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15 Best Savannah History Tours

The history tours: Oglethorpe’s grid, Sherman’s march and the Slavery to Freedom story told in full. The squares are the syllabus; the guides supply the footnotes.

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Savannah’s haunted past on this candlelit ghost tour, walking historic streets, hearing spooky stories, and experiencing the city’s eerie charm.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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

Discover Savannah's historic charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore key landmarks, homes, and stories for just $30.

★ 5.0

“Great tour, enjoyed walking around all of the squares and learning about all of the quirky history of Georgia and Savannah”

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3.Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

Discover Savannah’s historic charm on this engaging 75-minute trolley tour, with lively guides, beautiful sights, and authentic stories for an immersive experience.

★ 4.5

“He was very helpful in finding things to go see and history facts to go with everything I had Marine Mike give me my Charleston tour last week”

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4.Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Walking Tour

Discover Savannah’s authentic flavors on a 3-hour food, pub crawl, and history walking tour featuring local bites, historic sights, and lively ambiance for $60.

★ 4.5

“Christine was an AWESOME guide!! It was freezing cold out but we kept moving snd kept eating! Went to so many doors that we were aware of. We went back to 2 of tgrm for FULL MEAKS!! Great fun and yummy food!!”

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5.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

Explore Savannah’s dark past and haunted sites on this engaging 2-hour ghost tour with expert storytelling, audio guides, and a small group for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Julianna was amazing! So informative and so engaging. Her infectious enthusiasm and vast knowledge made for a wonderful ghost tour. Would recommend this tour to anyone. Support local!”

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6.60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

Discover Savannah on a 60-minute guided Segway tour through historic squares, with expert guides, stunning sights, and engaging stories—all for $55.

★ 5.0

“This was truly a lot of fun. So much so the duration of the tour could have been doubled. There is simply no better way to experience a tour of Savannah.”

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7.Savannah: Old Savannah Tours Historic Overview

Discover Savannah’s charm on a 75-minute fully narrated trolley tour featuring stunning architecture, moss-draped oaks, and engaging guides. Perfect for first-timers seeking an authentic intro to the city.

“Very entertaining. Tour guide was great and Informative.”

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8.Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour – 2hr

Discover Savannah’s historic charm on this 2-hour walking tour. Visit landmarks, learn stories, and see where Forrest Gump sat—perfect for history lovers.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Rick was fun, engaging, and an educational. We learned a lot about the history of the city and a lot of fun stories to go along with each spot.”

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9.Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

Discover Savannah’s historic charm with this guided tour to Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and local treats for $73.83.

★ 5.0

“The guide the very knowledge about the history of Savannah. Really enjoyed the Bonaventure but wish we could have looked around on our own for a little. The entrance to Wormsloe was breathtaking. The cookies were a nice treat.”

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10.Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

Discover Savannah’s haunted nightlife on a 2-hour pub crawl, visiting historic pubs and spooky sites with engaging stories and fantastic guides.

★ 4.5

“Andre was the best!! Very entertaining and knows his stuff! A good mesh of Savannah’s history and the paranormal. Highly recommend!”

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12.Savannah: Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

Discover Savannah’s historic streets and culture on a 3-hour foodie walking tour with tastings at 6 local eateries, guided by friendly experts.

★ 4.8

“Our guides, Charlene and Demi, were fun and informative throughout the tour with a great knowledge of the city and its history and architecture. All of the food stops were delicious, and it was enjoyable to meet fellow travelers while sharing good food and drink.”

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13.Guided Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour

Discover Savannah’s Civil War history with a 2-hour guided walking tour. Learn about Sherman's famous march, historic sites, and the city's role in the war.

★ 5.0

“Thank you Pierce - we really enjoyed our tour! You were a great guide! We enjoyed learning about Savannah- you were Very helpful and knowledgable!”

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14.Private Tour of Savannah’s Historic/Victorian Districts & Bonaventure Cemetery

Discover Savannah’s historic charm with a private 3-hour tour visiting squares, Victorian neighborhoods, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, and Bonaventure Cemetery.

★ 5.0

“Bill was wonderful! We learned so much about the history of Savannah. He is a great story teller…makes it very interesting. He took us through all the squares sharing tidbits of information about the homes and history of the monuments and naming of each one.…”

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15.Savannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour

Explore Savannah’s past through the African American journey from slavery to freedom with this engaging, 2.5-hour guided bus tour led by a Gullah Geechee truth-teller.

★ 5.0

“The tour was an amazing experience. Miss Patt was very informative and took us to places that showed the true culture and heritage of the African experience. I was imagining this stuff the whole time she was talking, she took us to places that I…”

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More Savannah History Tours

5.090-Minute Segway History Tour of Savannah1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$75.00 4.5Savannah Stroll: Guided Sightseeing & History Walking Tour of Savannah1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.00 5.0Historical Bike Tour of Savannah and Keep Bikes After Tour2 to 8 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.0Savannah Civil War Guided Walking History Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$30.00 4.9Historic Downtown Savannah: Guided Segway Tour1 hour - 90 minutes$55 5.0Savannah Historic District Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$46.16 5.0Private Historic Savannah Tour in a Vintage Citroën1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$165.00 4.6Savannah: History and Culture Walking Tour1.5 hours$20 5.0Savannah Historic District Tour by The Wandering Historians2 hours (approx.)$36.50 4.8Savannah: Historical Bike Tour with Tour Guide2 hours$49 4.5History, Haunts and Hops- Savannahs ONLY All Drinks Included Pub Crawl2 hours (approx.)$60.00 4.5Historic Homes of Savannah Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0Historic Savannah Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$29.00 4.5Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour50 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0Segway Tour in Historic Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$80.00 5.0Savannah’s Original Dark History Tour2 hours (approx.)$29.00 5.0History of Savannah Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 5.0Savannah Historic Downtown Donuts and Sweet Treats Tour1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.9Savannah: African American History Tour3 hours$68 5.0Savannah: History, Culture, & Scenic Views E-Bike Tour1.5 hours$65 4.5Savannahs Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$11.99 5.0Savannah Historic District & Islands Private Guided Tour4 hours (approx.)$225.00 5.0The History Buff: Savannah Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$38.00 5.0Historical Electric Bike Tour and Keep2 to 8 hours (approx.)$99.00