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

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.

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.

If you don’t have your own car, visiting Tybee Island from Savannah can be tough. This guided tour makes it easy to take the quick drive in comfortable private transportation—not to mention it means you don’t have to deal with parking at Savannah’s most popular nearby beach. Enjoy free time and a dolphin watching cruise when you arrive for a crowd-pleasing favorite experience.

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.

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.

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 the heart of the oldest city in Georgia with this self-guided walking tour of Savannah! Stroll along cobblestoned streets and past all kinds of cute shops and restaurants on the beautiful riverfront. Admire beautifully preserved historic architecture. Get to know Savannah’s most influential residents of days past. And, of course, dig into the complex history of the city, from the Native tribes who once occupied the region to the battle between enslavers and abolitionists and beyond. After booking, check your email/text for a special password and setup instructions. Download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it's complete, you can enjoy it offline. Just open the app, hit the road, and follow the audio instructions! This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Discover the spooky side of Savannah with a haunted pub crawl. Meet your guide at Churchill's for this adults-only walking tour that includes a stop at Colonial Park Cemetery. Visit several different bars (drinks own expense) and hear spooky stories about local history, architecture, and landmarks. Maximize time in Savannah with a guided city stroll.

Book your favorite Savannah memory on the most treasured and trending guided Savannah walking tour where history, heritage, and architecture unfold at every turn. With a polished historian guide leading the way, this immersive history and culture activity explores the Historic District’s monuments, landmarks, and defining moments that shaped Georgia’s first city into the can’t-miss Southern destination it is today. You’ll experience the stories behind Savannah’s iconic architecture and hidden histories that most visitors pass by.

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.

Skin and Bones Ghost Tours Savannah offers guided, walking ghost tours exploring the haunted history and spooky legends of Savannah. Your expert guides will take you on a chilling journey through the city's most haunted locations, sharing spine-tingling tales of paranormal encounters and unexplained phenomena. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the eerie past of Savannah, a city with a dark and mysterious side

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.

The monumental Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the top sights in Savannah, but its sprawling size makes it daunting to cover on foot. With this golf cart tour, take in the most ornate graves and learn about the fascinating history of this landmark cemetery in just an hour without breaking a sweat. Listen to stories about the cemetery's past and the people buried here as you drive through the lush grounds.

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 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.

Learn about Savannah’s history from a sixth-generation local who is passionate about sharing the city’s story. Covering six squares in historic downtown, the tour is unique in that it shares the historical perspective of Savannah’s Native American, African, and Irish inhabitants. Discover benches, shady spots, monuments, and restrooms along the route.

Take a leisurely stroll through the squares and streets of the Savannah Historic District on this walking tour. Together with a 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 and learn about the town’s storied past.

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.

Immerse yourself in the history and architecture of Savannah with this guided walking tour. Learn about architectural trends, influential people, and the impact of wars and other movements on the city from your guide as you walk around from Johnson Square to Wright Square, stopping at notable attractions along the way.

Get your bearings in the Savannah Historic District with this sightseeing trolley tour. Climb aboard an open-air trolley and admire views of Savannah during this narrated tour. Cover ground quickly in the historic trolley and see landmarks including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Forsyth Park, Historic River Street, and the Andrew Low House.

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.

Search for ghosts in Savannah with this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide and set out on foot to hear ghost stories and spot paranormal activity. Visit several spooky sites including cemeteries, battlefields, and historic homes such as Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa Square, and the Andrew Low House. Learn about Savannah’s haunted past from a local guide.

Step inside the Davenport House Museum, the home that launched Savannah’s preservation movement, and explore one of the city’s most significant historic sites. Visitors move through beautifully restored Federal-style rooms while learning about the Davenport family, the architecture of the home, and the broader urban landscape of a growing port city. Tours also share the experiences of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on the property, using archaeological findings and archival records to present a fuller, more comprehensive story of the site. - Guided tours last about 70 minutes and are limited to 15 participants for an intimate experience. - Self-guided tours available only on Saturdays, with flexible entry times from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Tours begin in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy with nearby parking options. - Admission discounts available for students, seniors, and military members.