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For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best attractions in Savannah.

Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment ® , a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.

Our Savannah tours are the best way to see the city. Because we cover the entire city, you can avoid costly parking and city driving.

• 1 day of free unlimited re-boarding
• Hop on and off ALL DAY at 15 Stops
• You may start your tour at any of our convenient stops
• Live narrated, 90-minute tour
• Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
• Voted as top tour in ‘Best of Savannah’
• More than 100 points of interest
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• Colorful anecdotes and well-research historical facts
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The extraordinary architecture, lush botanicals, and captivating stories of this historic, coastal city make for an unforgettable vacation experience. For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best attractions in Savannah. Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment ® , a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Our friendly conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through “Georgia’s First City” on one of our orange and green trolleys.

Our Savannah tours are the best way to see the city. Because we cover the entire city, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. We also encourage you to tour at your own pace. Our tour offers on and off privileges, which allows you to hop off the trolley and explore on your own at any time. With frequent pickups at all our stops, this helps you avoid walking long distances.

*Free parking is available for our ticket holders. Space is limited.

Old Town Trolley Stops in Savannah

Hop on and off at any of our 15 convenient stops.

• 1 stop Visitors Center
• 2 stop Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
• 3 stop Franklin Square
• 4 stop Madison Square
• 5 stop Forsyth Park
• 6 stop Taylor Square
• 7 stop Cathedral of St. John The Baptist
• 8 stop Old Town Trolley Barn
• 9 stop City Market
• 10 stop Lucas Theatre
• 11 stop River Street
• 12 stop The Waving Girl
• 13 stop Davenport House
• 14 stop Colonial Park Cemetery
• 15 stop Bull Street Corridor

Booth Locations

Stop 1 – Visitors Center 301 MLK Blvd.

Stop 2 – Savannah Welcome Center 214 West Boundary

Stop 9 – City Market 217 West Julian Street

Stop 11 – River Street 301 East River Street

Old Town Trolley Tours

9am to 5pm.

Tours depart approx. every 20 minutes.

Closed Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17.

Reservations are NOT needed or accepted.

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Savannah Trolley Tour Reviews: Which One is Best?

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Right off the bat I’m going to tell you there is no “best” trolley tour in Savannah…you just need to decide on the ideal option for your particular situation! Today I’m going to break down your choices and help you decide which is right for you. I’ve also included some Savannah trolley tour reviews and lots of helpful input from members of my private Facebook group.

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Savannah Trolley Tour Options

I’m only going to focus on the three main tour companies, and I’ll review them in alphabetical order: Kelly Tours, Old Savannah Tours, and Old Town Trolley.

The last two offer Hop-On/Hop-Off options, while Kelly tours currently does not.

ALL of the tours are narrated.

Just FYI, I only compared history trolley tours on this post. I wrote a separate post comparing the ghost tour trolleys since those are so different from the history tours.

If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick comparison chart of the various options (you may need to scroll to the right to see all of the columns):

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Should You Do a Savannah Trolley Tour?

My personal opinion is that Savannah is best seen by foot .

The Historic District is small and very walkable, and you’ll notice so many more details when you’re strolling through the squares versus peering out the window of a trolley.

For that reason, I always suggest walking tours if you’re able.

However, I realize many people have mobility issues or prefer not to walk for hours on end — especially in Savannah’s soul-sucking heat and humidity — so I totally understand the lure of the trolleys!

Another decent reason to opt for a trolley tour is because I think it’s better to let someone else do the driving on your first day in the city versus driving around the city yourself.

Hear me out …

Savannah isn’t always the easiest place for newcomers to navigate; it’s filled with notoriously bad drivers, one-way streets, cyclists, and SCAD students rushing to class.

There are also 22 squares that you have to detour around when you’re driving, and sometimes newcomers have trouble navigating them. (FYI: Yield to the car already circling the square, not to those entering the square.)

The solution? Let a tour guide shuttle you around!

That way you can get familiar with the layout of the Historic District while enjoying a narrated overview of the city.

Hop-On/Hop-Off Tours vs. Nonstop Tours

One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when selecting a tour is whether to do the Hop-On/Hop-Off option or the 1.5-hour non-stop tour instead.

If you’re not in any rush and are operating on Savannah time, aka: as slow as a Southern drawl, my suggestion is to purchase the Hop-On/Hop-Off ticket and then ride it all the way around once without hopping off.

That way you’ll get a good overview of the Historic District and can make note of the attractions you want to see most.

Then, on your second loop around, “hop off” to visit the attractions you noted.

Walk around to explore the nearby squares and anything else that catches your eye before “hopping” back on at one of the next stops.

I always suggest newbies take one of the trolleys and take the whole tour before doing the on and off. I suggest they bring a pen and circle on the map the things they want to see/stop at after the first go-round. Lori M.S. via my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

If you’re super short on time, I vote for a non-stop tour instead (especially if you’re just doing a day trip).

The uninterrupted tours are faster, since you won’t waste precious time waiting for others to board.

Once you’ve done the uninterrupted tour and determined what interests you most, make a beeline to those spots on foot or take the free DOT shuttle to get there.

You can also download the Downtowner app to request a free ride within the Historic District.

Related Post: The Ultimate One-Day Trolley Tour of Savannah’s Historic District

Perks of Both Tours

Both the Hop-On/Hop-Off tours and the non-stop history tours offer…

• A narrated history of Savannah
• Restaurant and sightseeing suggestions from your guide
• Breaks from the heat to enjoy a nice breeze
• A respite from the rain or cold on bad weather days (the trolley windows can be closed)
• An easier way to cover a lot of ground for seniors, families lugging babies around, or anyone with mobility issues

We took the trolley tour this past weekend & LOVED it! We learned so much! Riding in the breeze felt much better than walking in the hot sun.   We did a good bit of walking too, but really enjoyed riding the trolley. – member of my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

All three tours offer accessibility-friendly options, such as storage for wheelchairs, scooters, and foldable baby strollers.

If you have specific special needs you’re concerned about, be sure check each company’s individual website or call them directly.

Most of the trolleys run year-round — even on holidays!

The St. Patrick’s and Martin Luther King holidays are the two primary exceptions, since there are large parades downtown on those days.

Hop-On/Hop-Off Trolley Perks

• Pick and choose where you “hop off”
• Skip certain attractions if you aren’t interested
• Use the trolley to rest your feet for short periods of time while between landmarks
• You’ll have a variety of drivers, so you’ll get a different take on the history from each one

Non-Stop History Tour Perks

• Faster than the Hop-On/Hop-Off, since you won’t have to repeatedly wait for passengers to load and unload
• Better for enjoying an uninterrupted historical narration of Savannah

Hop-On/Hop-Off Trolley Tour Map

The routes that Old Savannah Tours and Old Town Trolley Tours take for their Hop-On/Hop-Off tours are very similar. To show you just how similar they are, I created a map of Hop-On/Hop-Off locations:

Old Savannah Tours icons are blue and Old Town Trolley icons are orange. You can click on each stop to read more about it.

They practically overlap in every instance! I even spaced them slightly apart when they did overlap, just so you could see each icon.

The main differences are that Old Savannah tours goes to the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters and to Telfair Academy, while Old Town Trolley goes to Davenport House instead.

Old Town Trolley also drops by their Welcome Center at the end of their tour.

Savannah Trolley Tour Reviews

Even though I try not to play favorites, I do make every effort to support local businesses on this site!

For that reason, I frequently recommend Old Savannah Tours to my readers. They were the original trolley tour company in Savannah and are still locally owned.

All three companies employ locals, though, so they’re all helping support the people who live here.

No matter which trolley company you opt for, I suggest also adding a Black history tour of Savannah to your itinerary.

The narrated trolley tours tend to omit many of the crucial details regarding how this city came to be.

Now…since each trolley company has its own individual strengths, let’s dive into what makes each one unique.

Kelly Tours (Grayline)

Even though Kelly Tours doesn’t offer a Hop-On/Hop-Off tour, they’re still a fantastic option.

If you purchase either of their uninterrupted tours, they offer unlimited pick-ups and drop-offs both on the day of your tour and the following day on their smaller free shuttle service. **That’s a huge bonus!**

The smaller shuttle bus is enclosed and air-conditioned, which is a huge perk during the heat and humidity of Savannah’s summer months. Trust me on that!

We did Kelly Tours; booked through our concierge. Picked us up in a shuttle, took us to the start of the 90-minute tour, dropped us off where we wanted to revisit, and shuttled us to wherever we wanted that day and the next. Highly recommend. Karen H. via my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

Their uninterrupted tours aren’t scripted.

The guides visit the Historic District, the Victorian District, and the Starland District, so you’ll get a better overview of an extended area if you choose Kelly Tours.

A few highlights of their uninterrupted tours include drives past River Street , City Market , Forsyth Park , the Starland District, and the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

If you’re trying to decide between the regular Non-Stop Narrated Trolley Tour or their 360° Panoramic Tour , note that the 360° tour is smaller and more personalized.

It’s in a Mercedes Sprinter with a convertible top, so they’ll remove the top on nice weather days and you’ll get a fantastic view of the city.

📸 Photo Tip: If you’re a photographer or Instagrammer, the 360° Panoramic Tour would be the ideal option for you. The convertible roof is ideal for photographing churches and the architectural features of the city.

FAQs About Kelly Tours

Do they have a free shuttle? Yes. As mentioned, their free shuttles will not only pick you up and drop you off at your hotel within the Historic District on the day of your tour, but the driver will also deliver you to various points of interest the following day.

Do they have free parking? Some. They offer a very limited number of free spots behind their Welcome Center on a first come/first serve basis. You’ll probably end up parking at the Savannah Visitor Center, which is just steps away. Are the trolleys air-conditioned? Sort-of. Technically they are, but since the trolleys are open-air, you won’t be able to feel the A/C much. The free shuttles have A/C, though!

Can you board anywhere? No. The trolley departs from the Savannah Visitor Center, so you’ll need to meet there. If you opt for their 360° Panoramic Tour, it’s a smaller and more personalized tour, and they’ll pick you up at your hotel.

What time does the last tour of the day depart? The last tour departs between 3 and 3:30 in order to return to the Savannah Visitor Center by 5 pm.

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PRO TIP: Don’t forget to pack a hat and wear sunscreen if you choose the 360° Panoramic Tour!

Old Savannah Trolley Tours

Aside from being locally owned, what sets Old Savannah Tours apart are the costumed character actors who board the trolleys.

The most popular person to board is usually Forrest Gump, but there are quite a few other characters, too.

The characters board the both the Non-Stop Narrated History Trolley and the Hop-On/Hop-Off option.

Old Savannah tours are my very favorite. I love the characters at certain stops that give a narrations about that stop. It is also pet friendly. The Old Savannah Tours trolley and Old Town Trolley seem to stop at the same stops. It really depends on who your tour guide is. We’ve had great tour guides on both trolleys, but we just love the period dressed actors on the Old Savannah Tours trolley.  Lori M.S. via my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

Regarding Lori’s point above, the tour stops are very similar.

The main difference is that Old Savannah Tours stops at the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, while Old Town Trolley goes to Davenport House instead.

Old Savannah Tours also goes to Telfair Square and near the Waving Girl Statue on River Street.

We used Old Savannah Tours. It’s a good way to see a large portion of the main areas. And the costumed actors were an unexpected bonus! All in all, we heard 4 different drivers and their personal take on the narration, which was fun. – Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group member

The guides on Old Savannah Tours don’t follow a written script, so you’ll get fresh information each time you hop on a trolley.

They hire personable guides who do their best to make the tours entertaining.

Another perk is that they usually have a separate driver and guide (vs. one driver who does double-duty driving and narrating).

We just did the Old Savannah Tours (white trolley) and I would highly recommend it. Our guide was amazing – very interesting and entertaining. I noticed walking around today and yesterday that it seems like the other tours (the green) just have a driver that is the guide. We had a separate driver and guide, and I think I prefer that. We noticed that our driver was very skilled, and it seems like it can be frustrating driving through the Historic District. I’m glad the driver could focus on driving and the guide could focus on the tour. MaryJo D.H. via my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

FAQs About Old Savannah Tours

Do they have a free shuttle? Yes. Old Savannah Tours offers a free shuttle that will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel within the Historic District. You can call to arrange for the shuttle after you’ve purchased your ticket.

Do they have free parking? Yes, they have two lots, and both are very close to the Savannah Visitor Center. The larger lot is located at their Welcome Center, which is at 215 W Boundary Street. The second lot is at a former bank building located at 255 Montgomery Street (directly across the street from the Savannah Visitor Center). Parking at both free lots is limited and on a first come/first serve basis. If they run out, park at the Savannah Visitor Center.

Are pets allowed? Yes. Small dogs under 25 pounds are welcome on the Old Savannah Tours trolleys.

Are the trolleys air-conditioned? They’re open-air, so you’ll feel a breeze, but no icy cold A/C.

Can you board anywhere? You can, but it’s best to board at Stop #1 (the Savannah Visitor Center). They’ll provide a sticker there that allows you to hop on and off at each of the stops.

NOTE: If you board elsewhere first, you won’t have a sticker and you’ll have to stay on the trolley until you reach the Savannah Visitor Center to obtain one. You can hop on and off anytime after that, but not before.

What time does the last tour of the day depart? The final tour of the day departs the Visitor Center at 4:30 pm, so you need to arrive at no later than 4:15 pm. If you’re out in the Historic District and want to “hop on” to ride back to the Visitor Center, you need to do so by 4:30 pm. After 5 pm, Old Savannah Tours uses their white trolleys for ghost tours.

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By the way, I’ve created a super helpful one-day Savannah itinerary based around the Old Savannah Tours Hop-On/Hop-Off trolley tour!

Old Town Trolley Tours

Old Town Trolley Tours trolleys are tracked by GPS, so you can check their app to see when the next one is arriving.

To do this, download the “Old Town Trolley mAPP” on your device.

They’re the only trolley company that offers this feature, and it’s very handy!

You’ll know when to position yourself at the stop so you won’t miss a trolley and have to wait for the next one.

They also operate the largest number of trolleys in Savannah, so they usually have the shortest wait times.

If a particular stop is overly crowded, they can send a backup trolley out to lessen the wait time.

We walked everywhere on Day 1 and purchased a 2-day trolley pass for the next two days. It is nice to be able to rest and ride and just listen and then walk. We did the Hop-On/Hop-Off Old Town Trolley . Very enjoyable. Just remember that they go in numerical order for the stops. Plan accordingly. Sometimes the buses are full, and you may have to wait for the next bus for about 8 minutes.   – Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group member

FAQs About Old Town Trolley Tours

Do they have a free shuttle? Yes. You can arrange for complimentary pick-up and drop-off at your hotel within the Historic District.

Do they have free parking? Yes. Guests can park for free in the Old Town Trolley lot , which is across the street from the Visitor Center (Stop #1). The address is 234 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. They offer additional parking a few blocks away at their Welcome Center, which is located at 214 W Boundary Street (Stop #15).

Are pets allowed? No — unless they’re service animals.

Do the 2-day passes have to be used two days in a row? No. If you purchase a 2-day pass, you do not need to use them on consecutive days.

When is the last tour of the day? During April, May, and June, the final tour of the day departs at 5 pm, which means the last drop-off at the Visitor Center is at 6:30 pm. The final drop-off is closer to 5 pm during the remaining portion of the year (August through March).

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A note on parking…..

The tour companies all offer free parking, but each lot only has a limited number of spaces. They’re usually on a first come/first serve basis.

All of the companies are located in the vicinity of the Savannah Visitor Center, which makes a great place for overflow parking.

The first hour of parking at the Visitor Center is free. It costs $1 per hour thereafter. Make note that you’ll need to have your car out by 8 p.m.

The Visitor Center has bathrooms, free WiFi, a snack center, and gift shop.

The Savannah History Museum is also located in the same building.

Related Reading: Everything You Need to Know About Parking in Savannah

A Note on Tipping….

Tipping isn’t included in any of the tour prices, so it’s always nice to tip your driver at the end if they do a good job.

I’m impressed with how well they navigate the narrow streets of Savannah while dodging pedestrians AND keeping up with the historical narration. Kudos to them!

I would definitely include a tip if they make the extra effort of picking you up and dropping you off at your hotel.

We did Old Savannah Trolley Tours. Great tour, we just stayed on the trolley. We also got to bring our furbaby with us on the tour, which was a plus! They also provided transportation to and from our door without additional cost. We tipped the driver, of course. Sherri H. via my Savannah First-Timer’s Guide private Facebook group

Savannah Travel Guide Info

If you’re planning a trip to Savannah and need additional help, here are a few resources I’ve created…

• Savannah First-Timer’s Guide  – My ebook includes all of my best insider tips in one place.  It’s the only resource you’ll need when planning your trip to Savannah! 
• Savannah FTG Free Resources Library  – Get a free printable list of 50 Things To Do On-Foot in the Historic District (no car necessary!), plus more fun goodies.

Not Ready to Go Just Yet?

Awesome! It makes me happy when visitors want to stick around. Here are some more helpful posts you might be interested in reading…

• Bonaventure Cemetery Tour: Top Tips & Must-See Spots
• Black History Tours Savannah: Which Ones Are Best?
• 9 Unique and Fun Things To Do in Savannah Georgia
• The Most Haunted Places in Savannah GA (Map Included!)

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14 Comments on Savannah Trolley Tour Reviews: Which One is Best?

I always enjoy going on hop-on hop-off tours when they are available. You get to see all the best places and then you can go back and spend longer in the places you liked the most. I never knew there were so many in Savannah.

Believe it or not, this is only a fraction of the trolley tours! There are others that go further out to attractions like Wormsloe and Bonaventure, and then there are quite a few haunted trolley tours, too. Trolleys are a big business in Savannah. lol

This was the one thing I didn’t do in Savannah! I love the comparison of all the different companies too!

Great tips and info on whether to choose a trolley tour and if so which one! I prefer walking as much as possible but sometimes it’s so nice to take a break and enjoy the sights by vehicle especially if short on time.

I’m a fan of walking, too — especially here in Savannah. It’s so much easier to notice all of the details when you’re on foot. During the heat of the summertime, though, the trolleys are a godsend.

I so much love the concept of hop on hop off buses. They actually let you see the whole city at your convenience and time.

Love that you put all this information together. I’m always someone that has to research all the options and the pros/cons of each one. I didn’t do a trolley tour in Savannah when I visited so I would like to next time. This will be really useful in helping me decide!

These trolleys are adorable! We would love to ride one and hop around the city. Would make for excellent photography as well!!!

They do make for some cute photos!

This is perfect for those hot and humid Southern days when you just need a break from walking.

I love taking hop on hop off buses whenever I am in a new city. It is such a great way of being able to go everywhere and see whatever interests you.

Your whole site is amazing. I have been to Savannah twice now and there’s so much more I want to see. Wonderfully detailed posts and photos. Thank you for helping me plan my next trip!

Do i need to go to a specific place to buy on off tickets or can i purchase them at any stop?

Hi Joyce! I suggest buying them online in advance. If you want to purchase them in person, I only know how it works with Old Savannah Tours. With them, you need to purchase at one of their two ticketing locations (the 215 W Boundary Street location or the 255 Montgomery Street location). Hope that helps!

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If you want to learn all about Savannah’s history — or maybe go on a pub crawl — this Georgia town’s got it! Here’s a list of our favorite ways to tour this historic town.

Savannah Tours Pass

Savannah has so much beauty to see, and so much history to learn about — you may not even know where to start!

Enter the Savannah Tours Pass! This pass will get you into 30+ top attractions at a great price. And you don’t have to plan — just relax, have fun, show your pass, and see everything the Savannah has to offer!

You can choose between the 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, and it includes a mobile pass and map so you can easily get started exploring this historic city.

With the Savannah Tours Pass, you can take part in some of the city’s most popular tours including the Riverboat Cruise, the Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour, and a Carriage Tour. Admission to local historic sites and museums is also included.

This pass is a great deal, and saves you up to 55%. You’ve got nothing to lose, except the excitement of figuring out what to do or where to go!

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Duration: Valid 1-3 days

Savannah Riverboat Cruise

The Savannah Sightseeing Riverboat Cruise is so unique, it gets its own section! The Savannah Riverboat Cruise offers a variety of start times and durations, so you’re sure to find one that works with your schedule, interests, and budget!

The cruise starts right on River Street, where you’ll board the riverboat. Some of the cruises are narrated, so you can learn more about Georgia’s “First City” while taking in the sights from the Savannah River.

Seating includes a climate-controlled indoor cabin, with windows all around for viewing. There are also benches on the upper decks, and an open-air patio for prime viewing.

Learn more about the city on the Sightseeing Cruise, or enjoy a Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Cruise! Sunset and Moonlight Cruises are also available.

A cash bar is available on all cruises!

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Duration: 1.5 hours (approximately)

Savannah Trolley Tours

You know what’s fun about trolleys? Everything! Hop on board and learn all about what makes Savannah so beautiful.

Historic Hop On, Hop Off Trolley Tour of Savannah

The Old Savannah Tours tour company offers a Historic Hop On, Hop Off Trolley Tour and I can personally attest that it is amazing!

I’ve done this tour with my kids, and it was a blast! Once you start your trolley tour, you can hop off at any of their 15 stops at must-see Savannah locations. You can hop off at all of them, or one of them — totally up to you! Once you hop off, you can explore the location to your heart’s content, and when you’re ready to leave, another trolley will be arriving soon so you can just hop on and continue your tour.

We wrote all about this amazing tour in our article, 19+ Things To Do in Savannah Ga With Kids: Your Brilliant Guide to a Stress-Free Vacation .

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Duration: Up to 7.5 hours (but it’s up to you!)

Old Town Trolley Tours

Old Town Trolley Tours offers a 1-day Hop On, Hop Off Trolley Tour that will get you to some of Savannah’s most popular locations!

This trolley tour also features 15 stops, and you are free to hop off (and then hop back on) at any or all of them! Stops include Forsyth Park, the Juliette Gordon Lowe House, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, City Market, River Street, and more!

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Duration: 1-8 hours

Hysterical History of Savannah: Trolley Comedy Tour

Take a ride on the funny side on this Hysterical History of Savannah: Trolley Comedy Tour. Spice up your trip to Savannah with this comedy show on wheels. Join your driver and your tour guide for a roast of nearly 300 years of Savannah’s history.

This enjoyable and family-friendly trolley tour takes you on a journey through historic locations, while providing plenty of hilarious anecdotes from your cheery and knowledgeable tour guide. Perfect for visitors of all ages, this tour is sure to provide an enjoyable time for everyone!

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Duration: 1.5 hours

Cemetery Tours

Savannah is Georgia’s oldest town, so it only makes sense it would be home to some amazingly beautiful and historic cemeteries that you’ve just got to see.

Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour

Join a Walking Tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, a world-famous cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. During this tour, focus on the history of the cemetery and the people buried inside. Get to know some of the most famous residents including Little Gracie, Conrad Aiken, Johnny Mercer, and more. Enjoy a walk through the cemetery, take in the hauntingly beautiful scenery, and maybe even see the occasional local wildlife. 

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Duration: 2 hours

Beyond Good and Evil Tour

Beyond Good and Evil Tour’s unique blend of humor, the macabre, voodoo, ghosts, local folklore, and legends has created Savannah’s most famous Ghost Tour. Explore Savannah’s most haunted locations such as Colonial Park Cemetery, Mercer-Williams House, Calhoun Square, and 432 Abercorn. Many of the locations are loosely related to the book, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” If you are a fan of the book and looking for a ghost tour, this is the one for you! 

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Food and Drink In Savannah Tours

The best way to really experience a new place, is to — eat the food! (And drink the drink!) Here are some wonderful food and drink tours, that will make your Savannah trip memorable.

Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl

Experience the fabulous side of life on this unique and outrageously fun drag queen guided pub crawl. Visit Savannah’s best nightlife, enjoy dancing and sing-a-longs, and spend the night in the company of a world-class drag queen. Check out Club One Cabaret and stay as long as you like enjoying world-class entertainment, libations, and dancing the night away. ​This tour is for anyone who wants to have an absolutely FABULOUS time! It’s time for a pub crawl to remember, are you ready to put on your party pants? Yes, Queens!!

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Duration: 3 hours

Happy Hour Walking Tour

Explore the enchanting city of Savannah with a drink in hand during this Happy Hour Walking Tour. Let your guide tell tales about the city’s haunted past while you enjoy the very best happy hour prices in this hostess city of the south! Meet at Molly Macpherson’s and start out your happy hour of fun!  Enjoy $2 margaritas, half-price craft beer, $2.50 well drinks, half of the top shelf, $4 appletinis, and $4 cosmos! You will also get to discover why Savannah is known as the “City Built Upon the Dead”.

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Duration: 1-2 hours

Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Visit some of the most historic and haunted bars in Savannah, Georgia, on this Haunted Pub Crawl, the only pub crawl in the area that focuses on the darker hauntings in the city. It is a bit of a bar hopping experience that will take you through several watering holes all while hearing spooky ghost stories along the way. 

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Savannah Prohibition Experience

Savannah (along with the rest of the United States), was dry during the Prohibition in the early 20th century — and this museum is the only one of its kind in the world that’s completely dedicated to the history of it.

Learn the history behind Prohibition, and how it led to a rise in smuggling and moonshine. At this museum, costumed guides will keep visitors entertained while exploring the collection. And, of course, a speakeasy is connected, so you can enjoy a drink (for an extra fee) when you’re done!

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Duration: 1 hour

Cultural and History Savannah Tours

When you think of Savannah, you can’t help thinking about how much culture and history can be found there. It’s a history buff’s dream! These tours help show you what makes Savannah such a special place.

360° Panoramic Tour of Historic Savannah

Enjoy a 360° Panoramic Tour of Historic Savannah from the comfort of your own Mercedes Sprinter van. This is a perfect small group activity if you’re looking for something fun and historical to do.

Whether the roof is open or closed, you’ll enjoy excellent panoramic views of beautiful Savannah. So, sit back and relax as you are chauffeured about on this fully narrated historical adventure through one of the most beautiful cities in America.

Admire unobstructed views of the many steeples and towering live oaks and savor every second of the charming south at her very best and brightest. Examine city squares and mansions and hear colorful stories of what makes Savannah so special. 

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Wormsloe Historic Site & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

Enjoy a day trip to the coastal areas of Savannah on this Wormsloe and Bonaventure Cemetery Tour. Your day begins with a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846, learning all about the lives of its notable inhabitants. Meander under moss draped oaks and along the bluff of the Wilmington River. Adventure out and explore Savannah, enjoy lunch with your group at Erica Davis Lowcountry Restaurant for fresh seafood, barbecue, and lowcountry/southern sides.

After lunch, the day continues to Wormsloe Historic Site and a drive through the picturesque Isle of Hope Historic District. Visit the Wormsloe Plantation Tabby Ruins that date back to the 18th century. Here you will enjoy a docent-led walking tour of this Georgia State Park historic site. Last but certainly not least, stop at the Famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company for some shopping and tastings of Byrd’s famous cookies. 

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Duration: 6 hours

Tybee Island Tours

Just a short 30-minute drive from historic Savannah, you’ll find beautiful Tybee Island! A place you’re definitely going to want to explore.

Read More: 19+ Relaxing and Fun Things To Do in Tybee Island on Your Next Family Vacation

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour (Leaves from Savannah)

Take a few hours out of your day to enjoy this scenic Tybee Island Dolphin Tour. Travel over to Tybee Island and stroll around and have lunch at one of the many restaurants, enjoy amazing local cuisine, spectacular scenery, exotic birds, and an Alligator Pond with over a hundred reptiles to view.

Following lunch, you will board the boat for a Dolphin Cruise through Tybee Island’s-waterways in search of the ever-prevalent bottle-nose dolphin playing in their natural-habitat. Also on the cruise are views of historic Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island Lighthouse (built in 1856) and Tybee Island Lighthouse. After the Dolphin Cruise, you will stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for a photo opportunity before returning to Savannah! Anchors aweigh, book today!

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Duration: 5 hours

Savannah Ghost Tours

Is Savannah beautiful? Definitely, yes. Is Savannah haunted? Umm…maybe?

If you’re looking for ghosts — you’ll (probably) find them here. With so much history and culture (and so much of the spooky-looking Spanish moss!), ghosts just tend to congregate in Georgia’s oldest city.

Lucky for you, Savannah has an abundance of ghost tours to choose from! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, tours with pirates, ghost tours for teens and adults, or tours that are only for those above the age of 21 — we’ve got them!

Here’s a list of  25+ Savannah Ghost Tours  that you’re not going to want to miss, but we’ve listed some of our favorites below.

13 Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour of Savannah

If you are in search of all the things that go bump in the night, then you have found the right tour for you. Meet in the Historic District for this 13 Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour of Savannah and learn all about the things nightmares are made of. Join like-minded paranormal research enthusiasts on this tour that discovers the under belly of occult history in Savannah and explores the metaphysical with a paranormal sensitive guide. Come along on a tour where you never know what will happen.

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The Dead of Night Ghost Tour

Join your guide on Savannah’s newest and darkest Ghost Tour! If you are searching for a thrill night filled with the dark hauntings, demons, possession, and murders, this is the tour you want, The Dead of Night Tour focuses on the scariest hauntings and most aggressive ghosts that have plagued Savannah’s Historic District for years. Visit Colonial Park Cemetery, Wright Square, hear the story of Wally, and much more. 

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Savannah Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Take a thrilling journey to the darker side of Savannah with this Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour. Chilling history will be brought back to life as you visit ancient cemeteries and historic battlegrounds, as well as notoriously haunted sites. Dare to enter 2 infamously haunted venues to explore their shadows for yourself. This spooky experience presents Savannah’s dark history with a side of theatrics and humor.

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Duration: 75 minutes

Savannah Underground: An Immersive Ghost Hunt

This isn’t your average ghost tour! Prepare to do something you’ve likely never experienced before! Begin by diving into Savannah’s dark past with the area’s only immersive trolley tour, which doubles as a ghost hunting bootcamp where you’ll learn skills and information that you can take back home and use to find ghosts anywhere in the world. Once completing your ghost hunting training session, you’ll hop off the trolley and into the exclusive “The Savannah Underground”, a forty-minute immersive adventure that surrounds you with some of Savannah’s scariest history. Called a theatrical whirlwind of scary fun, don’t miss out, book your spot today!

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Savannah Tours FAQ

How much does it cost to ride a trolley in savannah.

Trolley tour costs vary depending on what type you’re looking for. Both Old Savannah Tours and Old Town Trolley Tours offer hop on, hop off trolley tours of Savannah, and the costs range from $40.52 and up (Old Savannah Tours) to $50 and up (Old Town Trolley Tours).

How long is a trolley tour?

Both the Old Town Trolley Tour and the Old Savannah Tours hop on, hop off option take 90 minutes to make the complete loop, however, you may choose to hop on, and hop off at various locations, which will increase the time.

When is the best time to visit Savannah?

We think anytime is a good time to visit Savannah, but generally speaking, spring and summer are great times to visit this coastal Georgia city. You’ll find great weather and plenty of things to do in from March-July, as well as lots of special events.

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All the Stunning Photos from Bachelor Alum Nick Viall’s Georgia Wedding to Natalie Joy!

The couple tied the knot at Joy's family's 300-acre farm near Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by a bevy of Bachelor Nation stars

Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, parenting and pop culture for more than 15 years.

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A Bachelor no more!

Nick Viall tied the knot with Natalie Joy on April 27 at her family's 300-acre farm near Savannah, Georgia, opting for a glam black-tie affair amid the farm's rustic surroundings.

"I've always wanted to have a tuxedo black-tie event. So it's kind of like a Vogue on the farm kind of vibe," Viall, 43 — who starred in season 21 of The Bachelor — told PEOPLE.

"I feel like the vibe of our ceremony was very ethereal, very romantic, with florals everywhere. Lots of white flowers and a touch of light blue as little bit of color," Joy, 25, added.

Here are all of the photos from the couple's stunning wedding.

Feels Like Home

Getting married on the family farm was a long-time dream for Joy, and Viall needed no persuading. "It's a place that has always been very special to Natalie," he told PEOPLE. "When I first visited, I was struck by its expansive landscape and vibrant colors."

Setting the Stage

Guests were brought to the ceremony site in vintage trolley tour busses well-stocked with champagne and cocktails. Viall and Joy wed under a floral and greenery arch, beside a naturally fed spring pond.

Emotional Day

Viall was overcome with emotion watching Joy walk down the aisle in a custom dress by Macye Wysner  of  Cinq , holding the couple's 2-month-old daughter,  River Rose .

"River made me fall even more in love with Nick. I didn't even think that was possible, but it just makes you closer," Joy told PEOPLE. "You just see this human that's both of us. And Nick is so great about everything with her."

Officially Husband and Wife

The couple exchanged handwritten vows and, after they said "I do," they released a flock of homing pigeons into the air in a symbolic moment.

"Natalie and I very much have intertwined our life,' Viall said. "We're fully diving into us. If nothing else, this solidifies that we do everything together and thankfully enjoy doing it."

Picture Perfect

Joy — pictured here posing with her mother — accessorized her bridal look with sheer lace gloves and  Verstolo jewelry , including flower-inspired diamond earrings. Her hair was styled by  Glenn Ellis , with wedding glam by  Lyndsay Zavitz .

Looking Sharp

Viall — who made his entrance at the ceremony to "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel — looked dapper in a classic Hugo Boss  tuxedo with a white boutonniere.

Time to Celebrate!

After the ceremony, the newlyweds held a cocktail hour, followed by a reception under a large tent which offered sweeping views of the property. The lively celebration featured open food stations, drinks and a live DJ.

"We wanted it to be extremely fun," Joy explained. "No long speeches, no formalities. Just pure enjoyment for everyone."

Light It Up

Viall and Joy got the party going with a festive champagne tower as sparklers illuminated the night. The crowd danced to a custom wedding playlist, curated from song suggestions by guests from the couple's  Zola wedding invitations .

Bonus Guests

Joy and Viall's 170 wedding guests — who included Bachelor Nation's  Jared Haibon and  Ashley Iaconetti ,  Ben Higgins ,  Victoria Fuller and  JoJo Siwa — got to mingle with some of the farm's four-legged residents during the celebration.

Night to Remember

Viall and Joy shared their first dance as husband and wife to "One and Only" by Adele, along with special dances with their parents.

Late into the night, they treated their guests to Waffle House  snacks and confetti poppers before making their getaway from the party in an old Ford truck.

Family of Three

Joy joked that they didn't do "an actual sendoff," as they had to return to the reception after their "getaway" to collect their daughter.

"There's a couple of things we [had] to fake," she said. "But starting our journey as a married couple, with River by our side, is truly the most special."

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