Savannah Historic Trolley Tour: 75-Min Narrated Squares & River Views

One Hour Through 270 Years: Savannah's Squares & Stories by Trolley

You ride a narrated trolley through Savannah's historic squares and past nine major landmarks (Reynolds Square, Forsyth Park, the Cathedral, Pirates' House, Sorrel Weed House, and more) without arranging transport or timing stops yourself. The guide provides live commentary on 270 years of local history as the trolley moves through moss-draped oaks and cobblestone streets. The whole tour takes 75 minutes, runs in any weather, and works for all fitness levels since you're seated the entire time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Historic Savannah sightseeing tour

• Listen to guide's historic narration
• Ride cobblestone streets under oaks
• See stately mansions and river views
• Pass Chippewa Square and Savannah Theatre
• View Sorrel Weed House architecture
• Snap photo at Forsyth Park fountain
• Explore Massie Heritage Center exhibits
• Tour Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
• Pass The Pirates’ House restaurant
• View Owens-Thomas House and grounds
• See Jepson Center and Telfair Academy
• Visit Reynolds Square and nearby spots
• Walk through open-air market
• See Exchange Bell historic landmark
• Pass City Hall with gold dome
• View Franklin Square near City Market

The experience

"You're gonna see more of Savannah in 75 minutes than most people do in a weekend," the guide says as the trolley pulls away from the stop, and he's not exaggerating. The non-stop narrated tour moves through one of the largest historic districts in the country (moss-draped oaks, cobblestone streets, stately mansions) without the stop-and-start of a walking tour or the logistics of arranging your own transport. If you've got an afternoon free and want the main sights without spending half of it planning, this is the shape of it.

The trolley rolls past Reynolds Square first, where moss-covered live oaks frame the statue of John Wesley and the pink facade of Leopold's Ice Cream sits waiting for after. Then Forsyth Park and its iconic fountain (the one that turns green on St. Patrick's Day), the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with its stained-glass windows visible from the street, and the Sorrel Weed House, which locals know as one of the most haunted buildings in the country. You pass the Pirates' House, opened in 1753 as an actual inn for sailors, now a restaurant full of the same kind of noise and life. The guide keeps talking the whole way: stories about the Old South, the architecture, why Chippewa Square feels incomplete (no bench, despite what the movies showed), why the Massie Heritage Center matters, what the Exchange Bell rang for back in 1802.

The pace is steady and the narration is live, not a recording, so it shifts with what people ask and what the light catches that day. You're sitting down the entire time, which means the tour works whether you've got an hour to kill between appointments or you're traveling with kids who've hit their walking limit. The trolley runs in all weather, just dress for it, and the whole thing lands in 75 minutes, which is short enough to fit into a half-day but long enough that you actually absorb the place instead of just passing through it.

What’s included

• Your tour includes the 75-minute narrated trolley ride with a live guide providing commentary on Savannah's history and architecture as you pass through the historic district.
• The trolley takes you past nine major landmarks including Reynolds Square, Forsyth Park, the Cathedral of St.
• John the Baptist, Pirates' House, Sorrel Weed House, Savannah Theatre, Owens-Thomas House, Telfair Academy, and Massie Heritage Center.
• Service animals are welcome, and fold-up strollers are accessible.

Before you book

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

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

GroupUp to 38

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.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

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcome

Operated by Old Savannah Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main historic Savannah sights in one sitting without arranging your own transport or managing multiple entry fees: the 75-minute loop covers the squares and stories most people come for, and staying seated means you can take it in without fatigue.

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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 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.

How long is the Savannah historic trolley tour?

75 minutes of continuous narrated riding, non-stop from start to finish.

What attractions does the trolley pass?

Reynolds Square, Forsyth Park, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Pirates' House, Sorrel Weed House, Savannah Theatre, Owens-Thomas House, Telfair Academy, Massie Heritage Center, and City Hall, among others.

Is the guide commentary recorded or live?

Live narration from the guide on board throughout the tour.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted. Pets and emotional support animals are not.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels since you remain seated on the trolley throughout.

What's included in the tour price?

The 75-minute trolley ride, driver/guide, and live on-board commentary.