Tired of the regular boring walking tours of historical towns? Then consider a ghost tour in Georgia's famously spooky cities. Most of these companies offer different packages from slightly scary to nail biting fun.
Sixth Sense Tours in Savannah, Georgia
Patrons can choose from a variety of tours including the original Sixth Sense Savannah tour, which consists of insight into things such as poltergeists and orbs. The company prides itself in giving tours that are unique as opposed to run of the mill ghost walks. On this Georgia ghost tour, guests get to see sights such as The Savannah Theater and hear interesting tales about the Mercer House.
Ghost Walk on St. Simons Island, Georgia
Storyteller Jenny Strauss takes guests by candlelight from the pier on the island on the Ghost Walk that covers local haunts and spirits. One of the more famous packages this company has is a late night visit to the St. Simons lighthouse. This lighthouse is supposedly the third most haunted lighthouse in the United States. Guests have noted hearing voices, smelling pipe smoke and seeing unexplained phenomenon.
Darkside Tours/Ghost Tours of Atlanta, Georgia
This intriguing Georgia ghost tour focuses on the tragic history of some of Atlanta's lost spirits including murder victims and soldiers. Experience a southern city and also see some of the area's most notorious places. Guides take visitors to a building where there was a deadly hotel fire and provide insight into forgotten spirits that may still roam the location.
Ghosts of Marietta Tour in Marietta, Georgia
The ghost tour takes guests with lanterns down the streets of Marietta to see if they can find any ghostly activity. The company has several tours to choose from including a trolley ride and spirits tour. The spirits tour includes wine, a walk around the city square and Marietta Wine Market.
As with any planned event, call in advance to make sure the tour is still taking place. Most of these tours will go on rain or shine. It is also important to get to the meeting point a few minutes before the event starts so as not to make the entire group wait if you are late.
When considering going on one of these Georgia ghost tours, remember to check the age restrictions because some of the tours are not for kids. Since some of these events do not start until late at night, it may be a good idea to book a local hotel or inn before the tour starts.
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