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Savannah: Civil War Pub Crawl & History Stories TourYou’ll walk Savannah’s storied squares with a local guide, sip drinks where generals once schemed, and hear Civil War tales that bring old streets alive. Expect laughter, unexpected details (maybe even a ghost story), and moments that linger long after you leave—especially when you pass Madison Square at dusk.
Savannah: Private Full-Day VIP Tour with Tybee Island & Historic SitesYou’ll wander beneath moss-draped oaks in Savannah’s historic district, hear stories among Bonaventure Cemetery’s quiet stones, climb Tybee Island Lighthouse for sweeping views, and share laughs with your guide over lunch—all at your own pace. This private day trip leaves you feeling like you’ve lived inside Savannah’s story for a day.
2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour: Five ArchitectsA two-hour guided walking tour of Savannah's historic district that traces the work of five architects—William Jay, Charles Klusky, Harper Folkes, William Gibbons Preston and John Norris—whose buildings and designs from 1817 through 1923 define the city. Groups stay under ten people, so you can ask your guide questions and linger at stops without holding up a crowd. Admission to house museums is not included; this is an outdoor walking tour only.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and uses audio technology to keep the group connected across the walk, so you can follow the architectural history and ask questions without straining to hear or falling behind. Groups stay small, which means the pace works for all fitness levels and you're not rushed through the stops.
Savannah & Tybee Island: Private Guided Tour with Fort PulaskiYou’ll wander Savannah’s shaded squares with a local guide who knows every story, climb Tybee Island’s historic lighthouse for wild Atlantic views, and step inside Fort Pulaski’s silent brick halls where history lingers. With private transport and bottled water included, you’ll feel the city’s slow rhythm—and maybe take some of it home with you.
Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery Private Tour with Shannon ScottYou spend the day exploring Bonaventure Cemetery's oldest and quietest sections with a private guide who knows the stories behind the graves. You get photo stops in places public tours don't reach, ask questions without time pressure, and move between sections in an air-conditioned vehicle. A bathroom break is included, and the pace is yours to set.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see beyond Bonaventure's main paths and have time to absorb the history — the private format and Shannon's knowledge are what make the 200+ acres feel like something other than a walk through a pretty graveyard.
Bonaventure Cemetery Segway Tour: Savannah Victorian GroundsA guided Segway tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah covers 100 acres of Victorian grounds with a live English-speaking guide who shares the history of the original plantation, the statuary and the families interred there. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle; riders must be at least 16 years old.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Savannah without a car and want to explore the cemetery's full grounds without walking miles. The Segway covers distance quickly, and the narrated route with a live guide means you're not navigating or planning stops yourself.
Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl & Historic District Ghost TourYou'll visit four haunted bars in Savannah's historic district with a local guide who knows the dark history of each location. The tour includes stops at Savannah Taphouse, Abe's on Lincoln, 17hundred90, and McDonoughs, plus walks through genuinely old streets where you'll hear about real events. Drinks are on you at each bar; the tour covers the guide and a closing cleansing ritual. Plan for an evening out, not a history class.Is it for me?This works best if you want to explore Savannah's actual history with someone who knows it, and don't mind a casual pace with drinks built in — the bar stops are what make the ghost stories feel real instead of performed.
Savannah: Colonial Park Cemetery Tour & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery with a local guide who brings old stones and lost names to life. Hear real tales of duels, rituals, epidemics, and everyday people who shaped the city. Expect quiet moments under mossy oaks—and maybe a story or two that lingers long after you’ve left.
Savannah: Old Town Trolley & Prohibition Museum with 16 StopsYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Savannah Airport to Downtown: Private Van Transfer 24/7You get a driver waiting with your name, a spacious van for the twenty-minute ride from Savannah airport to downtown, and a fixed price that includes all fees. The driver's contact details arrive before you land, so you know exactly who to call and where to look. Pickup is available any time of day or night, and specialized infant seats can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Savannah with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a rental, waiting for a rideshare, or negotiating with a taxi driver—the fixed price and advance driver contact mean the transfer is settled before you even land.
Savannah Airport to Downtown: Mercedes Transfer & LuggageYou get picked up at Savannah airport arrivals by a professional driver in a Mercedes-Benz, travel directly downtown on Highway 95 with your luggage secure, and arrive at your hotel or destination on time without arranging anything else. The company confirms your booking by phone before your flight lands, so the driver knows exactly when and where to meet you.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Savannah and want to skip the taxi line, rental car counter, or waiting for a shared shuttle — the fixed price and on-time guarantee mean you arrive at your hotel or destination without negotiating or watching the clock.
Savannah Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at the airport with your name on a sign, your flight tracked in real time, and a direct drive to your hotel with no stops or shared passengers. The driver helps with luggage, the car is air-conditioned and clean, and the price is fixed before you land. Child seats and Wi-Fi are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Savannah with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and shuttle wait — the driver meets you at arrivals and the fixed price means no negotiation at the curb.
Savannah Airport to Hilton Head: Reliable Shuttle & Flexible StopsYou get picked up from Savannah airport or your hotel and driven directly to Hilton Head Island with an experienced driver who tracks flight delays and adjusts timing accordingly. Infant car seats are included if needed; optional stops for shopping or food cost extra. Book your reservation at least 24 hours in advance to secure your time slot.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling solo, with family, or as a group and want to skip the rental car desk and arrive on a fixed schedule — the 24-hour advance booking is what lets them guarantee a driver is waiting, not what makes the trip difficult.
Savannah Scavenger Hunt: 3Quest Challenge App GameThe 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt game played on an app in Savannah where you find objects given as riddles and complete challenges separated into three quests. You work through the quests in order with a remote host available to chat if you need assistance; the game is designed to take around two hours, though you can keep playing past that if you're not finished.Is it for me?Two hours is enough to push through all three quests if you're moving steadily, but the game won't cut you off at that mark—if you're close to finishing or want to linger on a challenge, you can keep playing. This works well if you want a structured activity that fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, or if you'd rather have a self-guided game than a tour with fixed stops and a guide leading the way.
Savannah Architecture Walking Tour & Historic DistrictYou walk through Savannah's Historic District with a guide who wrote his master's thesis on the city's architecture. Over roughly two hours, you move through 100+ years of American design — Greek Revival, Romanesque, Beaux-Arts — while learning how banking, materials, and culture shaped each building. The tour includes historic burials, forgotten cemeteries, and monuments most visitors miss. You don't arrange timing or navigation; the guide handles it all, and the pace works for any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Savannah's buildings look the way they do and what they reveal about American history — the guide's background means you're learning from someone who chose to stay in the city because of its architecture, not someone reading a script.
Savannah Riverboat Cruise: Captain's Tales & Fort JacksonA 90-minute narrated riverboat cruise on the Savannah River takes you past the historic riverfront and downriver to Old Fort Jackson, where one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country sits on the banks. The boat is climate-controlled with panoramic windows and open-air decks; a live captain narrates the route and shares stories about the modern port and visiting ships. Choose between a 1:00pm or 3:30pm departure.Is it for me?Book the 1:00pm departure if you want the afternoon free after the cruise, or choose 3:30pm if you prefer to spend the morning exploring River Street and the historic district before boarding. The narrated route and fixed schedule mean you don't arrange the stops or the timing—the captain handles the navigation and the stories, so you focus on the views and the photo opportunities.
Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise: 2 Hours with Live EntertainmentA 2-hour dinner cruise on the Savannah River departing from River Street, with a buffet meal, live entertainment and a dance floor, and panoramic views of the city and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Boarding opens 60 minutes before departure; the dinner cruise runs at 7:00pm on weekdays and Saturday nights. Alcoholic drinks are available at a cash bar; no dress code required.Is it for me?Choose the weekday dinner cruise if you want a more relaxed evening, or the Saturday night option if you prefer a livelier atmosphere—both follow the same 7:00pm departure and 2-hour route, so the difference is the crowd and energy level. If you're traveling with children or have mobility concerns, the boat requires no walking and accommodates strollers and wheelchairs on the main deck, though restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
Savannah Ghost Tour: Paranormal Stories & Historic HauntingsYou meet your guide at Johnson Square and walk through Savannah's historic district after dark, visiting haunted landmarks like the Sorrel Weed House, Owens-Thomas House, and Colonial Park Cemetery. The guide shares documented paranormal encounters, Gullah traditions, and stories of exorcisms tied to specific buildings. You choose your departure time—7:30pm or 9:30pm—and the tour takes roughly two hours through moss-covered squares and dimly lit streets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Savannah earned its reputation as America's most haunted city—the guide connects the stories to actual buildings and documented encounters, which is what makes a ghost tour feel credible instead of theatrical.
Savannah: Historic Trolley Tour & Riverboat CruiseYou ride an open-air trolley for 75 minutes past Savannah's historic squares, River Street, and landmarks like Forsyth Park and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, then board a riverboat for a 90-minute cruise with the captain's stories about the port. Snacks and beverages are available onboard. You choose your trolley time when booking; the boat departure (1pm or 3:30pm, depending on season) is flexible and needs no separate reservation.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Savannah's main historic sites and the river in one outing without arranging separate tickets—the trolley and boat together cover the layout and the stories in about three hours, and you don't have to plan the route yourself.
Hilton Head to Savannah Airport: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at your Hilton Head hotel at a time you choose, travel in a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver, and arrive at Savannah Airport with your luggage handled and no surprises on the bill. The fixed price covers all fees and taxes, and the driver meets you with a nameplate so there's no confusion about who's picking you up. Book by providing your preferred pickup time, luggage count, airline name, flight number, and terminal in the special requirements field.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car counter and the shuttle stop shuffle — the driver arrives on time, the price doesn't change, and someone else handles the route so you can focus on getting to your gate.
