When darkness settles over St. Simons Island, the quiet streets and moss-covered oaks begin to whisper with stories from the past. Shadows stretch across historic paths, the ocean wind carries strange sounds, and the island’s history begins to feel very close. The Ghost Tour by Lighthouse Trolley invites you to step into that world. Perfect for an after dinner adventure, this one hour evening ride explores some of the island’s most historic locations while revealing the chilling stories connected to them. Some are legends. Some are history. And some leave visitors wondering if the past ever truly left.
Where The Tour Takes You
Your journey begins at the foot of the historic St. Simons Island Fishing Pier, where the open-air trolley slowly rolls into the island’s darker corners. Along the way, your guide shares true island history mixed with strange and mysterious tales tied to the locations you pass.
Few places feel more mysterious at night than the historic St. Simons Lighthouse. For generations, lighthouse keepers worked through the darkness to guide ships safely along the coast. But what really happened during those lonely nights inside the tower? Some stories suggest the lighthouse may still be watched.
The trolley travels beneath the haunting canopy of the Avenue of Oaks. Massive live oak trees stretch overhead, their branches heavy with Spanish moss. In the daytime it is beautiful. At night it feels very different. Shadows shift in the branches, and the quiet road seems frozen in time. Many visitors say this is the eeriest part of the tour.
Forgotten Graveyards
The island holds centuries of history beneath its soil. The tour visits historic burial grounds connected to Native American communities and early settlers who once called the island home. Stories from these places remind guests that the past on St. Simons Island is never very far away.
Island Ghosts
The Story of Mary the Wanderer
Every ghost tour on the island eventually returns to one story. The legend of Mary the Wanderer. According to local lore, Mary was a young woman who died tragically long ago. Her spirit is said to roam the shores of the island searching for her lost child. Over the years, residents and visitors have claimed to see a lone woman walking near the water or disappearing into the night. Her story has become one of the most famous hauntings connected to St. Simons Island. Some say she still wanders.
The Mystery of Raymond Demere
Another question still lingers in local history. What really happened to Raymond Demere? His story is one of the island’s enduring mysteries, and the details continue to fascinate historians and storytellers alike.
A Night You Will Not Forget
The stories of St. Simons Island are older than the streets you travel. Some are written in history books. Others are whispered through generations. And a few might still be walking the island after dark. Climb aboard the trolley, listen closely to the stories, and keep your eyes on the shadows. You never know who might be wandering nearby.
Tour Details
Tour Length: One Hour
Departure Location: 115 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
At the foot of the St. Simons Island Fishing Pier
Reservations: Required
What to Expect:
- Open air trolley ride through historic areas
- BYOB allowed
- Family friendly experience
- Departure times vary throughout the year
- Trolleys are open air, though buses may be used during certain weather conditions. The tour company reserves the right to choose the vehicle used for each tour.
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