Savannah · SAVANNAH SQUARES & HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
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The historic district was built for walking, and a good guide turns the squares into a story. These 15 walking tours cover the mansions, the monuments and the moss, with what each one costs, how far it goes, and which start early enough to beat the Georgia heat.
Lantern-led 90-minute Savannah ghost walk tying executions and war stories to local hauntings, ending at Colonial Park Cemetery for $39.
“This was an awesome tour! Dan was a great, GREAT guide! It was freezing cold out and it didn’t even matter because he kept us moving and engaged!!”
Savannah’s Historic District by foot with up to six tastings, architecture stories, and a sweet finish at Savannah Bee Company.
“Awesome time had by all! Lisa, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun…our group hit it off and made sure the ones who came solo felt like part of the group also. The tastings were great and the history learned was very enjoyable.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Savannah’s Historic District squares and landmarks, with working audio and local stories for $30.
“Great walking tour of the historic district,, Savannah was a very knowledgeable tour guide and lovely to interact with during the tour. We learned a lot about the history of squares and some homes in the district. Highly recommend this tour to get familiar with savannah before heading out on your own to further explore this beautiful old district.”
A 1.5-hour Savannah night walk through Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, and haunted stops like Wright Square.
“A ghost tour geared more toward families. Lots of walking and historical information with five stops. Due to the amount of walking, a hearse tour might give more scary facts for those wanting a bit less history and a bit more gore.”
A 75-minute narrated trolley loop through Savannah’s best squares, mansions, parks, and river views, with live English commentary from $35.26.
“It was a wonderful tour, very informative! And fun ! The guid/ driver was very enthusiastic and knowledgable!”
Savannah Southern Flavors food and history walk: six tastings, beverages, and local stories on foot from Johnson Square in 3 hours.
“Christina is very knowledgeable. She made the entire experience fun. Her expertise started before the tour..sh called to confirm and check dietary restrictions. During conversation I said we had never been to Savannah. She gave us great tips that probably saved us $100+ in parking and Ubers”
A 2-hour outdoor Savannah dark history and ghost walk with clear headsets, real letters and photos, from Oglethorpe Square to Colonial Park.
“It was lovely, though not as expected. Her stories were good, but it would be hard to not be cheesy.”
Bonaventure Cemetery walking tour with downtown hotel pickup, a historian guide, and time under the oaks. Small group, $48.
“Highly recommend a tour with Tim! For us it was great because we didn't have a car but wanted to check out Bonaventure. It was really easy to coordinate a pickup location. Tim was on time and extremely knowledgeable. He does a lot of research for his tour and, being a local, can provide further insight that enriches the stories he tells on his tour.”
Taste Savannah Lowcountry classics and surprises on a 3-hour small-group walk through historic squares, with up to 5 tastings and a map.
“Bring your appetite and your walking shoes for this tasty tour. We had lots of savory food, and a sweet at the end.”
Walk Bonaventure Cemetery with a live guide for 2 hours, see famous Savannah graves, and learn the symbols behind the headstones.
“Great walking tour of beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the cemetery and history of the place.”
Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos ghost walk pairs River Street spirits with stories at four historic bars. Small group, 2.5 hours.
“Olivia was great guide tour was fun we all had a great time . She was very knowledgeable and had a great personality seems to love what she does”
A 60-minute small-group Segway tour in Savannah, with training included and quick stops at historic squares, including St. John’s Cathedral.
“Great tour. The tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The Segways were fun to ride and a great way to cover lots of ground. Would recommend this to anyone”
Ride a lively open-air trolley through Old Savannah’s squares, mansions, and riverfront with costumed guides narrating 270+ years.
“It was a funny day and it hot warm with the plastic windows down and no circulation but I understand it may be cool for some once the trolley moves if a couple of vents are open. It was Early December.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Savannah’s squares, from Wright Square to Forsyth Park, mixing major history, movie spots, and local legends.
“We had the best tour guide- incredibly kind, funny, and knowledgeable. We all learned so much about Savannah, wish we had booked for our first day of the trip.”
Savannah’s historic district at night: a 2-hour haunted pub crawl from Six Pence Pub to Wright Square, with ghost stories and drink breaks.
“Learned a lot and the tour guide was really amazing! Wasn’t too bad of a walk, we enjoyed it because we got to see a bunch of the parks.”
