Top Savannah Culture

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).

Stroll through lovely Savannah after dark to learn about is haunted history on this supernatural tour. You'll learn facts, figures, and stories about dark times in Savannah's history that aren't included on regular tours. Take the time to ask questions of your guide, who will delve into some unusual stories about the Hostess City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Bonaventure Cemetery with a guide during this small-group walking tour. Get picked up at your hotel in downtown Savannah for easy transportation to the cemetery. On arrival, walk through Bonaventure Cemetery with an academically trained historian who is full of stories about local history, heritage, and culture. Go for a stroll beneath the oaks and learn about Savannah’s past.

No visit to Savannah is complete without a sightseeing tour by horse-drawn carriage. Let the gentle “clip-clop” of horses, and sway of the carriage, transport you to Savannah’s colorful past with one of our entertaining and informative tours. For nearly 50 years Carriage Tours of Savannah, the city’s first carriage tour company, has been featured in advertisements, videos & magazines, including The New York Times travel section as one of two great ways recommended to tour Savannah. Our 45-50-minute narrated tours, HISTORY BY DAY, AND SAVANNAH’S ONLY HORSE DRAWN GHOST TOUR BY NIGHT.

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.

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.

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.

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

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a non-fiction novel and feature film set in Savannah. Visit the filming locations for this true-crime thriller on this relaxed walking tour. Join a local guide for a leisurely stroll through Savannah, stopping at locations from the movie, as well as those mentioned in the book like Joe Odom’s House. See real photos and hear the true story that inspired the novel.

We pride ourselves on fact-based history. That's why we don't give ghost tours. Savannah has so much dark history that we don't need to make up any! This tour begins with a brutal duel that took place in a bar that still exists to this day. We'll move on to discuss Savannah's first murder. You'll see the site of the colony's first cemetery and the grave of a Native who was crucial to Georgia's success. We'll visit the location where a more recent serial killer met a victim, then discuss Colonial Park Cemetery's past and present. Savannah saw a great deal of tragedy during the Revolution, and you'll learn about the toll it took. We'll tie things up at the site of a killing that ironically put Savannah on the pop culture map and helped lead to its booming tourist industry today. Please note that though some local ghost tours have recently rebranded themselves as "dark history" tours, we are the original! This is Savannah's only fact-based evening tour.

Select your trolley tour time when booking this experience, then embark on a 75 minute journey through Savannah on our open-air trolley. Our expert guides bring the city’s vibrant story to life, blending entertainment with education for an unforgettable experience. Discover iconic landmarks, from beautiful city squares and historic River Street to the bustling Savannah City Market. This tour is perfect for those wanting a short format tour featuring the southern charm and history of Savannah. 90 minute cruises depart at 1:00pm November - March; 1:00pm and 3:30pm departures are offered from April-Oct. Relive a bygone era on board one of Savannah Riverboat Cruises riverboats. Listen the captain's intriguing tales and historic facts about her modern day port.Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah's historic riverfront and skyline. Snacks and beverages are available on board at the Riverboat Snack Shop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.