Savannah: Trolley Tour & Riverboat Cruise Combo

Trolley & Riverboat: Two Hours on Savannah's Streets & Water

You ride a trolley through Savannah's 20+ historic squares for 90 minutes, seeing Forsyth Park and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with guide commentary, then board a riverboat for another 90 minutes downriver to Old Fort Jackson. Hotel pickup is included. Plan for a short break between the two activities before checking in at River Street.

Step-by-step itinerary

Savannah trolley tour and river cruise

• Meet guide at Visitor Center
• Begin 90-minute trolley tour
• Pass by Forsyth Park
• Pass by Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
• Pass through Savannah Historic District
• Pass by City Market
• End trolley tour on River Street
• Check in at Riverboat office
• Board riverboat for sightseeing cruise
• Cruise past Old Fort Jackson

The experience

The trolley pulls away from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with the sound of the bell, and suddenly you're moving through a grid of squares laid out in 1733 by General Oglethorpe himself. Spanish moss hangs from the oak trees. Victorian mansions line the streets. Your guide points out the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Lafayette Square, then Forsyth Park with its fountain in the middle of downtown: a landmark since the 1800s. The 90-minute trolley tour moves at the pace of the city, which is to say it doesn't rush. You pass through the Historic District's more than 20 squares, see City Market where locals and tourists still gather, and get the shape of how Savannah was built to move around water and trade.

After the trolley drops you on River Street, there's a gap before the riverboat departs. The timing depends on when your tour started, so you'll have time to walk around, grab coffee, or just stand and look at the water. You need to check in at the Riverboat office at 9 E. River Street at least 30 minutes before boarding. Then you're on the water for another 90 minutes. The captain talks about the port, the ships that come through, the history of the river itself. The thing that made Savannah matter in the first place. You head downriver to Old Fort Jackson, one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country still there, and you see the riverfront and skyline from the angle most people miss.

The whole day is built around not having to arrange transport or figure out the squares on your own. Hotel pickup is included at select Savannah hotels, so you start from where you're staying. The trolley and the boat are the two ways to actually see the city: one slow and intimate, one from the water looking back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at select Savannah hotels.
• 90-minute trolley history tour through the Historic District, Forsyth Park, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and City Market.
• time to explore River Street between activities.
• 90-minute Savannah Riverboat Cruise with captain's commentary about the port and maritime history.
• views of Old Fort Jackson and the riverfront skyline.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Savannah

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Savannah's layout and history without renting a car or planning stops yourself: the trolley and boat together cover the main squares and the river that built the city, and the fixed schedule means you're not deciding what comes next.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 whole experience?

The trolley tour is 90 minutes and the riverboat cruise is 90 minutes, with a time gap between them depending on your start time. Total time on the ground is roughly 3 to 4 hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is included at select Savannah hotels. Confirm your hotel is on the pickup list when you book.

What do I see on the riverboat?

You cruise down the Savannah River with the captain providing commentary about the port and maritime history. The tour passes Old Fort Jackson, which houses one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country.

What happens between the trolley and the boat?

The trolley drops you on River Street. You then have a time gap before the riverboat departs, depending on your trolley start time. You must check in at the Riverboat office at 9 E. River Street at least 30 minutes before departure.

Can I bring a baby?

Yes. Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during both the trolley and the boat.

What's included in the price?

The 90-minute trolley tour, the 90-minute riverboat cruise, guide and captain commentary, hotel pickup at select locations, and photo opportunities of the historic riverfront and skyline.