Savannah: Walktails Happy Hour Tour & Bar Bites Stroll

Cocktails in hand wandering savannah’s historic bars and bites

You’ll sip cocktails as you stroll Savannah’s historic streets with a local guide who knows every story behind each bar stop. Expect four specialty drinks (mocktails available), three light tastings like crab cakes or fried green tomatoes, plus plenty of laughs along the way. It’s casual but lively, and by the end you might not want to leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. American Prohibition Museum15m · entry included
2. Savannah Historic District2h

Savannah walking happy hour tour

• Meet at American Prohibition Museum
• Introduction and local beverage
• Visit four unique bars in historic district
• Enjoy 3 food tastings and 1 cocktail

The experience

The first thing I remember is the way the glass felt cool in my palm as we stood outside the American Prohibition Museum: our guide, Jamie, handed us something bright and citrusy (I think she called it a Chatham Smash?). There was this faint whiff of orange peel and bourbon that made me suddenly aware I hadn’t eaten much lunch. Jamie grinned and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll fix that.” She had this way of making you feel like you’d known her for years, even though we’d just met.

We wandered through the Savannah Historic District with our happy hour drinks in those plastic to-go cups: honestly, that alone felt kind of rebellious. The streets were still warm from the afternoon sun but there was a breeze coming off the river. At one bar (the name escapes me now), we tried these tiny crab cakes that were gone in two bites. Someone asked if they were always this good or if it was just the cocktail talking. The bartender laughed and said, “Depends who you ask.” There was a little pause where everyone just sort of smiled at each other: one of those small moments that sticks with you.

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Savannah’s drinking history either. Jamie pointed out old brick buildings and told us about speakeasies during Prohibition. I kept picturing flappers sneaking around corners. We stopped at four bars total: each one felt different, like its own little world tucked into these leafy streets. By the third stop I’d switched to a mocktail (just needed a break), and they didn’t make it weird at all: actually, mine tasted like ginger and mint and something else I couldn’t place.

By the last bar, everyone was talking more freely: maybe it was the cocktails or maybe just Savannah itself does that to people. There were plates of fried green tomatoes passed around (still warm), and someone tried to pronounce “Oglethorpe” right. Jamie just shook her head and laughed. Walking back through the squares with Spanish moss overhead, I realized how easy it is to feel at home here, even if you’re just passing through for a happy hour tour.

What’s included

Your evening includes four specialty cocktails (with mocktail options), three light food tastings at different bars throughout Savannah’s historic district, plus stories and guidance from a local host: all starting at the American Prohibition Museum before wandering through lively city streets together.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 16:00 and 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Savannah Taste Experience Food Tours

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Top questions

How many bars do you visit on this Savannah happy hour tour?

The tour includes stops at four unique bars in Savannah's historic district.

Are non-alcoholic drinks available on the tour?

Yes, mocktail versions of each cocktail are available for non-drinkers.

Is food included on the Walktails & Bar Bites tour?

Yes, three light food tastings are included along with your drinks.

Where does the tour start in Savannah?

The tour begins at the American Prohibition Museum in downtown Savannah.

Is this happy hour tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available. Gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan alternatives are not offered.