Savannah Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts & History

Taste your way through Savannah's squares and streets

The Underground Donut Tour is a guided food walk through Savannah's Historic District that pairs local pastries and donuts with stories about the city's history and culture. You'll visit Wright Square, Johnson Square and City Market over roughly two hours, stopping at neighborhood favorites along Broughton Street and beneath the oak trees. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, photo stops at picturesque spots, and access to hidden corners of downtown that reveal how Savannah's past shaped what stands there now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Savannah's historic district and treats

• Stroll cobbled streets and view mansions
• Visit Jepson Center for contemporary art
• Shop boutiques and specialty stores
• Walk pedestrian courtyards of City Market
• Explore River Street's restaurants and bars
• Relax in small stately park with monuments
• See Wright Square's statue and boulder
• Enjoy sweet treats at Savannah City Market

The experience

What's the best way to learn a city's story while actually tasting it? This tour threads the two together: you walk the cobbled streets of the Historic District with a guide who knows the neighborhoods, and at each stop you sample donuts and sweet treats from places locals actually go. The route moves through Wright Square with its towering monuments, Johnson Square's oak-shaded pathways, and the lively City Market at the heart of downtown: each one a landmark with something to say about Savannah's past.

The walk takes roughly two hours and stays family-friendly. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels as long as you're comfortable on your feet in whatever weather shows up. You'll hear entertaining stories about Savannah's colorful history and Southern traditions as you move between stops, and there's built-in time for the Instagram-worthy photo moments the city is known for. The guide points out details most visitors miss: the hidden gems tucked among the famous squares, the way the Spanish moss and old oaks frame the streets.

The tour wraps at City Market, where the energy shifts to something more open and social. By then you've tasted your way through several of Savannah's best local spots and walked enough of the Historic District to know how the pieces fit together. It's the kind of outing that works for families, friends traveling together, or anyone who'd rather learn a place by moving through it and eating along the way.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide who shares stories about Savannah's history and culture.
• samples of donuts and sweet treats from local favorites along the route.
• access to Wright Square, Johnson Square and City Market.
• photo stops at the city's most photogenic spots.
• time to explore hidden corners of the Historic District tucked among the famous squares.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Underground Donut Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the whole group together, so this works best if you're comfortable following along at a shared pace and don't need private commentary. Book this one if you want to learn Savannah's story while moving through it with other travelers, rather than on your own schedule or with a guide just for your party.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of donuts and pastries will I actually taste on this tour?

The tour stops at several of Savannah's local donut and pastry shops along the route, though the specific stops vary. You'll sample a variety of sweet treats from places the guide knows well. The exact menu depends on what's fresh that day and which favorites are on the itinerary.

How much walking is involved, and what's the terrain like?

The tour lasts roughly two hours and covers the cobbled streets of the Historic District, including Wright Square, Johnson Square and the route to City Market. The terrain is mostly flat city streets and squares with shade from oak trees, though you'll be on your feet the whole time in whatever weather conditions show up.

Will the guide share actual history, or is this mostly about the food?

The guide weaves Savannah's history and culture into the stops throughout the walk: stories about the city's past and Southern traditions come alongside the pastries. The food is the vehicle. The history is what makes the stops matter.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour moves through Savannah's Historic District, starting along Broughton Street and visiting Wright Square and Johnson Square before wrapping up at City Market in downtown. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the starting point.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Yes, the itinerary includes stops at Savannah's most picturesque spots specifically for photos, and there's time built in to capture the oak trees, Spanish moss, and the squares themselves.