takeaways:
- This Savannah itinerary explores haunted history, ghost stories, historic buildings, and atmospheric public squares.
- The route contains 29 stops, beginning at River Street and ending at Moon River Brewing.
- Stops range from quick five-minute visits to longer experiences where you may choose to eat, visit a museum, or explore a cemetery.
- Some sites are private residences, hotels, or otherwise restricted, so treat those stops as exterior-viewing opportunities unless you have permission to enter.
- Check current operating hours and fees before visiting attractions, restaurants, and museums.
The route begins on River Street and continues through a collection of historic landmarks, with stories of unexplained sounds, rumored apparitions, and the people connected to these places.
Along the way, there are opportunities to explore public spaces and, where permitted, stop at museums, restaurants, and other attractions.
Use this stop-by-stop itinerary to decide where to linger and where to make a brief visit. Hours, access restrictions, and any listed admission costs can vary, so confirm details directly with each location before you go.
Itinerary
1. River Street
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Hours: Public Street
Start your tour by walking the iconic River Street, discovering the haunted origins you didn't...maybe, shouldn't know.
2. Solomon's Lodge
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: No regular public hours; contact lodge
Uncover the mysterious symbols, secret rituals, and centuries-old legends surrounding one of America's oldest Masonic lodges.
3. The Shrimp Factory
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun: 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM
Test the eerie acoustics of Echo Plaza, then discover tales of ghostly voices, clanking chains, and shadow figures that follow unsuspecting visitors.
4. The Olde Harbor Inn
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Hotel; guests only
Visit a former waterfront warehouse with a fiery past and a reputation for a resident ghost who refuses to check out.
5. The Pirate's House
- Duration: 5-45 minutes
- Hours: Mon–Thu, Sun: 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat: 11 AM–9:30 PM
Hear the sinister stories of unsuspecting sailors, underground tunnels, and the notorious practice of shanghaiing. Stop for a meal at The Pirates' House, a historic restaurant serving Southern favorites, including fried chicken and seafood, in an atmospheric, pirate-themed setting.
6. The Hampton Lillibridge House
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Hours: Private residence
Uncover the unsettling history of a beautiful old home where mysterious noises, strange sightings, and a troubled past have fueled decades of ghost stories.
7. The Davenport House
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Entry Fee: Daytime guided house tour: $15.
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 11 AM–3:30 PM; Sat: 10 AM–4 PM; Sun: closed
Meet the mysterious, albeit friendly spirits said to linger inside one of Savannah's beautifully preserved historic homes.
8. The Kehoe House
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Hotel; guests only
Discover how a grand family home became the site of a tragedy—and why some believe its former occupants never left.
9. The Owens-Thomas House
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Entry Fee: Daytime guided house tour: $30, included in a three-site Telfair Museums ticket.
- Hours: Tue–Sun: 10 AM–5 PM; Mon: closed
Hear the chilling legend of the Lady in Gray and the ghostly encounters associated with this elegant Regency mansion.
10. The 1790 Inn
- Duration: 6-45 minutes
- Hours: Front desk: 10 AM–10 PM; restaurant: 5 PM–9 PM
Meet Anna, the inn's legendary resident ghost, whose tragic tale has made her one of Savannah's best-known spirits. Stop by the historic 17Hundred90 Restaurant and Tavern for Southern-inspired cuisine, seafood, or a drink in a cozy, old-fashioned setting.
11. The Conrad Aiken House
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- Duration: 7 minutes
- Hours: Private residence
Explore the tragic family history of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Conrad Aiken and the haunting memories left behind.
12. Colonial Park Cemetery
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Hours: Nov–Mar: 8 AM–5 PM; Mar–Nov: 8 AM–8 PM
Wander through centuries of burials, disturbed graves, yellow fever legends, and some of Savannah's most enduring supernatural tales.
13. The Old Chatham Jail
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Hours: No regular public visiting hours
Discover the grim history of Savannah's old jail, where stories of suffering, punishment, and restless prisoners still haunt local folklore.
14. Hamilton-Turner Inn
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Hours: Hotel; guests only
Visit an extravagant Victorian mansion with a mysterious reputation, where unexplained footsteps and ghostly visitors are said to linger.
15. Andrew-Low House
- Duration: 1 minute
- Entry Fee: Daytime guided house tour: $15. Also featured on the nighttime Ghosts & Gravestones trolley tour, with interior access; tour from approximately $34.
- Hours: Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM; Sun: 12 PM–4 PM
Step into a historic mansion associated with Juliette Gordon Low and discover the eerie encounters attributed to its former residents.
16. 432 Abercorn
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Private residence
Hear the dark legends surrounding one of Savannah's most infamous houses, where local folklore has transformed an elegant home into a place of dread.
17. The Mercer-Williams House
- Duration: 8 minutes
- Entry Fee: Daytime guided house tour: $15
- Hours: Mon–Sat: 10 AM–5 PM; Sun: 11:30 AM–5 PM
Explore the infamous scene of a notorious Savannah killing, immortalized in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and the ghost stories that followed.
18. Madison Square
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Hours: Public square; outdoor access
Uncover the bloody history and lingering legends of a square where Savannah's past is said to be anything but buried.
19. The Strangeness of Sorrel-Weed House
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Entry Fee: Daytime history and architecture tour: $14. Nighttime Ghosts of Sorrel–Weed tour: $35. After-hours paranormal investigation: $80.
- Hours: Ghost tours nightly; reservations recommended
Discover the scandals, tragedies, and unsettling paranormal claims surrounding one of Savannah's most notoriously haunted mansions.
20. Six Pence Pub
- Duration: 5-45 minutes
- Hours: 11 AM-11 PM
Stop by a beloved British-style pub with a surprising connection to Savannah's darker stories and local legends. Grab a pint or settle in for traditional British pub fare, including fish and chips, sandwiches, and hearty comfort food.
21. The Savannah Theatre
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Performance schedule varies; check show calendar
Visit one of America's oldest continuously operating theaters, where fires, disasters, and generations of performers have left behind more than memories.
22. The Foley House
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Hours: Hotel; guests only
Hear the macabre legend of a mysterious skeleton reportedly discovered within the walls of this historic Savannah inn.
23. The Juliette-Gordon Low Birthplace
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Entry Fee: Daytime guided house tour: $15.
- Hours: Sun–Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
Explore the childhood home of the Girl Scouts' founder and a love story that stood the test of time.
24. Wright Square
- Duration: 7 minutes
- Hours: Public square; outdoor access
Discover the restless spirits of Tomochichi and Alice Riley, whose burial stories and tragic legends have made this one of Savannah's eeriest squares.
25. Bradley’s Lock and Key
- Duration: 8 minutes
- Hours: Business only, not public. 8 AM-4:30 PM, Mon-Fri.
Step inside the history of a family locksmith business filled with unusual artifacts, Houdini connections, and reports of unexplained activity.
26. Remodel at the Marshall House
- Duration: 5-45 minutes
- Hours: Hotel; guests only
Remodel at the Marshall House: Uncover the chilling discoveries and ghostly tales surrounding renovations at a historic hotel once used as a hospital.
27. The Pink House
- Hours: Mon, Sun: 5–10:30 PM, Tue–Thu: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM, Fri–Sat: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM
Explore one of Savannah's oldest mansions, where mysterious apparitions and stories of long-dead residents add a supernatural twist to its elegant history. For a meal or cocktail, The Olde Pink House offers upscale Southern cuisine in an elegant historic mansion, with a more intimate tavern atmosphere downstairs.
28. Johnson Square
- Duration: 6 minutes
- Hours: Public square; outdoor access
Discover the secrets beneath Savannah's oldest square, where monuments, burial history, and local legends intersect.
29. Moon River Brewing
- Duration: 8 minutes
- Hours: Permanently Closed
Finish at one of Savannah's most notorious haunted buildings, where flying bottles, phantom touches, shadowy figures, and a rumored supernatural portal have fueled decades of chilling stories.
Conclusion
From River Street to Moon River Brewing, this Savannah itinerary brings together historic settings and the supernatural stories associated with them. Whether you're most interested in old buildings, legendary ghosts, or the city's public spaces, choose the stops that fit your interests and pace.
Some stops can be appreciated from public areas, while others have admission fees or restricted access. Be mindful of residents and businesses, and check opening hours before making a special visit.
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