Top Georgia Historical Tours - page 2

Get an alternative view of Savannah and delve deeper than most into its fraught history of war, executions, murders, and mystery on this historical ghost tour. Guided by the glow of a lantern, follow your guide through historic squares and cobblestone streets, past moss-draped oaks, as they recount eerie tales.

Walk the streets of Atlanta historic Inman Park on a half-day guided walking tour and learn why this popular destination ranks tops among Atlanta's diverse food neighborhoods. Discover its history, sample regional delights and local cuisine from locally-owned restaurants, and explore the street art of the area like a local.

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.

Explore the history of the beloved beverage brand at World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta—the dynamic, multimedia home of Coke’s secret formula. Get closer than ever to the vault that holds the secret Coca-Cola recipe, snap a picture with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, taste drinks from around the world, experiment with different flavors to create your own drink, and more.

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.

If biking through the quiet and scenic streets of Savannah sounds like a fun way to see Georgia’s oldest city, this bike tour is the way to go. It combines a guided tour of historic Savannah sites with a choice of high-quality hybrid and cruiser bikes. You also get to keep cycling after the tour and choose your own biking adventure.

See Atlanta by bicycle on a tour that features beautiful neighborhoods, local artists, and historic landmarks. Cycling Atlanta can be intimidating if you don’t know the city's safe bike routes, but this tour is designed to follow quiet roads and paths. Along the way, you’ll get a local take on Atlanta’s vibrant culture, from a graffiti hotspot to the tree-lined lanes of Inman Park.

Explore Atlanta’s most exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour with a comedic twist. As we roll through the city, your tour guide—a local comedian—brings Atlanta’s sights, sounds, and history to life with a fun mix of stand-up, improv, music, games, and plenty of crowd interaction. We feature a diverse lineup of comedians whose styles range widely, so no two tours are ever the same. Tours can include light hearted jokes or bold, unfiltered humor, and as noted in our disclaimer, this is a rated R experience (intended for ages 17+)—similar to the kind of comedy you’d hear in a comedy club, mixed with improv. Bring your own beer or wine, sit back, and enjoy this high energy and fun-filled adults only experience. It’s the perfect way to see the city, have some laughs, and soak up all the good vibes Atlanta has to offer. Halfway through the tour, there’s a 15-minute beverage and bathroom break.

Discover the city of Savannah by bike with a small-group guided tour. Cover ground quickly and get to know several different areas of the city. See top Savannah attractions including Forsyth Park, City Market, and historic River Street. Learn about local history and heritage as you visit landmarks such as the Andrew Low House and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Maximize time in Savannah with this green bike tour.

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.

Travel back in time to Savannah’s Civil War era on this guided walking tour. Take a leisurely stroll through the Savannah Historic District, one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the houses of the south’s most famous generals and visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s. Listen as an expert guide speaks of the town’s storied past, its military strategies and the Confederate States’ place in the war. It’s a great tour for history and Civil War buffs alike.

Though now popular for its animated nightlife, Savannah (along with the rest of the United States), was completely dry during Prohibition in the early 20th century. Learn the history behind the 18th Amendment—and how it led to the rise of smuggling and moonshine—on a tour of the country’s only museum dedicated to the history of Prohibition. Costumed docents keep visitors entertained and informed while exploring this lively collection. And of course, a speakeasy is attached to the museum for you to enjoy after your tour (own expense).

Discover Atlanta's spooky side—and get a new perspective on the city's Midtown neighborhood—on this evening ghost tour. After the sun sets, make your own way to the departure point, and set off with your guide. You'll stop by historical churches, theaters, and the sites of old haunted houses—and will learn all about the supposed hauntings and unexplained happenings that have taken place.

Delve deeper into the dark history of Savannah than traditional ghost tours do on an adults-only walking tour that focuses on spirits and scoundrels. As you explore the historic town center under the cloak of darkness, you'll hear post-watershed stories that focus on voodoo, murder, and haunted mansions. Plus, exploring on foot means you'll be able to focus in on details that you might otherwise have missed.

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.

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.

The Dead of Night tour visits some of Savannah's most haunted locations, whilst hearing the dark history of the city's most notorious characters who shaped one of America's oldest ports. Ghosts, spirits, demons, all lurk in the shadows, waiting to meet you on the dimly lit streets of the South's most intriguing city.

Go beyond standard sightseeing with this guided architecture tour that highlights the architects that created Savannah’s historic structures. Learn about William Jay, who is considered the father of the city’s architecture, John Norris, Hyman Witcover, and William Gibbons Preston. Pass by overlooked sites like the Gryphon Tea Room and visit popular sites like the Mercer William House Museum.

Discover a new side of Atlanta—and see the city's landmarks all lit up after dark—on this small-group, nighttime sightseeing tour. Meet your guide right in Downtown Atlanta, hop aboard your shuttle vehicle, and set off as the sun starts to set. You'll see local highlights ranging from Centennial Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium to Ponce City Market, the Old 4th Ward District, and more.

Cycle through Savannah during a small-group sightseeing tour by e-bike. Meet your guide and set out on a scenic bike ride through the Savannah Historic District and see top landmarks including Forsyth Park. Cover ground quickly with a battery-assisted e-bike and maximize time in Savannah. Explore the riverfront and learn about Savannah’s unique history and architecture along the way.

Georgia's Stone Mountain is located well outside Atlanta's city limits. Simplify your visit to the park with this half-day small-group tour. Learn about the natural history of this large mountain of granite at attractions, explore the nature trails, visit the Stone Mountain Museum, and take the cable car to the summit (own expense) for incredible views of the surrounding Georgia landscape. Plus, enjoy plenty of free time to explore as you wish.

The best way to see Savanah is to roll up your sleeves and dine through it! At Flavors Food Tours we not only explain the history of the city of Savannah, its culture and architecture, but we connect that history with the cuisine and libations iconic of the South and Lowcountry. You’d be surprised how much you can learn from a mouthful of Shrimp N Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes! Our tours are small, personal and intimate. Sort of like calling up a friendly, knowledgeable local to show you around. Our lunch tour is filling (enough for a meal), visiting up to five foodie places with an alcoholic drink included in the price. All our restaurant partners stand out as excellent examples of foods iconic to the South. Scoop up some atmosphere with our pillowy Beignets, famous Shrimp ‘n Grits & creamy, dreamy She-Crab Soup. Cap it off with a classic sit down dessert. This food tour is for the traveler, not the tourist. Join us & say you ate your way through Savannah.

Complete your visit to Atlanta with a World of Coca-Cola Admission & 1-Hour Small Group Guided Tour. A Guided Tour grants you access to World of Coca-Cola’s exhibits, films, and experiences plus an exclusive 1-hour ambassador guided tour through our most popular areas, skip-the-line photo opportunity with the World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear, access to unique photo opportunities, and more! Enjoy our most popular area by tasting flavors from around the globe in the Taste It! beverage lounge. After your guided tour, explore World of Coca-Cola at your leisure.

Sample delicious Southern dishes and learn about Atlanta's history during a leisurely small-group walking tour. Stop into local eateries for tastings that might include dishes such as shrimp and grits and fried catfish and okra. Stroll past striking Victorian homes and explore the historic Oakland Cemetery, while your guide shares insights about the food scene and history of Atlanta.