Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl in Historic Savannah

Savannah’s haunted past works best after dark, when old squares, cemetery gates, and tavern doors take on a different feel. Captain Stoner’s crawl links six historic stops with ghost stories tied to yellow fever, the Civil War, old inns, doomed couples, and long-gone city landmarks.

I like the route’s mix of public history and pub stops, and I like that Captain Stoner welcomes odd questions instead of rushing through a memorized script. The main drawback is practical: the meeting point can be easy to miss, so you need to follow the directions carefully and arrive early.

Key points

• Six stops in about 1 hour 45 minutes: The route moves from Colonial Park Cemetery to Ellis Square, with short visits at each location.
• Captain Stoner leads the stories: Expect a guide-centered evening built around questions, local tales, and spooky details.
• Historic sites anchor the folklore: The route includes Owens-Thomas House, the Marshall House, Reynolds Square, and the old City Market area.
• Several pub visits are included: You can hear local bar stories and buy drinks, but alcohol is not included.
• The group can reach 30 people: This is a social crawl, not a private ghost walk.
• Plan carefully at the start: Meet at the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery near Davant Park, and arrive about 10 minutes before the 7:30 p.m. start.

What kind of evening Captain Stoner offers

This is a compact haunted-history crawl rather than a formal cemetery tour or a sit-down tasting. You move through central Savannah while Captain Stoner ties each stop to a ghost story, a historic building, or a dark episode in the city’s past.

The route has a good rhythm. You begin in a cemetery, shift toward old homes and inns, stop at bars connected with local tales, then finish in the City Market nightlife district. The whole experience lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes, so it gives you a taste of Savannah after dark without taking over your entire evening.

I would choose this for the atmosphere and the storytelling, not for detailed access to buildings. The stops are described from the outside or from nearby public areas, and admission tickets are not charged separately. The real value is having a guide connect places you might otherwise pass without noticing.

The format also suits people who like to ask questions. Captain Stoner has been praised for handling unusual questions and keeping the group engaged. That matters on a ghost crawl, where the personality of the guide can be as important as the locations.

Starting at Colonial Park Cemetery

The tour begins near Davant Park at 252 East Perry Lane, by the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery. This is the most important arrival detail to get right. Enter the address as Davant Park, 252 East Perry Lane, and look for the cemetery’s back gate rather than assuming you are meeting on a main street.

Colonial Park Cemetery is described as the oldest municipal cemetery in the United States. Its stories reach back to the American Revolution and the yellow fever epidemics that struck Savannah. That gives the opening stop more weight than a simple collection of ghost legends. You are standing among graves tied to the city’s wars, disease, and early growth.

You spend about 15 minutes here. That is enough time for an introduction and a few strong stories, but not enough for a slow cemetery survey. I like this short opening because it sets the mood without using up half the evening in one place.

Arrive roughly 10 minutes early. The tour begins at 7:30 p.m., and a previous mix-up showed how costly a wrong meeting point can be. The operator tried to contact a missing participant by text and phone, and the group waited at the cemetery gate. Take the start seriously, especially if you are unfamiliar with Savannah after dark.

Old homes, running water, and lingering spirits

The second section lasts about 25 minutes and centers on Oglethorpe Square, the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, the 17hundred90 Inn and Tavern, and the Kehoe Mansion.

The Owens-Thomas House gives the stories a useful historical anchor. It had running water 15 years before the White House, an eye-catching detail that helps you picture Savannah as a wealthy and ambitious colonial city. The reference to the slave quarters also matters. This is not only a stop about elegant architecture and ghostly residents. It points toward the people who lived and worked on these properties under very different conditions.

You also hear about the 17hundred90 Inn and Tavern, one of the city’s better-known haunted lodging and drinking spots. The tour then brings in the Kehoe Mansion, where the ghosts of the Kehoe twins are said to remain in the halls.

This is one of the strongest parts of the route for people who want more than jump scares. You get architecture, social history, old hotels, and family tragedy in one stretch. The limitation is time. Twenty-five minutes has to cover several places, so you should expect a guided overview rather than a full interior tour of every building.

Reynolds Square and the story at Abe’s on Lincoln

The third stop takes about 20 minutes and moves into the Reynolds Square area. Captain Stoner discusses paranormal activity connected with the square, then brings in the Olde Pink House and Abe’s on Lincoln.

The Olde Pink House is an important Savannah landmark, and adding its ghost stories gives this portion a strong sense of place. At Abe’s on Lincoln, the focus shifts to an ill-fated couple whose spirits are said to remain connected with the bar.

This is where the experience becomes most clearly a bar crawl. You are not simply hearing a story in a quiet historic setting. You are entering a modern pub while the guide connects the room to Savannah’s older tales. That contrast can be fun, though it also means the atmosphere may depend on how lively the bar is that night.

If you want a silent, serious ghost investigation, this may not be your ideal format. If you like a drink, a crowded room, and a story about what supposedly happened there, it fits better.

The Marshall House and local bartender stories

The fourth stop focuses on the Marshall House, one of Savannah’s historic inns. The talk covers the hotel’s Civil War-era past, a malevolent incubus, and other ghosts said to remain there.

The incubus story gives this section a darker tone than the more familiar tales of friendly spirits or tragic residents. You do not need to accept every supernatural claim to enjoy the stop. The useful part is hearing how the building’s past has shaped its reputation and how different kinds of ghost stories gather around old hotels.

The crawl then stops next door at Savannah Taphouse, where you can hear local bartenders’ own accounts. I like this detail because it shifts the guide’s voice to people who work in the area every night. Their stories add a more immediate, conversational layer to the evening.

You spend about 15 minutes here. That makes the Marshall House and Taphouse stop a quick hit rather than a long investigation. Alcohol is not included, so you can decide if buying a drink adds enough to the experience for you. Since the route continues, do not assume you will have time for a full meal or extended bar visit.

Tomochichi Memorial Stone and the hanging square

The fifth stop lasts about 15 minutes and centers on the Tomochichi Memorial Stone. The subject matter turns grim: the hanging square, a haunted drugstore that once served as death row, and the darker side of Savannah’s public past.

This section helps balance the more playful pub stories. Savannah’s ghost lore is not only about hotel rooms and couples who never left. It is also tied to punishment, execution, illness, and places where people faced death.

You then stop at either Tequila’s Town or Bar Bubbly, depending on the kind of drink you prefer. That choice gives the group some flexibility, though the exact bar is not fixed. If you have a strong preference, it is worth understanding that the stop may change according to the drink option selected.

The short timing keeps the crawl moving, but it also means you should not expect a full bar experience at every stop. The pubs function as story settings and social pauses, not as a series of long tastings.

Finishing at Ellis Square and City Market

The final stop is Ellis Square, in the historic City Market area. This part of downtown is known for nightlife, and the tour closes among several pubs where spirits are said to linger.

The ending is practical as well as atmospheric. You finish in a part of Savannah where you can continue your night with the people from the tour. That works well if you want a social evening rather than a single attraction followed by a ride back to your hotel.

The tour does not promise one fixed final pub. Instead, the group ends near several haunted nightlife options. That gives you freedom, but you should see it as a general end point rather than a guaranteed reserved table or included drink.

The last 15 minutes also make the route feel complete. You start with a cemetery and finish in the city’s evening entertainment district, moving from graves and old buildings toward the modern pub scene.

What the timing and group size mean

The full experience lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes, with each stop lasting between 15 and 25 minutes. The route has enough variety to keep the evening moving, but you will not have much time for lingering, photography, or independent exploration at each site.

The maximum group size is 30 people. That is small enough for a guide-led walk to remain manageable, but large enough to feel like a social outing. If you prefer a quiet, private experience, this may feel too public. If you enjoy meeting people and sharing a laugh over spooky stories, the group format should suit you.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting and ending areas are near public transportation. Most people can participate, though the supplied details do not specify the walking distance or surface conditions. If you have mobility concerns, ask the operator before booking.

Is the experience good value?

All fees and taxes are included, but alcohol is not. That makes the value depend on what you want from the evening. You are paying for a guide, a carefully linked route, and access to stories that would be scattered across several squares, historic buildings, and pubs if you explored alone.

I see the strongest value in the combination of places. Colonial Park Cemetery, the Owens-Thomas House area, the Marshall House, Reynolds Square, and Ellis Square already make a useful evening route. Captain Stoner adds the connective thread, explains why these locations matter, and keeps you moving.

The value is weaker if you are mainly looking for included drinks or formal entry into historic houses. This is not a museum admission package, and you should budget separately for anything you order at the pubs.

Who should book this crawl?

I would recommend it for adults and older teens who enjoy ghost stories, historic streets, and a drink along the way. It is also a good pick for solo visitors who want an organized evening and for friends who want an easy way to meet other people before heading into City Market.

You should book it if you like a guide with personality and do not mind stories that mix documented places with local supernatural tradition. Captain Stoner’s willingness to take questions is a real advantage for curious people who want more than a fixed speech.

I would skip it if you want a private tour, a long stop at each pub, or a serious paranormal investigation with equipment and extended observation. The experience is social, quick-moving, and built around storytelling.

The cancellation policy allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made later are not accepted for a refund. The tour needs good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a different date or a full refund.

Should you book Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl?

Book it if you want Savannah’s ghost lore served with historic context, short pub visits, and a lively guide. The best parts are the variety of the route, the cemetery opening, the Civil War and hotel stories at the Marshall House, and the chance to finish in City Market.

Take extra care with the meeting point. Get to the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery before 7:30 p.m., keep your phone available, and remember that your drinks are separate. With those details handled, this is a lively way to spend an evening in Savannah without committing to a long formal tour.

FAQ

How long does the haunted bar crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at Davant Park, 252 East Perry Lane, Savannah, near the back gate of Colonial Park Cemetery.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Ellis Square in Savannah’s historic City Market area.

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 alcoholic drinks included?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, so you pay separately for any drinks you order.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour can have a maximum of 30 participants.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor conditions, you can receive a different date or a full refund.