Who Let the Ghosts Out?
Spooky season is creeping in, but here in Georgia, you don’t have to wait until Halloween to get a little scared! From Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia’s ghost tours are here, bringing flickering lights, whispered stories, and mystic mayhem to the heart of our state. These aren’t tourist traps—they’re journeys imbued with Southern history and spirit, promising a mix of folklore, spine-tingling architecture, and just enough goosebumps to keep you checking over your shoulder. Grab a friend and get ready for a ghoulishly good time!
Of course, Savannah leads the pack when it comes to haunted happenings. America’s Most Ghostly City offers the rolling, open-air Ghosts and Gravestones trolley, where you’ll hear centuries-old tales as you ride past cemeteries and squares. For something a little different, Blue Orb Tours caters to every crowd—kids can tag along with the Savannah Shadows family-friendly walk, while adults can brave the more chilling Zombie Tour through dark alleys and shadowy courtyards.
Heading north, Marietta’s Ghosts of Marietta tour feels like something straight out of a Southern Gothic novel. These walks are lantern-lit and led by guides who blend history with hauntings, telling stories of Civil War soldiers and restless spirits still lingering downtown. Not far away, Roswell Ghost Tour adds a modern twist. Run by actual paranormal investigators, they fold recent supernatural claims into their storytelling, making the tour part history lesson, part ghost hunt.
Outside the city lights, Georgia’s small towns also deliver big on frights. Lanier Ghost Tours invite you to explore the state’s most infamous lake, where tragic tales of accidents and drownings fuel chilling stories about phantom swimmers and restless spirits lurking beneath the surface. East of Atlanta, Southern Ghost Tours offers ghost walks, haunted pub crawls, and more in McDonough and Conyers, recounting hauntings in old storefronts and historic homes.
And if Covington looks familiar, it should—it’s been the backdrop for The Vampire Diaries and plenty of other Hollywood projects! Their local ghost tours blend behind-the-scenes film stories with real accounts of hauntings, making it the perfect mix of TV magic and true Southern spookiness.
Whether you’re a skeptic, a thrill-seeker, or just someone who loves a good story, Georgia’s ghost tours are the perfect way to start the Halloween season. You’ll come for the scares, but you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Georgia’s layered history—and maybe a few goosebumps that’ll last long after the lanterns go out.
Embark upon more ghostly adventures with our guide at www.gbj.com/tour-guide-services!
