Savannah Ghost Tour

Only the bravest will want to take part in this interesting ghost tour of Savannah. Despite its well-kept parks and colonial history, locals highlight the legends and horrors that have befallen the city. Also of note are the haunted locations you'll pass through, such as the Sorrel Weed House and Colonial Park Cemetery.

Be prepared to hear tales of murders, hangings, illnesses, apparitions and other paranormal events narrated by an expert guide. The tour will last approximately two hours and you will be provided with a headset. For more personalised attention, there will be about 22 participants on this tour.

Savannah is one of the oldest cities on the east coast of the United States and, apart from its beautiful colonial-style houses and shops, there is a wealth of haunted houses, legends that bring it to life and, consequently, many curious visitors who visit the city for this reason.

Lovers of the dark, the mysterious and the macabre will enjoy this tour of places such as Chippewa Square, the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, Madison Square, Wright Square, Oglethorpe Square and, of course, Sorrel Weed House and Colonial Park Cemetery.

Among the horror stories you'll hear are:

• Ghosts in Colonial Cemetery: There have been reported sightings of spectres among the 1,000 gravestones that make up this ossuary. One of these spirits, René Rondolier, is famous for allegedly hanging and murdering women. According to legend, he himself was hanged in this cemetery.

• The Mercer Williams House: Possibly the most famous house in Savannah and the ghost who supposedly inhabits the house is Jim Williams, an antiques dealer. Many people have claimed to have felt and seen Williams' presence during visits to the house.