The 15 Best Savannah Tours & Ghost Walks

1.Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,527 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride Savannah’s narrated Old Town Trolley loop with guides such as Pops, Red, DA, Sunny, and Meagan. The roughly 1-hour-50-minute full circuit links 15 stops near Forsyth Park, City Market, River Street, museums, and historic squares. Hop off to explore, then return on a later trolley running about every 20 minutes.

“It was a great overview of a beautiful city! Informative and funny tour guides/drivers. There's so much history here, it's amazing.”

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2.90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,367 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Cruise the Savannah River for 90 minutes aboard a traditional red, white, and blue riverboat. Hear live stories from the captain, pass Old Fort Jackson, and see River Street, working docks, visiting ships, and Savannah's skyline. Choose climate-controlled indoor seating, open-air decks, or upper-deck benches. Food and drinks cost extra.

“The riverboat cruise along the Savannah River is beautiful. It is a great tour with lots of history shared. The riverboat is amazing!”

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3.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s historic streets for about 90 minutes with guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra, hearing documented history alongside ghost stories and local legends. The candlelit route begins near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery. Expect a moderate walk, standing, outdoor weather, and a thoughtful tone rather than jump scares.

“The tour guide was exceptional in answering questions as well as providing a wealthy of information. Even if you don't believe in ghosts and such, it was a very enjoyable evening hearing the stories of the Savannah legends.”

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4.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Shannon, Lisa, or Chris while sampling six dishes at specialty shops and restaurants. You’ll see Ellis, Franklin, and Johnson squares, historic River Street, and finish at Savannah Bee Company. Tastings equal a full lunch, but drinks cost extra and dietary choices are limited.

“We booked the tour on our most recent trip 1/22. It did not disappoint! Our guide, Beck, was very informative about the history of the town and a great tour guide! We stopped at 6 locations for small bites, but in the end it was filling enough for a lunch time tour. Would recommend!”

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5.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet at Oglethorpe Square for a two-hour walking tour led by a local Savannah guide. Follow historic streets, squares, and cobblestone lanes past Forsyth Park, River Street, Colonial Park Cemetery, and the original Girl Scout Headquarters. Headsets help you hear the guide in groups of up to 30.

“Champ was a knowledgeable guide who informed us on history, architecture, and nature. His pace was excellent, got a lot in, but we did not feel overwhelmed with too much information. Would highly recommend this tour”

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6.Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,723 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride Savannah’s trolley of the doomed for 75 minutes of haunted history, dark humor, and two after-hours stops. Guides such as Madame Rouge, Billy, Emmaline, and Lin bring different styles to stories of murder and restless spirits. You’ll enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, though not a cemetery after 8 pm.

“Madam Rouge was Awesome! Would highly recommend. All stops were great and getting to go inside after hours was a nice plus.”

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7.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah’s Historic District after dark with guides such as Henry, Rebecca, Cordelia, and Deanna. This 90-minute, adults-only tour mixes ghost tales with grim local history, stopping at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, The Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square.

“EXCELLENT ghost tour! Probably the best we’ve ever been on! A healthy mix of history in there too. Henry was a great guide who knew his history, spoke clearly, and took his storytelling seriously. This is a great tour if you are interested in ADULT ghost tales, this tour is NOT designed for children please be aware of that beforehand. If you’re into the paranormal this is a wonderful walking tour for photographic activity. All around a fantastic evening!”

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8.Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

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

Ride through Savannah’s Historic District with a driver-guide such as Crystal, Tony, Meagan, or Denise. This continuous 75-minute tour covers famous squares, mansions, Forsyth Park, the riverfront, City Market, and landmarks tied to Savannah’s complicated past. Expect live English commentary, open trolley windows, and no stops.

“Great, fun and very informative , I enjoyed and learned a lot about beautiful Savannah history and interesting facts.”

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9.Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,938 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

See Savannah’s historic squares, mansions, Victorian District, River Street, and City Market on a 90-minute trolley tour, then cruise the Savannah River toward Old Fort Jackson. Guides such as Chris, Joyce, Stephanie, and Steve bring the city’s stories to life. Hotel pickup is available from select Historic District hotels.

“Beautiful tour of the fascinating city, good commentary, fun river cruise. The combo is an easy way to hit the high points.”

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10.Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,640 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Use a one-day Old Town Trolley ticket to explore Savannah’s historic center at your own pace. English-speaking conductors such as Red, Justice, Pops, and Irish add local stories, humor, and practical tips. Ride the full loop first, then hop off at squares, museums, the cathedral, River Street, and City Market.

“Take the trolley around the tour once and mark off places you want to visit the next time around.”

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11.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 for about two hours with Genteel and Bard guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC. Hear dark local history, ghost lore, first-person letters, music, and recorded audio through high-range headsets. The small outdoor group visits squares, cemeteries, inns, and sites tied to murder, war, disease, and unexplained activity.

“An absolute perfect mix of history and lore! If you are looking for a fun, spooky and dark tour that also gives you true historical facts, this is the tour for you. Our tour guide, Julianna, was a wonderful storyteller and full of so many historical facts to give you a real feel for the city!”

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12.Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,230 reviews · 1h 20m · from $39

Ride Savannah’s black Trolley of the Doomed through historic squares and hear stories of murder, unrest, and local legends. You’ll enter the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, with guides such as Maria, Olive, Red, and Temperance bringing the tales to life through humor and theatrical storytelling.

“Loved the spooky ghost tour! Our guides were so well rehearsed and new the history of Savannah. The “unexpected” twists and turns made the event even more memorable and fun! More time visiting the Lowe house would of been nice. And a Q and A for the guests as well. Wish we could of visited one of the cemeteries as well.”

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13.Riverboat Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,206 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Spend 90 minutes aboard a Savannah Riverboat with live English narration from the captain or guide. Cruise past the working port, container ships, Savannah’s historic riverfront, and Old Fort Jackson, home to a large original artillery piece. Seating includes air-conditioned indoor areas and open decks. Food and drinks cost extra.

“It was fun and informative. The boat is very nice and clean. The food and drinks were good.”

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14.60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

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

Ride a Segway through Savannah’s historic district with a trained guide such as Gregg, Mick, Marc, or Nico. After a short safety lesson, you’ll visit landmarks, squares, quiet streets, and Lafayette Square near the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The one-hour route is lively and efficient, though brief for a city with this much to see.

“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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15.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 875 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Board the riverboat at 6:00 p.m. near Savannah’s River Street, then settle in for a Southern buffet, city views, and live music until 9:00 p.m. You can sample shrimp and grits, carved beef, fresh catch, chicken, and seasonal sides before heading upstairs for dancing. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and English-speaking staff host the evening.

“Brenda was our server. She had spunk and full of energy. It was such a pleasure to have get as our server.”

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