Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Savannah, Georgia (GA)

November 17, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Charming Savannah is the picture of antebellum hospitality, thanks to period architecture and oak-lined streets. It’s tempting to spend your trip just relaxing on vast verandas and sipping mint juleps, but there are plenty of historical sites and museums to explore. Haunting (and possibly haunted) Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the hallmarks of the city, featuring beautiful obelisks, masses of flowers, and ivy-covered crypts. Dine on fresh seafood and creamy grits for a taste of Savannah home cooking.
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1. Self-Guided 'Old Squares of Savannah' Solo Walking Tour

Johnson Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA WalknTours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Ya’ll come to the right place for a true Savannah experience. On our journey I’ll be taking you to the historical squares and the hidden treasures of Savannah and I’ll tell you their story. Oh, them friends back home goanna be jealous. 1 purchase works on 2 phones! So why don’t you just skedaddle down to the Market Hall on Meeting street and we’ll get this hootenanny started. I’ll meet you there. Go anytime. The tour experience code is valid for one month. And once the tour is unlocked it never expires. The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour. Go anytime, explore on your own schedule. Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels. How it works: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register an account and use the experience code in your booking to unlock the tour. 3. Go to Charleston City Market front door - 73 North Market Street, Charleston, SC, USA 4. Press start experience.

Inclusions: WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Old Squares of Savannah", Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour

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Reviewed By T7327WNjillb

I loved the commentary! The music! Everything! It was a great way to learn more about the city and the history which is everywhere. It was easy to use. At first the app was a little glitchy but we got it to work for us.

2. Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation

Savannah, GA, USA Savannah Bonaventure Dash Tours
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5.0 based on 268 reviews

The only FULL WALKING TOUR of Bonaventure Cemetery WITH TRANSPORTATION and most accurate Bonaventure Tour, bar none! Most other tours start at the gate and regurgitate a scripted tour of myth, legend, and flat out lies that was written to separate visitors from their money. With me, you get a 6th generation Savannahian and academically trained historian with 30 plus years in the Savannah hospitality business who has the inside scoop and who loves sharing the stories. All this and Southern Hospitality too! Door to door service from downtown or meet me at the cemetery if you'd rather drive yourself. Complimentary bottled water and everything else you'll need for a stroll through the oaks.

Inclusions: Cold bottled water, Umbrella for rain or shade, Bug spray, Transportation, The most complete walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with a 6th generation local and historian., Recommendations for the best restaurants and other things to do.

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Reviewed By JeffJensen_Sandiego

We really enjoyed this tour and our guide Tim , being from Savannah, was excellent in content, keeping everyone in the group engaged. He could answer all of the questions and you can tell he cares about preserving the real history behind the stories.

3. 60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

412 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Adventure Tours in Motion
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5.0 based on 397 reviews

Segway your way through Savannah on this adventurous 60-minute guided segway tour. Small or private groups will travel through time as you marvel at Savannah's breath-taking architecture, beautiful historic homes, captivating monuments and fascinating fountains. Your knowledgeable tour guide will share Savannah’s tales from her humble beginnings as the country's 13th colony to one of the most interesting, fun and intriguing cities today.

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Reviewed By Holtzke

Our tour guide Ray was awesome!! He was very informative and knowledgeable about the history of the things we were seeing. Ray was also very personable and engaged us throughout the tour. We would highly recommend this bike / Segway tour with Ray!

4. 90-Minute Savannah History & Haunts Candlelit Walking Ghost Tour

17 W McDonough St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Savannah History & Haunts
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5.0 based on 836 reviews

Savannah has been a witness to war, executions, disease, hurricanes, murders, and mystery. There are many that believe some of this troubled history still lingers behind. Join us on a 90-minute outdoor historical ghost walking tour as we lead you through Savannah's moss draped oaks, historic squares, and cobblestone streets. Guided by lantern light, we will tell you the ghost stories, legends, superstitions, and history that run so deep in this old colonial city.

Inclusions: 90-Minute Savannah History & Haunts Candlelit Walking Ghost Tour, Pass by moss draped oaks, historic squares, and cobblestone streets, Listen as your guide regales you with ghost stories, legends, superstitions, and history, Professional Guide

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Reviewed By atbowing

We took this tour on 4-6-21, and loved it. My teenagers (18 and 15) were interested the whole time. The stories that were told were interesting and relatable to the whole group. I would do this tour again!

5. Explore Savannah History Walking Tour

119 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Explore Savannah
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5.0 based on 490 reviews

Walk along the streets lined with Live Oak trees draped in Spanish Moss. You will discover how and why Savannah was established, learn about battles fought, hear the stories filled with mystery, intrigue, and passion. Your guide will explain how this city first began, and how she has grown into this modern worldwide destination of today. Along the way, you will discover the history and home of the Gordon family and Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. See where Forest Gump sat with his box of chocolates, walk on battleground, discover the home used as headquarters by General Sherman. Also discover why Savannah is the most haunted city in the nation and why are we built on our dead. Learn the history of the 26,500 square foot home and who lives there today. You tour will cover all this and much more. We walk at a comfortable pace for everyone, allowing time to enjoy the surroundings and truly experience Savannah. We are always happy to answer questions along the way.

Inclusions: Professional Local Guide

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Reviewed By NorthStar29933851089

My husband and I really enjoyed our 2 hours with Rose. She was informative and gave us a good sense of the founding of Savannah as well as the city today.

6. Haunted Savannah Ghost and Pub Walking Tour

Savannah Taphouse, 125 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Nightly Spirits
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4.9 based on 317 reviews

Nightly Spirits Historic Haunted Pub Tours take a look at some of the most haunted places in Savannah while allowing time to really enjoy the "spirits" along the way. Our tours stop at 4 different famous pubs/bars and give you a look into their haunted and historic past. Come try us out, this isn't your ordinary ghost tour and we are confident that you will love our costumed guides!

Inclusions: Guide, Take-home commemorative can cooler or cup!

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Reviewed By Brian A

Awesome tour, Jess explained everything very well and definitely knew what she was talking about. Highly recommend if you’re in the area. Beers and Ghost, what else could you ask for..

7. Spirits and Scoundrels Adults Only Savannah Ghost Tour

Lafayette Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Haunted Savannah Tours
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The Spirits and Scoundrels tour is our Adults Only tour for ages 18 and up. Join us on a walk through haunted Savannah and discover the darker stories that other tours avoid. See real paranormal evidence caught by our team of paranormal investigators. Our Master Storytellers will regale you with tales of murder, voodoo, and haunted mansions.

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Guided Walking Tour

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Reviewed By MDMomTravels

We really enjoyed our 90+ minute walking tour with Gregg. He is very knowledgeable and a great story teller. You can tell he loves sharing what he knows about Savannah. I highly recommend this tour. It is good for all ages.

8. Savannah Georgia Port Tour

1 Resort Dr, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Outside Savannah
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4.9 based on 15 reviews

The Port of Savannah, the nation's largest port in volume, contains over 50 piers, wharves, and docks. On this 90-minute tour, you will experience a working port as it should be seen from the water. This excursion begins with a scenic view of Savannah's Historic Riverfront and then ventures upriver to the Georgia Ports Authority. Here, your captain/guide will discuss the variety of ships seen, the port operations, and products of the different terminals.

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Reviewed By Kathy L

I took the Wildlife Refuge Excursion with Capt. Peter Pearson. If you are looking for a small boat tour, this is it. We spent 3 hours on the water. After turning at Fort Jackson and going under the first bridge, we didn't see another boat until about 15 minutes before returning to the dock. It is so peaceful and beautiful cruising through the wildlife refuge. Capt. Pete has a good eye and was able to help me see the wildlife that I probably would have missed if he hadn't pointed them out. He is very friendly and knowledgeable about the river. I highly recommend this trip.

9. 2-Hour Savannah Bike Tour

502 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA Savannah Bike Tours
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4.9 based on 137 reviews

Touring Savannah by bike is the most efficient way to see the city! Cover a lot of ground, including most of the historic district, with greater efficiency and less fatigue. Enjoy the freedom of exploring the quiet, lesser-known streets that link the well-worn paths. Journey up-close and personal to destinations along the way, stopping for awhile to admire and photograph Savannah’s beauty as you learn of its history. A bike tour is the fittest, greenest way to see any city of course, and for our beautiful and laid-back city, our quiet, fume-free ride is ideal. So, avoid contributing to downtown traffic congestion and noise by pedaling through history!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of bicycle, Bike helmets for those 15 years old and younger--or older (optional).

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Reviewed By ncrossley1

Will (the owner) leads the trips and does a fantastic job! Easy to do for any level and he is a wealth of knowledge about Savannah! Great activity while you are in town and more fun than sitting in a bus!

10. Savannah Bonaventure Cemetery Journey

330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, USA Bonaventure Cemetery Journeys w/ Shannon Scott
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4.9 based on 512 reviews

Bonaventure shouldn't just be toured, it should be storied! As Shannon Scott or his gifted protoge stroll you though a dreamy outdoor art, life & death museum with spectacular natural splendor, you'll be awestruck by not only the depth of stories, but hidden meanings of art and symbolism that adorns graves and how so much of it connects not just to Savannah but the greater world! There is no touring Savannah without Bonaventure and we are the story crew most dedicated to proving that well known local truth!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Professional art historian guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)

Reviewed By suziQ2015

Shannon provided a most entertaining and informational historical tour of Bonaventure Cemetery. I would highly recommend this tour as seeing Savannah would be incomplete without visiting Bonaventure. He even allows well behaved dogs on the tour!

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