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Hearse Ghost Tours

Rating

4.9(5,685)

Family of 4

Unknown.

Duration

The child-focused Missions experience lasts 40 minutes. The private VIP tour lasts 90 minutes. Confirm the standard tour length when booking.

Best Ages

Best for ages 6 to 13 on the child-focused Missions ride; older children and teens may prefer the standard family-friendly tour

About

Hearse Ghost Tours offers an unusual way to explore Savannah's Historic District: families ride through the city in a restored, converted funeral coach. The standard experience mixes haunted stories, local history, mystery, supernatural themes, and jokes. The operator describes the content as family-friendly and not graphic.

Its strongest option for younger visitors is the Missions experience, a 40-minute interactive ride designed for children 13 and younger. During that ride, children solve mysteries, answer questions, and look for spooky surprises instead of simply listening to a long series of stories.

This experience works best for school-age children who enjoy playful scares. Ages 6 to 13 are the clearest fit for Missions, although individual comfort with ghosts and funeral themes matters more than age alone. Older children and teens may prefer the standard tour.

Toddlers could find the seating, darkness, or subject matter difficult, and the operator does not publish infant-restraint guidance. Families should call before booking a very young child.

The vehicle has a roof, but its sides are open. There is no heat or air conditioning, so the ride feels like an outdoor activity. Tours run in light rain, but wind and wet weather can still make children uncomfortable. Severe weather may delay or cancel a departure. When the operator cancels for unsafe weather, guests are offered a reschedule or refund.

Reservations are important because each hearse seats up to eight passengers. Smaller groups may share the vehicle with other guests. Reserving all eight places creates a private ride. The operator does not publish static family pricing on its main pages, so families should use the official booking calendar for the current total. Tours leave on time, and late arrivals are not guaranteed a seat.

The listed pickup point is the Owens-Thomas House at 124 Abercorn Street on Oglethorpe Square. The operator cannot collect guests from hotels, Airbnbs, or private homes. Riders need to step into the hearse and use open-air bench seating.

The vehicle is not ADA-accessible, and guests with mobility needs should contact the company before purchasing. Stroller storage and family-care facilities are not described on the official site.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Confirm with venue

Nursing / Changing

Unknown

Kid Meals

N/A

Setting

Outdoor

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Choose a reservation with mild weather and enough daylight or evening comfort for your child; book ahead because seats are limited.

Wait Times

Reservations are required to guarantee seats, and tours leave on time. No separate queue estimate is published.

Nearby Food

The tour operator does not name a food partner or recommend a specific nearby restaurant. Plan food before or after the reserved departure time.

Why Kids Love It

Children ride in a converted real hearse, help solve mysteries, answer questions, and watch for playful spooky surprises along Savannah's historic streets.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Reserve in advance. Each hearse holds up to eight passengers, and reservations are required to guarantee seats.
  • Confirm that your child can step into the vehicle and sit safely on open-air bench seating.
  • Dress for the actual temperature and wind. The hearses have roofs but open sides, with no heat or air conditioning.
  • Go directly to the official Owens-Thomas House pickup on Oglethorpe Square. Hotel and vacation-rental pickups are not offered.

What to Bring

  • Booking confirmation
  • Weather-appropriate layer or light rain shell
  • A compact personal bag that will not crowd the bench seating

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

Unknown.

The operator does not publish a static price on its main pages; check the official booking calendar for current per-person rates, taxes, and fees.

Tips to Save

  • Compare the child-focused Missions ride with the standard tour before booking so you do not pay for more tour than younger children need.
  • A private vehicle requires booking all eight seats, so shared seating is normally cheaper.
  • Check the live calendar rather than relying on an old price.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Monday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Tuesday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Wednesday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Thursday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Friday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Saturday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.
Sunday
Tours operate at listed reservation times, nearly nightly; check the live booking calendar.

Contact

Owens-Thomas House pickup, 124 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401

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