Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour
217 W. Boundary St.
, Old Savannah Tour Welcome Center Savannah, GA 31401
1-800-987-9852
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This non-stop tour lasts approximately 75 minutes.
Savannah, GA is one of the most interesting and culturally significant places in the country, and guests can explore it on this exciting historical tour. With tickets on this tour, guests will be able to enjoy an array of historic landmarks. With plenty of details to discover, you will walk away with new information about Savannah and a new appreciation for its rich past. Book this awesome 75-Minute Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour today for an incredible adventure!
About the Tour
Get a wondrous look into Savannah's most famed locales with the Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour, a unique historical tour. Providing a fascinating and expansive venture, this expedition affords participants the chance to see some of the best places in the metro area. Discover some wondrous things during your getaway! While you look out your trolley window, you will be able to witness some of the finest landmarks and areas of the city. Explore the metro area as well as places like the City Squares, River Street, and the Savannah City Market. Other places include the Mercer-Williams House and the Waving Girl Statue.
Savannah is immersed in such a rich history. From Franklin Square of the 1700s to the Savannah City Hall and the colorful River Street Market Place, you will find a variety of cultural icons, monuments, and more. Explore a culture unlike any other in one of the most historic cities of the United States! It's bound to be a great time. All of the fun takes place on an incredible open-air trolley, custom-built with comfy cushioned seats offering a comfortable ride and panoramic views. This iconic tour is the best way to see Savannah and discover all of its brilliant history, so be sure to book your tickets for your next Savannah area adventure!
STOP 1
Pass By Savannah Visitors Center
Start your tour of historic Savannah at the Savannah Visitors Center. Housed inside an historic Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Station, this visitors center gives you all the information, brochures, and refreshments you could desire from the eager staff, and you can enjoy free parking here before jumping aboard the trolley.
STOP 2
Pass By Sorrel-Weed House
One of the first two houses in George that became a state landmark, the Sorrel-Weed House represents one of the finest examples of antebellum Greek Revival/Regency architecture in the United States. Designed by one of the leading architects of the time, the house was completed around 1840 and is now considered one of the most haunted attractions and creepiest places in America.
STOP 3
Pass By Forsyth Park
This large city park occupies 30 acres in the Historic District of Savannah. Perfect for a break from sightseeing in the morning or early afternoon, Forsyth Park offers walking paths, a cafe, a children's play area, a fragrant garden for the blind, a large fountain, tennis courts, basketball courts, areas for soccer and Frisbee, and the home field for the Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club.
STOP 4
Pass By Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
This Roman Catholic cathedral is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Although the colonial charter initially prohibited Roman Catholics from settling in Savannah, today the Roman Catholic Diocese of the city includes 90 counties in middle and southern Georgia. Take in the views of the fabulous architecture from the comfort of your trolley.
STOP 5
Pass By The Pirates' House
Initially built for seafarers around 1750, the Pirates' House quickly became a rendezvous point for pirates and sailors. Now, this location is a most intriguing restaurant, offering delicious foods that have been acclaimed for over three decades.
STOP 6
Pass By Washington Square
Laid out in 1790, Washington Square was named after General and First President George Washington. Along the edges of the square, there are a number of interesting and surprising homes, almost all of which have been owned by a person or family of historical interest throughout the years.
STOP 7
Pass By Owens-Thomas House
Considered to be one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America, the Owens-Thomas House was inspired by classical antiquity, designed by a young English architect, and completed in 1819. Now a National Historic Landmark, the location is a historic house museum with a decorative arts collection comprised of Owens family furnishings and American and European objects from 1750-1830.
STOP 8
Pass By Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
As you drive past this historic house owned by the Girl Scouts, learn the fascinating story of how Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 and became one of the most significant American women of her time. This location was Savannah's first National Historic Landmark and is the setting for a remarkable family story woven through the history of the city, state, and nation.
STOP 9
Pass By City Market
First started in 1755, the City Market quickly became the place for fishermen and farmers to bring the wares for the public to purchase, and although the original City Market was destroyed, it has since been rebuilt and is still thriving today.
STOP 10
Pass By Reynolds Square
Originally laid out in 1734 as Lower New Square, the square was later renamed for Captain John Reynolds, governor of Georgia in the mid-1750s. The square contains a bronze statue honoring founder of Methodism John Wesley, which was installed in 1969. It is also the site of the Filature, which housed silkworms in an attempt to establish a silk industry in the Georgia colony.
STOP 11
Pass By River Street
Located along the broad Savannah River, River Street offers a look into colonial America. The buildings that were once cotton warehouses have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, and elegant inns and hotels.
STOP 12
Pass By River Street Market Place
The River Street Market Place is the perfect place to enjoy Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality while you shop in an open-air market along the river. Browse through over 50 shops, offering unique items from Ireland, Costa Rica, Australia, Nepal, Peru, Japan, Vietnam, China, and of course, the South.
STOP 13
Pass By Old City Exchange Bell
The oldest bell in Georgia, the Old City Exchange Bell was constructed in 1802 and hung in the bell tower of the City Exchange Building. Now, it is located in a replica of the tower in a park just east of City Hall.
STOP 14
Pass By Savannah City Hall
Created to replace the City Exchange in 1906, the Savannah City Hall is the first building constructed for exclusive use by the municipal government. You can admire the building's stunning and distinctive dome with tissue-paper-thin 23-karat gold leaf.
STOP 15
Pass By Franklin Square
Laid out in 1790, Franklin Square was named for Benjamin Franklin, who served as an agent for the colony of Georgia from 1768 to 1778 and had died in 1790. In the square, there stands a memorials honoring Haitian volunteers who fought with Pulaski during the Siege of Savannah, which was unveiled on the 228th anniversary of the battle.
Reviews
4.5 |
6 reviews
Michelle Tunstill
Loveland, CO
✓ Verified TravelerLoveland, CO
"Lots of great history and information"
Lots of great history and information about savannah
Jerry Williams
Arab, AL
✓ Verified TravelerArab, AL
"[the tour] was exceptionally good"
The trolley tour with savannah tours was exceptional. Was exceptionally good because the person in charge when we arrived marked our tickets to let us have two days of trolley use for the price of one day.
Thanks to vacations made easy for making our vacation a bit easier.
Marie Thomas
Lawrenceville, GA
✓ Verified TravelerLawrenceville, GA
"Very informative"
Very informative and well-planned.
Judy Baker
Starke, FL
✓ Verified TravelerStarke, FL
"We saw things on this trolley tour we didn't see on the other one we took. we enjoyed it."
We saw things on this trolley tour we didn't see on the other one we took. We enjoyed it.
Frequently Asked Questions for Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour:
- What methods of transportation does the Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour use?
You will ride in an open-air trolley.
- For what ages is the tour appropriate?
This is appropriate for all ages!
- What type of dress & footwear are recommended?
Wear comfortable clothes. Be sure to dress warm in colder months.
- Where does the Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour depart from?
It departs from the Old Savannah Tour Welcome Center.
- Is photography / video recording allowed on the Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour?
Of course! Don't forget your camera.
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