SAVANNAH
The best of Savannah, sorted.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Savannah, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning a morning or an evening around, and what each one actually gives you.
A lantern-lit 90-minute walk through Savannah’s darker past, mixing war-era stories, true crime, and legends, ending at Colonial Park Cemetery.
Most Popular“We had a great time on our tour around Savannah. Our guide was knowledgeable and a great storyteller. He weaved in the history of Savannah with each haunted story he told which made the stories more spooky!”
A 2-hour guided stroll through Savannah’s Historic District with a local resident, smart audio, and major landmarks like Forsyth Park and River Street.
“Incredibly knowledgable guide. Learned so much about the colonial history of Savannah. Definitely worth the time.”
A narrated 75-minute trolley ride through Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, with iconic squares, mansions, and river views.
“Great tour. Meagan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She We found out a lot about the history of the area”
Taste Southern classics while walking Savannah’s squares and River Street. Small-group tour includes 6 tastings and history for $60.
“We loved all the food we tried and appreciated the variety of tastes! A bit of history and walking was exactly what we wanted walking through downtown Savannah for the first time. Plenty of time to chat with friends and hang out, but enough structure to feel taken care of. Very fun experience, highly recommend…”
Outdoor 2-hour Savannah dark history ghost walk with clear headsets, small-group storytelling, and eerie stops at squares and cemeteries for $39.
“It was lovely, though not as expected. Her stories were good, but it would be hard to not be cheesy.”
60-minute Segway tour of Savannah with training and small-group stops at Telfair Square and St. John the Baptist Cathedral. $55.
“This was truly a lot of fun. So much so the duration of the tour could have been doubled. There is simply no better way to experience a tour of Savannah.”
A 75-minute narrated open-air Savannah trolley tour: cobblestones, squares, mansions, riverfront views, and 270+ years of lore for $35.
“Wonderful historic tour around Savannah! Our tour guide was the sweetest Savannahian with tons of local knowledge! She was interactive, welcoming, detailed, and made this such an enjoyable experience. This was the perfect introduction to this beautiful city.”
A guided 2-hour walk through Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, decoding Victorian symbolism, art, and famous graves.
“Beautiful place with so much history. Tour guide was okay but leaned more on fiction and folklore than facts which is disappointing in a place so rich on history.”
Walk Savannah’s historic squares in 2 hours, from Wright Square to Forsyth Park Fountain, with Revolution and Civil War stories and film spots.
“Rose is an informed, knowledgeable tour guide. She provided lots of insight and interesting facts - even debunking some of the folklore that wasn't factual. Well worth the time and investment to understand why Savannah became a colony, the brains behind its design, and to where it's headed in the future.”
Guided Savannah day trip to Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe, with live oak drive, Tabby Ruins, and Byrd Cookie tastings.
“We had Albert as a guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and had many good stories to weave into the tour. It was interesting getting out of Savannah's historic district and seeing some of the outer areas including the Isle of Hope.”
A night-time Savannah haunted pub crawl with up to four bars, ghost stories, and a cemetery stop at Colonial Park.
“Our guide was awesome! Very fun experience walking through!! And the drink recommendations were fantastic”
Savannah Historic District stories with a live guide plus letter-based audio, small group headsets, 2-hour walk for $39.
“David was so knowledgeable about Savannah’s history. As a native of Savannah he brought interesting insight to his tour. We were blessed to catch him on a rare slow day in the off season. Our tour ended up being private. It was wonderful! This was our second time on this tour and our daughter came…”
3-hour Savannah Historic District foodie walk with 6 tastings and local stories, ending at City Market. $96.
“Our guides, Charlene and Demi, were fun and informative throughout the tour with a great knowledge of the city and its history and architecture. All of the food stops were delicious, and it was enjoyable to meet fellow travelers while sharing good food and drink.”
Savannah Civil War history walking tour for $40. Follow secession to Reconstruction with a guide, squares, Sherman’s March, and mobile tickets.
“Very informative. Easy stroll through history.Kelce was an example of professionalism as he weaved his way throughout the city and history with facts not agenda driven. His dialogue opened my eyes to new information and clarified some questions I had about that particular part of history.”
Private 3-hour Savannah tour with hotel pickup: 22 historic squares, Victorian District, St. John’s Cathedral, and Bonaventure Cemetery.
“It is a great way to see and learn about the historic district. Our guide, Andy was knowledgeable and experienced. He explained things clearly and had a sense of humor.”
From the squares under the oaks to the riverfront, the cemeteries and the dark nights in between, here is the whole city, sorted.
