SAVANNAH
The best of Savannah, sorted.
The 15 most popular history & culture 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.
Taste Southern classics while walking Savannah’s squares and River Street. Small-group tour includes 6 tastings and history for $60.
Most Popular“Good food and fun experience with Christina! Learned a lot about Savannah along the tour and got to see a lot of sights.”
60-minute Segway tour of Savannah with training and small-group stops at Telfair Square and St. John the Baptist Cathedral. $55.
“We had a wonderful time with Gregg as our tour guide. He was excellent. Our first time on a segway and loved it.”
A 75-minute narrated open-air Savannah trolley tour: cobblestones, squares, mansions, riverfront views, and 270+ years of lore for $35.
“The knowledge, professionalism and humor of Michael, our guide was the BEST PART!! Also, we had a fantastic experience with Captain Phil as well! Two amazing men and an incredible activity! Thank you!!!!”
Walk Savannah’s historic squares in 2 hours, from Wright Square to Forsyth Park Fountain, with Revolution and Civil War stories and film spots.
“The things we enjoyed was the stories that make the city of Savannah so interesting and historic. There is no better way to know Savannah than a walking tour of its history and interesting characters. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable of Savannah's history and we enjoyed out time with him.”
Savannah Historic District stories with a live guide plus letter-based audio, small group headsets, 2-hour walk for $39.
“Wear gym shoes/good walking shoes. This was a fabulous tour up and down and around Bull Street, the squares, the homes, the history. David was a great guide! I actually really liked having the ear buds for his narration. We walked past places I will have to come back to, like SCAD and fun eateries/pubs.”
Savannah Civil War history walking tour for $40. Follow secession to Reconstruction with a guide, squares, Sherman’s March, and mobile tickets.
“Champ was our tour guide and he was awesome and knowledgeable. He took the time to show the tour group certain trees, plants and flowers in the area. His education on the civil war was vast. Our son said he learned a few things he didn’t know pre it’s to the tour. Great tour, guide…”
Guided Savannah slavery-to-freedom tour with Master Gullah Geechee truth-telling at River Street and Johnson Square. 3 hours.
“This is a must-do experience if you care about the real history of Savannah. Sister Pat was so knowledgeable and engaging. The manner in which she imparted her knowledge about slavery and freedom was superb. She did not focus on the horrific conditions the slaves had to endure because we all know that story. Instead…”
Segway through Savannah on a 90-minute history tour with small-group pace, free cathedral and museum stops, and guides who teach.
“I had a blast! I am 63 and had never been on a Segway before. It’s a great way to see the sights in Savanna. The guide (Mick) was very knowledgeable of Savannah history and a super helpful teacher of the Segway basics.”
Stroll Savannah’s Historic District with a guide, hitting iconic squares and landmarks. Learn the city’s Revolutionary and Civil War role.
“We had an absolutely wonderful tour with guide Zach who turned out to be incredibly knowledgeable about the history of this city and told interesting stories with great enthusiasm”
A 2-hour, historian-led walk through Savannah’s squares, churches, theaters, and monuments, with architecture stories and quick stops.
“Pascal was a wonderful guide who was full of knowledge about Savannah and its history. He set an enjoyable pace and made the history and sites come to life. I highly recommend this tour.”
A 90-minute Savannah walking tour for $20, packed with colonial, Revolution, and Civil War stories plus local dining and shopping tips.
“Exceptional tour! Very informative and knowledgeable about the history! Great restaurant and museum suggestions!!”
Horse-drawn, narrated tour of Savannah’s historic core from Jefferson & W Saint Julian. 45–50 minutes, English, small group.
“The horses seemed to be taken care of. They were sweet and they move when told pitter patter. The guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. He told so many Dad jokes! It was enjoyable.”
Savannah’s Original Dark History Tour bundles real stories, eight key stops, and Colonial Park Cemetery into a 2-hour walk for $29.
“We truly enjoyed this tour. Accurate history is not always pleasant and Savannah is no stranger to this. No ghost stories needed to feel your spine tingle. We love the macabre and mystery in the surroundings. Thank you for an enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend.”
A fast, small-group walk through Savannah’s top squares with Sarah Johnson, mixing founding stories, architecture, and Civil War-era stops for $35.
“We were fortunate to have a very small group. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah. Tour was about 2 hours long and we walked a good portion of the city. Would highly recommend”
3-hour Savannah bus tour tracing slavery to freedom through River Street, Johnson Square, Green-Meldrim House, and Second African Baptist Church.
“Our tour guide was phenomenal and entertaining. I enjoyed the entire experience.”
From the squares under the oaks to the riverfront, the cemeteries and the dark nights in between, here is the whole city, sorted.
