*These tours are only offered to school groups and other organizations.

Savannah history is an important part of any Georgia student’s curriculum. Nightly Spirits has a way to extend that lesson beyond the classroom and bring your students to the place where it all began. We strive to balance educational content with entertainment as we share Savannah’s rich history in an unexpected way…with ghosts!

The Haunted History Tour of Savannah’s Historic District is a spooky outdoor walking journey that dives deep into the history of this beautiful city. Groups will meet their costumed guide at Ellis Square, one of the original squares of Oglethorpe’s well-planned city. We’ll take a look at the monuments that honor some of Savannah’s music legends and while learning how Savannah began. We’ll share tales of some of the oldest buildings in the city, as well as the Savannahians who still haunt these historic sites. From there, your guide will lead you on a journey of haunted squares, where, along the way, you’ll hear about the cities founding members and maybe meet one of them in ghostly form. We’ll even show you places where you can see evidence of those spooky underground tunnels that run beneath the businesses down to the river. Hear tales of being shanghaied by pirates and pranked by poltergeists, all while exploring one of the most historic cities in the nation. Don’t worry, most of the spirits are friendly, but just in case you want to avoid any ghostly encounters, your guide will be equipped with an EMF Reader, so we know exactly where the ghosts are lurking.

We share your passion for your students’ education. We want them to leave our tour having had a great, memorable time, and having learned more about our city’s history. Nightly Spirits Savannah Haunted History Tour is a unique experience that your students will never forget.

When
Field Trips for school groups and camps can be arranged Monday through Friday between 9 am to 5 pm. We can accommodate groups of 5-100. We have multiple trained tour guides for an entertaining and informative tour, for children and chaperones alike.

Guides
Our tour guides are passionate storytellers who are experts in Savannah history and the paranormal. Many of them are SCAD students and pursuing careers in the performing arts. All guides have had thorough background checks.

Age Range
At this time, our Haunted History Walking Tour is only recommended for ages 9 and up. If you have a younger group, we can arrange for one of our guides to visit you! They will arrive in historic costume and cater the stories and games for your age group. We are aware of the potentially frightening nature of our stories, so we can adjust what stories we tell, and in what detail, for groups of smaller children.

Price

For groups of 11 or fewer: $150 flat rate + 15% service charge

For groups of 12-25: $13/student + 15% service charge

For groups of 25-50: $10/student + 15% service charge

For groups over 50: $8/student + 15% service charge

Nightly Spirits requires one chaperone/10 students and will provide those tickets at no cost. Any other adults are $15 each.

Weather
Tours proceed rain or shine and much of the tour takes place outdoors. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please be aware that extreme weather conditions may necessitate the cancellation of your tour. More detailed terms and conditions can be found here.

Accessibility
Nightly Spirits seeks to provide programs for individuals of all abilities. With prior knowledge, we will work with you to accommodate those with special needs. Special assistants to the disabled are admitted free.

Additional Resources For Your Haunted History Tour

-Want to include lunch? Ellis Square does provide room to spread out if students bring a bagged lunch. It is equipped with nearby restrooms, and some cover from the sun or rain. City Market also has several options for food and drink for purchase.

-Want to make this an interactive tour? Nightly Spirits can send you a Teacher Resource Guide with our Historical topics and our guides can quiz the students along the route.

-Want to combine your tour with another great downtown activity? We recommend the following, that are all within a safe walking distance from our tour routes. We can even arrange to have your guide meet you and lead the group to Market Square Park.

• Check out the Savannah Children’s Museum and the Georgia State Railroad Museum or one of the Telfair Museums.
• Visit the Juliette Gordon Lowe’s Birthplace and Girl Scout Center.
• See the riverside views and get your sillies out in the large outdoor space at Emmet Park.

Parking
-Click here for a map of parking recommendations.

Financial Assistance
-Scholastic Travel has some great resources for grants and financial assistance.

Celebrating a birthday or a wedding? Contact us for additional options to make your tour extra special!

If you would like to anonymously sponsor a tour for a Title One school, please contact us at 844-678-8687.