Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl in Historic Savannah

Savannah’s ghosts do not stay politely behind museum ropes. On this evening walking tour, Captain Stoner leads you through old cemeteries, haunted hotels, historic squares, and working bars where local tales still circulate. The route links some of downtown’s best-known spooky addresses without asking you to spend the night in a dark building.

I like the mix of serious Savannah history and playful ghost stories, especially at Colonial Park Cemetery and the Marshall House. I also like that the walk ends at Ellis Square, close to more pubs, so you can continue the evening instead of being dropped in an empty street.

The main drawback is simple: this is a walking storytelling tour, not a formal paranormal investigation. Bar stops are part of the atmosphere, but alcohol costs extra, and the group can reach 30 people. Good directions matter, too, since one booking party missed the meeting point despite the guide’s efforts to contact them.

Key points to know before you book

• Captain Stoner leads the route: Expect a lively guide who handles spooky questions and keeps the stories moving.
• Six downtown stops in about 1 hour 45 minutes: The walk covers cemeteries, squares, hotels, taverns, and bars.
• Colonial Park Cemetery sets the tone: You begin beside one of Savannah’s oldest burial grounds, with stories tied to war and yellow fever.
• Several bar stops are built into the route: Tequila’s Town, Bar Bubbly, Savannah Taphouse, and other nightlife spots may be part of the evening.
• Drinks are not included: The tour covers fees and taxes, but you pay separately for alcoholic beverages.
• Meet at the cemetery’s back gate: Davant Park is listed as 252 E Perry Lane, and the tour begins at 7:30 p.m., with arrival requested 10 minutes early.

Starting at Colonial Park Cemetery after dark

The meeting point is Davant Park, at 252 E Perry Lane, near the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery. This detail matters. The address can look less obvious on the ground than a famous square or hotel, so check the map before leaving your lodging. Google and Waze show the correct spot when you enter the full Davant Park address.

The tour begins at 7:30 p.m., and you should arrive by about 7:20. Captain Stoner uses that time to check in the group. A previous booking problem came from arriving at 7 p.m., then searching nearby bars when nobody was there. Do not make that mistake. Get to the cemetery entrance early, not to the first pub on the route.

Colonial Park Cemetery is a strong opening stop because it gives the evening some weight. The cemetery is described as the oldest municipal cemetery in the United States, and its ghost stories connect to the American Revolution and yellow fever outbreaks. You are not simply hearing generic tales about a haunted graveyard. The stories are tied to the people and disasters that shaped Savannah.

You spend about 15 minutes here. That is enough time to establish the mood without turning the first stop into a long lecture. If you want a full cemetery tour with time to study individual markers, this crawl will feel quick. If you want a compact introduction before moving into the city streets, the timing works well.

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

The next section takes about 25 minutes and packs several names into one stretch: the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, the 17hundred90 Inn and Tavern, and the Kehoe Mansion.

At the Owens-Thomas House, the striking detail is practical rather than supernatural. The house had running water 15 years before the White House. That fact gives you a glimpse of Savannah’s wealth, ambition, and engineering skill during an era when such comfort was rare. The reference to the slave quarters also keeps the story from becoming a polished parade of grand homes. Savannah’s old buildings carry stories of both privilege and forced labor.

The stop does not include admission to the house, so you should think of this as an exterior history and ghost-story visit. You get the setting and the narrative, not a museum tour through the rooms. That distinction helps you set expectations before booking.

The 17hundred90 adds another layer. The old inn and tavern is presented as a haunted place, and its combination of lodging, food, and nightlife fits the evening’s theme perfectly. You are moving from cemetery stories into buildings where people ate, slept, argued, worked, and died. That makes the ghost tales feel tied to ordinary human spaces.

The Kehoe Mansion brings in the story of the Kehoe twins, said to still haunt the halls. The cluster of buildings makes this a busy part of the route. You will hear several stories in a short time, so listen for the details that interest you most and save broad questions for a pause.

Reynolds Square and a drink at Abe’s on Lincoln

The third stop lasts about 20 minutes and centers on Reynolds Square, the Olde Pink House, and Abe’s on Lincoln.

Here Captain Stoner investigates the paranormal activity associated with Reynolds Square and explains the story of the Olde Pink House. Savannah’s squares can look calm and formal by day, with trees, benches, and historic buildings. At night, the same spaces become useful stages for tales of accidents, lost love, and lingering spirits.

Abe’s on Lincoln changes the pace. Instead of standing only outside a landmark, you enter a bar where the evening can feel more social. The stop includes stories about an ill-fated couple whose presence is still said to be felt there. You may order a drink, but it is not included in the tour price.

That arrangement is worth understanding. The bar visits are not a prepaid tasting or an open tab. You pay for anything you choose to drink, and you can treat the stop as a chance to hear the story without ordering alcohol. Since the tour is moving through several drinking establishments, moderation helps. The walk is short enough to be easy, but the evening can add up if you buy something at every stop.

This is also the point where the experience becomes less like a cemetery walk and more like a downtown night out. I like that shift. It gives solo participants and small groups a natural place to talk, ask questions, and enjoy Savannah’s nightlife without losing the ghost theme.

The Marshall House and local bartender stories

The Marshall House takes about 15 minutes. Its story reaches back to the Civil War era and includes the malevolent incubus said to haunt the hotel, along with other ghosts.

A historic hotel is a fitting setting for ghost stories because the building’s identity comes from repeated human use. People arrived with luggage, illness, business, family troubles, and private fears. The Marshall House section uses that long hotel life as the backdrop, rather than treating the building as a spooky prop.

The route then stops next door at Savannah Taphouse, where you hear local bartenders’ stories about their own experiences. This is one of the crawl’s more appealing details. A guide can tell you a researched story, but a bartender’s firsthand account has a different texture. You are hearing how the building feels to people who work there late and see the place after most customers have gone.

The stop is brief, so do not expect a long investigation or a chance to interview staff at length. It is a short visit within a moving route. Still, it adds a useful local voice and keeps the tour connected to present-day Savannah.

Tomochichi Memorial Stone and the hanging square

The fifth stop lasts about 15 minutes at the Tomochichi Memorial Stone. From there, the stories turn toward the Hanging Square, a haunted drug store that once served as death row, and another bar choice.

Depending on your preferred drink, the route may stop at Tequila’s Town or Bar Bubbly. The exact choice gives the group some flexibility, but it also means your experience may not follow the same bar sequence as another night. If you have a strong preference, ask Captain Stoner when the group reaches this part of the route.

The Hanging Square story adds a darker edge. A former drug store connected with death row is the kind of setting that shows why Savannah’s ghost lore often grows from real institutions and difficult events. You are not just visiting pretty squares and old mansions. The route also points toward punishment, public death, illness, and fear.

The Tomochichi Memorial Stone provides a historical marker within the route, but the supplied details do not promise a long presentation about the monument itself. Think of it as a place where the group pauses while Captain Stoner connects the location to the larger story of haunted downtown Savannah.

Finishing at Ellis Square and City Market

The final stop is Ellis Square, in the City Market area, with about 15 minutes set aside for the end of the tour.

City Market is where the crawl shifts fully into nightlife. The area has multiple spirits, in both the ghostly and drinking sense, and the evening energy rises as people gather downtown. The tour ends at one of the haunted pubs in the area, where you can continue the night with people from the group.

That ending is practical. You do not finish far from food, drinks, and other downtown activity. If you are staying in central Savannah, you can make your own plans from there. If you have an early morning tour, keep an eye on the time, since the convenient ending can tempt you into extending the night.

The final pub is not necessarily a grand finale with a special performance. It is better understood as a handoff into Savannah’s nightlife. The structured tour ends, and you decide how much more ghost hunting, drinking, or conversation you want.

What Captain Stoner adds to the evening

The guide matters greatly on a story-based tour. Captain Stoner’s role is not just to lead the group from address to address. He answers unusual questions, keeps the group engaged, and connects the locations into one evening rather than six unrelated stops.

The strongest praise centers on his storytelling and his ability to handle spontaneous questions about spooky subjects. That is important because ghost tours can become flat when the guide recites a script and rushes everyone along. Here, you should expect a more conversational tone, with room for questions from curious or skeptical participants.

The group may reach 30 people. That is not a tiny private walk, so you may sometimes need to stay close to hear clearly. On the other hand, a larger group can make the bar portions more social and less awkward if you arrive alone.

This experience suits people who like stories delivered with humor and atmosphere. It is less suited to you if you want a silent cemetery visit, a serious academic lecture, or proof-based paranormal research. The tour uses haunted legends, local history, hotel lore, and bartender accounts to create a fun evening. It does not promise scientific testing or access to private rooms.

Walking, timing, and practical comfort

The total duration is about 1 hour 45 minutes. Each stop lasts between 15 and 25 minutes, so you are regularly moving through downtown rather than staying in one place. The supplied information does not state a total walking distance, so you should plan for a sustained evening walk between six stops.

Wear shoes you can use comfortably on city streets. Keep your phone charged for the map and booking confirmation, especially since the meeting point is easy to miss if you search only for a nearby landmark. The tour is offered in English.

Most participants can take part, and service animals are allowed. The route is near public transportation. Those points make it fairly accessible as a general city outing, though the supplied details do not specify step-free access at every bar, sidewalk, cemetery entrance, or historic building. If you need a specific accessibility arrangement, ask before booking.

Weather also matters. The experience requires good weather. If poor conditions cancel the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund. Normal cancellation terms allow a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Is the price good value?

The tour includes all fees and taxes, which makes the booking price easier to understand. Alcoholic drinks are not included, and you may encounter several chances to order one. The real cost of your evening therefore depends partly on how much you buy at the bars.

I see the value in the guide, the compact route, and the variety of settings. You receive nearly two hours of stories at six locations, with the convenience of moving through Savannah’s historic center rather than arranging each stop yourself. You also get a clear ending near City Market nightlife.

The value is weaker if you plan to drink heavily at every stop or if you expect admission to the Owens-Thomas House, the Kehoe Mansion, the Marshall House, or other interiors. The tour provides outside context and selected bar visits, not paid entry into the historic properties. Book it for the guided evening and the stories, not as a substitute for museum admission.

Who should book this Savannah night walk?

I would recommend it to couples, friends, solo visitors who like meeting people, and anyone who wants a lively first evening in Savannah. It works especially well if you enjoy a little theatrical spookiness but also want real details about cemeteries, historic buildings, the Civil War era, yellow fever, and old downtown institutions.

It is also a useful choice for visitors who want to combine sightseeing with nightlife. You get the structure of a tour, then finish near pubs and City Market. The route gives you several names to revisit during the rest of your stay.

I would hesitate to recommend it to young children if the group is looking for gentle folklore, since the stories include death row, disease, war, and malevolent spirits. I would also steer serious paranormal investigators toward a more specialized experience. Captain Stoner’s crawl is built for storytelling, atmosphere, questions, and drinks, not equipment-based research.

Should you book Captain Stoner’s Haunted Bar Crawl?

Book it if you want a social, story-led walk through Savannah after dark, with cemeteries, hotels, squares, and bars all tied together. Captain Stoner’s lively delivery and willingness to answer odd questions are major reasons to choose this particular crawl.

Skip it if you need included drinks, formal access to historic interiors, or a quiet and highly structured lecture. For the best evening, arrive at the Davant Park back gate by 7:20 p.m., confirm the 7:30 start, bring a phone with the meeting map ready, and budget extra for any drinks. If you do that, this route offers a spirited introduction to Savannah’s darker side and leaves you in the right place to keep exploring.

FAQ

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

The tour 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 tour ends at Ellis Square in Savannah, near City Market and downtown nightlife.

What time should I arrive?

The tour begins at 7:30 p.m., and you are instructed to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.

Are drinks included in the tour?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, though the tour visits several bars.

Is admission to the historic properties included?

The tour includes all fees and taxes, but the stops at the historic properties are described as visits during the walking route. Separate admission to interiors is not listed.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Can service animals participate?

Yes. Service animals are allowed.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund.