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Learn about Georgia's 'First City' from the perspective of the water during your 90-Minute Sightseeing Riverboat Cruise of Savannah. Enjoy panoramic views of the water as you listen to the captain regale you with tales and facts about the city and surrounding port. As a bonus you'll pass by Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest artillery pieces in the country.

Explore Savannah by riverboat with this Gospel music dinner cruise. Climb aboard a riverboat and see the historic Savannah riverfront from a different perspective. Set out on a sightseeing cruise that includes the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and historic River Street. Listen to local Savannah Gospel singers during the cruise which includes a hearty dinner buffet and a cash bar.

Experience southern hospitality during a luncheon riverboat cruise in Savannah. Climb aboard a historic riverboat and set out on a scenic journey along the Savannah River. See River Street from a new perspective and check out views of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Learn about local history during the tour which includes a buffet lunch of southern-style fare.

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.

Feel the thrill of skydiving without the stress or price tag attached to jumping out of a plane at iFLY Atlanta. After a private lesson, your instructor accompanies you into a vertical wind tunnel with speeds of up to 175 mph (282 kph). With a range of time slots available and year–round hours, this indoor skydiving simulation is a popular choice for visitors and residents in the Atlanta area.

Simplify your visit to Georgia's most visited attraction with a half-day small-group tour from Atlanta. Learn about the natural history of this large granite mountain at attractions throughout Stone Mountain Park. Explore nature trails, visit the Stone Mountain Museum, and take the sky-ride to the summit for views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a fully narrated tour with multiple photo stops and plenty of free time to explore as you wish.

With its cobbled streets, historic squares, and plethora of colonial architecture, Savannah is a history buff's dream, but if you aren’t with a local guide, you may miss some of the most interesting spots and anecdotes. A walking tour helps you learn the history of Savannah's involvement in the Civil War—including how it was famously spared on Sherman's March to the Sea, allowing its original infrastructure to remain intact.

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.

Experience Savannah like never before on this guided, 1-hour, small-group Segway tour. As the largest National Historic Landmark District in the US, Savannah offers more than 20 city squares filled with historic homes, museums, churches, mansions, monuments and the famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Learn about the history, as well as some fun, modern facts, of this great city. Guided Segway training is included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Explore beyond the Savannah city limits with a private beach day experience at Tybee Island. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Savannah and travel in comfort to nearby Tybee Island. Relax on the beach for the day with all equipment including chairs, umbrellas, towels, and coolers stocked with ice provided for you. Return, private transportation to Savannah is included.

Discover some of the most haunted places in Savannah during a small-group ghost and pub walking tour. Meet your guide and set out on a city stroll that includes four popular pubs and bars. Learn about the history and haunted past of these watering holes as you raise a glass in each pub. Combine history with a night out during this walking tour.

Combine one of Savannah’s famous ghost tours with a pub crawl, and you’ve got a recipe for a spooky good time. Visit the city’s charming historic (and haunted) squares, learn about its fascinating past, and stop in at several pubs to sample some of Savannah’s local craft beers or cocktails, all included, so you don't have to worry about paying.

Discover the real-life drama behind the international bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and see spots you might not find on your own with this walking tour of Savannah. Walk through Savannah's iconic squares and under trees dripping with Spanish moss as your guide regales you with tales of the city's historic scandals while en route to sights made famous by the novel.

Discover the haunted history of Savannah, Georgia, and hear tales of spooky ghost sightings and eerie occurrences on this nighttime walking tour, a great choice for first-time visitors. Wander the streets of the Historic District in search of spirits and find out what makes Savannah "America's Most Haunted City." This ghost tour is perfect for all ages.

Touring the entirety of the Bonventure Cemetery is a breeze on this Segway tour: glide across the 100-acre (40 hectare) property without breaking a sweat. Learn Savannah history as you visit the graves of famous residents such as Gracie Watson and Conrad Aiken, and hear fascinating tales and fun facts about Savannah characters from your guide.

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.

This Spooky Savannah haunted pub crawl combines two of the city’s best assets: a haunted history and a great party scene. As you walk through Savannah’s historic district, your guide shares spooky stories and points out sites of local lore, including four haunted pubs. Stop in for a drink and then take it to go as you walk to the next location.

Discover the flavors of Savannah during a happy hour walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll that includes stops at four unique bars. Enjoy food tastings and specialty cocktails during this adults-only, small-group tour. Experience the local tradition of to-go cocktails while getting to know the culture of Savannah along the way.

Come along with your local tour guide to learn about Savannah’s haunted history. The night begins at Colonial Park Cemetery, which sets the tone for the evening. Hear legends and spooky stories about the  city's notorious historical figures, and learn which ones still roam the streets today. Don’t worry: there’s also a healthy dose of humor along the way to lighten things up.

Get your nose out of a guidebook and learn about Savannah’s history through the lens of the African-American journey—from slavery to freedom—with this themed bus tour. Take in key locations from the Antebellum period from the mid-18th century to the Civil War with narration by a Gullah Geechee “truth-teller” guide illustrating the fate of West Africans captured and sold as slaves in the city, and their fight for freedom.

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.

An afternoon ghost tour in Savannah is a less-spooky experience that’s perfect for kids and families. Though this tour skimps on scares, it’s still packed with history, sightseeing, and insight into Savannah’s rich past, including looks at top attractions such as Colonial Park Cemetery and haunted mansions in the historic district.

Experience the haunting beauty and history of stunning Savannah on this Bonaventure Cemetery tour. Follow your expert guide just beyond the limits of the historic district and wander through the tombstones and gardens of this 170-year-old location. Learn about the lives of its famous inhabitants and why the cemetery is considered by locals to be the place where death and beauty meet.

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.