Private Ghost Tours in Savannah
— What to Expect & What They Cost
Yes, private ghost tours exist in Savannah — and for the right group, they’re a completely different experience from booking a spot on a public tour. Here’s what that actually means.
A private ghost tour in Savannah means your group — and only your group — gets a guide for the full experience. No other guests, no fixed script shared with strangers, no waiting for slower walkers or louder talkers to catch up. With Guy in the Kilt, a private tour runs $275 flat for up to six people, two hours, with the route and content built around what your group actually wants.
That’s the short answer. The longer answer is about when a private tour is actually worth the difference in price over a $39 public seat — and when it isn’t.
What a Private Ghost Tour Actually Is
A private tour isn’t a fancier version of the public ghost tour. It’s a different format entirely. On the public Ghost Tour, you’re one of up to twelve guests following a route built around ghost stories and ghost stories specifically. On a private tour, you decide the content: straight ghost stories, straight history, a blend of both, or something built around a specific interest — a particular building, a particular period, a particular question you’ve always wanted a real investigator to answer.
Patrick leads every private tour personally. There’s no substitute guide, no junior staff member filling in. The route, the pacing, and the stops adjust in real time based on your group — if a location clearly resonates, he stays there longer. If a topic doesn’t land, he moves on. That kind of adjustment isn’t possible with fifteen strangers on the clock.
Worth knowing before you book
Private tours are built to order — there’s no fixed route. If you want to know exactly what a Savannah ghost tour covers stop-by-stop, the public Ghost Tour page has that detail. Private tours start from that same well of firsthand investigation and reshape it around your group.
Private Tour vs. Public Tour: How to Decide
Neither is objectively better — they solve different problems.
Book the Public Tour If
- You’re solo, a couple, or a small group of 2–4
- $39/person fits your budget better than a flat group rate
- You’re fine sharing the night with up to 12 other guests
- You want the standard, most-requested route
Book a Private Tour If
- Your group is 5 or more and you’d rather not split up
- You want to choose the focus — ghost stories, history, or both
- You’re marking an occasion that deserves undivided attention
- Flexible timing matters more than a fixed nightly slot
For a full breakdown of what separates a genuinely good Savannah ghost tour operator from a mediocre one — group size, guide credentials, story sourcing — see the complete guide to choosing a Savannah ghost tour.
Who Actually Books a Private Tour
Bachelorette Parties
This is the single most common reason people ask about a private tour — Savannah is a major bachelorette destination, and keeping the whole bridal party together for one night beats splitting across public tour time slots. See the full bachelorette party guide for planning tips, group pricing, and FAQs.
Couples & Anniversaries
Two people can absolutely book a public tour — plenty do. A private tour makes sense when you want the night to be just about the two of you: no group photos with strangers, no waiting on anyone else’s questions, a pace that’s entirely your own.
Corporate & Team Events
Savannah’s history is genuinely good material for a team outing that isn’t another trust fall. Groups book private tours for offsites, client entertainment, and team-building where “we walked around and looked at old buildings” isn’t the goal — a specific, well-told story is. Flexible scheduling matters here too; most corporate groups aren’t trying to hit a public tour’s evening start time.
Families with Younger Kids
The public Ghost Tour is recommended for ages 10 and up because the content leans into real paranormal history, not jump scares, but it’s still not built for a six-year-old’s attention span. A private tour lets Patrick adjust content on the fly — more history, less intensity, shorter stops — without affecting eleven other guests’ experience.
Writers, Journalists & Paranormal Researchers
Patrick gets a steady stream of requests from people working on something — a book, an article, their own investigation — who want direct access to what he’s actually documented, not the condensed public-tour version. A private tour is the format for that conversation.
What’s Included & What It Costs
| Group size | 1–6 people, $275 flat |
| Larger groups | +$50/person beyond 6 |
| Duration | 2 hours (extendable) |
| Content | Ghost stories, history, or a blend |
| Scheduling | Flexible — morning, afternoon, or evening |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
“For groups, couples, or anyone who wants the full Savannah experience without sharing it with strangers — this is the tour.”
— Patrick Burns
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private ghost tour in Savannah cost?
$275 flat for up to 6 people, 2 hours. Groups larger than 6 add $50 per additional person. That’s a flat group rate, not per-person pricing, which is usually cheaper than booking 5–6 individual public tour spots.
How far in advance should I book a private tour?
As early as possible, especially for weekend dates or bachelorette parties during peak season (fall books out fastest). Private tours require coordinating a custom time slot, so last-minute requests are harder to accommodate than a public tour seat.
Can we choose ghost stories, history, or both?
Yes — that’s the point of a private tour. Tell Patrick what your group is actually interested in and the route gets built around it, rather than following the fixed public tour format.
Is a private tour worth it for just two people?
It depends what you’re after. If budget is the priority, the $39 public tour covers the same firsthand investigation. If you want the night to be entirely your own pace with no other guests, the private tour is worth the difference for a lot of couples — particularly for anniversaries or proposals.
What’s the cancellation policy for private tours?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour, same as the public tours.
Does a private tour still include a bar stop?
It can — the route is built around what your group wants, so a haunted bar stop can be included the same way it is on the public Ghost Tour, or left out entirely if it doesn’t fit your group.
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