Things to do in Savannah
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Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley: 15 Stops & River StreetYou board at the Old Savannah Distillery and ride a narrated trolley through 15 stops in Savannah's historic district—Forsyth Park, River Street, City Market, and the Cathedral among them. Hop off to explore, then catch the next trolley when you're ready. The tour runs 9am to 5pm with trolleys every 20 minutes, and children under 4 ride free.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Savannah's main landmarks without committing to a fixed walking pace or guided group—you set the stops and the timing. Plan for a full day if you want to linger at multiple sites; the trolley runs until 5pm, so you can spread your exploration across the afternoon.
Savannah: Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted HistoryYou’ll follow lantern light through Savannah’s haunted squares and cobblestone streets with a local guide sharing ghost stories and legends from centuries past. Listen for footsteps on quiet porches, laugh at neighborhood superstitions, and soak up the city’s mysterious nighttime atmosphere—you might leave looking over your shoulder.
Savannah Food Tour: Historic Squares & Local TastingsYou walk three hours through Savannah's Historic District, stopping at six local eateries and specialty stores for tastings that add up to lunch. A local guide takes you through four original squares, River Street, and City Market while explaining the food, history, and architecture that shape the city. Water and a route map are included; groups stay under 12 people. Book directly with Savannah Taste Experience for the latest availability.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to taste Savannah's food culture and history in one morning without arranging your own restaurant stops or navigating the squares alone — the small group size and fixed three-hour schedule mean you get the full route and the stories behind it without the planning.
Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones: Trolley Tour & Haunted HousesYou board a narrated trolley for 75 minutes through Savannah's haunted landmarks, including exclusive interior access to the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery on River Street. A local guide tells the ghost stories and paranormal history as you pass cemeteries and antebellum homes. The tour includes local taxes and runs most evenings year-round.Is it for me?Book this if you want Savannah's ghost stories and haunted-house access without planning the route yourself—the trolley handles the timing and the guide handles the history, leaving you free to just listen and look around.
Historic Savannah Walking Tour: Oglethorpe's Squares & HistoryA guided walking tour of Savannah covers the city's layout, history and architecture through visits to Colonial Park Cemetery, Factors Walk and the Olde Pink House, with a professional local guide. The tour runs two hours and is wheelchair accessible; children from age 8 can join with an adult. This is a comprehensive introduction to how James Oglethorpe's square design created the rhythm of Savannah's community life.Is it for me?Your guide reveals how Oglethorpe's squares shaped Savannah's culture, religion, and architecture—the physical blueprint of the city's history and rhythm of life.
Savannah Historic Trolley Tour: 75-Min Narrated Squares & River ViewsYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Savannah: Dead of Night Ghost Walk & Haunted Mansions TourYou’ll walk Savannah’s historic district after dark with a local guide who knows all the city’s haunted corners. Expect chilling tales at Colonial Park Cemetery, uneasy moments near infamous houses like 432 Abercorn Street and Sorrel-Weed House, and more than one shiver down your spine as you listen for ghosts in the silence.
Savannah: Trolley Tour & Riverboat Cruise ComboYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Tour: 1 Hour in SavannahA 1-hour guided golf cart tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah with a live English-speaking guide. You ride instead of walk, covering the cemetery's most significant sites and stories from the comfort of the cart. Infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap; the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Bonaventure Cemetery's full scope in an hour without walking—the golf cart handles the ground, so you handle the stories and the pace.
Savannah: Food & Pub Walking Tour with History StoriesYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic streets with a local guide who feels more like an old friend than anything official. Expect six different tastings (from hush puppies to global bites), stories you won’t read in any brochure, and plenty of time for drinks or just soaking up city life. You might leave with sticky fingers or wet shoes — but also new favorites and a sense you’ve really met Savannah.
Savannah: Dark History & Ghost Tour with Audio HeadsetsYou’ll walk Savannah’s shadowy streets with a small group and audio headset, listening as your local historian guide shares true tales of murder, war, disease, and restless spirits. Expect moments of uneasy silence by old cemeteries and lively storytelling at famous squares—plus some laughs along the way. If you want to feel Savannah breathing around you after dark, this tour gets under your skin.
Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Local Historian GuideA walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery from Savannah led by a 6th generation local and trained historian, with door-to-door transportation included. You walk the historic section while the guide drives you through the rest of the 100-acre grounds, stopping at graves and monuments with stories most tour operators get wrong. The tour runs about three hours and includes bottled water, bug spray, and an umbrella.Is it for me?Pick the 10am departure if you want the cooler part of the day for walking, or the 2pm slot if you're sleeping in or have morning plans elsewhere in Savannah. Either way, the guide handles the long stretches by car so you walk only what matters and still see the full cemetery.
Savannah: Comedy Trolley Tour with Moron Twins & Historic StopsYou’ll hop aboard a rolling comedy show with the Moron Twins guiding you through Savannah’s wildest stories—think haunted cemeteries, movie landmarks, and plenty of laughs along historic streets. Expect quick stops for drinks or photos, costume changes right before your eyes, and a city tour that feels like hanging out with old friends who know all the juicy details.
Savannah & Tybee Island: Dolphin Cruise, Lighthouse Stop & Crab Shack LunchYou’ll ride from Savannah to Tybee Island by trolley or bus, eat lunch at The Crab Shack (on your own), then set off on a dolphin cruise through Tybee’s waterways with local guides who know every story. There’s a stop by the historic lighthouse for photos before heading back — expect sea breezes and maybe some laughter you didn’t see coming.
Savannah Food Tour: Southern Biscuits & Hidden SpeakeasiesYou walk three hours through Savannah's Historic District with a local guide, stopping at five restaurants and specialty shops for tastings that add up to lunch. You pass through Chippewa Square, the oldest city square with its famous live oaks, and City Market, and you leave with a map, stories, and exclusive discounts. Small groups keep the pace manageable, though you'll be on your feet the whole time.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste Savannah's real food without spending the day researching restaurants on your own—the guide handles the route, the stories, and the stops. Plan for three hours on your feet walking through squares; that's what makes five tastings and the history fit into one morning or afternoon.
Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour Savannah: 2-Hour Guided HistoryA guided walking tour through Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah covers over 170 years of American history, famous inhabitants, and the cemetery's role in literature and film. The two-hour tour starts and ends at the cemetery entrance, includes a professional guide in English, and operates in all weather. Comfortable shoes and up to one mile of walking are required; the group stays under thirty people.Is it for me?If you have a free afternoon in Savannah and want to understand the place beyond the downtown squares, this tour anchors you in one landmark and gives you the stories that explain why it matters. The guide does the research; you walk and listen.
Savannah Ghost Tour & Haunted Bars with Costumed GuideYou walk 2.5 hours through Savannah's most haunted bars on River Street with a costumed guide who tells specific stories about the people and events tied to each location. You stop inside the bars themselves, order your own drinks, and hear details most visitors never learn. The tour works because it's not just standing outside listening — you're actually in the spaces where the hauntings happened, which changes how the stories land. You need to be 21 with valid ID and comfortable with walking on uneven historic streets.Is it for me?Pick this if you want ghost stories that actually happen inside the places where the hauntings occurred, not just outside on the sidewalk — the bars themselves are part of the experience, which is what makes the history feel real instead of performed.
True Crime Pub Crawl Savannah: Murder Stories & Bar StopsA guided true crime walking tour through Savannah's historic district that pairs real murder cases, scandals and unsolved crimes with stops at local bars where drinks are available for purchase. The tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours in the evening, led by a professional guide who shapes the route around atmospheric streets and the city's documented darker past. Minimum age is 21; the tour is adults-only and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want Savannah's real darker history told by someone who has researched it, not a generic ghost-tour retelling or a bar crawl that happens to mention crime. The guide and the curated route are what turn an evening of drinks into an actual investigation.
Savannah: Segway History Tour with Local Stories & LandmarksYou’ll roll through Savannah’s historic heart on a Segway with a local guide—pausing at Telfair Academy and under cathedral spires, hearing quirky stories and soaking up shady squares. Expect laughter, unexpected quiet moments, and a side of Savannah you can only get gliding along its streets.
Savannah Ghost Tour: Mercer Williams & Haunted History WalkYou walk through six of Savannah's most historically haunted locations with a professional guide who separates real accounts from folklore. The tour includes the Mercer Williams House, Corson Mansion, and Old Candler Hospital, with family-friendly and adult-only versions available. Plan for a walking tour in all weather, with wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the Historic District.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Savannah's real paranormal history without the tourist-trap repetition, and who can walk comfortably in any weather. The tour is a walking experience, so expect to be on your feet the whole time — that's what lets you see the actual buildings and hear the stories tied to each one.
