Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

Savannah’s Creepy Crawl mixes two pleasures that fit this old Southern city well: spooky tales and a drink in hand. Over about two hours, you walk from Six Pence Pub through the Historic District, stopping at up to four local bars and pausing at sites such as Colonial Park Cemetery.

I like the flexible drinking setup, since you pay only for what you want. I also like the guides who bring local color to the walk. Pierce MacIain and Andre receive especially strong praise for their Savannah knowledge, storytelling, and helpful food and sightseeing tips. The main drawback is focus: some evenings lean more toward pub crawl and city history than full-on ghost tour.

Key points to know before booking

• Four pub stops: You visit up to four local bars, with time to buy drinks and use restrooms.
• Colonial Park Cemetery: The route pauses outside the cemetery gate, with a story about Button Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
• History comes first on some nights: Expect Savannah background, local bar lore, and ghost tales in varying proportions.
• Guides shape the experience: Pierce, Andre, and Kelly earn praise for humor, stories, recommendations, and crowd management.
• Bring comfortable shoes: This is a walking tour through city squares and nightlife streets, often in warm evening weather.
• Drinks cost extra: The $30 price covers the guided experience, not alcohol, food, or other beverages.

What the Creepy Crawl actually feels like

This is not a silent cemetery walk with a ghost at every corner. It is a social night out that uses Savannah’s haunted reputation as its theme.

You begin at Six Pence Pub at 245 Bull Street. From there, your guide leads the group through the Historic District, using the squares, old buildings, burial grounds, and bars as settings for the stories. The group can include up to 20 people, large enough for a party feel but still small enough for a guide to answer questions when the evening runs well.

The route brings you to up to four local pubs and bars. At each stop, you have time to purchase a drink, use the restroom, and take in the character of the place. The stops are part of the appeal. You are not simply standing on a sidewalk while a guide points at a building, but you should also understand that the pubs are central to the tour.

The advertised experience includes sipping a to-go drink while walking between stops. Drinks are not included, and you decide how much or how little to spend. That makes the tour easier to manage for a group with mixed habits. One person can order a cocktail, another can choose a beer, and someone else can stay with a nonalcoholic drink.

The end point is listed as Wright Square, though the group may finish at another nearby bar or historic square about five minutes from the starting area. Ask your guide for help if you need directions or transport arranged.

Six Pence Pub starts the night

Meeting at Six Pence Pub gives the evening a clear launch point. You meet your guide, join the group, and get a sense of the tour’s social tone before heading into the streets.

The opening matters because the quality of the guide shapes almost everything that follows. Strong guides such as Pierce and Andre are praised for making people feel welcome, mixing jokes with solid Savannah facts, and answering questions about the rest of your visit.

Pierce is also praised for drink recommendations and for suggesting places to eat and sights to see the next day. That kind of local advice adds value beyond the two-hour route, especially if this is your first evening in town.

Still, the guide experience can vary. A small number of very poor accounts describe guides who appeared intoxicated, used too much profanity, rambled, or skipped the final bar. Those complaints are serious because a walking tour depends on a reliable leader. Most of the supplied feedback is positive, but you should book with the understanding that the guide on your date will determine the night’s pace and tone.

Walking through Savannah after dark

The walk itself is part of the entertainment. Savannah’s squares give the tour room to move between bars without turning into a simple pub-to-pub crawl.

You hear about the city’s past, old buildings, local characters, and reports of strange activity. The best version of this tour connects those subjects. A story about a cemetery becomes more effective when the guide explains the person involved, the setting, and why the tale remains part of Savannah’s folklore.

The walk is not described with a fixed list of four named pubs. That is useful if you like some variety, but it also means you cannot book this tour expecting a particular bar at every stop. The guide and the night’s route control the final selection.

Past feedback points to classic Savannah pubs and good drink suggestions. Some guides appear to know the current bar scene well, which helps if you want to continue your evening after the tour. Others have found the pub information more memorable than the ghost material.

You should wear comfortable shoes. The route passes through squares and nightlife areas, and July heat has made the walk feel especially warm. The duration is about two hours, but pauses, group size, and storytelling can affect the pace.

Colonial Park Cemetery and Button Gwinnett

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the main spooky landmarks on the route. The tour pauses outside the gate rather than taking you through the burial ground.

That distinction matters. If you want time among the graves, this experience may leave you wanting more. The cemetery stop is a storytelling pause, not a long cemetery visit.

Your guide discusses Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and one of the cemetery’s best-known residents. You may also hear other tales tied to the cemetery and Savannah’s supernatural reputation.

The location gives the tour its strongest atmosphere, particularly after dark. You can bring a camera and try to catch orbs or other eerie images, though the tour does not promise paranormal evidence. Treat the camera suggestion as a bit of fun, not a guarantee.

Some descriptions of the route suggest that the cemetery area may be encountered more than once, which can make the walk feel repetitive on certain nights. If your main goal is a long cemetery exploration, choose a dedicated cemetery or ghost walk instead.

How much ghost story should you expect?

The answer depends on what you mean by a haunted pub tour.

You will hear ghost stories, reports of spirit activity, and tales connected to spooky Savannah locations. The guide also discusses the haunted past of some watering holes. For many people, that blend works because the historical setting gives the ghost stories more shape.

But this is not always a dense parade of paranormal accounts. Several poor or mixed experiences describe only a few ghost stories, with the rest of the evening devoted to general Savannah history, local bars, jokes, and personal anecdotes.

That is the clearest buying advice I can give: book this for a mix of pubs, city background, and ghost lore, not for nonstop supernatural suspense. If you want a theatrical storyteller focused almost entirely on murders, apparitions, and haunted buildings, another type of ghost tour may suit you better.

The strongest guides appear to keep the balance moving. Andre is praised for combining Savannah’s past with paranormal stories, while Kelly is described as fun and interactive. Pierce receives repeated praise for both local roots and haunted-history material.

The weaker version drifts. Long speeches, too many jokes, heavy profanity, or personal stories can push the ghost theme into the background. A guide who does not enter the bars with the group can also make the evening feel less like a shared pub crawl.

The four pub stops and what you pay for

At $30 per person, the tour is reasonably priced if you want a guided introduction to Savannah’s evening scene. The fee covers the two-hour walk, guide, route, and storytelling. It does not cover drinks or food.

Your final cost depends on your choices. If you buy one drink at each of four stops, the evening will cost much more than the advertised tour price. If you prefer to limit spending, the structure lets you sit out a round or choose a cheaper beverage.

The stops also give the tour a useful rhythm. You listen, walk, pause, order, and continue. Restroom access at the bars is practical, especially on a warm night.

The tradeoff is that the bar stops can take time away from the paranormal material. Some evenings may feel like a well-told history and drinking tour with ghosts added. Others may give you the spooky stories you hoped for.

The tour is mobile-ticketed and offered in English. It has a minimum age of 21, so every member of your party must meet that requirement. Most people can take part, and service animals are allowed.

Which guides earn the strongest praise?

Pierce MacIain receives the most consistent positive attention in the material provided. He is described as friendly, funny, well informed about Savannah, and able to connect local history with hauntings. His drink advice and recommendations for later sightseeing are useful extras.

Andre also receives strong praise. His best qualities appear to be energy, patience, and a genuine interest in Savannah’s past and paranormal stories. One account notes that he stayed composed even with a disruptive large group, which is no small skill on a walking tour.

Kelly is praised for being interactive and entertaining. That may appeal to you if you prefer participation and humor rather than a formal lecture.

The warning is simple: guide quality is not uniform. A bad guide can change a fun evening into a slow walk with long, unfocused speeches. If you encounter a guide who seems impaired, is unable to lead properly, or skips promised stops, the experience will not match the intended format.

Best for groups, couples, and first-time visitors

This tour suits adults who want an easy first-night activity in Savannah. You get an orientation to city squares, old sites, bars, and local stories without committing to a full evening indoors.

It is a good fit for:

• Friends who want drinks and spooky stories in the same outing
• Couples looking for a relaxed night walk
• Bachelorette groups and other social celebrations
• First-time visitors who want bar suggestions for later
• People who enjoy history but do not need every story to be frightening

It is less suited to children and anyone under 21, since the minimum age is 21. It may also disappoint you if you want a quiet, serious ghost investigation, a long cemetery visit, or a route built around one famous haunted building.

The group limit of 20 helps keep the outing manageable, though a full group can still feel lively and noisy. If you want a private atmosphere, this is not presented as a private tour.

Timing, weather, and cancellation

The tour lasts about two hours and takes place at night. Savannah evenings can be hot, so light clothing, water, and comfortable walking shoes are sensible, even though the supplied information specifically calls out footwear more than anything else.

Good weather is required. If poor weather forces cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. The same choice applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows Savannah local time.

My value judgment at $30

The $30 fee is fair for a two-hour guided walk with up to four pub stops, especially if you want someone else to plan the route and add local context.

The value is strongest when your guide tells good stories, keeps the walk moving, and offers useful bar recommendations. You are paying for access to a social evening and a local guide’s interpretation, not for included drinks or a special attraction admission.

The value weakens if you measure the tour by the number of ghost stories alone. The cemetery is viewed from outside the gate, and the route may spend as much time on Savannah history and pub information as it does on paranormal tales.

Think of the $30 as a base cost. Add your drinks, food, and any later transport when setting your budget.

Should you book the Creepy Crawl?

Book it if you want a friendly adult night out with bars, Savannah stories, and a little ghostly atmosphere. It works particularly well early in a trip, since a good guide can point you toward places to eat, drink, and explore later.

Skip it if your priority is a serious, ghost-heavy tour with extended time inside Colonial Park Cemetery or a fixed list of famous haunted sites. You should also be comfortable with the possibility that the experience may lean more toward history and pub advice than the title suggests.

At its best, the Creepy Crawl gives you a pleasant walk through Savannah after dark, four chances to sample local bars, and a guide who makes the city’s old stories easy to remember. The main question is not whether the city has enough ghosts. It is whether you want those ghosts served with a drink and a dose of local history.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub tour begin?

The tour begins at Six Pence Pub, located at 245 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

The listed end point is Wright Square. The group may also finish at another local bar or historic square about five minutes from the starting location.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately two hours.

How many bars will I visit?

You will visit up to four local Savannah pubs and bars. The exact stops are not fixed in the supplied tour details.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

No. Alcoholic drinks, food, and other drinks are not included. You can purchase beverages at your own expense during the stops.

What haunted site is included?

The route includes a stop outside the gate of Colonial Park Cemetery, where the guide discusses Button Gwinnett and other spooky Savannah stories.

Can I enter Colonial Park Cemetery?

The tour information specifies a pause outside the cemetery gate. It does not promise entry into the cemetery.

Is the tour restricted to adults?

Yes. The minimum age is 21.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

What is the cancellation policy?

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 start time are not accepted for a refund. Weather or minimum-participant cancellations may result in another date or a full refund.