Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl in Historic Savannah

Savannah’s past is never far from its nightlife, and this haunted bar crawl puts both in the same evening. Captain Stoner leads you from Colonial Park Cemetery through old squares, haunted inns, historic hotels, and several drinking spots, mixing ghost stories with the city’s stranger chapters.

I like the route’s variety: you are not parked in one pub listening to the same kind of tale all night. I also like Captain Stoner’s apparent willingness to handle oddball questions, a useful trait when a ghost tour attracts curious people of all ages. The main drawback is practical: the meeting point can be confusing, and one missed start means you may not catch up with the group.

Key things to know before you book

• Captain Stoner leads the walk: Expect a story-driven tour built around local legends, historic buildings, and paranormal tales.
• Six downtown stops fill 1 hour and 45 minutes: The route includes Colonial Park Cemetery, Reynolds Square, the Marshall House, Tomochichi Memorial Stone, and Ellis Square.
• Bars are part of the route, not part of the ticket: Alcoholic drinks are not included, so bring money if you plan to order along the way.
• The tour finishes in the nightlife district: You can continue the evening at a haunted pub near City Market after the official tour ends.
• The meeting point needs care: Start at Davant Park, 252 E Perry Lane, by the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery, and arrive about 10 minutes early.
• The group can reach 30 people: That is small enough for a shared evening out, though not an intimate private walk.

A ghost walk with a bar stop in nearly every chapter

This is not a formal museum tour with long lectures and carefully staged exhibits. It is an evening walking tour that uses Savannah’s streets as the setting, with stops at bars where you can hear more local tales and order a drink if you wish.

The experience lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes. That is a useful length for an evening activity. You get enough time for several parts of the city without giving up the whole night, and the final stop places you near other downtown bars and restaurants.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. All fees and taxes are included, but alcohol is not. That pricing setup is simple: you pay for the guided experience, then choose and pay for your own drinks. I prefer that arrangement to a forced drink package because you can skip alcohol entirely or choose your own pace.

Captain Stoner is the central character of the experience. The strongest praise attached to the tour focuses on his storytelling and his ability to answer unusual questions. That matters here. Ghost tours depend less on special equipment than on timing, delivery, and a guide who can connect old events with the building you are standing beside.

Colonial Park Cemetery begins the evening

The meeting point is Davant Park, at 252 E Perry Lane, near the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery. The cemetery is described as the oldest municipal cemetery in the United States, and the opening stories concern ghosts linked to the American Revolution and yellow fever epidemics.

That gives the tour a serious opening. You are not starting with a bar joke or a made-up monster. You are standing among graves tied to war, disease, and the early growth of Savannah. The setting does much of the work, especially after dark.

The cemetery stop lasts about 15 minutes. That is long enough for an introduction and a few stories, but not so long that the entire tour becomes a cemetery lecture. You should expect to listen while standing or walking slowly, so comfortable shoes are a wise choice.

The meeting point deserves special attention. Entering Davant Park into a map app should bring you to the correct area, but the useful landmark is the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery. Arrive 10 minutes early. One booking problem described by the operator involved a person arriving at 7 p.m. for a tour that began at 7:30 p.m., then failing to find the group. The operator also said it sent texts and attempted a call, but could not make contact.

That is a reminder to check your confirmation and phone messages before leaving. This is a moving tour, not a place where you can simply wait inside until the guide appears.

Owens-Thomas House, the 17hundred90, and the Kehoe Mansion

The second part lasts about 25 minutes and gathers several Savannah stories around Oglethorpe Square. You will hear about the Owens-Thomas House and its slave quarters, along with the 17hundred90 haunted inn and tavern and the Kehoe Mansion.

The Owens-Thomas House is introduced through an unusual piece of historical detail: it had running water 15 years before the White House. That fact gives you a quick picture of Savannah’s wealth and ambition in the early nineteenth century. The mention of the slave quarters also keeps the story from becoming a simple tale of grand homes and elegant architecture. The city’s historic buildings reflect both privilege and forced labor.

The 17hundred90 adds a tavern and inn to the mix. Its name is tied to the period of Savannah’s older buildings, and the stop broadens the tour beyond cemeteries. You hear how haunting stories attach to places where people ate, slept, worked, and drank.

The Kehoe Mansion brings another famous ghost story, involving the Kehoe twins said to remain in the halls. You do not go inside the private interiors during this walking route, but hearing the story while standing near the property gives the building a role in the evening’s drama.

This section is likely to appeal most to you if you enjoy architecture and social history along with ghost stories. If you only want rapid-fire scares, the historical details may feel like a slower stretch. That balance is part of the point, though. Savannah’s ghost lore makes more sense when you know something about the homes, hotels, and people connected to it.

Reynolds Square and the stories behind the bars

The third stop lasts about 20 minutes and focuses on Reynolds Square, the Olde Pink House, and Abe’s on Lincoln. The tour promises a closer look at paranormal activity in the square and the story of the Olde Pink House before moving into the bar setting.

Abe’s on Lincoln is where the evening’s pub element becomes more direct. The story here concerns an ill-fated couple whose spirits are said to remain present. You can hear the tale and, if you choose, order a drink, but the alcohol is not part of the tour fee.

That distinction matters for budgeting. Since each drink is extra, you can decide how much the bar portion costs rather than paying a fixed package price. It also makes the tour workable for someone who wants the social setting but does not drink.

Reynolds Square is a useful location for this kind of walk because the stories are linked to public spaces and nearby buildings. Instead of spending the whole evening inside a pub, you move between open squares and historic facades. The route should feel more like a city walk with bar stops than a traditional pub crawl where the drinks are the main attraction.

The Marshall House and Savannah Taphouse

The Marshall House receives about 15 minutes of the tour. Its story reaches back to the Civil War period and includes an allegedly malevolent incubus along with other ghosts associated with the hotel.

The word malevolent signals a darker tone than the lighter haunted-house stories. If you prefer spooky tales with a sharper edge, this may be one of the more memorable stops. If you dislike stories about hostile spirits, you may find this section less comfortable than the cemetery or architecture-focused portions.

Next door, at Savannah Taphouse, local bartenders’ stories become part of the evening. That is one of the better ideas in the route. A guide can repeat a legend, but bartenders who work around the buildings and late-night crowds can add a different kind of atmosphere. Their stories connect the old tales with Savannah’s current nightlife.

The stop is short, so you should not expect a long conversation at the bar or a full drink break. Think of it as a brief visit and a chance to hear more accounts before continuing on foot.

Tomochichi Memorial Stone and the darker side of the route

The fifth stop is the Tomochichi Memorial Stone, with about 15 minutes devoted to stories of the Hanging Square, a former drug store said to have once been death row, and another bar stop.

The Tomochichi Memorial Stone gives the guide a chance to discuss an important figure connected with early Savannah. The surrounding story then shifts toward punishment, public death, and the unsettling history of a building once used as a drug store. These details add weight to the evening’s ghost stories. They also show why Savannah’s spooky reputation is tied to real events rather than only fictional creatures.

For the bar stop, you may visit Tequila’s Town or Bar Bubbly, depending on your preferred drink. The available information does not promise a specific bar for every participant, so you should treat this as a flexible choice within the route.

Again, drinks cost extra. The tour includes its guiding services and fees, not food or alcoholic beverages. If you are meeting friends afterward, this section places you close to the city center and keeps the walk moving toward Ellis Square.

Ellis Square ends the official tour

The final stop is Ellis Square, part of the historic City Market area. The tour describes this district as a place where many spirits are said to gather and where the evening party atmosphere builds.

This is a fitting finish because the route moves from graveyards and old mansions into Savannah’s nightlife zone. You are not deposited in a quiet residential corner with nothing nearby. The official walk ends at Ellis Square, where you can continue to one of the haunted pubs in the downtown area.

That final option is valuable if you want a social night out rather than a single guided activity. You can stay with the people you met, find another bar, or make your own way to dinner. The tour does not require you to continue after Ellis Square.

The last 15 minutes are not likely to feel as hushed as Colonial Park Cemetery. City Market is part of the evening entertainment district, so expect a change in tone. Some people will prefer that progression from spooky stories to music and drinks. Others may want a quieter ending and should keep their expectations realistic.

Timing, group size, and the walking effort

The tour runs for roughly 105 minutes and includes six stops. The schedule gives each stop between 15 and 25 minutes, with walking time between locations. Since the route stays in central Savannah, you do not need a vehicle during the experience.

A maximum of 30 people is allowed. That is not a tiny group, but it is manageable for a city walk if everyone stays close and listens. A larger group can make bar stops feel less personal, while a smaller group may allow more room for questions. The strongest praise for Captain Stoner centers on his willingness to answer unusual questions, so speaking up is part of getting the most from the evening.

You should also allow for the practical limits of a night walk. The tour requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a different date or a full refund. Service animals are allowed, public transportation is nearby, and most people can take part. No special fitness requirement is listed, but you will be on foot for the duration.

Who will get the most from Captain Stoner’s route

I would recommend this tour to you if you want Savannah’s ghost stories mixed with architecture, local history, and a casual night out. It works especially well for friends, couples, solo visitors who enjoy meeting people, and anyone looking for an evening activity that is less formal than a museum visit.

It is also a good fit if you want control over your spending. Since alcohol is not included, you can buy one drink, several drinks, or none. All fees and taxes for the tour itself are included, so the extra cost is tied to your own choices.

You may want a different activity if you need a very quiet, small-group experience or a strict start-to-finish schedule. A group of up to 30 people and several pub stops create a social atmosphere. The tour is also not a substitute for entering and touring the interiors of each historic home. Much of the experience takes place outdoors, with buildings and squares serving as the backdrop.

Book with care around the starting time. The tour begins at 7:30 p.m., and the safest plan is to arrive by 7:20. Keep the confirmation handy, check the map, and look for the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery near Davant Park. If you arrive at the wrong hour or wrong entrance, the group may already be moving.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted, and poor weather can lead to a rescheduled date or full refund.

Should you book this haunted Savannah bar crawl?

Book it if you like ghost stories delivered with a sense of humor, want to see several historic locations in one evening, and enjoy having a bar nearby when the story ends. Captain Stoner’s storytelling and ability to handle questions are the main reasons to choose this route, while the cemetery, old inns, Marshall House, and City Market give it a good range of settings.

Skip it if you want a private tour, dislike walking between stops, or expect drinks to be included. The meeting point also requires attention, especially because the tour starts later than one confused participant expected.

For the right kind of evening, this is a practical way to pair Savannah’s unsettling past with its after-dark social scene. You get a guided walk, several distinct stories, and a finish at Ellis Square where the rest of the night is yours.

FAQ

How long does Captain Stoner’s Haunted Bar Crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Davant Park, 252 E Perry Lane, Savannah, Georgia 31401, near the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery.

Where does the tour end?

The official tour ends at Ellis Square in Savannah’s downtown City Market area.

What locations are visited?

Stops include Colonial Park Cemetery, the Owens-Thomas House and slave quarters area, the 17hundred90, Kehoe Mansion, Reynolds Square, Abe’s on Lincoln, the Marshall House, Savannah Taphouse, the Tomochichi Memorial Stone, either Tequila’s Town or Bar Bubbly, and Ellis Square.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, so you pay separately for anything you order at the bars.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered another date or a full refund.