With its enchanting southern hospitality, mysterious historical sites and romantic feeling, there is something for every history lover to do in Savannah. Dubbed as America's first 'planned' city, General James Edward Oglethorpe designed this town and carefully laid the city out in grids with wide streets, shady public areas and 24 town squares. Historic sites, homes, churches and cemeteries abound here, and you will want to plan to see as many of them as possible. Here are some ways you can see everything in Historic Savannah and learn about this charming city.
Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
Offering several different types of tours on a mini-bus or trolley, Gray Line has a wide variety of packages to help you experience Savannah. With tours such as the Historic Savannah Grand Tour and the Historic City Tour, you will experience fully-narrated, educational sightseeing that takes you to several different locations. See places such as the City Market, Cotton Exchange, The Colonial Cemetery and the Historic Waterfront. For an especially varied tour, try one of the Land & Sea Combination tours, where you will begin by visiting historic sites by trolley, then go on to board the Savannah River Queen and get a narrated history of the Savannah River. There are many packages available of different lengths and prices. There is sure to be a tour to fit your needs, so grab your camera and get on board!
Savannah Carriage Tours
Another great way to see historic Savannah is by relaxing on an authentic Viennese horse-drawn carriage. Savannah Carriage Tours offers customized private tours, where you can be picked up and dropped off wherever you would like and select an area of Savannah you would like to tour. For a romantic touch, you can book a Champagne Private Tour, or a Moonlight & Roses Private Tour and receive some delightful souvenirs to remember your trip. Public tours are also offered, and they take you through the 21 remaining historic squares, and run about 45 minutes long. For the brave-hearted, try the Spirits and Specters Ghost Tour and be guided through what has been called the most haunted city in America. There are many other types of tours offered, so give Savannah Carriage Tours a call and they will help to find the tour that is right for you.
Savannah Walking Tours
Departing from Reynolds or Johnson squares, Savannah Walking Tours offers an up-close and personal look at many historic places. Try the Savannah Stroll, where you will hear the story of the city's heritage, or the Historic Homes Walk, and learn more about the unique architecture of the area. The Civil War Walk will take you to homes and places involved in the War Between the States. Another popular tour is A Walk Through Midnight, which takes you to all the attractions made famous in the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. These walking tours will help you see first hand what everyone has been talking about!
No matter how you choose to see Savannah, taking a guided tour provides informative and interesting historical information. Whether by carriage, trolley, boat or on foot, these tours will certainly give you unforgettable experiences and memorable moments!
