Savannah History Tours: Our Top 15

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.Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

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

Ride through Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District on a 75-minute, non-stop trolley tour with live English commentary. See Forsyth Park, Chippewa Square, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, River Street, City Market, and more. Guides such as Tony, Meagan, Crystal, and Denise mix local history with humor.

“Our guide, Denise, was one of a kind and made the entire tour a genuine pleasure. She was extremely knowledgeable and lent an authentic local feel prespective the experience. She was truly passionate about her home town! We left the tour full of fascinating history and throughouly enjoyed the experice. Denise definitely made the experience special- I cannot say enought about how wonderful she was! Give Denise a raise! She deserves it!!”

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4.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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5.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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6.60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

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

Learn to ride a Segway, then glide through Savannah’s historic district with guides such as Gregg, Marc, Mick, Nico, and Jason. The one-hour route includes Telfair Square, Lafayette Square, and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, with stories, jokes, photo stops, and safety guidance. You must be at least 16.

“This was a fun tour. Highly recommend it. Our tour guide Gregg was very informative and funny. By the end of the tour you are very comfortable on balancing on the segway. Savannah has so much history, this is a great way to see it. The weather was great, not too hot.”

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7.Savannah: Old Savannah Tours Historic Overview

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

Ride an open-air trolley from Old Savannah Tours’ Welcome Center for a 75-minute, non-stop introduction to Savannah. An English-speaking guide shares 270 years of local history, lore, mansions, squares, and riverfront views. Guides such as Crystal, Miss Pearl, and Big E are known for mixing sharp detail with Southern humor.

“Very well done tour with all the highlights of the city. Our tour guide was funny, full of energy, and very knowledgeable. Worth the time to get grounded on what the city has to offer!”

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8.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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9.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

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

Spend about six to seven hours visiting Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site from Savannah. Guides such as Dennis, Tim, Albert, Michelle, and Ashley lead the walks and share local stories. Lunch is extra, and the day ends with Byrd’s Cookie Company tastings.

“The cemetary has historical significance and some of the first settlers of Savannah are buried there.”

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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

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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.90-Minute Segway History Tour of Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

This 90-minute tour starts at 502 E Broughton St at 11:00 am and covers Savannah’s historic district by Segway. You’ll receive instruction before setting out, then ride past squares, cemeteries, parks, homes, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and Telfair Academy. Guides such as Mick, Gregg, JD, Jason, Angela, and Val are known for history, humor, and patient coaching.

“Jason was our guide and had a lot of knowledge about the history of Savannah. Also pointed out some restaurant recommendations on our tour”

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15.Historical Bike Tour of Savannah and Keep Bikes After Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start at Savannah On Wheels for a relaxed, two-hour ride through Savannah’s Historic District. Guides such as Ron, Terri, EJ, and Kim explain the city’s squares, houses, churches, parks, and movie history. The route is flat, easy, and full of stops. Keep the hybrid bike, lock, and map for several more hours afterward.

“This was a great way to tour Savannah and learn about the history of the area. We covered a lot more by riding a bike than we could have on foot. Our guide was great and actually spent more than the 2 hrs it said in the ad. Getting to keep the bikes an additional 3 hrs was awesome. Would definitely recommend this as a way to tour Savannah and learn”

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