Explore The Haunted Side Of Savannah, Georgia On This Nighttime Trolley Ride
By Lisa Sammons|Published October 24, 2023
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Despite living in Savannah for the majority of my life, I had never actually been on a ghost tour until recently. The Hostess City is considered one of the most haunted cities in America. Even in the daytime, the oak-lined streets here hold so much history that it’s not hard at all to believe that spirits could linger here. This is an amazingly beautiful city, but the Spanish moss-draped trees and numerous legends centered around practically everywhere in the historic district give it a bit of a creepy vibe. I recently had the opportunity to go on a ghost trolley tour in Savannah, GA with Ghosts & Gravestones, and had such a great time. Check it out:
You'll board the trolley on River Street. This isn't a super-spooky tour with lots of jump scares and actors wielding prop weapons.
Instead, it's a fascinating look into some of the darker aspects of Savannah history. My tour guide was excellent, and the perfect mix of entertaining and creepy. The tour was suitable for all ages.
It's fitting that the tour will take you right past the Savannah River, as it's actually the deadliest "murderer" in city history. The tour guide stated that an average of two people a year drown in its murky waters.
We drove by several city landmarks, like the historic Pirate's House.
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Colonial Park Cemetery certainly has its share of ghosts. This is allegedly one of the most haunted cemeteries in Savannah, and plenty of spooky stories surround this place..
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The open-air trolley made for a great break after walking around in the hot city all day. Savannah can get so muggy, so being able to sit for a bit and feel the breeze was quite the treat.
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Pictured above is Wright Square, site of the city's first gallows.
While most of the tour is taken on the trolley, there is a bit of walking involved with a couple of stops on the schedule.
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The first is the Andrew Low House, an elegant mansion constructed in 1848.
We were actually able to go inside of the Andrew Low House, which was pretty interesting!
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Being inside of a museum after-hours was a bit creepy all on its own, and, of course, the tour guide had some great stories to share about some of the tragedies that have occurred here.
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Like many homes that survived the yellow fever plagues that struck Savannah during the 1800s, those that lived (and died) here had their fair share of sadness.
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Many reports of ghostly sightings have occurred here. I didn't personally witness anything during my time on the tour, but it was interesting to hear about the history of the house, nonetheless.
Towards the end of the tour, there was a second stop at another location, where the guides put on a theatrical performance that was just the right amount of creepy.
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I loved that the tour was more history-based than fear-based, and not overly frightening for families. It was a lovely evening spent learning more about the history of a city that I love.
For more information about the Ghost and Gravestones haunted trolley tour in Savannah, or to purchase tickets, check out the Ghosts and Gravestones website or Ghosts and Gravestones Facebook page.
Want to stay in one of the most haunted hotels in Savannah? The Marshall House is right up your alley!
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