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“A fun and slightly tongue-in-cheek narrative of murders, myths, and graveyards in downtown. Our guide was funny and entertaining.”
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.
“Our guide, ironically named Savannah, was very knowledgeable with the city history, architecture, people and sites. She was excellent. It was a wonderful tour.”
A narrated 75-minute trolley ride through Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, with iconic squares, mansions, and river views.
“He was very helpful in finding things to go see and history facts to go with everything I had Marine Mike give me my Charleston tour last week”
Taste Southern classics while walking Savannah’s squares and River Street. Small-group tour includes 6 tastings and history for $60.
“Due to a major winter storm that basically shut down the east coast, we were unable to fly to Savannah. This vendor clearly states no refunds, however this was an act of nature. Even if we drove from Boston, we couldn’t make the tour. A representative, Christine, simply said no refunds. I hope to visit…”
Outdoor 2-hour Savannah dark history ghost walk with clear headsets, small-group storytelling, and eerie stops at squares and cemeteries for $39.
“Very informative and fun experience. Our guide was a great story teller! We enjoyed this and learned a lot about the storied history of Savannah.”
60-minute Segway tour of Savannah with training and small-group stops at Telfair Square and St. John the Baptist Cathedral. $55.
“Great way to get a quick history lesson and view of the layout of Savannah. Gregg was knowledgeable and engaging.”
A 75-minute narrated open-air Savannah trolley tour: cobblestones, squares, mansions, riverfront views, and 270+ years of lore for $35.
“The tour guide Justice was very knowledgeable and engaged the riders on the tour. I would highly recommend.”
A guided 2-hour walk through Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, decoding Victorian symbolism, art, and famous graves.
“Our tour guide, Jonita, was super knowledgeable. Learned so much about the people who built the city and are buried in this cemetery.”
Walk Savannah’s historic squares in 2 hours, from Wright Square to Forsyth Park Fountain, with Revolution and Civil War stories and film spots.
“Our guide was knowledgeable, witty and a good storyteller. We toured the historic center of Savannah during the weekend everyone was in town celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.”
Guided Savannah day trip to Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe, with live oak drive, Tabby Ruins, and Byrd Cookie tastings.
“Good learning experience, beautiful natural history, good guide. Worth doing. Cemetery not quite as impressive as advertised - worth seeing but less time unless you value repeated glorification of Confederate soldiers and their iron cross paraphernalia. Confederate flags at state-run museum too worth seeing because it’s disgraceful but real.”
A night-time Savannah haunted pub crawl with up to four bars, ghost stories, and a cemetery stop at Colonial Park.
“Our story teller Kelly was perfect! We had a blast. We would highly recommend. Kelly was fun and interactive.”
Savannah Historic District stories with a live guide plus letter-based audio, small group headsets, 2-hour walk for $39.
“Great tour! Magnificent story teller, does a beautiful job telling the story of Savannah, nice guy, gem of an experience. Thanks!”
3-hour Savannah Historic District foodie walk with 6 tastings and local stories, ending at City Market. $96.
“Loved the wit and energy of our guide Shannon! Good mixture of history through out the walks as well. Great food sampling.”
Savannah Civil War history walking tour for $40. Follow secession to Reconstruction with a guide, squares, Sherman’s March, and mobile tickets.
“Thank you Pierce - we really enjoyed our tour! You were a great guide! We enjoyed learning about Savannah- you were Very helpful and knowledgable!”
Private 3-hour Savannah tour with hotel pickup: 22 historic squares, Victorian District, St. John’s Cathedral, and Bonaventure Cemetery.
“Good tour. Very knowledgeable of the history of the area. The van was very comfortable for all of the passengers.”
From the squares under the oaks to the riverfront, the cemeteries and the dark nights in between, here is the whole city, sorted.
