15 Savannah History Tours Worth the Day

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk Savannah by lantern for 90 minutes with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra, hearing documented history, legends, murders, executions, and ghost tales. The tone is thoughtful rather than theatrical, with no jump scares. The route begins near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“Dan was an incredible storyteller teller. He invited us into the history and weaved a picture that allowed us to appreciate and respect the facts. He made us feel very safe and the walking trail was easy/moderate the entire time. We will definitely be recommending Dan!”

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2.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide for about two hours. You’ll see squares, Forsyth Park, River Street, Factors Walk, Colonial Park Cemetery, and historic homes while hearing stories about the city, its architecture, generals, and past. Headsets help you hear clearly in groups of up to 30.

“We have been in Savannah many times before and know the city pretty well. But we had friends from out of town visiting and decided to take a walking tour so they could get the essence of the city’s history. We had an excellent, knowledgeable guide who focused on the history of Savannah with energy and humor. He chose a great sampling of sites to visit. Also, the microphones and ear pieces worked really well. That’s not always the case. It was well worth the ticket price.”

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3.Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,375 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

See Savannah’s squares, mansions, cobblestone streets, Forsyth Park, City Market, and the riverfront from an open-window trolley. Your driver-guide, such as Meagan, Tony, Crystal, or Denise, adds local stories, humor, and practical tips during the continuous 75-minute ride.

“Crystal was very knowledgeable. We decided to stop in Savannah for less than 24 hours. Take the tour and see if we wanted to stay longer. Had it not snowed we would have, because the tour was enough to tell us where we wanted to concentrate on more to visit.”

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4.Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at noon in Johnson Square for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. You’ll sample Southern favorites and other local dishes at about six stops, hear stories of Savannah, and have chances to buy drinks. Guides may include Christina, Christine, or Cricket.

“We have been on a number of viator tours and other food tours. Unfortunately this one did not live up to our expectations. Our guide Christina did not seem to want to be there. She did not seem to enjoy questions. She would stop during the walk to give us a very short fact. We feel she could have put in more effort into the things she shared with us. When we arrived at the restaurants they weren’t ready for us. Many didn’t have enough seating. The concept is good but it was not executed well”

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5.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Follow Genteel and Bard through Savannah’s haunted squares, cemetery, and historic streets on a two-hour outdoor walk. Your guide may be Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, Olie, TC, or Savannah. Expect dark local history, first-person accounts, visual aids, and headsets that keep every word clear.

“It was engaging, full of history, and fun. We loved the interaction between the instructor and the crowd. Everyone was welcomed.”

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6.60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,163 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $55

Start at 502 E Broughton Street for a one-hour, English-language Segway tour through Savannah’s historic district. Your guide trains you before setting off, then leads a group of up to 10 past historic squares, homes, churches, and monuments. Guides such as Gregg, Marc, Mick, and Nico are known for humor and strong 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.”

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7.Savannah: Old Savannah Tours Historic Overview

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 874 reviews · 1h 15m · from $35

Ride a custom-built open-air trolley through Savannah’s historic districts while an English-speaking guide shares 270 years of stories, local lore, and humor. The non-stop 75-minute tour begins and ends at 217 W. Boundary Street, with guides such as Crystal, Miss Pearl, and Meagan bringing the city’s past to life.

“Outstanding! Eddie was a delight. Tour was so informative and enjoyable!”

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8.Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour – 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours walking from Wright Square to Forsyth Park with a local guide such as Rick, Mark, Rose, or Crystal. Hear stories of Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, Sherman, and Jim Williams, see Forrest Gump’s filming location, and admire historic homes from the street.

“Rick was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and enjoyed his sense of humor. Highly recommend!”

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9.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about six hours visiting Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site with Gray Line Savannah. Guides such as Dennis, Tim, Albert, and Michelle lead the walking tours, explain local stories, and arrange hotel pickup, a lunch stop, and Byrd’s Cookie tastings.

“Our tour guide Tim was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The day flew by as we learned all about the local history while stopping for delicious barbecue food and at Byrd’s Cookies.”

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10.Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start at Six Pence Pub and follow an English-speaking guide through Savannah after dark. You’ll hear ghost stories near Colonial Park Cemetery, learn about Button Gwinnett, and visit up to four local bars. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly mix Savannah history with drinks and paranormal tales.

“The tour guide had more jokes than stories, seemed drawn out and not at all spooky. You only go to the fence of the cemetery. Not worth the money.”

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11.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as David, Juliana, Julianna, or TC. Headsets keep the stories clear as you visit Chippewa, Madison, Monterey, Jones Street, and Lafayette Square, with history, films, architecture, music, and local voices woven in.

“David was so knowledgeable about Savannah’s history. As a native of Savannah he brought interesting insight to his tour. We were blessed to catch him on a rare slow day in the off season. Our tour ended up being private. It was wonderful! This was our second time on this tour and our daughter came this time. We learned even more on this tour!”

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12.Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with an English-speaking guide such as Beck, Cindy, Gail, or Demi. Over three hours, visit six food shops and restaurants, taste lunch-sized portions, hear stories about the city, and finish near City Market.

“our guide was very informative about so much more than the food we tasted!”

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13.Guided Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet at Reynolds Square for a two-hour English walking tour through Savannah’s Antebellum district. Guides such as Champ, Kelce, Pierce, Rodney, and Robert connect secession, Sherman’s March, Special Order No. 15, and Reconstruction to the city’s squares and streets.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered our questions quite well. His discussion included the multiplicity of underlying causes of the Civil War.”

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14.Private Tour of Savannah’s Historic/Victorian Districts & Bonaventure Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle through Savannah’s historic and Victorian districts, visit the exterior of historic churches, and explore Bonaventure Cemetery. Guides including Andy, Bill, Andrew, and Dan tailor the route to your interests. Hotel pickup is included within five miles of downtown.

“Great introduction to Savannah. Our guide Bill was knowledgeable and friendly. The cemetery was particularly interesting.”

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15.Savannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel through Savannah with Sistah Patt or Sister Rosalyn, learning how enslaved Africans helped build the city and how Black communities pursued freedom. The tour combines a narrated vehicle ride with limited walking stops at River Street, Johnson Square, the African American Monument, Second African Baptist Church, and Laurel Grove Cemetery.

“Ms. Pat does not disappoint in sharing the deep history of the impact of slavery in Savannah that is being brought to life through this tour. Her historical story telling reaped in deep researched history was a treat as we walked the streets of downtown Savannah.”

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