Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Savannah’s Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour turns a night out into a moving history lesson. You walk through the historic center, hear tales of hauntings, and stop at several old pubs where the stories continue over drinks. The tour ends near River Street, by the harbor, after about three hours.

I like the mix of ghost stories and Savannah history, rather than a pub crawl with spooky decorations pasted on. I also like the small maximum group of 16, which gives guides such as Olivia, Kaitlyn, Chris, and Sky a better chance to keep the group together. The main drawback is that the mood depends heavily on your guide and the bar service that night. A few people found the stories less scary than expected, and drinks are not included.

Key things to know before you book

• Four historic pub stops: The route visits about four local bars, though the exact number can vary. You buy your own drinks at each stop.
• River Street finale: The tour begins at 225 East Bay Street and usually finishes near 214 East Bay Street, close to River Street and Savannah Harbor.
• Strong guide personalities: Olivia, Kaitlyn, Chris, Dalton, Sky, and Katie have all been singled out for humor, storytelling, and group management.
• A walking tour first: Expect about 2.5 hours of walking within a roughly three-hour evening, with stops along the way.
• Adults only: Every participant must be at least 21 and carry valid identification.
• Best for social nights out: This works especially well for couples, friends, bachelorette groups, and anyone who wants spirits in both senses.

Four bars, old stories, and a walk through Savannah after dark

The appeal here is simple: you do not sit in one room listening to a lecture about ghosts. You move through Savannah’s historic core, pausing at pubs and taverns with their own pasts. The walk links the bars, the buildings, and the stories into one evening.

The tour is run by Nightly Spirits and costs $39.92 per person, before you buy alcohol. That price is reasonable if you want a hosted night out, several bar introductions, and a steady stream of local tales. It is less attractive if you only want a serious paranormal investigation or a cheap crawl between bars.

You should plan on roughly three hours. The walking portion is listed as 2.5 hours, while the full experience includes time inside the bars. The route covers the River Street area and nearby historic streets, so comfortable shoes matter more than dress shoes, even if you are planning a night out afterward.

A group can include up to 16 people. That is small enough to feel more personal than a large coach-style tour, but it is still a social group rather than a private outing. The evening may include couples, friends, family groups, and celebration groups. The guide has to balance ghost stories with a party mood, and that balance will shape your experience.

Starting at 225 East Bay Street

You meet at 225 East Bay Street in Savannah. From there, the guide gathers the group and sets the tone for the evening. Costumes are part of the presentation, and guides have appeared as pirates or in other themed outfits.

That theatrical touch will appeal to you if you want a playful night. It may feel too touristy if you are searching for a quiet, serious examination of Savannah’s supernatural folklore. One unhappy participant found the pirate presentation less authentic than another ghost tour they had taken, while other groups clearly enjoyed the humor and energy.

The best guides seem to make the costume work for the subject. Olivia is often praised for combining funny comments with local history and keeping the group moving. Kaitlyn is noted for lively storytelling and comic timing. Chris has been described as warm, funny, and good with a group. Sky is praised for engaging stories and a pleasant walk through the historic district.

Guide assignments can change, so you cannot book a specific personality with certainty unless the operator confirms it. Still, these names give you a useful sense of the style. Expect a guide who performs the material, not a silent escort who simply leads you from bar to bar.

River Street and the first stories by the harbor

The listed itinerary includes a 20-minute stop on historic River Street, where you hear spooky stories near Savannah Harbor. This gives the evening a clear sense of place. River Street is not just a backdrop for drinking. It is one of the city’s most recognizable historic areas, and the harbor setting adds atmosphere after dark.

At this stop, you can expect a short introduction to the area and tales connected with local buildings, businesses, or hauntings. The exact story selection depends on the guide and the night’s route. Some guides use the spaces between bars to talk about sites around the city, rather than limiting every story to the pub where you stop.

That variety matters. You may hear about a bar, then walk to another location while the guide explains a different piece of Savannah’s past. One of the better aspects of the tour is this movement between stories. It keeps the evening from becoming four unrelated drink stops.

The drawback is that River Street can be lively, and the group may need to pause outdoors while the guide speaks. Stay close, listen for instructions, and keep your expectations realistic. This is an outdoor city walk with nightlife around you, not a controlled theater show.

Four pub stops, with your drinks on your own tab

The main body of the evening is a visit to local historic bars. The plan is generally four stops, though some accounts describe three stops on a particular night. The bars are selected for character and haunted associations, and the guide explains the stories connected with them.

You pay for your own alcoholic beverages. That is important when judging the $39.92 price. Your final cost depends on what you order and how long you stay at each place. The tour fee covers the guide, the walking route, and the hosted storytelling, not a set number of drinks.

Drink selection may also be limited at some stops. One person felt the chosen bars had fewer choices than expected, while another praised the recommendations and variety between locations. You should treat the drink stops as atmospheric places to hear stories, not as a tasting tour with a planned flight of beverages.

Service can vary too. A few accounts describe slow or disappointing service at a bar, while others mention friendly staff and good recommendations. That is normal for a moving pub tour, where the group arrives together and a busy bar must handle several orders at once. If you want a carefully paced dinner or polished cocktail service, this may not be the right format.

The upside is the range of settings. The tour can introduce you to places you might not choose on your own, and the guide gives each stop a reason to matter. The best moments come when a building’s atmosphere, its past, and the story being told all line up.

The 17Hundred90 and the kind of history you may hear

The 17Hundred90 is specifically singled out as a stop not to miss. It is one of the locations connected with the tour’s ghost stories, and the name comes up as a favorite part of the route.

You may also hear stories at sites between the bars, rather than only inside them. That is useful if you want more than a standard bar crawl. Savannah’s haunted reputation is tied to old buildings, historic streets, hotels, taverns, and stories passed through generations. The tour uses those locations as prompts for short, entertaining pieces of local history.

Do not expect every tale to feel frightening. Several people describe the experience as fun and informative but not especially scary. The emphasis is often on atmosphere, humor, and storytelling. The word booze in the title is not a side note. Drinking and socializing are central to the evening.

That makes this a good choice if you enjoy ghost lore with laughter. It is a weaker match if you want solemn storytelling, documented paranormal research, or a dark, intense scare. Ask yourself which kind of evening you want before booking.

Why the guide matters more than the route

The route is only part of the experience. The guide controls the timing, the transitions, the volume of information, and the mood at each bar. A lively guide can turn a routine stop into a memorable story. A tired guide can make the same walk drag.

Olivia receives especially strong praise for humor, local background, drink suggestions, and managing groups. Kaitlyn is repeatedly described as funny and engaging. Chris is praised for making a group of eight feel welcome and for handling a larger party without losing the stories. Sky is noted for an engaging walk and good storytelling. Dalton has been praised for a Halloween-night crawl filled with jokes and tales.

Those details point to a clear pattern: the tour works best when the guide is active, direct, and comfortable with a mixed group. The guide may need to manage people who have had too much to drink, keep a bachelorette party on track, or make sure the back of the group hears the story.

There is a less flattering side. One person found the guide dismissive when asked about specific hauntings from another tour. Another felt the guide was tired and pushed too hard for tips. These are useful warnings. You are buying a live performance, and individual guide style can change the result.

Walking, weather, and practical comfort

You need moderate physical fitness for this tour. The route is on foot, and the experience is not recommended for people with mobility problems. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

Wear shoes that can handle several hours of walking. You may stand outside while listening, then move into a bar, then walk again. Savannah weather can affect the evening, and the tour may be canceled in poor weather. If that happens, you are offered another date or a full refund.

The tour is limited to people 21 and older, and you must bring valid identification. This rule applies to every participant, not just the person ordering a drink. Alcohol is not included, so budget separately for beverages and any tip you choose to give your guide.

The end point is listed at 214 East Bay Street, though tours typically finish down near River Street. That location is useful if you want to continue your night nearby, but you should not assume the route ends at the exact same spot where it began. Keep your phone charged and make sure your group knows where to meet if someone gets separated.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made inside that window are not accepted, and cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded. The tour also requires a minimum number of people, so a cancellation for low attendance may lead to another date or a full refund.

Is $39.92 a fair price?

I see the fee as fair if you value structure. For $39.92, you get a costumed guide, about 2.5 hours of walking, visits to historic bars, and a planned evening that combines local stories with drinks. You also avoid the work of choosing four places and building your own route.

The value drops if you see the tour mainly as a way to buy drinks. Since alcohol costs extra and some stops may have limited choices or slow service, you could spend more than expected without receiving a formal tasting experience.

The strongest value is the storytelling and access to places you might otherwise pass. The tour adds context to the bars and gives you a social way to see Savannah at night. Its 4.9 rating from 1,186 ratings and 97 percent recommendation rate suggest that the format works very well for most people, though the individual guide remains important.

Who will enjoy Booze and Boos most?

I would choose this for a couple wanting a playful night out, friends who enjoy ghost stories, or a group looking for a different way to see Savannah after dark. It also fits birthday groups, Halloween visits, and bachelorette weekends, as long as everyone understands that the tour mixes drinking with walking and storytelling.

You will probably enjoy it if you like:

• Local history delivered with jokes and performance
• Haunted places without a grim or overly serious tone
• Trying several bars in one evening
• A guide who keeps the group moving
• Meeting other adults in a small social group

I would hesitate if you have mobility limits, dislike walking, want drinks included, or expect a terrifying paranormal investigation. I would also avoid it if you prefer a quiet evening at one carefully chosen bar.

Should you book this Savannah ghost pub walk?

Book it if you want a social, story-led night that gives you four possible bar stops and a look at River Street after dark. The strongest guides, especially Olivia, Kaitlyn, Chris, Sky, and Dalton, appear to bring plenty of humor and care to the route.

Skip it if you want a strictly factual ghost investigation, a fixed drink package, or a guaranteed guide. For the best chance at a good evening, arrive ready to walk, carry valid identification, budget for your own drinks, and treat the stories as Savannah folklore presented with a drink in hand.

FAQ

How long does the Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours, including about 2.5 hours of walking and time spent at the bars.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The tour is designed to visit four local historic bars, although the number can vary, with some tours stopping at three locations.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, so you pay separately for drinks at each bar.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is 225 East Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

Where does the tour end?

The listed end point is 214 East Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. Tours typically finish near River Street.

What age do you need to be?

Every participant must be at least 21 years old and carry valid identification.

How large is the group?

The maximum group size is 16 people.

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 tour are not accepted for a refund.