Top Georgia Cultural Tours - page 2

We recommend that you take this tour early in your trip. Customized to you and your visit, your private tour guide will handle all the driving while showing you city centers, neighborhoods, street art, city history, stadiums, and so much more. After this tour, you will have a good overview and understanding of the city of Atlanta. We’ll also suggest activities and restaurants that are worth your time and discourage ones that may not line up with your interests. Mostly a driving tour with a few options for walking portions.  Does not include admission to museums or tourist attractions.

Learn all about Atlanta’s African-American history and culture on this private driving tour. Choose from multiple start times, meet your guide right at your hotel (if pickup requested), and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll discover highlights like the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and historically Black colleges as your guide shares stories about Atlanta’s Black culture and community, from the 1900s to the present day.

Experience the best of Atlanta’s food scene on this small-group walking tour. Skip the stress of searching for the city’s top bites on your own as your guide leads you to must-try spots, including Krog Street Market—named America’s number one food hall by "Newsweek." Enjoy local classics like crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, and a refreshing cocktail. End the tour with a stroll along the lively Atlanta Beltline, where colorful street art, bustling patios, and a steady buzz of activity capture the city’s vibrant spirit.

Explore Savannah from the seat of a vintage Citroën with this private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and maximize time in Savannah with a tour that is personalized to your interests. Learn about the architecture and history of Savannah and see top landmarks including Forsyth Park, the Colonial Park Cemetery, and the Mercer Williams House Museum. See the Savannah historic district in style.

Immerse yourself in Atlanta’s history and learn more about the life of MLK than you would on your own on this walking tour. Meet your guide, and explore the city as you learn about Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s life and work. Learn about the historical backdrop that he grew up in, see where he was born, and visit exhibitions that detail his social and civil rights activism.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a non-fiction novel and feature film set in Savannah. Visit the filming locations for this true-crime thriller on this relaxed walking tour. Join a local guide for a leisurely stroll through Savannah, stopping at locations from the movie, as well as those mentioned in the book like Joe Odom’s House. See real photos and hear the true story that inspired the novel.

Go beyond standard sightseeing with this guided architecture tour that highlights the architects who shaped Savannah’s historic district. Learn about William Jay, considered the father of the city’s architecture, John Norris, William Gibbons Preston, and others. Pass by overlooked sites and visit popular locations like the Mercer Williams House Museum, with a small group capped at ten for a personal experience.

St. Simons Island is almost exactly the same size as Manhattan, but instead of skyscrapers, it has live oaks, and instead of eight million people, it has 6,000 years of layered history. On this audio driving tour, you'll trace the island's story from Indigenous shell rings to World War II submarine attacks. The tour starts at the Pier Village parking lot, beside the old fishing docks. From here, you'll drive past the St. Simons Lighthouse, built in 1872 on the footprint of an earlier light whose Confederate-hidden Fresnel lens has never been found, and along the coast where German U-boats torpedoed American oil tankers just offshore in 1942. Along the way, you'll hear the story of Igbo Landing on Dunbar Creek, where a group of West Africans chose defiance over enslavement in 1803. The tour ends back at Neptune Park by the pier, named for Neptune Small, a man born into slavery on Retreat Plantation whose name now marks the land he eventually owned.

Take a leisurely stroll through the Savannah Historic District on this guided walking tour. Together with a lifelong resident of Savannah, visit one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the historic homes as well as the houses of the South’s most famous generals. Visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s. Learn about the town’s storied past, its African-American history, its military strategies, the important women who lived here, the Confederate States’ place in the Civil War and much more.

Skip rigid group excursions and discover Savannah at your own pace with a self-guided, historic audio tour. Follow turn-by-turn narration through the city's picturesque streets as you uncover the stories behind its landmarks, architecture, and influential figures. With offline access, enjoy exploration without relying on mobile service, while lifetime access lets you revisit the tour whenever you return to Savannah.

Climb aboard a haunted trolley for a thrilling tour through Savannah’s shadowy streets and ghostly landmarks. Led by expert storytellers, uncover chilling tales of restless spirits and the city’s dark history. Visit Savannah’s most haunted sites while enjoying immersive storytelling that brings the supernatural to life—enjoy all the thrills of a ghost tour without any of the walking. Afterwards, visit the Paranormal Museum.

Discover Atlanta’s historic homes with a knowledgeable guide on this small-group half-day tour. Cruise through the Buckhead area, then stop outside the Governor’s Mansion and Swan House before lunch (own expense) at the Swan Coach House. Afterwards, stop outside Rhodes House and the Margaret Mitchell House, drive through the Midtown District, and stop at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Explore historic Georgia without the hassle of navigating on your own on this guided tour to two major landmarks: Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site. Along with pickup from hotels in Savannah's Historic District, you'll get guided access at both sites, plus you'll see the 18th-century Plantation Tabby Ruins. To top off the trip, you'll stop by Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for tastings of their famous treats.

Our Savannah History Walk is an excellent way to orient yourself with Savannah’s past. We start in Savannah’s oldest square and outline the founding of both Savannah and Georgia. From there we head south, square by square, discussing Savannah’s booms and busts. Some topics covered include the Oglethorpe Plan for squares, the father vs. son atmosphere of Revolutionary Savannah, the city’s most famous duel, Presidential visits, the Civil War era and Federal occupation, the experience of Antebellum and post-War African Americans, and the city’s churches and historic homes. We’ll take our talk right up to the tourist boom brought on by a certain book, the growing Port of Savannah, and where the city goes from here. You’ll also hear about dozens of men and women who made this place what it is. This is Savannah's most in-depth and comprehensive historic tour. Whether a tourist or longtime resident, you’ll walk away with a greater appreciation of all things Savannah.

Looking for a night out that’s equal parts thrills and chills? Grab your crew and join us for "Till Death Do Us Part," the haunted pub crawl that dives into the darker side of love, betrayal, and revenge. With a heartbreaking route along Bull Street, Hull Street, and the Mercer-Williams House, you'll be reconsidering your own path to love. These aren’t your average love stories - think affairs, tragic endings, and revenge so sweet it could raise the dead. Get ready to hear tales of restless spirits who refuse to move on from their bitter love affairs, long after the final toast was made. Whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a wild night out, you’ll discover that love may just be the deadliest - and most entertaining thing of all. So, come for the ghosts, stay for the good times, and see why sometimes, till death isn't just a vow- it’s a thrilling adventure. Cheers to betrayal, booze, and one unforgettable night! Drinks not included.

Learn about the history of one of Savannah’s beautiful cemeteries during this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide at Bonaventure Cemetery for a guided stroll through this Victorian landmark. Hear stories about the lives of people who were laid to rest here and learn about the meaning behind the markings on tombstones and sculptures throughout the cemetery.

Discover more of Atlanta than you would exploring on your own with this small-group half-day sightseeing tour. Drive through Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown for a comprehensive overview of the city. Depending on the day, also visit the Governor’s Mansion, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, or Ponce Market.

Skip the boring guidebook and map and explore Savannah’s heart with an engaging local guide who knows how to bring the history and lore of this Southern city to life. Stroll along cobblestone lanes to take in elegant squares, antebellum homes and museums, and picturesque churches and parks as you learn about the city’s role in the American Revolution and Civil War, as well as its modern history.

Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights movement on this Martin Luther King Jr.-themed walking tour of the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. See where the iconic Civil Rights leader worked and lived as you visit sites such as Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Throughout, your guide shares facts and stories about the Civil Rights movement in Atlanta.

Simply a Savannah experience not to miss. This is the only way to see the port of Savannah in action from the water.

Travel back in time and into the pages of the best-selling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil on this one-of-a-kind 2.5-hour Savannah city tour. You'll follow your professional guide to sites described in this epic book and get an up-close look at the landmarks and destinations described in this popular story. Learn about the author, the story and the movie that was filmed here as you take in the sites and sounds of historic Savannah.

If you only have a short amount of time in Atlanta, see the highlights of the city in just half a day on this small-group driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning, hop aboard the vehicle, and set off. You'll visit Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead neighborhoods; view landmarks like Centennial Olympic Park, SkyView Atlanta, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Don't worry about getting hungry; stop at Krog Street Market, a historic food hall with diverse eateries.

Discover Savannah’s Historic District on a self-guided walking tour that showcases stunning architecture and rich history. Stroll through oak-lined squares and brick lanes, immersing yourself in the city’s unique 18th-century layout. This tour reveals the stories behind Savannah's beautiful homes and public spaces, highlighting their roles in the colony's history, the cotton era, and ongoing preservation efforts. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace while uncovering new perspectives on familiar sights and experience how art, community, and history intertwine in this atmospheric city. — Self-guided tour allows for a flexible pace — Explore Savannah's historic architecture and design — Uncover stories of resilience and change throughout history — Discover lesser-known perspectives on iconic landmarks

Maximize time in Savannah with a full-day private tour. Meet your local guide for a comprehensive tour that can be customized according to your interests. Get to know the culture and heritage of Savannah as you explore the historic district including popular landmarks such as the Bonaventure Cemetery and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Go beyond the city limits to explore Tybee Island and its scenic lighthouse.