Hop on a Grave Encounters trolley tour for a thrilling and chilling overview of Savannah’s notorious haunted history. Every night of the week, our ghostly guides share blood-curdling tales of murder, voodoo, death, disease and disaster in the Hostess City of the South. Our original ghost tour stands apart as Savannah’s best introduction to the city’s paranormal past.
Along the way, you’ll hear lively tales told by some of Savannah’s most illustrious “spirits” – from deceased theater performers to dead pirates – who hop on the trolley to tell their terrifying tales of woe. Learn whether Savannah socialite Matilda Sorrel actually killed herself, uncover Civil War secrets from Confederate soldiers, discover where the victims in the Siege of Savannah are buried and “meet” some of Savannah’s most frightful historic figures.
Additional highlights include the Sorrel-Weed House, widely considered the most haunted house in Savannah, and Colonial Park Cemetery, where many Yellow Fever victims are buried. We’ll also see the iconic Olde Pink House, known for its supernatural activity, as well as Yamacraw Bluff, Madison Square, the Mercer-Williams House, the Kehoe House, 17Hundred90 and other haunted sites around downtown Savannah.
Where does this tour begin?
At the Savannah Welcome Center at 215 West Boundary Street.
Is this tour too scary for kids?
Grave Encounters if spooky fun for all ages
Is this tour pet friendly?
Pets are not allowed on ghost tours because the venues we tour do not allow pets.
What are the ages for children taking the tour?
Children age 4 and under are free. Children ages 5-11 are charged the child’s price. Any young person age 12 and over is considered an adult and will be charged the adult ticket price.
Where do I park? Is parking free?
We offer limited free parking on a first come, first served basis at our Welcome Center (215/217 W. Boundary Street).
What are your hours of operation?
Grave Encounters is offered 7 nights per week. We do not tour and are closed on St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Are your tours handicapped accessible?
We do have wheelchair/handicapped accessible vehicles in our fleet. A 48 hour notice is requested in order to accommodate this need.
My husband and I booked Old Savannah Tours for the day of our wedding! Sonja and her team were so kind, helpful, and accommodating. They helped make our day so... read more special! Thank you! (photo credits: Taylor Brown Photography)
This was my first time on the Old Town Trolly. Wow, what a treat, The shuttle bus picked us up at our hotel and quickly had us to the main tourist information... read more center and museum. We loaded up and we’re quickly given a preview of what was to come along with the 14 stops that we would be making or we could get on and off as we wanted to which was a super nice feature and we took advantage of on stop 12 down on River Street Before we departed we were joined by “Forrest Gump”, he was so entertaining. Through out the tour Characters from Savannah’s past would board and give us a history on each of their lives and part in The city’s past. The wonderful tour guide and driver gave us a detailed piece of history that kept the tour interesting and fun. I highly suggest you take the suggestion to go the whole 90 minutes and then circle back and hop on and off as you get near a building or site you want to enter and visit up close. 5Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very enjoyable experience for someone visiting Savannah for the first time such as myself and my mother. From the tour guide to the re-enactors, everyone kept us entertained and well-informed... read more from beginning to end.
We took the Savanna Queen lunch tour and completely enjoyed our trip! Tours are available without lunch. The buffet was delicious and offered gluten-free options. The shrimp and grits are fantastic... read more as well as the greens and sweet potatoes. I went back for seconds! Our friends had the fried chicken, gumbo, cornbread, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cobbler. All was said to be delicious. Learning about the history of the area and taking the trip up river with narrative added to our experience. We were welcome to go out on the different decks for viewing and able to return to the dining level as we wished. The boat was clean with many restrooms available. Our sights included shipping facilities, a fort, a sunken barge, and wildlife. A wonderful day was had and we learned much about the history of the river and Savanna.
$33
Ages 12+
$18
Ages 5-11
4 years and under are free.
Tours do not operate St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
We offer limited free parking, on a first come basis, at our Welcome Center, 215/217 W. Boundary St.