Get a Good Look at Savannah by Taking a Tour

Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour

Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour

See Savannah on a Trolley Tour.

What better way to really get to see a city than by taking a tour? Different cities offer different types of tours, based on their history and natural landscape. Savannah is a city rich in old South history and offers beautiful scenery, as well. For more information on any of the following cities, simply click the tour name.

Land Tours:

Grand Historic Tour

This fully-narrated deluxe minibus tour lets you discover Savannah, where Southern hospitality was born, nurtured and is now just a way of life. All within 2.2 square miles, the beautiful streets, the historic waterfront, and city squares reveal over 260 years of rich Southern history. Ticket price includes admission into one of Savannah's premier historic homes. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and is appropriate for all ages. The minibus is handicap accessible.

Hop-On/Hop-Off Red Trolley Tour

Enjoy the rich history of Savannah on this fully-narrated trolley tour through the beautiful, historic downtown district. A knowledgeable tour guide will take you through years of Savannah's history as you sit back and relax in shaded comfort. Some of the sights you'll see include the historic cotton exchange, a symbol of the importance of cotton to the South's economy, Savannah's famous "Waving Girl" statue at the riverfront, and Washington's cannons, which were captured by American troops at Yorktown. Being a hop-on/hop-off tour, you're free to explore the sights for as long as you like, and just catch the next trolley when you're finished. Trolleys depart at least every 30 minutes, so it's never a long wait until the next one. If you don't finish all your exploring in one day, it's ok, because your ticket is good for two consecutive days. Tours typically last 1.5 hours, and are appropriate for all ages. The trolley is handicap accessible.

Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour

Tour at your own pace! Old Town Trolley Tours® allows you to get off at any of our 14 convenient stops situated close to all popular attractions, shops and restaurants. When you're ready, just re-board and the tour will continue on. Trolleys depart from all stops at least every 20-minutes. You'll see sights like Colonial Park Cemetery, Forsyth Park, Davenport House, and much more. Tours typically last 1.5 hours and are appropriate for all ages. The trolley is handicap accessible.

"The Book" Tour

Experience Savannah by deluxe mini-bus where it's midnight all day long. Discover the secrets of John Berendt's best-selling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Be captivated by the story and the colorful characters at the center of this saga about a journalist's experience with one of Savannah's sensational murder trials and his experiences with the locals. A walk through Bonaventure Cemetery, the original home of the infamous "Bird Girl" statue featured on the cover of "The Book" is included. Tour lasts approximately 2 hours, and due to the nature of the content of this tour, it may not be appropiate for children. The minibus is handicap accessible.

Low Country Tour

You'll see miles of beautiful scenery from the comfort of a luxury minibus. Places of interest include the Wormsloe Historic Site, founded by one of Georgia's first settlers, Noble Jones. You'll also see the old Bonaventure Cemetery of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil fame and the Bethesda Orphanage, originally began in 1740. Tour length is approximately 3.5 hours and is appropriate for all ages. The minibus is handicap accessible.

Walking Tours:

All walking tours recommend comfortable clothing and shoes.

Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour

Homemade Thunder is a tour of historic Savannah focusing on the city's role in the Civil War and the war's impact on the city. From Southern plantation culture through the fighting for Fort Pulaski to Sherman's capture of the city and the repercussions of the restoration of the Union, this tour captures Savannah's role in the Civil War. Tour lenght is approximately 90 minutes, and is appropriate for all ages. This activity is handicap accessible as long as the person is in adequate health.

Saunter in Savannah

Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a trip through Savannah's past with emphasis on the architecture and ironwork visible today. You'll meet the important characters in Savannah's history as you discover the squares of Bull Street, known as "the jewels in the crown of Oglethorpe's plan." You'll also get a look at some of Savannah's "hidden" gardens. Each tour includes at least one inn and a view of the Mercer mansion before ending at the fountain in Forsyth Park. Tour length is approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. This tour is handicap accessible, as long as the person is in adequate health.

Pirate's Walk Adventure Tour

Pirates, outlaws and outcasts were among coastal Georgia's first citizens - living on the coast for more than a century before Savannah was established. Familiar names like Blackbeard, Treasure Island and Jean Lafitte are linked to the region's rich history. Tour length is approximately 2 hours and is appropriate for all ages. This activity is handicap accessible as long as the person is in adequate health.

Hauntings Tour

The Hauntings Tour, led by a knowledgeable guide, will walk you through Savannah's storied history, including testimony regaled by eyewitnesses and information from noted books about the city's spectres. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. This tour is appropriate for everyone, however the content may not be suitable for very young children. This activity is handicap accessible as long as the person is in adequate health.