DAHLONEGA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Grapes and Ghosts: A two‑hour, .6‑mile tasting walk through Dahlonega’s haunted square
A guided, indoor walking tour that pairs Georgia wines with local history and haunted stories around Dahlonega’s town square — a concise practical guide to what to expect.
Grapes and Ghosts: A two‑hour, .6‑mile tasting walk through Dahlonega’s haunted square.
On a compact 0.6‑mile loop around Dahlonega’s town square, the Grapes and Ghosts Wine Tour blends wine tastings with first‑hand storytelling: guests visit multiple tasting rooms and historic stops to sample regional wines while hearing the haunted and historical accounts tied to each location.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local wines sampled across town
Stops include tastings of wines from Georgia Winery and Habersham Winery, presented in intimate tasting rooms around the square.
Haunted accounts anchored to each stop
Each tasting is paired with a spine‑tingling tale: meet the Jakes Girls at the Grapes and Ghosts Tasting Room, hear paranormal accounts at the oldest tasting room in the square, and learn the story of Sarah at the1881 Hall House.
Historic rooms and a storied hotel
The route includes intimate gallery‑tasting spaces and the renovated Dahlonega Square Hotel, where a hospitable, matronly resident ghost is part of the lore.
What the day feels like
What this two‑hour walk feels like
The tour moves at an easy pace across roughly .6 mile of downtown Dahlonega, stopping at tasting rooms and the hotel to combine short wine samplings with stories of the town’s distinctive history and haunted tales. It is an indoor experience designed to be completed in approximately two hours.
THE TASTES
Local wines sampled across town
Stops include tastings of wines from Georgia Winery and Habersham Winery, presented in intimate tasting rooms around the square.
THE STORIES
Haunted accounts anchored to each stop
Each tasting is paired with a spine‑tingling tale: meet the Jakes Girls at the Grapes and Ghosts Tasting Room, hear paranormal accounts at the oldest tasting room in the square, and learn the story of Sarah at the1881 Hall House.
THE PLACES
Historic rooms and a storied hotel
The route includes intimate gallery‑tasting spaces and the renovated Dahlonega Square Hotel, where a hospitable, matronly resident ghost is part of the lore.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow approximately two hours to complete the indoor walking tour, which covers roughly 0.6 mile.
Bring government‑issued ID — it is required at each stop. The tour is indoors.
Alcohol is not included in the ticket price; participants will taste wines on site but cover the cost of beverages as applicable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Grapes and Ghosts Wine Tour take?
The tour runs approximately two hours.
What is the cost?
Adult tickets are $30; designated drivers are $25.
Can I bring someone under 21?
No — guests must be 21 or older and present ID at each stop.
Is alcohol included in the ticket price?
No — alcohol is not included; tastings are arranged at the stops but are not covered by the ticket.
Where does the tour take place?
It visits multiple locations around Dahlonega’s town square, including tasting rooms and the Dahlonega Square Hotel; locations may be substituted due to availability.
Do I need ID for the tour?
Yes — an ID is required for each stop to verify that participants are 21 or older.