Top 10 History Walking Tours in Savannah

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s historic streets after dark with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. This 90-minute candlelit tour blends documented history, executions, murders, war stories, legends, and paranormal claims without relying on jump scares. It starts near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable & engaging which made the tour that much more fun. With a group of about 26 folks, the guide kept the tour moving and involved the whole time.”

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2.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see squares, historic homes, Factors Walk, River Street, Forsyth Park, Colonial Park Cemetery, and the former Girl Scout headquarters. Audio equipment helps you hear clearly, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“Our guide, ironically named Savannah, was very knowledgeable with the city history, architecture, people and sites. She was excellent. It was a wonderful tour.”

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

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

Start at Johnson Square for a three-hour walking tour through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. You’ll visit about six rotating food stops, tasting Southern favorites and dishes from other cultures while hearing local stories. Christina often guides the tour, though names may vary. Food and nonalcoholic beverages are included.

“We loved all the food we tried and appreciated the variety of tastes! A bit of history and walking was exactly what we wanted walking through downtown Savannah for the first time. Plenty of time to chat with friends and hang out, but enough structure to feel taken care of. Very fun experience, highly recommend instead of booking a reservation for lunch somewhere.”

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

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

Walk central Savannah with Genteel & Bard for two hours of dark history and ghost lore. Guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC use high-range headsets, photos, music, and recorded first-person letters to bring stories at Oglethorpe, Wright, Chippewa, Madison Square, and Colonial Park Cemetery to life.

“Our guide Ollie was lovely and the stories were interesting and Savannah is gorgeous but I guess the tour just wasn’t our thing. Maybe because it was rather cold that evening?”

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5.Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour – 2hr

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

Walk Savannah’s historic district with a local guide such as Rick, Rose, Mark, or Crystal. In about two hours, you’ll connect Wright Square, Chippewa Square, historic homes, Revolutionary War sites, and Forsyth Park. Expect lively stories, architecture, movie locations, ghost lore, and about one mile of easy walking in English.

“The things we enjoyed was the stories that make the city of Savannah so interesting and historic. There is no better way to know Savannah than a walking tour of its history and interesting characters. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable of Savannah's history and we enjoyed out time with him.”

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

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

Meet your guide at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s historic district. You’ll visit up to four local bars, hear tales of ghosts and Savannah’s past, and pause outside Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly bring different styles, so expect a lively mix of history, pub tips, and paranormal stories.

“The guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, nice and professional. We had a great time. He had a lot of experience and was extremely funny.”

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7.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah History Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a live guide, headset, and professionally recorded stories drawn from historic letters. Visit Chippewa, Madison, Monterey, Jones Street, and Lafayette Square while learning about Oglethorpe, local culture, war, architecture, movies, and Savannah figures. Guides include David and Julianna.

“Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and a lovely storyteller who really managed go bring the history of the city to life! I've been on many tours of this city but this one was by far and away the best!”

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8.Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Cindy, Gail, Beck, or Tori. Stop at six food shops and restaurants for lunch-sized tastings, hear stories about the city, and finish near City Market. Seafood, nut, pescatarian, and vegetarian needs can usually be accommodated, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan tastings are not available.

“Guide was very well informed. The pace was good. The food was delicious!”

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9.Guided Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour

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

Meet your guide at Reynolds Square for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s antebellum district. Guides such as Kelce, Champ, Rodney, Pierce, and Robert connect Sherman’s March, Special Order No. 15, secession, and Reconstruction to the city streets. Expect a small group, earphones, visual aids, and an easy walk ending at Oglethorpe Square.

“Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The weather was perfect, thankfully. The information shared was fascinating.”

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10.Savannah Historic District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $46

Join Bonnie Blue Walking Tours for a three-hour stroll from Telfair Square to Monterey Square. Bonnie, a Savannah native with 18 years of guiding experience, explains the city’s founding, Revolutionary and Civil War past, African American history, architecture, and modern changes. The relaxed walk includes a café break and local dining and shopping advice.

“We did a walking tour with Bonnie. She was very informative and knowledgeable. We very much enjoyed this tour.”

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