USA · HISTORICAL TOURS IN SAVANNAH
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 14 historical tours in Savannah worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Savannah’s darker past on a 90-minute candlelit walk through historic squares, with true stories of war, crime, ghosts, and mystery.
“Something interesting to do while in Savannah. Tour guide Kendra knowledgeable and professional. Loved Savannah”
Walk Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide, hearing stories of its homes, cemeteries, Civil War era, and quirky past.
“Our tour guide Champ was amazing. He made the tour interesting and fun. I highly recommend him for your tour guide. The tour itself was very interesting and I learned so much about the history of Savannah.”
See Savannah’s grand squares, moss-draped oaks, mansions, and riverfront on a 75-minute narrated trolley tour.
“Tour guide, Tony, was excellent. Was informative and interesting. Kept it light with a sprinkle of humor. Was a noisy kid on the tour but everything else was great!”
Sample shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, peach cobbler, and more while walking Savannah’s historic squares with a local guide.
“Very informative! The food was great and the history of Savannah was interesting. Would recommend to anyone visiting Savannah.”
Savannah’s Dark History and Ghost Encounter tour pairs true local stories, eerie sites, visual aids, and clear headsets on a two-hour walk.
“Our guide, Savannah was outstanding. Her knowledge and presentation on the history of Savannah was a master class.”
See Savannah’s historic squares, cathedral, and neighborhoods by Segway on a one-hour small-group tour with training and local stories.
“I was easy to learn and what a great tour guide. The place had everything you need to enjoy the day. Provided water, sunscreen and bugs spray.”
Ride Savannah’s open-air trolley through squares, mansions, cobblestones, and 270 years of stories on a lively 75-minute city tour.
“Tour guide was very well informed and funny which added to the experience!”
Explore Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott’s team, learning Savannah history, grave symbolism, art, and stories of Johnny Mercer and Little Gracie.
“Hannah was just a fountain of interesting information about Savannah, the people who built it and were buried in this cemetery. She does her own research and finds fascinating little known facts. You can she loves doing this as her side gig. We didn't realize a cemetery could be so interesting.”
Explore Savannah’s oak-lined squares, Civil War landmarks, Forrest Gump sites, grand homes, and Forsyth Park on a lively two-hour walk.
“Rick was very knowledgeable about Savannah’s history. He was very personable and had a lot of funny anecdotes”
See Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe’s oak avenue on a guided Savannah tour with hotel pickup, lunch stop, and Byrd’s Cookie tastings.
“Great tour, full of history and information. The cemetery and Oaks at Wormsloe were beautiful. Lunch was great! My husband said the shrimp was the best he's ever had and the nachos were amazing. 10/10 would do this tour again. Dennis was very knowledgeable and kept the tour fun.”
Savannah’s two-hour haunted pub crawl pairs ghost stories, Colonial Park Cemetery, local bars, and Savannah history for $30, drinks extra.
“Great ghost tour of Savannah! Andre was an excellent tour guide. It puts the mystery of Savannah into perspective”
Review of Genteel and Bard’s Savannah History Walking Tour, with local guides, audio stories, famous squares, and practical tips for a two-hour walk.
“Great tour! Magnificent story teller, does a beautiful job telling the story of Savannah, nice guy, gem of an experience. Thanks!”
Taste Savannah favorites at six local stops while walking the Historic District with a lively guide who adds history and local tips.
“Loved the wit and energy of our guide Shannon! Good mixture of history through out the walks as well. Great food sampling.”
Explore Savannah’s Civil War story on a two-hour walking tour covering Sherman, secession, Reconstruction, historic squares, and key sites.
“Kelce was very knowledgeable and shared information in an energetic and engaging manner. Lots of little known facts along with beautiful backdrop of Savannah.”
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