Things to do in Savannah
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2-Hour Bike Tour Savannah: Historic District & River StreetA 2-hour guided bike tour of Savannah covers the historic district, River Street and major landmarks including Forsyth Park Fountain, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and the Andrew Low House where the Girl Scouts were founded. The tour includes a bike with a comfortable seat, helmet, water and a live English-speaking guide; children from age 5 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with kids from age 5 up or if you want to cover the historic district and major landmarks without spending hours on foot—the bike and the guide's stops let you see the city's layout and history in a single morning.
Savannah Haunted Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Ghost StoriesYou walk four haunted bars in Savannah's Historic District with a local guide who knows the ghost stories and the history. You stop at Colonial Park Cemetery, pass the old hanging square, and move through City Market and Factors Walk. The tour runs two hours, includes drink specials at each bar, and caps at 30 people per guide. Check in between 7:20 and 7:35pm with valid ID.Is it for me?Book this if you want Savannah's ghost stories and history without planning bar stops yourself — the fixed route and local guide handle the navigation and the stories, leaving you free to drink and listen.
Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe Tour with Cookie StopYou’ll walk beneath ancient oaks in Bonaventure Cemetery with a local guide sharing Savannah stories, then ride out for Wormsloe’s iconic live oak avenue and historic tabby ruins. Enjoy lunch at a favorite spot before sampling cookies at Byrd’s headquarters. It’s a day full of quiet moments and unexpected flavors—you might find yourself lingering on something you didn’t expect.
Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery History & Film Locations TourYou walk Bonaventure Cemetery with a professional guide who covers the graves of Johnny Mercer and Conrad Aiken, the symbolism in burial art, and filming locations from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Along the way, you spot over 100 bird species and learn how the cemetery shaped Savannah's history and culture. The tour lasts 2–3 hours and includes a guide who knows the stories behind every stop.Is it for me?Best for history buffs, photographers, and film fans who want to understand Savannah's past through its most significant burial ground — the guide's expertise means you leave knowing the stories, not just the names.
Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Historic BarsYou walk Savannah's haunted streets at night with a professional guide, stopping at Churchill's Pub, Factors Walk, two historic hotels, and Colonial Park Cemetery. Drinks are included at each stop, and the guide weaves true stories of murder, Civil War trauma, and paranormal sightings into the route. The crawl ends at McDonough's Bar, and the whole evening takes you through the city's darkest corners without requiring you to navigate or research the history yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Savannah's real history—the dark parts—told by someone who knows the stories and the streets. The walking covers maybe two miles across uneven cobblestones and historic terrain, which is what lets you actually stand in the places where the hauntings happen.
Savannah: 90-Minute Trolley Tour & Unlimited Shuttle ServiceYou get ninety minutes of guided history through Savannah's squares and landmarks, then the rest of the day to revisit them at your own pace using unlimited trolley shuttles. Hotel pickup from the historic district is included, and the open-air format means you see the architecture and live oaks without a windshield between you and the city.Is it for me?A good fit if you're new to Savannah and want the layout explained before you explore on foot — the 90 minutes orient you, and the unlimited shuttles let you revisit the squares and neighborhoods that caught your interest without retracing the whole route. Plan for the trolley to be open-air, which shapes the experience on hot or rainy days but is part of what lets you see the architecture and live oaks clearly.
Savannah: Historic Walking Tour with Stories & HeadsetsYou’ll wander Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide, hearing stories through your headset as you pass places like Chippewa Square and Mercer Williams House. Expect music, old letters read aloud, and moments where history feels unexpectedly close—especially when sunlight hits those live oaks or laughter drifts from an open doorway.
Savannah: Ghostwalker Tour & Ghost Hunt with EMF MetersYou’ll join a small group in Savannah after dark for a guided ghost hunt through historic squares and haunted homes using real EMF meters. Expect live storytelling from locals (no scripts), stops at Colonial Park Cemetery and Sorrel-Weed House, and plenty of eerie details along the way. You’ll end up feeling connected to Savannah’s stranger side long after your shoes are dusty.
Savannah Haunted Walking Tour: Historic District & CemeteryYou walk through Savannah's Historic District with a local guide who knows the haunted stories most tourists don't hear, starting at Moon River Brewing Company and moving through the squares and Colonial Park Cemetery. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the experience personal. No need to research which buildings matter or piece together the history yourself—it's all woven into the route.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real haunted stories of Savannah's Historic District without having to research them yourself or navigate the squares alone—the small group size and experienced local guide mean you actually hear what happened and why it matters.
Savannah: Haunted Walking Tour & Cemetery Stories at NightYou’ll follow a local guide through Savannah’s eeriest corners—from the iron gates of Colonial Park Cemetery to stories beneath the Mercer Williams House windows. Expect laughter mixed with chills as you walk moonlit squares, hear wild legends, and maybe feel just a little watched by something unseen.
Savannah Ghost Tour Adults Only: Murder & Paranormal EvidenceYou walk through haunted Savannah after dark with a professional guide who shares paranormal evidence their team has collected, moving through downtown's darker history — murder, voodoo, and the city's most haunted homes. The tour starts at 10pm at the water fountain, stays within a compact historic area, and ends a block away at one of Savannah's most actively haunted locations. No long distances, no daytime crowds, no sanitized versions.Is it for me?Book this if you want Savannah's actual ghost stories — the ones about murder and voodoo that daytime tours skip — without having to research paranormal history yourself or navigate the haunted sites alone at night.
Savannah Civil War Walking Tour: Sherman's March & ReconstructionYou meet your guide at Reynolds Square and spend two hours walking through Savannah's historic district, learning how the city moved toward secession, what Sherman's arrival meant, and how Reconstruction played out on these streets. The tour includes entry to the sites you visit and covers the political, cultural, and human dimensions of the Civil War through the eyes of Savannah's citizens and soldiers. No separate transportation needed — everything is on foot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Civil War through Savannah's streets and stories without arranging a guide yourself — the two-hour format fits the main sites into a single morning or afternoon, and the guide handles the history so you don't have to piece it together from plaques.
Savannah Slavery to Freedom Tour: Gullah Geechee HistorySavannah Slavery to Freedom is a guided history tour led by Sistah Patt, a Gullah Geechee storyteller, across the city's landmarks tied to slavery and emancipation. Over two to two and a half hours, the tour visits River Street (where slaves were forced to build warehouses), Johnson Square (where they were auctioned), the Second African Baptist Church, the African American Monument and Laurel Grove Cemetery. The guide speaks English and the tour is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the narration directly as it happens. This tour suits anyone who wants to hear Savannah's slavery and freedom history from someone who carries that knowledge—not from a script or a recording, but from a storyteller who knows the untold stories.
Savannah: Haunted Walking Tour with Ghost Stories & HistoryYou’ll wander Savannah’s Historic District after dark with a local storyteller guiding you through haunted squares and centuries-old houses. Hear ghost stories mixed with real history, see photos from actual investigations, and maybe feel the city’s strange energy for yourself. The tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and starts right at Lafayette Square — just bring your curiosity (and maybe someone to hold onto).
Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Tour: Savannah Victorian SymbolsA golf cart tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah where a historian guide chauffeurs you through one of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, sharing the history of the land, the stories of those buried there, and the unique Victorian culture and symbolism of the monuments. The tour lasts about an hour; parties are limited to five seats, and dogs ride free if they don't occupy a paid seat. Bottled water and bug spray are included.Is it for me?Walking a cemetery in Savannah heat means choosing between the monuments and your comfort. A golf cart tour lets you see both—the guide handles the route and the stories while you stay seated and actually absorb what you're looking at.
Savannah: American Prohibition Museum Ticket & Speakeasy CocktailYou’ll wander through Savannah’s American Prohibition Museum with all senses firing—from lively street scenes to secretive speakeasies where period cocktails are poured (with valid ID). Hear local guides share wild stories, taste authentic drinks or mocktails, and step right into history’s messiest debates. You might leave laughing—or thinking harder than expected.
Private Savannah Historic District & Bonaventure Cemetery TourYou’ll wander Savannah’s shaded squares by private car, pause at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and walk among legends at Bonaventure Cemetery—all with a local guide who shares real stories (and maybe a few jokes). Expect moments of quiet beauty and little surprises along the way.Is it for me?Your private guide handles the route while you explore the homes, churches and historic sites that shaped Savannah's story.
Savannah Ghost Tour: Haunted Mansions & Cemeteries Family-FriendlyYou walk through Savannah's Historic District with a local guide who shows you haunted mansions, burial grounds, and Revolutionary War sites while explaining the city's layered history of death and settlement. The tour keeps kids engaged with real stories instead of manufactured scares, and you don't have to arrange your own route or research which cemeteries are actually worth visiting. Bring comfortable walking shoes and check the weather before you go.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to explore Savannah's haunted side with kids in tow without researching which cemeteries are worth the visit or planning your own route—the local guide handles the navigation and storytelling, leaving you free to walk and listen.
Savannah: Historical Bike Tour & Keep Bike All DayYou’ll pedal Savannah’s historic district with a local guide who brings each square to life—think ghost tales at Mercer Williams House or movie trivia at Chippewa Square. After two hours together, you keep your bike all day to explore at your own pace—with a lock and map full of local tips. It’s freedom wrapped in Spanish moss.
90-Minute Segway Tour of Savannah: Historic Sites & ArchitectureA 90-minute Segway tour of Savannah takes small or private groups through the city's historic squares, past the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Telfair Academy, with a live guide sharing the city's history from its founding as the 13th colony to today. Minimum age is 16; the tour suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour leaves your morning or afternoon partly free—long enough to see Savannah's defining landmarks and hear their stories, short enough to pair with other plans. If you want to linger inside museums or take a slower pace through the squares, this ride-focused route moves faster than walking tours do.
