A spooky story works best with smart timing. Doctor Buzzard’s Goodtime Ghost Tour strings together Savannah’s grim landmarks with a guide who keeps things lively, and I like that you get a small group feel plus an optional pre-night or post-tour documentary download. The one drawback to plan around: you’re moving fast for about 2 hours, and some stops are quick looks from the outside rather than full building visits.

I also like the practical route design. You start at the Casimir Pulaski Monument on W Taylor St and end near Colonial Park Cemetery, and the whole thing runs in English with a mobile ticket. If you’re not up for chilly weather or lots of walking, you’ll want to be cautious—this is not a slow, sit-down kind of tour.

Key highlights to know before you go

• Tight 2-hour loop that hits 12 major Savannah sites with minimal downtime
• Small group size (max 16) that makes the stories feel personal instead of rushed
• A documentary download included to extend the experience beyond the sidewalk
• Stop variety: jail cells, squares, historic homes, and cemeteries
• Extra admission may not be included at a few properties, so check expectations
• Great for first-timers who want a concentrated haunted-history orientation

A Savannah ghost tour built around real places

Doctor Buzzard’s Goodtime Ghost Tour is the type of evening activity that’s perfect when you want atmosphere fast. You’re not just chasing spooky claims. You’re walking through actual Savannah landmarks—jails, burial grounds, and famous houses—while your guide connects the “haunted” part to why these spots matter historically.

This works especially well in Savannah, where the city’s layout is basically a map of the past. Squares sit beside cemeteries. Old buildings sit next to newer layers of the town. Even if you’re skeptical, the setting does half the work for you. And if you’re a ghost-lover, you’ll appreciate that the tour leans into stories tied to specific addresses and sites, not vague rumors.

Two things I’d call out right away: it’s short enough to fit into a normal travel day, and it’s built as a story sequence, with each stop adding a new angle—criminal justice, epidemics like yellow fever, famous homes, and recorded ghost accounts.

Price and value: what $33.33 buys you

At $33.33 per person for about 2 hours, this tour sits in the “good value” range for Savannah. The key is what’s included. You get a live guide plus one download of America’s Most Haunted City—Savannah documentary. That means you’re not limited to what you hear only during the walk.

The guide is the main investment. If you’ve ever been on tours where the pacing falls flat, you know how fast a ghost story can turn into a lecture. Here, the best experiences are clearly tied to guides who know how to tell the stories with humor and timing.

You should also mentally budget for the fact that a couple of stops list admission tickets as not included. That doesn’t mean you’ll be locked out of everything, but it does mean the experience may vary depending on what your guide plans for that evening and what you want to do at each location.

Bottom line: if you want a compact haunted orientation of Savannah’s top sites, this price makes sense. If you only want interior access, you’ll need to manage your expectations.

Meeting point on W Taylor St: how to get there without stress

The tour starts at the Casimir Pulaski Monument, 4 W Taylor St, Savannah, GA 31401. That’s central and easy to recognize once you’re there. I’d strongly suggest saving the monument in your phone map before you arrive, because the end point is near Colonial Park Cemetery, and you don’t want to waste time at night figuring out the quickest route back.

Your guide ends near Colonial Park Cemetery, but no more than 15 minutes walking from the starting area. That matters if you’re juggling dinner plans, a ride share pickup, or just want a clean exit point after the tour.

This tour is in English and uses mobile tickets, which keeps the check-in line short. Service animals are allowed, and the route is near public transportation. Still, the walk pace and distance add up, so consider this more “city-walking friendly” than “stroller or mobility device friendly.”

The 2-hour route: what you’ll see at each stop

You’ll hit 12 stops across Savannah. Many are around 5–15 minutes each, which is perfect if you like variety and hate long waits. It also means you’ll get highlights, not an in-depth museum visit at every location.

Here’s the flow, in the order you’ll experience it:

Stop 1: Chatham County Jail (Old City Jail)

This is where the stories start with the harsh side of the past. You’ll hear about the jail’s scale—areas for different categories of prisoners, including the criminally insane and violent—and the idea that the structure’s history is tied to why it still gets whispered about after dark.

Stop 2: Greene Square

Greene Square is one of those places where the setting alone sets the mood. The stories here revolve around an old female orphanage and tragic events connected to ghost legends—one account includes a teenage girl and a ghost presence that feels protective in the tale.

Stop 3: Conrad Aiken Home

This stop leans into how personal tragedy can echo into literature. You’ll get the murder-suicide connection and then discuss how it ties into the legacy of Conrad Aiken. Nearby, there are other references on the supernatural side that connect with the next clusters of locations.

Stop 4: Calhoun Square (also known as Taylor Square)

You’ll learn about a famed nurse connected to the square’s name change. The darker layer here includes an original black burial ground built over as the city expanded, plus references to other haunted addresses in the neighborhood (including Espy House and 432 Abercorn).

Stop 5: Colonial Park Cemetery

This is one of the most important stops for anyone who likes graveyard lore grounded in real eras. The stories here cover the cemetery’s 1750s roots, including mass graves and accounts connected to yellow fever. If you like the “old Savannah” vibe, this is the moment where the tour’s tone turns heavier.

Stop 6: Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

Even if you’re not focused on children’s history, this stop delivers. The stories frame the Gordon home as one of Savannah’s most documented haunted properties, with accounts stretching back more than a century.

Stop 7: Hamilton-Turner House

This is where the tour gets both beautiful and unsettling. You’ll hear that Hamilton-Turner House was Savannah’s first electrified home, then pivot to dramatic poltergeist accounts and a connection to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Stop 8: Kehoe House

Kehoe House starts as a funeral home and later becomes a high-class inn. That history fuels the ghost stories here, including accounts tied to fear, omen-like moments, and the idea that some hauntings travel with people long after they check in.

Stop 9: Davenport House Museum

This stop moves you from haunted-house mood into spiritual folklore talk. The stories are tied to yellow fever victims and a legendary shape-shifting cat—exactly the kind of detail that makes Savannah ghost lore feel local instead of imported.

Stop 10: Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours

This is a more famous property in the ghost circuit, and you’ll hear it was filmed for an early episode of Ghost Hunters outside the company’s home state. Admission for this stop is not included, so if you’re the type who wants to step inside and stay awhile, plan for the possibility of extra costs.

Stop 11: Wright Square

Another major Savannah square with layered history. You’ll hear about the city being built over its dead, with an estimated 300 burials beneath the square. The tour also includes the story of Irish sorceress Alice Riley—kept and executed here—and how her spirit is linked to accounts inside homes and businesses around the square. Admission for this stop is not included.

Stop 12: 1790 Inn

The last stop ties together fire, tragedy, and an investigation story. You’ll hear the “1790” naming background, a major fire in 1820, and a suicide connected to Anna White. The story then connects to demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating in 1976, plus the idea that guests left detailed accounts in a registrar.

What I think this tour gets right: pacing and storytelling

I’m a big fan of tours that don’t wander. This one keeps momentum: short stops, then you’re walking again. That makes the whole thing feel like a guided nighttime walk through chapters of Savannah’s story.

The most praised aspect you’ll likely notice is how much the guide’s personality matters. Names like Janine show up as a standout for being funny, engaging, and good at bringing the stories to life. That’s not just entertainment. It also keeps the tour from turning into a checklist.

This tour also shines at combining the “ghost” with the “why.” The legends aren’t floating in air. They’re tied to specific places: a jail cell, a square, a cemetery, an old inn. Even if you don’t buy the haunting claims, the underlying historical texture still makes the walk worthwhile.

The biggest practical consideration: walking plus outside viewing

Two realities shape your experience here:

1) You’ll walk a lot during a 2-hour window, and it’s not recommended if you have walking concerns. Dress for cold or heat depending on the season, and wear shoes you trust. Savannah sidewalks can be uneven and a little slippery at night.

2) Some sites may not be accessible to you in the way you’d expect from a classic “haunted house” tour. One disappointment that pops up is wanting to go into homes/buildings and not getting that. The tour moves quickly by design, and some stops list admission not included.

So if your top priority is interior access at multiple locations, you might find this more of a “Savannah’s haunted geography” tour than an “all-access haunted mansion” night.

Small group size: the difference between crowd noise and real questions

This tour caps at 16 people, which is a sweet spot. The experience feels more conversational. You’re not shouting over a busload of strangers, and it’s easier to hear the guide’s timing and transitions between stories.

That small group feel also makes the tour better for people who like asking questions when something clicks—like why a square got built over, how a specific house is tied to a larger legend, or how different time periods overlap in Savannah.

If you’re traveling with a partner or a small family group, it’s also a nice change from the “everyone lines up and waits” vibe common on bigger tours.

Weather and timing: book smart for Savannah nights

This is a good-weather kind of tour. It requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

If you’re hoping for maximum comfort, I’d plan for layers. Savannah can feel colder than you expect after sunset, and the tour format doesn’t include long indoor breaks where you can warm up or sit down. If you hate being cold, pick a season when nights are mild.

The tour is often booked around a month in advance, so if you’re aiming for a specific evening, don’t wait until the last minute.

Who should book (and who should skip)

Book this tour if you want:

• A compact 2-hour haunted walkthrough of Savannah’s most story-rich sites
• A small-group guide with strong pacing and humor (Janine is one name people highlight)
• A mix of jails, squares, cemeteries, and historic homes rather than one themed property

Consider skipping or switching tours if:

• You need lots of inside access at buildings during the tour
• You don’t do well with nighttime walking or you have walking concerns
• You’re looking for a daytime, museum-style experience instead of an after-dark narrative walk

Should you book Doctor Buzzard’s Goodtime Ghost Tour?

Yes, if your goal is a fun, efficient introduction to Savannah’s haunted side through the city’s actual landmark grid. This is great value for the price because you’re buying a real guide, a tight route, and a documentary download you can keep using after the walk.

I’d tell you to book confidently if you like stories tied to place names and addresses, and if you’re happy with a “see, hear, move on” pace. If you’re hoping for nonstop interior tours, do a little extra homework and adjust your expectations—because this one is built around the walk and the narrative, not a full pass through every building.

FAQ

FAQ

How long is Doctor Buzzard’s Goodtime Ghost Tour?

It runs about 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $33.33 per person.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the Casimir Pulaski Monument, 4 W Taylor St, Savannah, GA 31401, and ends near Colonial Park Cemetery at 200 Abercorn St, with the guide ending no more than 15 minutes walking from the starting area.

What’s included with the ticket?

You get a guide and one download of the America’s Most Haunted City – Savannah documentary.

Is admission included for every stop?

Not all stops include admission. The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours, Wright Square, and 1790 Inn list admission as not included, while other stops are marked as ticket free.