Savannah: Historic Trolley Tour & Riverboat Cruise

Two Hours on Savannah's Streets and Water

You ride an open-air trolley for 75 minutes past Savannah's historic squares, River Street, and landmarks like Forsyth Park and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, then board a riverboat for a 90-minute cruise with the captain's stories about the port. Snacks and beverages are available onboard. You choose your trolley time when booking. The boat departure (1pm or 3:30pm, depending on season) is flexible and needs no separate reservation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Savannah trolley tour and river cruise

• Board open-air trolley
• See Chippewa Square and Savannah Theatre
• Pass Sorrel Weed House
• Visit Forsyth Park and fountain
• View Massie Heritage Center
• Tour Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
• Pass The Pirates’ House
• See Owens-Thomas House and gardens
• Visit Jepson Center and Telfair Academy
• Stop at Reynolds Square and enjoy ice cream
• Walk along River Street
• View City Hall and nearby squares
• End trolley at Franklin Square
• Take Savannah Riverboat Cruise

The experience

What do you actually see when you ride a trolley through a city that's been standing for three centuries? The 75-minute tour through Savannah moves past Chippewa Square (the one everyone knows from the movies, though the bench isn't there), then cuts through the moss-draped oaks of Forsyth Park and Reynolds Square, where Leopold's Ice Cream sits waiting if you want to step off later. The guide handles the talking: stories about the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Owens-Thomas House and its slave quarters built in 1819, The Pirates' House from 1753 when actual sailors used to stay there. You're moving the whole time, so you get the layout of the city without having to navigate it yourself.

After the trolley drops you back, you head to the riverboat for the second half. The 90-minute cruise leaves at 1pm (November through March) or at 1pm and 3:30pm (April through October). You pick which departure works when you book the trolley, but the boat itself doesn't need a separate reservation. The captain tells you the history of the port and the river while you're actually on it, which changes how the stories land. There's a snack shop onboard if you want coffee or a drink, and the whole point is the view: Savannah's riverfront and skyline from the water, which is the angle most people don't get.

The trolley tour time is what you reserve. The boat departure is flexible as long as you pick your window (1pm or 3:30pm in warmer months). Strollers work fine, service animals are allowed, and the tour suits any fitness level, though River Street itself has limited wheelchair access if that matters to your group. The whole thing (trolley, then cruise) takes about three hours total once you factor in the walk to the boat.

What’s included

• Historic 75-minute open-air trolley tour through Savannah's squares, River Street, and landmarks.
• 90-minute riverboat cruise on the Savannah River with captain's commentary.
• snacks and beverages available for purchase onboard the boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 500

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Old Savannah Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Savannah's main historic sites and the river in one outing without arranging separate tickets: the trolley and boat together cover the layout and the stories in about three hours, and you don't have to plan the route yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the trolley tour start?

You select your trolley departure time when booking. The riverboat then departs at 1pm (November–March) or 1pm or 3:30pm (April–October), and you choose which boat time works for you.

How long is the whole experience?

The trolley tour is 75 minutes, the riverboat cruise is 90 minutes. With the walk between them, plan for about three hours total.

What's included in the price?

The historic trolley tour and the riverboat cruise are both included. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase onboard the boat.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Strollers are fine for infants and small children. River Street has limited wheelchair accessibility. Service animals are allowed. Emotional support animals and pets are not.

Do I need to book the riverboat separately?

No. You select your boat departure time (1pm or 3:30pm, depending on season) when you book the trolley. No separate reservation is needed for the cruise.

What landmarks does the trolley visit?

The tour passes Chippewa Square, Forsyth Park, Reynolds Square, River Street, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Owens-Thomas House, and other historic sites. The guide explains the history as you go.

Is the trolley open-air?

Yes, it's an open-air trolley, so you're exposed to the weather. Dress accordingly for the season.

Can I get off the trolley and explore on my own?

The tour is a guided ride through the city. You stay on the trolley for the full 75 minutes, then move to the riverboat.