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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.

Maximize time in Savannah with a half-day private tour in the Historic District and beyond. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a tour that can be personalized according to your interests. See popular landmarks including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Bonaventure Cemetery, and the Isle of Hope Marina. Learn about Savannah's history, heritage, and architecture during this private excursion.

Immerse yourself in Savannah’s colorful past as you take in its top landmarks with this history-focused walking tour led by a historian guide. Learn about how the city evolved, beginning with the ancient mound builders and covering the colonial, Revolutionary War, and Civil War periods to the modern day. Take in the city’s main squares, landmark churches and homes, and other historic monuments as you listen to stories about the city and the people who built it.

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.

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.

History and humor collide on this uncensored comedy trolley tour. Titled: “Savannah for Morons”, this guided experience lets you sit back and soak in the sights of downtown Savannah. Adult humor is injected with history as you learn about landmarks such as Forsyth Park and Colonial Park Cemetery. Pass by the Green-Meldrim House and Mercer Williams House Museum while watching costumed guides perform skits, musical numbers, and more. *Please Note: This tour is not appropriate for some audiences; skit is uncensored and contains adult humor.

See the best of Savannah in one time-saving tour—and enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience—on this small-group walking tour. Take in the highlights of the city, from the Armstrong-Kessler Mansion and Forsyth Park to Madison Square, as well as hidden gems that visitors may ordinarily overlook. As your guide shares stories from Savannah’s past, you’ll get a deep dive into the history of specific squares and buildings.

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.

See the city of Savannah from a different perspective with a riverboat brunch cruise. Climb aboard a multi-deck riverboat and admire views of the historic Savannah riverfront. Combine sightseeing with dining out during this river tour that includes a buffet brunch and a cash bar. Learn about the history, architecture, and heritage of Savannah during this narrated cruise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get to know an alternative side of Savannah's history—one you won't find in the guidebooks—on this haunted ghost tour through the Historic District. Learn about paranormal experiences and hear supernatural tales during this nighttime walking tour. Stroll through top city landmarks like Forsyth Park and Monterey Square while hearing tales of murder, voodoo, and other macabre history.

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.

Savannah is frequently ranked as one of the most haunted cities in America, and this tour is your shortcut to discovering some of its paranormal hotspots. Set off on an evening adventure with a guide to entertain you with stories that are backed up with paranormal evidence. The route focuses on the city's historic district with stops along the way at locations linked to hauntings.

Discover the flavors of Savannah on this lunchtime walking tour through the Historic Landmark District. With a food-loving guide and a small group of 14 people or fewer, explore both little-known haunts and well-known hot spots. During this outing, you’ll taste the dishes that make Savannah’s food scene so unique. Listen as your local guide fills you in on Savannah's distinctive culture, tumultuous history, and endearing quirks.

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.