Savannah: Bad Kitty Pub Crawl, Spooky Naughty Ghosts

Savannah’s Bad Kitty Pub Crawl mixes ghost stories with bar-hopping, then adds a naughty twist. The tales focus on love affairs, betrayals, jealousy, and bad behavior that supposedly left restless souls behind. You walk through the old city at night, drink in hand, with Spanish moss, cemeteries, and haunted bars setting the mood.

I like the way the tour treats Savannah’s ghosts as both spooky and entertaining. I also like the strong value: $29 covers two hours with a licensed local guide, while your drinks are purchased separately. The main thing to consider is the adult-only format. Everyone must be at least 21, and the pub crawl suits people who enjoy theatrical storytelling more than a quiet, serious history walk.

Key points to know before you book

• Haunted stories with a scandalous edge: Expect tales shaped by infidelity, secret affairs, murder, and other naughty behavior.
• A walking route through central Savannah: The evening begins at Tandem Coffee and Spirits and may include the 1790s Bar, McDonough’s, other local bars, and a cemetery.
• A lively guide makes the difference: Lori has earned strong praise for dramatic delivery, humor, and memorable storytelling.
• Open-container laws add flexibility: You can carry alcoholic drinks onto Savannah’s streets during the tour.
• Good value for a social night out: The $29 fee includes the guide, while drinks cost extra.
• Adults only and wheelchair accessible: The experience is limited to people 21 and older and is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Why the Bad Kitty theme works in Savannah

Savannah is a natural place for a ghost pub crawl. The historic center has old buildings, narrow streets, cemeteries, and a nighttime atmosphere that can feel wonderfully strange without much staging. Add a guide with a flair for drama, and a short walk can turn into a small piece of live theater.

The Bad Kitty angle keeps the stories focused. Instead of offering a general parade of ghosts, the tour centers on romance gone wrong and people who could not leave their troubles behind. Love, betrayal, lust, and revenge give the stories a clear human hook.

I like that approach because it works for both believers and skeptics. If you expect hard proof of the supernatural, this probably is not your kind of evening. If you enjoy old scandals, local history, and a good ghost tale told with personality, the stories can work even when you remain unconvinced.

The tone is playful rather than grim. The name Bad Kitty signals that this is not meant to be a solemn cemetery lecture. You should expect jokes, theatrical moments, and a little salacious humor along with the darker material.

Starting at Tandem Coffee and Spirits

The meeting point is Tandem Coffee and Spirits, on the ground floor of the East Bay Inn at 223 East Bay Street. The activity details also identify the address as 225 East Bay Street, so check your confirmation carefully and look for Tandem at the East Bay Inn before the start time.

This first stop helps set the pub-crawl mood. You meet your licensed local guide, get oriented, and begin the evening in a place that can serve as both a drink stop and a starting point for the stories. The guide is included in the ticket, but drinks are not.

I would arrive at least 15 minutes early. Street and garage parking are available nearby, but finding a space and paying for it can take longer than expected in the historic center. Arriving early also gives you time to locate the entrance without rushing into the group after the introduction has begun.

The guide matters here. Recent feedback specifically praised Lori for telling stories with character and entertainment. That is an important clue about the experience: the performance and delivery are central, not just the route.

Walking through haunted Savannah after dark

The tour lasts about two hours and is conducted in English. Exact starting times vary, so you need to check availability for your chosen date. The walk takes place outdoors, with stops at bars and haunted areas in the central part of Savannah.

The setting does much of the work. Night brings out the old city’s shadows, while Spanish moss and cemetery paths create the spooky backdrop promised by the tour. You are not simply sitting in a bar listening to a guide. You move between places, and each change of setting helps keep the evening active.

You can also take advantage of Savannah’s open-container rules. That means you may carry an alcoholic drink out onto the street, making it easier to continue the conversation between stops. Follow the guide’s instructions and local rules, and remember that this freedom does not mean your drinks are included.

The walking format makes the tour social. You have time to chat with the people around you, compare reactions to the stories, and make the most of the pub-crawl side of the evening. It is a natural fit for friends, couples, bachelor or bachelorette groups, and anyone hoping to meet people while exploring Savannah at night.

Tandem, the 1790s Bar, and McDonough’s

The route includes several places that give the evening different moods. Tandem Coffee and Spirits provides the opening setting. The 1790s Bar adds a more clearly historic name to the route, while McDonough’s brings the group into another lively Savannah drinking spot.

The exact order and timing can vary. That is worth remembering if you are planning another reservation immediately after the tour. The activity is scheduled for two hours, but the tour may sometimes run longer when the group returns to the bars for additional fun.

You should treat the listed bars as part of the experience, not as a promise of a fixed tasting menu. Your ticket does not include drinks, and the information does not specify a particular beverage, food item, or number of bar purchases. Budget extra for what you want to order.

That flexibility is useful. You can choose your own drinks and control your spending. It also means the final cost depends on how much you buy. At $29, the admission remains reasonable for a guided two-hour evening, but it is not an all-inclusive night out.

The cemetery and the darker side of the stories

The cemetery portion gives the tour its strongest visual setting. Walking near graves at night, with Spanish moss overhead, changes the tone from casual pub crawl to ghost story. The cemetery is where the explanations about souls that have not moved on can feel most atmospheric.

The material is built around misbehavior and its consequences. Expect stories involving infidelity, indiscretions, and painful relationships. The point is not simply that a place is haunted. You learn why the ghost is said to remain, and the personal nature of those stories makes them easier to remember.

I would not expect a long lesson in every aspect of Savannah’s past. The history here is selected to support the spooky and scandalous theme. That makes the tour fun and focused, but people seeking a broad survey of architecture, politics, or local culture should choose a different walk.

The cemetery can also be the part that feels least comfortable for some people. The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but a cemetery setting can include surfaces or conditions that vary. If you use a wheelchair or have specific mobility needs, contact the operator before booking so the route details are clear for your date.

A guide-led performance, not a test of belief

The best reason to book this tour is the guide’s ability to tell a story. Lori’s strong feedback points to the quality to watch for: character, timing, and a sense of entertainment. A flat reading of ghost facts would not carry the same route, but a guide who performs the tales can make familiar ideas feel fresh.

I also like that the tour welcomes skeptics. You do not have to accept every haunting as fact to enjoy the evening. Think of it as a blend of local legends, historic settings, bar stops, and live storytelling.

The dramatic style will suit you if you like a guide who plays up the mood. It may not suit you if you prefer restrained narration or precise academic detail. The Bad Kitty name makes the tone clear from the beginning, so you can decide if the humor and naughty material fit your group.

The recent five-star feedback is especially useful here. One booking singled out Lori’s character and entertainment, while another gave the experience a top score with a brief but very positive reaction. With only a small number of published ratings, I would treat those comments as encouraging rather than proof that every guide or every night will feel identical.

Is $29 a fair price?

Yes, for the right kind of evening. At $29 per person, you are paying for a licensed local guide, a two-hour walking route, the storytelling, and access to the social pub-crawl format. Drinks are extra, but that is common for this type of activity and lets you decide how much to spend.

The value improves if you want several things at once: a nighttime walk, local ghost tales, a few bar stops, and a way to meet other adults. Booking a separate history walk and arranging your own bar route could cost more and would lack the guide’s prepared stories.

The value is weaker if you only want to visit Savannah bars. You can do that without paying a tour fee. It is also weaker if you dislike group activities, theatrical ghost stories, or the possibility of a late finish.

You can reserve now and pay later, which helps if your schedule is still shifting. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. Those terms make it easier to fit the crawl into a changing Savannah itinerary.

Who should book this pub crawl?

I would recommend it for adults who want a relaxed, social night with a strong Savannah flavor. It works particularly well for bachelorette parties, honeymooners, couples, and groups of friends who like a little scandal with their spirits.

It can also suit skeptics. The experience does not depend entirely on belief. You can enjoy the cemetery, the old streets, the bars, and the storytelling while treating the ghosts as legends.

I would choose another activity if you want a quiet evening, a sober tour, or a detailed historical lecture. The pub stops and open-container option are central to the fun, so people who do not drink may find that part less important, even though the stories and walk remain available.

Anyone under 21 cannot join. The English-only format also matters if you need another language.

Practical tips for a better night

Arrive early at Tandem Coffee and Spirits, especially if you are driving. Give yourself at least 15 minutes to find parking and reach the meeting point.

Wear shoes suitable for walking and plan for an outdoor evening. The information confirms a walking route, bars, and a cemetery, but it does not provide a detailed distance or surface description.

Bring a little extra money for drinks. The $29 fee does not cover purchases at Tandem, the 1790s Bar, McDonough’s, or other stops.

Keep your schedule flexible after the official two-hour finish. The group may return to the bars for more fun, so avoid booking a tight dinner or show immediately afterward.

If you are arranging a private event, Mad Cat Tours can customize tours for groups and private parties. The operator also works with conventions, businesses, schools, and scout groups, though every participant still needs to meet the age requirements for this adults-only activity.

Should you book the Bad Kitty Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want Savannah at night with a drink in hand, a cemetery backdrop, and ghost stories built around love, betrayal, and bad choices. The price is fair, the route includes several recognizable local stops, and Lori’s praised storytelling gives the experience a strong personal touch.

Skip it if you want a sober, quiet, or strictly academic history tour. For everyone else, this is a lively way to spend two hours in Savannah, especially at the start of a weekend when you want an easy introduction to the city’s nightlife and darker legends.

FAQ

How much does the Bad Kitty Pub Crawl cost?

The tour costs $29 per person. Drinks and any other purchases at the bars are extra.

How long does the tour last?

The scheduled duration is two hours. The tour may sometimes continue longer by returning to the bars for additional time.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at Tandem Coffee and Spirits on the ground floor of the East Bay Inn in Savannah. The supplied address is listed as 223 East Bay Street, while another listing gives 225 East Bay Street, so check your booking confirmation.

Which places does the tour visit?

The route may include Tandem Coffee and Spirits, the 1790s Bar, McDonough’s Bar, other bars, and a haunted cemetery. The exact order can vary.

Is the tour suitable for people under 21?

No. The activity is limited to people aged 21 and older.

Is the tour available in languages other than English?

No. The live tour guide and activity language are English.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. Contact Mad Cat Tours before booking if you need details about the specific route or cemetery conditions.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.