Savannah: Old Town Trolley & Prohibition Museum with 16 Stops

Sixteen stops through 270 years, then a speakeasy in the basement

You board the trolley at the Old Savannah Distillery and hop on and off at sixteen stops across the historic district: Forsyth Park, River Street, Madison Square, City Market, and the Cathedral among them. You control the pace, spending as long as you want at each stop before catching the next trolley. After exploring, you head to the American Prohibition Museum to walk through twenty exhibits on the Roaring Twenties and step into a working speakeasy. The whole day runs from 9am to 5pm with trolleys every twenty minutes, and admission to the museum is already included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
2. Madison Square15m
3. Forsyth Park20m
4. Massie Heritage Center45m
5. City Market30m
6. River Street20m
7. Davenport House Museum
8. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist30m

Savannah trolley tour and museum visit

• Start at Old Savannah Distillery
• Stop at Montgomery and Bryant Streets
• Visit Juliette Gordon Low Historic District
• Explore Madison Square
• Walk through Forsyth Park
• See Massie Heritage Center exhibits
• Visit Civil Rights Museum
• Stop at Savannah Visitor's Center
• Visit Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
• Shop and dine at City Market
• See Christ Church Parish House
• Walk along River Street
• Visit covered marketplace kiosks
• View Florence Martus statue
• Tour Isaiah Davenport House
• Visit Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
• Explore American Prohibition Museum

The experience

You're standing at the Old Savannah Distillery on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, and the trolley pulls up every twenty minutes whether you're ready or not. That's the deal with this Savannah Old Town Trolley tour. It's not a sit-down narrative, it's a choose-your-own-pace loop through the historic district. The narrated 90-minute circuit hits sixteen stops: Forsyth Park with its famous fountain, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, River Street, Madison Square where William Jasper's monument sits, the Davenport House Museum from 1820, City Market (they give you thirty minutes there to eat or shop), and a covered marketplace near the waterfront. You can jump off at any stop, spend as long as you want, and catch the next trolley that comes through. Kids under four ride free.

After you've walked Savannah's squares and picked through the market, the second half of your day is the American Prohibition Museum: the first of its kind in the U.S., which means they built the whole thing from scratch. Over twenty exhibits walk you through the Roaring Twenties: how the ban actually worked, who broke it, what people drank in secret. The real draw is the speakeasy at the end, an authentic recreation where you step into the thing itself instead of just reading about it. The museum admission is included in your package, so you don't buy a separate ticket at the door. The trolley runs from nine in the morning until five in the evening, and the whole setup is wheelchair accessible: standard wheelchairs need twenty-four hours' notice, but collapsible ones can fold and store on the vehicle if you're able to use a seat.

The rhythm of the day is yours. Some people do the full trolley loop first and hit the museum in the afternoon. Others stop at Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace (where the Girl Scouts started), grab lunch at City Market, then head to the museum when they're tired of walking. The trolley comes every twenty minutes, so you're never stuck waiting long. Service animals are welcome on the trolley. Emotional support animals and pets are not. Strollers and prams work fine if you're traveling with small children. Local taxes are included in the price, so there's no surprise at checkout.

What’s included

• Narrated hop-on hop-off trolley tour with unlimited re-boarding for one day.
• admission to the American Prohibition Museum with access to the speakeasy.
• 16 stops throughout Savannah's historic district including Forsyth Park, River Street, City Market, Madison Square, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Davenport House Museum.
• trolleys every 20 minutes from 9am–5pm.
• local taxes.
• children under 4 ride free.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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

GroupUp to 15

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 accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Historic Tours Of America

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Savannah's main squares and landmarks without planning your own route or buying separate museum tickets. The trolley's 20-minute frequency means you set the pace, and the Prohibition Museum admission is already locked in.

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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.

Can I get on and off the trolley as many times as I want?

Yes. You have unlimited re-boarding for one day, so you can hop off at any of the 16 stops, spend as long as you need, and catch the next trolley when you're ready to move on.

How often does the trolley come?

Every 20 minutes, from 9am to 5pm daily.

Is the Prohibition Museum admission included?

Yes. Entry to the American Prohibition Museum and access to the speakeasy are both included in your package price.

Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Standard-sized wheelchairs can be accommodated with 24 hours' notice. Collapsible wheelchairs can be folded and stored on the vehicle if the user is able to sit in a provided seat.

What happens if I want to spend a lot of time at one stop?

You can stay as long as you want. The next trolley arrives in 20 minutes, so you won't be stranded. City Market and the covered marketplace have built-in stops of 30 and 20 minutes respectively.

Are pets allowed on the trolley?

Service animals are allowed. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.

What time does the tour start and end?

The trolley operates from 9am to 5pm. You can join at any stop and ride for as long as the service is running.