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Several tour companies offer horse-drawn carriage rides through Savannah’s Historic District. Most tours last around 45 minutes to an hour, and many include some sort of historical narration.

Many people have concerns about the welfare of carriage horses. Savannah does regulate the conditions under which the horses work, but not as fully as other cities. If you are concerned about Savannah’s draft horses, read the section below on horse welfare so you can make an informed decision about your carriage ride.

See also: – Savannah’s must-see sights – More of Savannah’s sights and attractions – Overview of guided tours available in Savannah and nearby – Savannah’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

! Please check all details directly with the company or guide when planning your trip. Availability may vary by season, and operators may withdraw or change specific tours without notice.

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$250 Private carriage tour of downtown Savannah.

Carriage Tours Of Savannah

Three companies in Savannah specialize in providing carriage rides through the Historic District. Other tour companies also offer carriage rides as part of their services.

You can either take a public tour or hire a private carriage. Most offer some sort of historical narrative to go along with the ride, and last about 40-60 minutes. Most public tours do not require a reservation; you can pay at the company’s carriage stands (see below for locations).

Madison Tour Company

Call 912-658-1364. Carriage stand at Barnard and West Congress Streets, Ellis Square. Website

Public Tour, 45-50mins . Narrated history tours. Call for availability. Adults $22, children (6-12) $11, young children (0-5) free. More details

Private Tour . $95 for first adult, $15 per additional person. Pickup available for additional $20. More details Wedding, elopement and special event private hire also available. See details

Paula Dean Carriage Tour (6 max) . Carriage ride and lunch at Paula Deen’s restaurant. $60 per person (lunch included). Available at times between 11:30am and 3pm. Reservations required. Also available as a private tour. $175 for two, $50 per additional person. More details

Book online or call 912-236-6756. Carriage stand at Jefferson and West St Julian Streets, City Market. Website

Public History Tour, 45-50mins . Morning and early afternoon narrated carriage tours. Availability varies by season. Adults $25, children (5-11) $13, young children (0-4, riding in adult’s lap) free. More details

Public Ghost Tour, 45-50mins . Evening carriage tour with ghost stories. Availability varies by season. Adults $25, children (5-11) $13, young children (0-4, riding in adult’s lap) free. More details

Private Tour, 40mins or 1hr . Private ghost, history or sightseeing tours available for up to 6 adults. 40-minute tour: $135 for first two people, $20 per additional adult, $10 per additional child. 1-hour tour: $160 for first two people, additional adults $20, children $10. Pickup available for additional fee ($15-$50 depending on location, if schedule allows), call for information. More details Private group tours also available, call for pricing and other information. More details

Historic Savannah Carriage Tours

Book online or call 912-443-9333. Carriage stand in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel off Bay Street. Website

History Tour, 45-50mins . Narrated history tour. Available morning through evening daily. Adults $25, children (5-11) $12, young children (0-4, in adult’s lap) free. More details

Ghost Tour, 45-50mins . Call for availability. Adults $23, children (5-11) $12, young children (0-4) free. More details

Youth Group Tour, 45-50mins . $16 plus $3 gratuity per person. Call for more information. More details

Private Tour, 45-50mins . Customized pick-up and drop-off available. $135 for first two people, $15 per additional adult, $12 per additional child (5-11). More details Romance Tour, Moonlight and Roses Tour and Proposal Tour (prices vary).-->

Plantation Carriage Company

Book online or call 912-659-9005. Carriage stand at Barnard and West Congress Streets, Ellis Square. Website

Historic Tour, 1hr . Narrated history tour of downtown Savannah. Tours available daily. Adults $25, children (6-11) $12, young children (0-5) free. More details

Specialty Private Tour, 1hr . Private narrated history tour of downtown Savannah in a 4-person vis-a-vis carriage. Two passengers $135, up to two additional passengers $15 per person. More details

Romantic Private Tour, 30mins-2hrs . Evening carriage ride (no narration) through downtown Savannah. 30 minutes $50, 50 minutes $90, 1 hour 30 minutes $135, 2 hours $185. Full evening rentals also available, inquire directly for details. More details

Other Carriage Tours

Private Carriage Tour, 1hr . Savannah Dan Walking Tours Private carriage tour for 2 adults, $250. Reservations required. Call 912-398-3777.

Horse Welfare

The American public is beginning to question the ethics and safety of urban carriage tours, with several cities banning horse-drawn carriage rides altogether.

Supporters of a wider ban on carriage tours, such as the Humane Society of the United States, argue that the traffic and noise of city streets are stressful to horses and that the heavy work and air pollution cause unacceptable levels of injury, ill-health and discomfort.

Others, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, think that the carriage horse industry can be acceptable if strict regulations on the care and working condition of horses are enforced: adequate veterinary care, stabling and feed; access to water while working; maximum loads and working hours; a full stoppage of carriage rides if the weather is too hot or too cold for the horses to work comfortably.

Savannah’s carriage tour industry meets some, but not all, of these standards. Its city ordinance on Horse-Drawn Carriages For Hire obliges carriage tour operators to meet minimum standards of veterinary care, harness upkeep and off- and on-duty treatment of the horses. It also restricts the number of people a horse can pull.

The city currently also imposes some restrictions on the temperature in which horses may work, and does not allow horses to work in temperatures exceeding 98°F (36.7°C). More information here

This is one of the highest maximum allowable temperatures employed in the United States, with other cities such as New York limiting carriage rides to temperatures below 90°F.

What this means in practice is that Savannah’s carriage horses are not permitted to work in conditions that will be excessively dangerous to their health (and it would not be to the advantage of their owners to allow this – horses are a valuable asset) but they are obliged to work in conditions that may be very unpleasant for them.

If you can, before reserving a carriage tour take a look at the horses at the carriage stands if you pass them and at the horses that go by in the street, to see whether they seem calm, well-kept and willing to work.

If you don’t feel good about what you see, strongly consider taking another kind of tour instead. Welfare problems are particularly likely to arise in the summer, when Savannah can get very hot and humid.

Savannah has numerous motorized trolley and bus tours, some with air conditioning, that can provide a comfortable ride. You could also take a bike or segway tour, or a walking tour at a cooler time of the day.

– See details of alternative riding or walking tours.

More Savannah Tours

– Architecture tours – Black history tours – Boat tours – Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tours – Civil War tours – Food tours – Ghost tours – Bonaventure Cemetery tours – Haunted pub crawls – Helicopter tours – Trolley, bike and Segway tours – Walking tours

See also: – Savannah museums – Historic house museums – State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah – Kayak tours near Savannah – Savannah events

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Public History Tours

Our Public History Tours cover approximately 8 of Savannah's beautiful squares and last 45-50 minutes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the narration of Savannah's rich history while your horse clip-clops past unique landmarks and historic homes.

Adults $32 (12 & over)

Children $15 (4-11)

Lap child FREE (3 & below)

Private History Tours

Our Private History Tours offer the same information as our "Public History Tours" BUT from the comfort of a private horse-drawn carriage. Private History Tours can have Roses added at checkout

Starting at $150 (2 Adults) $20 per additional person (4 guest max)

Special Occasions & Groups

Every perfect day needs to include a horse and carriage! Allow us to be a part of your Special Occasion . We offer our horse-drawn carriages for proposals, weddings and most any special occasion. You MUST call in to arrange a Special Occasion , we need the fine details to be perfect! 

Groups of 6 please call for group rates and accommodations

Our dedication

 At Savannah Carriage Tours our horses are our #1 priority! They are a literal HUGE part of our families. Each person employed with us from the barn staff to the management love working with these amazing animals. We literally love what we do!!

The owners of Savannah Carriage Tours, Nick & Nichole pride their selves in giving the best love, care & affection to their horses as possible.

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Heat & weather

Heat regulations.

We monitor the temperature outdoors as well as our horses internal temperatures (they don't say ahhh...) to ensure that our horses NEVER work in extreme conditions! Our horses are hosed down regularly once outdoor temps reach 85. They are also offered water before, during and after EACH tour. Our horses are part of our family & we love them!!!

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Cancellations must be made by direct contact with our office. Please call 1-912-443-9333

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Kelly Tours is a locally owned and operated trolley tour company in Savannah. Since 1910, they have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city. The guides pride themselves with their knowledge and experience, giving you a complete, professionally-guided tour of ... one of the largest Urban National Historic Landmarks in the United States. Transporting you through more than two and a half centuries of history, see Savannah as the early colonists saw it. Ride along cobblestone-paved streets beneath moss-draped oaks and experience the “Old South” with its stately mansions, beautiful squares, romantic riverfront, and abundance of artifacts. Discover the beauty of Savannah at night. Immerse yourself in the local lore and legends in Savannah’s history on “The Savannah Underground: An Immersive Ghost Hunt,” Or, enjoy the views as you pass by the many church steeples and under live oaks to experience the unobstructed sights of Historic Savannah from the “Land and Sea Tour.” With a variety of options for the tour that’s perfect for you, you are sure to have a memorable experience.

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The Plantation Carriage Co. is Savannah, Georgia’s premier source for horse-drawn transport for tours around the historic district and also for weddings and other special occasions. Tours depart approximately every 20 minutes from the southeast corner of Ellis Square. Each tour will ... provide you with 50-60 minutes of historical narration as you weave through the 25 to 30 blocks in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. Catch a glimpse of all the beautiful and romantic inns that Savannah has to offer and get an up-close view of all the breathtaking churches and the only gothic-style synagogues.

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No visit to Savannah is complete without a sightseeing tour by horse-drawn carriage. Let the gentle “clip-clop” of horses and sway of the carriage, transport you to Savannah’s colorful past with one of our entertaining and informative tours. Carriage Tours of Savannah was the ... city’s first carriage tour company, and has been featured in magazines, guide books, and videos for over 30 years. Our 50-minute narrated tours depart from the gazebo in the center of City Market, at Jefferson and West St. Julian Street. All of us here at Carriage Tours of Savannah enjoy making customer service our main focus. If you need help making special arrangements, or would just like some local input about restaurants or museums to enjoy in addition to your carriage ride, give us a call. We’re happy to take the extra time with you and show you what true “Southern Hospitality” is.

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Sit back and relax in our ultra-comfortable private carriages and enjoy a tour of the city like no other. This carriage is ideal for couples, but it can comfortably hold up to 6 adults. Since there are no other passengers, you can ask your driver for any type of tour…history, ghost, or even a combination. Of course, if you want a quiet, romantic ride, your driver can simply transport you through the quiet neighborhoods in the beautiful Historic District. Private tours are very popular, therefore, reservations are strongly suggested.

Did you know we also offer Private group tours? Gather up to 12 of your favorite friends or family members and let us help you arrange a Private tour for you and your favorites, whoever they may be! These tours may be customized to suit your particular needs. Bring a picnic basket, a couple bottles of wine, your laughter and your willingness to have a good time! Call for pricing on these special tours. Need some help making plans or gathering goodies? Our fun office staff is great at pulling these tours together. Call us to discuss ideas (we’ve done a few of these tours ourselves)

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45-50 minute tours are available for $175 for two, $30 for each additional adult, $20 for additional children 5-11.                                                                     (fares do NOT include tax or gratuity)

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NOTE:   Arrangements for pick-up and drop-off outside of City Market can be made as the schedule permits October thru May .  We do not arrange these special pickups in the summer months, due to heat.  Fees for special pickups range from $15-$50, depending on the location in the Historic District.  As the City of Savannah must authorize our special pickups, requests should be made a minimum of 24 hours prior.  Requests for pickups on weekends should be made by Friday noon.

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Savannah's history stretches back to 1733 when Georgia become the 13th colony, which is why it comes at no surprise that there are more than a few ways to tour Savannah and learn about its past. From a fast-paced segway tour to a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, there's sure to be a tour style best for you and your group. Before visiting Savannah, take a look at these sightseeing and tour companies.

Sightseeing & Historic Tours in Savannah, GA:

1. old town trolley tour.

The "Hop on Hop Off"  Old Town Savannah Trolley Tour is the famous orange and green trolley you will see driving around the squares of Savannah and highlighting over 100+ of the best Savannah attractions. The tour guides narrate the tour with a mix of comedy and storytelling for a truely unique experience. Looking for a good scare? Check out their haunted Ghost Tour, Ghosts & Gravestones for a insider's scoop on the most haunted city in the South. 

1-Day Passes go for $30 per person.

2. Genteel & Bard Fine Savannah History Walking Tour

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If you prefer a more intimate experience when touring the Hostess City, check out Savannah's premier family-owned luxury walking tour . Walk along the cobblestone streets with this husband and wife duo and visit some of Savannah's most historic and beautiful squares, all the while stopping at some of Savannah's best local coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques along the way.

Tickets run $25 per person.

3. Historic Savannah Horse & Carriage Tours

Let Savannah’s most recommended Historic Carriage Tour Company  trot you through the moss-draped squares of this beautiful city. The slow and steady pace is the perfect way to see Savannah. They have multiple carriage options to chose from, whether traveling for a romantic couple's retreat or with a larger girl's getaway. 

Tickets cost $25 per person.

4. Savannah Taste Experience Food Tours

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One of our favorite Savannah tours by far is the Savannah Taste Experience . There is no better way to get to know a city and the culture than through its food. Sample delicious dishes from unique foodie spots surrounding the Savannah squares while learning about the food, restaurants, history, and the culture that help shape the tasty Hostess City’s palate.

Tickets run between $40-$55 per person.

5. Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

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No Savannah trip is complete without visiting the most famous Savannah, GA cemetery: Bonaventure! Let their master storytellers guide you through her 100+ acres. The famous Bonaventure Cemetery has been voted in the Top 10 Most Beautiful Cemeteries in the World by Travel + Leisure , and for good reason! Eerie crypts and tombstones are planted amongst the lush Southern foliage, as described in the famous novel “Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil” by John Berendt. This is a must-see!

Tickets average $25 per person.

6. Savannah Slow Ride Pub Crawl

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Savannah Slow Ride is the original, 100% pedal powered, eco-friendly way to see Savannah, Georgia. The fifteen-person bicycle tours are perfect for bachelor/ bachelorette parties, girl's weekends, corporate team building, birthdays, graduation celebrations, or any large group outing. Pedal through Savannah's charming squares and make a few pit stops to refill your solo cup along the way. 

Tickets cost $35 per person or $375-$410 for the whole crawler.

7. Hearse Ghost Tour

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Voted the #1 Ghost Tour in the United States! With Hearse Ghost Tours , ride in real hearses that were in service for more than 15 years with actual funeral parlors. Can you say creepy?  Cruise by the city's many cemeteries and through the beautiful streets of the Historic and Victorian districts all while hearing about the many spirits and ghosts that are believed to haunt the city of Savannah.

Tickets are $20 per person.

8. Savannah Riverboat Cruise

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You haven't truly experienced Savannah until you've seen her from riverview. Hop on the Georgia Queen  Riverboat Cruise and eat your fair share of Southern soul food while you row down the Savannah River. The Georgia Ports, Talmadge Bridge, and the Waving Girl statue are just a few of the landmarks you can see on this one-of-a-kind Savannah tour. The ferry runs all day and into the evening, so be sure to add it to your travel agenda. 

Average $30-$50 per person.

9. History & Haunts Walking Tour

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History & Haunts  is an authentic, historical ghost tour that offers travelers a haunted history of our city by foot. Guided by the eerie glow of a candlelit lantern, the tour guides are dressed the part to bring you back to the old Savannah stories of war, executions, murders, disease, and death. A great choice for both kids and adults!

Tickets run $15 per person.

10. Segway History Tour

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With Savannah Segway Tours you can choose from a tour of Historic Savannah, Bonaventure Cemetery, Tybee Island, or a fun Savannah Movie Tour. This pet- and family-friendly tour company will take you on an up-close and personal tour of historic Savannah's 22 squares while having fun and catching the breeze. Learn all about the rich history of our beautiful city at a smooth and leisurely pace. This tour is great for elderly guests and rests your feet after a long day of walking the town!

Tickets start at $49 per person.

11. Savannah for Morons: Comedy Trolley Tour

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Savannah for Morons is a witty, outrageous history lesson "perfect for morons and their smarter friends." If you're into learning about Savannah's rich history while laughing uncontrollably at entertaining comedy skits, the tour is for you. Perfect for bachelorette groups and family reunions. Tickets run $33 per person.

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When the winter months hit in Savannah and the holidays are approaching, this is the time when you can see this charming city in a whole new light. Touring through the streets of Savannah right around Christmastime will provide a lighted tour of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. But what if we told you that you can tour the entire city in a horse-drawn carriage? Sounds like a holiday dream come true.

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Whether you want to see Savannah's historic architecture, beautiful cemeteries or taste its food scene, you'll find a tour to suit your desires.

A great way to get to know Savannah, Georgia , is with the aid of someone who lives there and knows the city's history. With the help of traveler reviews and editor analysis, U.S. News selected Savannah's best guided tours, some of which focus on the city's architecture, others on its food and some on its ghostly residents . Whether you're walking through the Historic District or riding a Segway through a storied cemetery, you'll gain an insider's perspective on Savannah's culture and folklore on these tours.

Old Town Trolley – Savannah Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Price: Adults from $28; kids from $20 Duration: 1.5 hours

Old Town Trolley's hop-on, hop-off tours allow visitors to explore Savannah's most popular attractions at their own pace. Trollies make 15 stops in total, including Forsyth Park , City Market , River Street , Madison Square, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Colonial Park Cemetery. If you choose to stay on for the entire ride, the tour takes about 90 minutes. Drivers provide commentary on the city and its sights – a point of praise for most tourgoers. Reviewers suggested riding the entire route at least once before hopping on and off so you can get a sense for the city's history and attractions.

Tours begin at 9 a.m. and depart every 20 minutes until 5 p.m. depending on the season. If purchased online, one-day passes with unlimited hop-on, hop-off privileges start at about $28 for adults and $20 for kids ages 4 to 12; kids 3 and younger ride for free. The tour company also runs a popular nighttime Ghost & Gravestones trolley tour.

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Genteel & Bard – History Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

Genteel & Bard's History Walking Tour takes visitors to many of the city's most popular downtown attractions , including the Colonial Park Cemetery, the Green-Meldrim House, Jones Street and Lafayette Square. A local historian and storyteller leads the two-hour excursion. Many reviewers enthusiastically praise the guide's in-depth knowledge and passion. Others appreciate the microphone/earbud system that makes it easy to hear the stories even from 100 feet away.

Tickets start at $30 for adults and $15 for kids ages 7 to 12; reservations are required. Tours are generally available Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m.; an additional afternoon tour may be offered on the weekend, depending on the month. For those interested in the supernatural, the family-owned company also leads a Savannah Ghost Encounter Tour.

Ghost City Tours – Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Price: From $30 Duration: 2 hours

The Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl takes visitors to three bars and pubs deemed the city's "most haunted." Over the course of the two-hour walking tour through Savannah's Historic District, guides tell stories about the city's famously spooky history, as well as its distinct architecture and landmarks. It also includes a stop at the Colonial Park Cemetery. According to travelers, the guides are experienced and entertaining, though some wished the stories were scarier. Plus, thanks to the city's open container policy, visitors can carry their drinks in to-go cups from bar to bar.

Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, cost about $30. Tour-takers must be at least 21 years old. Tours are offered nightly at 8 and 9 p.m.; additional tours may be offered on Friday and Saturday evenings, depending on the month. Ghost City Tours also offers ghost tours suited for families and cemetery tours.

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Savannah Taste Experience – Port City Food Tour

Price: From $65 Duration: 3 hours

Savannah Taste Experience's Port City Food Tour takes visitors to a half-dozen eateries to sample everything from South African-inspired cuisine to ice cream. The Savannah food tours, which are offered up to four times a day Wednesday through Sunday, are limited to 12 people. Reviewers – including those familiar with Savannah – validate the accuracy of the "secret" part of the tour's name, acknowledging that they would not have found some of the restaurants on their own. What's more, guides win high marks for their good humor and knowledge of local lore.

Tickets cost about $65 per person. Tickets include food, but not adult beverages, which can be purchased separately. For families with young children, the company recommends signing up for its First Squares Food Tour.

Savannah Ghostwalker Tour

Price: From $25 Duration: 2.5 hours

Savannah Ghostwalker Tours stop at multiple cemeteries, battlefields and other purportedly haunted sites, including Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides, also known as "ghostwalkers," share their experiences of ghost research and related local history and folklore, which many reviewers find informative, entertaining and even a bit scary. As an added bonus, Ghostwalker Tours provides "ghost-hunting" equipment intended to detect paranormal activity. The 2 1/2-hour walking tours are limited to 15 people – a major pro for many travelers.

Tickets start at $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tours are generally available nightly at 9 p.m.

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Adventure Tours in Motion – Bonaventure Segway Tour

Price: From $75 Duration: 1.5 hours

According to reviewers, the best way to traverse Bonaventure Cemetery 's 100-plus acres is via a Segway with Adventure Tours in Motion. On this 90-minute tour, you'll glide past Spanish moss-draped oaks and the tombstones of famous residents like Conrad Aiken and Johnny Mercer while your guide shares historical and architectural facts. Along with the ease of using the Segways, travelers express praise for the guides, who they describe as insightful and funny.

Cemetery tours are generally offered daily at 9:30 a.m. Tickets, which include round-trip transportation from the Historic District to the cemetery, cost approximately $75 per adult. The company also offers 60- and 90-minute Segway tours of the city's Historic District, as well as a Movie Tour that visits some of the city's top filming locations.

Old Savannah Tours – Historic Hop-on, Hop-Off Tour

Price: Adults from $38; kids from $16 Duration: 1.5 hours

On this trolley tour, visitors can take a roughly 90-minute ride around the Historic District or hop off to explore at any of the 14 must-see stops along the way, including Savannah City Hall, River Street and Forsyth Park. Trolleys run every 15 to 20 minutes daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 or 5 p.m., depending on the season. Drivers provide running commentary and actors portraying historical figures appear at some stops – a highlight for many reviewers.

Tickets start at $38 for participants ages 12 and older and $16 for children ages 5 to 11; kids 4 and younger ride for free. If the hop-on, hop-off element of the tour doesn't appeal to you, the company also offers a continuous version of this tour that doesn't make any stops, allowing riders to stay on the trolley for the full roughly 90-minute experience. Several ghost-themed tours are also available.

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Blue Orb Savannah – The Zombie Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 2 hours

Blue Orb Savannah's Zombie Tour is a two-hour, adults-only walking tour that offers an in-depth, "uncensored" look at the ghosts that haunt the city. Along the way, guides share stories of paranormal activity recorded throughout Savannah. Reviewers regularly praise the guides' historical expertise and humor and say the two hours fly by.

Tours generally depart at 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets start at $35 per person. The Savannah Shadows Tour is a shorter (90-minute), all-ages version of the tour with tickets starting at $25 for kids and $30 for adults.

Southern Flavors Savannah – Taste Tour & Pub Crawl

Price: From $55 Duration: 3 hours

Southern Flavors Savannah's Taste Tour takes small groups (of no more than 12 people) on a walk through downtown Savannah and along its riverfront with stops at six restaurants. In between samples of Lowcountry fare like shrimp and grits and pimento cheese bites, travelers pass by several of the city's top attractions, including its famous squares. The food, and the respectable quantities of it, receive fulsome praise from reviewers, as do the tour guides, who travelers describe as personable and insightful.

The excursion starts daily at noon and lasts about three hours. Tickets start at around $55 and are available for culinary enthusiasts ages 16 or older; alcoholic beverages are not included. Southern Flavors Savannah also conducts a tour focused exclusively on desserts as well as a haunted pub crawl.

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Savannah Dan Walking Tours

Savannah Dan's public walking tours take visitors through about half a dozen squares in roughly two hours. Throughout the tour, the colorful, eponymous guide – self-described as a "stand-up historian" – will offer his thoughts and opinions on the history, legends and myths of his city. Many reviewers find the self-billed Southern gentleman who leads the outings engaging and knowledgeable. Savannah Dan is also known for offering helpful tips on where to dine in the city. Reviewers also appreciate the tour's laid-back pace.

Tours start at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Tickets cost approximately $35 per person. Savannah Dan also conducts private walking tours.

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Savannah Bike Tours – Pedal Through History Bike Tour

Price: Adults from $39; kids from $19 Duration: 2 hours

Savannah Bike Tours offers two-hour cycling trips that take visitors to some of the city's most popular attractions. During the 3-mile ride, travelers pass by several of Savannah's famous squares, Forsyth Park, the Savannah River waterfront, historic mansions open to the public and sites that have been featured in well-known movies. According to visitors, the bike tour allows you to cover more ground than a walking tour and includes insider tips from the local guides.

Tours are offered daily at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; an additional 6 p.m. tour is offered on Friday and Saturday in summer. Tickets start at $39 for participants 12 and older and $19 for kids 11 and younger. The price includes use of bikes with baskets and bottled water. Helmets, which are optional for adults, but mandatory for children, are also available. Electric bike tours and ghost-themed bike tours are also available.

Gray Line Savannah – Savannah Land & Sea Tour

Price: Adults from $69; kids from $36 Duration: 3 hours

Enjoy two quintessential Savannah experiences on this tour, which includes a scenic river cruise and a trolley ride. You'll start your excursion with a 90-minute narrated trolley tour through the city's historic district. Then, you'll hop on a classic riverboat for a 90-minute cruise that features commentary from the captain about Savannah's historic port. Travelers applaud the humorous, engaging trolley tour guides, but are less impressed with the boat ride, saying there's not much to see.

Tours are generally available daily starting at 10 a.m.; the last afternoon tour begins at 1 p.m. Tickets start at approximately $69 for adults and $36 for children ages 3 to 12. Gray Line operates a variety of tours in Savannah, including one that explores the Wormsloe State Historic Site .

Noble Jones – Savannah Saunter

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $18 Duration: 2 hours

For a crash course in Savannah history, consider this two-hour walking tour led by Noble Jones. As you stroll past top sights like Forsyth Park and River Street, you'll learn about the city's Colonial and Civil War history, as well as its modern-day renaissance. Tourgoers rave about the guides, who they describe as personable and well-versed in Savannah history.

Savannah Saunter tours are available daily in the morning and afternoon (generally 9:30 or 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Tickets start at $25 for adults and $18 for youths ages 8 to 14. History buffs may also be interested in the company's Civil War walking tour, which offers a more in-depth look at Savannah's role before, during and after the war.

Explore Savannah – Heart of Savannah - 2hr Walking Tour

Hear stories about Savannah's founding, its reputation as one of the most haunted cities in America and its connection to the Girl Scouts on this approximately two-hour tour. Tours begin at Wright Square and end at Forsyth Park. Travelers are impressed with the tour's pace and the guides, who they say personalize the experience for each group and encourage questions. Some reviewers say this walking tour offers a better history lesson than the city's popular trolley tours.

Tours are offered twice a day at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets prices start at $30 for adults and $15 for kids ages 6 to 12. Explore Savannah also operates a ghost tour, as well as private walking tours.

Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $15 Duration: 1.5 hours

When you need a break from Savannah's historic squares and ghost stories, consider heading to Tybee Island for a cruise with Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure. On this 60- to 90-minute ride, you'll cruise around the coastal waters of the barrier island passing historic lighthouses and Fort Pulaski National Monument while dolphins play in the boat's wake. Reviewers praise the adept captain and crew, and report seeing an abundance of dolphins. Many travelers say this is a great, family-friendly activity.

Tickets start at $25 for passengers ages 13 and older and $15 for children 12 and younger. Infants 2 and younger can ride for $5. Tour times vary by month; there is usually at least one morning departure and one afternoon departure. Boats depart from Tybee Island, about 15 miles east of River Street. Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure also offers a sunset tour, in addition to private tours.

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Hearse Ghost Tours – Public Hearse Ghost Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 75 minutes

Ride around Savannah's Historic District in a convertible hearse on this 75-minute ghost tour. Each hearse, which was used by real funeral parlors for more than 15 years, can hold a maximum of eight passengers. As you ride around town, your guide will regale you with tales about Savannah's paranormal activity and the stories behind the famous ghosts that supposedly haunt its streets. Reviewers applaud the entertaining guides and call the experience unique. Though it is a ghost tour, travelers say the guides manage to incorporate a fair amount of levity in their storytelling.

Tour times vary by month; the company usually runs at least two tours a night. Tickets start at about $35 per person. Private tours are also available.

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