Sprinkled with eye-catching antebellum architecture and pristinely-landscaped parks, the city of Savannah is a delight to explore.
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Situated on Georgia’s Atlantic coast, the city’s long and illustrious history is brought to life by the regular sight of traditional horse-drawn carriages trotting along its streets. For Savannah visitors, one of the best ways to discover the city’s mix of heritage and contemporary trappings is by booking onto an organised tour. There are several available covering a variety of themes and durations, including walking tours and bus tours. We’ve picked out 5 of the best below.
History and Culture Walking Tour
This 1.5-hour tour invites you to step back in time to the days of Savannah’s origins. Over the course of the tour, your expert guide will regale you and your group with fascinating facts and stories about the city’s rich history and culture as you navigate the urban streets on foot. The majority of the tour will take place in the heart of the city’s historic district, where dozens of landmarks and places of interest can be found, many serving as reminders of the American Civil War. From $20 per person.
Historical Panoramic City Tour
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For a Savannah city tour that lets your rest your legs while enjoying the sights, this may well fit the bill. Taking place aboard a comfortable bus with open or closed roof options, you’ll navigate the city while listening to 90 minutes of full narration from your guide, bringing to life all of the historic events and characters that have helped shape Savannah over time. As you traverse the streets, you’ll pass by mansions, churches, parks, monuments and plenty more. Hotel drop-off is included in the tour price. From $48 per person.
Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Trolley tours are one of the most evocative and atmospheric ways to see Savannah. These authentic carriages are like a glimpse into the past – and you can use them at your leisure by booking a hop-on hop-off tour ticket. With a total of 15 designated stops around the city, passengers can board and disembark as they please, with more than 100 points of interest along the assigned route. Tickets are valid for up to 8 hours and live on-board commentary adds to the experience. From $45 per person.
Local Favorites Walking Food Tour
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Savannah has a vibrant culinary scene and visitors can get a taste for it by joining a guided food tour. Spread across three hours, you’ll explore the city on foot in the company of a friendly and knowledgeable guide, stopping off some of the city’s finest foodie hot spots where you’ll get a chance to sample a range of local delicacies and dishes. The walking aspect of the tour spans just one mile, so you shouldn’t get too tired – especially with all those food tastings to keep the energy levels up. From $84 per person.
History Walking Tour
Run and operated by renowned local tour operators Genteel & Bard, this two-hour tour offers guests the chance to walk the brick lanes and cobbled streets of Savannah, with a talented, passionate and knowledgeable storytelling professional for company. At the start of your tour you’ll be given a small wireless receiver and a set of souvenir earbuds, and your host speaks into a wireless microphone throughout the experience, allowing you to hear from up to 100 feet away, so you don’t always need to stay huddled in your group. From $32 per person.