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Take an evening stroll with one of our tour guides. As we roam the Squares and Streets of the Historic District with a beverage in hand; Traveling bar to bar, listening to tales of Ghosts and Odd Historic Tales,seems to make everything come alive. Come with us and discover why Savannah is known as the City built upon the dead! You'll hear stories of of Savannah's early days and of the fires, murders, suicides, plagues and of the wars (The Revolutionary War and Civil War), that shaped Savannah's haunted history. Hear tales of ghosts, exorcisms, voodoo ceremonies, people buried alive, and more! Even non believers will walk away believing that ghosts are real! Our Tours are a prefect way for bachelorette Parties, Bridal Parties, Convention Groups, Girls Trips, and even just a group of friends families
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet across the street from the Savannah Theater in NE corner of Chippewa Square
Madison Square is the home of the statue for this famous Civil War Hero Sergeant William Jasper the square sots right across the street from the famous home of Francis Sorrell and from the Desoto Hotel
Itinerary
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1Colonial Park Cemetery
Savannah's last remaining Colonial Period Cemetery above ground. Understand how Sherman's Troops almost destroyed this landmark. Learn of yellow fever plagues and massive pit graves,Hear stories of famous duels, ill-fated loves and sad endings to one’s life. Discover how many a person were buried while still alive. You'll even learn of a time when children played here. Warning be careful where you walk; you’re walking on the dead!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in America. Every St. Patrick’s Day begins with mass at the Cathedral.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the connection between this home and the book midnight garden of good and evil. Learn the sad story of accidental deaths and murder and the spirits that hot this house till this day
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Learn about the history of the Seige of Savannah and Sergeant William Jasper and his heroic deeds. Discover what Gen Sherman did while staying at the Green Meldrin House in 1864. Learn about the sad fates of the 3 wives of Francis Sorrell. Hear stories of Suicides, hangings and voodoo all taking place in the Sorrell-Weed House
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the unique friendship between former President Jimmy Carter and pinkie master the owner and originator of this great dive bar. Pinkys is known as one of the best die bars in America. Every good Savannaian starts St. Patrick’s Day with a bloody Mary in the morning at this bar.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Find out how Savannah became known as the City Built Upon The Dead. Discover how paranormal experiences were created by the frequent fires, murders, suicides and wars that surrounds Savannah's history. Learn of ghosts and of orbs. Hear stories of bodies buried in the wall of a local B&B and of the oldest and one of the most haunted theaters in America.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Billy Lee operated this Savannah landmark for 40 years. Since 1850 the buildings has been a bar, restaurant, a grocery store and a hospital for the Southern Army during Civil War: imagine the horrors that took place dying men and blood everywhere. Learn of the Grocer who was very unhappy. Even Billy got scared once he started living in the apartment he built for himself on the 3rd floor.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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