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HISTORIC DISTRICT. These horse-drawn carriage tours through the Historic District are narrated and last about an hour, enlightening riders about the city's heritage and colorful past. Afternoon and evening tours are available, as well as ghost story tours and special romantic rides for couples. Call for reservations.
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Cobblestone Tours
Abercorn St and Oglethorpe Ave, Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah, GA · 912-604-3007
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. For a first-hand experience of Savannah's history and lore, let this company be your guide. Costumed tour leaders share their wealth of knowledge about the fascinating city, informing guests of hauntings, tragedies, and life in Savannah from Colonial days. The haunted history tour is great for families; however, children are not allowed on the pub crawl. The latter departs from either 21 West Bay Street or 311 West Congress Street. Reservations are required for all tours.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. These tours depart at twilight from the John Wesley monument, an apt historical signpost that indicates the tours' long-ago subject matter. Guides rely on research and documentation from books and studies on the paranormal for their content, sharing the information with intrigued visitors who can't get enough of the city's already-strong magnetism. Children are welcome on the ghost tours; other themed offerings showcase architecture and the impact of local wars. When the weather's warm, additional tours are scheduled.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Engaging guides help bring the stories and mysteries of Savannah to life on these nighttime tours. The 90-minute excursions make roughly a mile-long circuit as they treat visitors to dramatic tales of the city's ghosts and historic figures. You'll be enlightened about prominent homes in the area, resting places that may not bring much rest, and even chilling voodoo practices. Reservations are required.
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If you're interested in adding a measure of idiosyncratic fun (or perhaps unease) to your exploration of Savannah's spectral past, let this company take your hand. Tours are conducted from an actual hearse that carried bodies for many years. It's been outfitted now to accommodate live passengers, and it boasts an open yet covered roof. As you cruise the streets, you'll hear talk of Savannah's eerie past and see its historic sights. Tours last about 1˝ hours; reservations are required.
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If the idea of all of Savannah's ghost tours freaks you out a bit, you'll find relief on these relaxing cruises. As you glide down the river, guides tell you about the sights before you, and you can catch glimpses of wildlife, including dolphins. A beach stop-off is part of the plan, and the scenery along the Bull River is expectedly spectacular. Reservations required; special cruises can be arranged for large groups.
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Old Savannah Tours
301 Martin Luther King Blvd, Savannah Visitor's Information Center, Savannah, GA 31401 · 912-234-8128
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. With more than a generation of experience, this company has treated countless visitors to the inside story of Savannah's beauty and history. A variety of tours is available, depending on your interests, but Old Savannah is happy to accommodate. There's a historic overview tour, several ghost tour offerings, a river cruise (with buffet lunch), and even one that highlights local girl, food personality, and restaurant owner Paula Deen. It comes with lunch and a gift bag, of course! Most tours require reservations.
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Old Town Trolley Tours
234 Martin Luther King Blvd, Visitors Center City Market, Savannah, GA 31401 · 800-213-2474
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As you board these trolleys, a guide provides running commentary; en route, guests travel in open-air cars and take in the sights and sounds of the town. These tours leave from many convenient locations throughout Savannah and are an excellent way to become acquainted with the city. Sixteen stops and unlimited reboarding allow customers to get off and have lunch or shop at stores that are of particular interest.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. This company purports to be the authority on paranormal phenomenon in Savannah, so if you're an adherent and want to know much more about reasons the city may attract spirits – the probability of infrasound or Savannah's geomagnetically-confusing sands, for example – make sure to book a space. You'll delve deeply into the strange lives and deaths of historical figures and learn about the city's hidden cemeteries and the intriguing people who made it what it is today, including the man who laid out the planned city.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. This company offers walking tours of Savannah, including theme variations that highlight homes, the Civil War, ghosts, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, churches, and graveyards. The excursions are a great way to see the city without contributing to air pollution and traffic congestion. They also make for good exercise! Call for reservations, and note that morning and afternoon tours leave from Reynolds Square while evening tours depart from Johnson Square. Tours are cash-only unless you purchase advance tickets by phone.
Our tours offer insight into city districts, sites of local interest, and even historic and government buildings. Peruse our list, and then, prepare for a bit of education and entertainment combined.
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