Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl

Savannah’s ghosts are best met with one foot in the past and one foot at the bar. Captain Stoner Joe leads this 105-minute haunted pub crawl through 4 to 5 local establishments, with stops near Colonial Park Cemetery and stories tied to places such as the 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Abe’s on Lincoln.

I like the local angle, since the guide is Savannah-born and presents himself as someone with years spent around the city’s bars, music rooms, and ghost lore. I also like the compact format: you get 8 to 12 ghostly tales, several historic drinking spots, and a chance to see Savannah after dark without paying for a long sightseeing production.

The main drawback is that drinks cost extra, and the walking portion may not suit anyone with mobility limits. The tour is also for adults only, so this is a nightlife outing with ghost stories, not a family cemetery walk.

Key points to know before you book

• Captain Stoner Joe leads the crawl: The tour centers on a Savannah-born guide with personal stories, local connections, and a lively storytelling style. He is also referred to as Hoodoo in the tour description.
• Four to five bars are part of the plan: You hear 8 to 12 stories while moving through historic pubs, restaurants, and other drinking spots.
• Colonial Park Cemetery adds the strongest atmosphere: The meeting point is at the children’s playground in Davant Park, behind the cemetery.
• The stories mix history with folklore: Expect tales of Anna Powell, a murdered bartender, an incubus, and the ghost of Renee Asch Randolier.
• The $33 price covers the tour, not drinks: A final-bar drink special is included, and bachelorette groups receive a free champagne bottle.
• This is an adults-only walking night: Children under 18 are not allowed, and the activity is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Meeting Captain Stoner Joe behind Colonial Park Cemetery

Your night begins at the children’s playground in Davant Park, behind Colonial Park Cemetery. That detail matters because the meeting point puts you close to one of the tour’s key settings before the first drink is even ordered.

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of Savannah’s oldest and most atmospheric burial grounds. Here, the tour looks for the specter of Renee Asch Randolier, a tragic figure linked to the 1780s. You are not simply hearing a ghost story in a bar. You are starting among old graves and city squares, where Savannah’s past feels close at hand.

Captain Stoner Joe is the main reason this tour is different from a standard scripted walk. The experience is built around his personal connection to Savannah nightlife and local ghost lore. One description presents him as a guide who has researched the city’s phantoms for years and has worked as a musician, bartender, and tour leader.

That background should appeal to you if you prefer a guide with a sense of place rather than a performer reading a fixed speech. The tone seems designed to be loose and social. One especially strong account describes the night as feeling like time with an old friend who knows the city well and can get you into its better-known haunts.

The guide is also called Hoodoo in the tour material. If you see both names during booking or at the meeting point, they refer to the guide associated with this experience.

Colonial Park Cemetery and Savannah’s 1780s ghost story

The cemetery portion is likely to be the quietest and most atmospheric part of the night. The bars bring noise, conversation, and changing energy. Colonial Park Cemetery gives the stories room to breathe.

The main tale here concerns Renee Asch Randolier, a figure connected with Savannah in the 1780s. The supplied details do not promise a theatrical reenactment or a special cemetery entry after hours. Instead, you should expect to walk near or through the cemetery area and hear the story tied to its past.

That is a useful distinction. If you want a formal cemetery tour with extensive architectural detail, this may feel light. If you enjoy standing in an old setting while a guide connects the place to a tragic figure, it should set the right mood.

The meeting location behind the cemetery also gives you a practical advantage. You should arrive with enough time to find Davant Park and the playground, rather than searching for a bar entrance in the dark. The directions are specific, but the exact bar route can change, so arrive ready to follow the guide rather than heading to the first pub on your own.

The 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Anna Powell

The 17 Hundred 90 Inn is one of the tour’s most distinctive stops. This historic Savannah establishment is tied to the story of Anna Powell, whose ghost is said to play tricks on people staying there.

The details are wonderfully odd. Anna is associated with stealing clothes and pulling sheets off beds. That gives the story a mischievous quality instead of making it another predictable tale about a violent death.

You may find this stop more enjoyable than a simple recitation of dates because it links a real place with a ghost who behaves like an unruly housemate. The setting also helps explain why Savannah’s ghost lore has lasted. Historic inns and old rooms offer a physical backdrop, while the stories give those places a second identity after sunset.

Keep your expectations sensible. The tour does not promise that Anna will appear or that you will enter every room connected with the story. The value is in hearing the tale at or near a place associated with it, then moving on with the group before the evening loses its pace.

Abe’s on Lincoln and the murdered bartender

Abe’s on Lincoln brings the pub side of the crawl into sharper focus. The story here concerns a murdered bartender whose ghost is said to keep the spirits stocked.

That is a good fit for a haunted bar tour because the tale does not sit apart from the setting. You are hearing about a bartender while surrounded by the tools of the trade: bottles, glasses, and a working bar. The story becomes a little joke about service from the afterlife, but it also points to the darker lives connected with Savannah’s old nightlife.

The tour description says you can partake in spirits and dance with the ghosts at Abe’s on Lincoln. Read that as a lively stop, not a promise of a paranormal event or a private performance. The mood may depend on the night, the crowd, and the bar’s normal business.

This is one reason I would choose the crawl for a group of friends or a birthday weekend. The evening is not built around sitting silently while a guide talks. You get a mix of movement, drinks, ghost stories, and ordinary bar life.

The Marshall House and the darker stories

The Marshall House is tied to a more unsettling tale. The story here involves an incubus that is said to disturb dreams and make prank calls to unsuspecting people.

Compared with the playful Anna Powell story, this one leans into classic supernatural fear. An incubus tale brings a sense of menace, while the prank calls add a strange modern touch. The contrast keeps the 8 to 12 stories from sounding like repeats of the same haunted-house formula.

The tour description lists The Marshall House among the places connected with the night’s stories, but the exact order and access to each establishment can depend on the evening. You should treat the named locations as important story stops rather than a guarantee that every group will spend the same amount of time inside each one.

That flexible approach is common sense for a pub crawl. Bars have their own schedules, crowds, and entry rules. The guide’s local relationships are meant to help the group move through the city, but they cannot turn every stop into a private room.

Four to five bars, with 8 to 12 stories along the way

The planned scale is easy to understand: 4 to 5 bars and 8 to 12 ghostly tales during a tour lasting about 105 minutes. The included information also calls it a two-hour tour, so I would allow roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.

That timing gives you a fast-moving evening. You may spend only a short time at some stops, particularly if the group is trying to reach several venues. The benefit is variety. You are not stuck in one bar listening to a long lecture, and you get a broader taste of Savannah’s historic drinking scene.

The tradeoff is depth. You will not receive a detailed architectural tour of every building. The stories need to move at a steady clip, and the guide’s style appears to favor tall tales, local color, and personal encounters over a strict academic presentation.

One strong feature is the amount of storytelling packed into the price. Eight to 12 stories in less than two hours means there should be plenty to keep your attention, especially if you enjoy folklore more than dry facts. One account specifically praises the guide’s ability to tell tall tales and keep the group focused, even on a cold night.

Weather can affect the experience. A January tour was described as very cold, but the chilly conditions also allowed more time at each stop. Bring a layer, since part of the night takes place outdoors between bars and cemetery areas. The supplied information does not promise indoor waiting areas or transportation between stops.

What the $33 price really covers

At $33 per person, the tour is priced as a low-cost evening activity rather than an all-inclusive night out. Your payment covers the guided tour and access to the establishments. Drinks are not included.

That makes the value depend on what you want from the night. If you already plan to visit several Savannah bars, the tour adds structure, local stories, and a guide who can connect the venues. You are paying for the route and storytelling, not for four or five drinks.

I think the price works best if you see this as a social introduction to Savannah after dark. You can hear stories you would not get from a normal bar visit, then decide which places deserve a return visit. It is less useful if you want a quiet history tour with no bar spending.

The final stop includes a drink special. Bachelorette parties also receive a free champagne bottle, which can improve the value for that kind of celebration. The offer is specific to bachelorette groups, so do not assume it applies to birthdays, reunions, or other private events.

The weekend group limit is 30 people, and weekend places are said to fill quickly. A 30-person cap is not intimate, but it is still small enough for a guide to address the group without needing a microphone in every bar. If you want the smallest possible group, the available information does not promise a private tour.

Who will enjoy this haunted pub crawl

I would choose this experience if you want three things at once: Savannah stories, nightlife, and a guide with a strong personality. It suits adults who enjoy folklore without needing every supernatural claim proved.

It is also a good fit for:

• Couples who want an evening activity beyond a standard restaurant meal
• Friends planning a birthday or bachelorette night
• Visitors who prefer local bars to large sightseeing vehicles
• People who enjoy ghost stories with humor and a little theatrical flair
• First-time visitors who want an easy way to sample several historic drinking spots

I would skip it if you dislike bars, want a strictly factual history lecture, or have trouble walking between stops. Children under 18 are not permitted, and the activity is specifically marked as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments.

You should also be comfortable with the idea that not every story will feel equally serious. The tour includes tragedies, murder, disturbed dreams, and cemetery lore, but it also includes mischievous ghosts and tall tales. That mixture is part of the point.

Practical details for a smoother night

The meeting point is the children’s playground at Davant Park behind Colonial Park Cemetery. Give yourself time to find that location before the start, particularly if you are arriving after sunset.

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide. The supplied details do not list another language option, so English speakers will get the full story-based experience.

Drinks are extra, and you should plan your budget around that. The final bar has a drink special, but the tour price itself does not cover your purchases at the stops.

The activity is generally offered in the evening. Wear shoes that are comfortable for walking and bring a jacket in cooler weather. Savannah nights can feel much colder when you are standing outside between indoor stops.

Cancellation information appears in two forms: one policy allows a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour, while another description mentions cancellation up to two hours before departure. Because those terms do not match, check the exact policy attached to your chosen booking time before paying.

Reserve-now, pay-later booking is available, which can help if your Savannah plans are still shifting. That flexibility is useful for an evening activity, since weather, dinner plans, and nightlife schedules can change.

Should you book Captain Stoner’s haunted pub crawl?

Book it if you want a lively, adult night that mixes Savannah ghost lore with real bars. The best reasons are the local guide, the unusual stories tied to named places, and the chance to hear 8 to 12 tales while moving through 4 to 5 establishments.

At $33, it is a fair buy if you value the guide and the social structure more than included drinks. Just budget separately for alcohol, dress for outdoor stretches, and understand that the tour favors fun storytelling over a formal history lesson.

Skip it if you need step-free access, are traveling with children, or want a quiet cemetery experience. For everyone else, Captain Stoner Joe’s crawl offers a compact way to meet Savannah’s darker stories, with a bar waiting at the end of nearly every chapter.

FAQ

How long is Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl?

The activity is listed as lasting 105 minutes. The tour details also describe it as a two-hour tour, so you should allow about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $33 per person.

Are drinks included in the price?

No. Drinks are not included, although the last bar offers a drink special.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is the children’s playground at Davant Park behind Colonial Park Cemetery.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The tour visits 4 to 5 bars and other drinking establishments.

How many ghost stories will I hear?

You can expect 8 to 12 ghostly tales during the crawl.

Who leads the tour?

Captain Stoner Joe leads the experience. The guide is also referred to as Hoodoo in the tour details.

Are children allowed?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 18.

Can I cancel for a refund?

The activity information states that you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Another description mentions a two-hour cancellation window, so check the terms for your selected booking before confirming.