Top Savannah Day Trips

Step into Savannah’s history on a trolley tour taking you through the city’s cobblestone streets and elegant neighborhoods. Hear stories from the old South as you ride with a guide to point out the landmarks and mansions you won't want to miss as you pass them along the way. Trolleys depart at different scheduled times throughout the day from a central location in historic Savannah, so you can pick the one that works best for you.

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.

See Savannah from a unique perspective with an evening riverboat cruise. Climb aboard a traditional riverboat for a scenic journey along the Savannah River, complete with a varied dinner buffet. Relax while you listen to on-board entertainment and admire views of the Savannah skyline. A cash bar and dance floor are available on the boat.

This Savannah hop-on hop-off trolley tour makes exploring Savannah super easy. The trolley’s route stops at 16 stops around the city and passes by more than 100 points of interest along the way. Plus, there’s narration about the city’s sights and history that you can enjoy as you ride through Savannah. You can get off at any of the 16 stops and hop back on again at one of the stops, too.

The afterlife is alive and well in Savannah. Experience it for yourself on a Ghosts and Gravestones trolley ride through this grand old Southern city. Tour the streets, passing former battlegrounds, historic cemeteries, and old mansions infiltrated with the supernatural. Make a nighttime stop at legendary River Street, a hot-spot for wandering spirits. Your guide will regale you with stories of Savannah's sinister deeds and nefarious characters along the way.

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.

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.

Discover the sights and flavors of Savannah—and explore beyond the typical tourist trail—on this small-group food tour. Learn about the city's long history, elegant architecture, and unique culture as you explore the Savannah Historic District on foot. Along the way, stop to savor tastings at several specialty food stores and restaurants, and discover more about the city's culinary heritage.

Step into Savannah’s haunted shadows and make your favorite vacation memory on this immersive nighttime guided walking ghost tour. Experience Savannah’s lamp-lit historic district, its moss-shrouded haunted houses, and legendary cemeteries. Led by an expert historian storyteller, this world-renowned ghost tour unearths chilling dark history, unexplained ghost encounters, folklore, and mysterious chapters woven into the city’s culture and heritage that will haunt you long after you turn off the lights.

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.

Without a culinary tour of Savannah, you might miss out on some of the authentic Southern cuisine packing the city full of flavor. Try Lowcountry classics like shrimp and grits, plus Southern standbys including pimento cheese bites. As you walk through the historic district, your guide shares fun stories from Savannah’s past.

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 with ease when you book this package that includes a guided trolley tour and river cruise. Board your trolley at Savannah’s Visitor Center and see the lush foliage and Victorian mansions, listening to colorful stories about the city's past. Then, embark on a scenic river cruise, learning about the city's historic connection to the Savannah River.

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.

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.

This tour is one of the most affordable and fun ways to see all of Savannah. It is the only tour that you get to keep your bikes after the tour is complete and explore on your own. Ride through beautiful historic sites with the guidance of our knowledgeable, fun, local tour guides. We offer a variety of bikes to suit your preference. Our expert guides have a proven track record of making their customers really enjoy themselves with five star service at affordable prices. We also share the best recommendations on where to eat and explore. Keep your bike after the tour and see additional sights at your own pace, or spend extra time at highlights you saw along the way. Bike lock is provided and bikes simply must be returned by close of business that day.

Download our Savannah Charleston audio tour for a scenic drive along Route 17, plus historic walks through each city. Start from either direction, and stop for spots like the 400 year old Angel Oak, the ACE Basin Wildlife Refuge, and historic sites like Charles Towne Landing and Drayton Hall. Longer side trips in Charleston and Savannah's historic districts lead you through the Colonial and Civil War history here. Allow a full day to enjoy the highlights of the walks and scenic drive, or two days to explore more along the route.