Savannah · Georgia, USA
Things to Do in Savannah: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
The best things to do in Savannah, ranked by real traveller reviews: hop on the trolley through the 22 squares, walk beneath the live oaks of Forsyth Park and Jones Street, take a candlelit ghost tour through America’s most haunted city, cruise the river, tour Bonaventure Cemetery, eat a Southern food tour and hit Tybee Island beach. Compare 110+ tours, tickets and day trips side by side — most with free cancellation.
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Sunset tours in Savannah
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Savannah
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Explore Savannah by interest
Whatever brings you to Savannah — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
What to see
Top attractions in Savannah
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Historic Squares
Oak-lined charm.
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Trolley Tours
Easy sightseeing.
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Haunted Savannah
Ghost tours.
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Bonaventure
Historic cemetery.
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Savannah River
Riverboat cruises.
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Southern Food
Lowcountry cuisine.
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Tybee Island
Beach & dolphins.
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Forsyth Park
Famous fountain.
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History & haunts
Savannah history & haunts
- 1Historic squares
- 2Bonaventure
- 3Ghost tour
- 4Riverfront
20 min awayTybee Island
Beach & dolphins.
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15 min awayBonaventure
Historic cemetery.
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City awaySavannah River
Riverboat cruises.
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City awayHistoric Squares
Oak-lined charm.
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City awayHaunted Savannah
Ghost tours.
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City awaySouthern Food
Lowcountry cuisine.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Savannah visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, blooming and beautiful — the best time.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and humid; tour early or on the water.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm days and thinner crowds — lovely.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and quiet, great for the historic city.
For gardens
Spring brings azaleas and blooming squares.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
The Historic District and a ghost tour.
Two days
Add Bonaventure and a riverboat.
Three days
Add food tours and Tybee Island.
For ghosts
Evening ghost tours.
For food
A Southern food tour.
With kids
Trolley and riverboat.
On foot
The Historic District is compact and best on foot.
Trolleys
Hop-on hop-off trolleys loop the main sights.
By boat
Riverboats and ferries ply the Savannah River.
Car & rideshare
Handy for Bonaventure and Tybee Island.
Where to stay
Stay in the Historic District near the squares.
US dollar
The USA uses the dollar; cards are widely accepted.
Book a trolley pass
A hop-on hop-off pass makes covering the sights easy.
Evening ghost tours
Book a ghost tour for after dark in the squares.
Bonaventure transport
Bonaventure is out of town; book a tour with transport.
Beat the heat
In summer, tour early and cruise the river to stay cool.
Try Southern food
Don’t miss shrimp and grits and pralines on a food tour.
Spring squares
Visit in spring for the blooming squares.
Ghost tours
Popular ghost tours sell out — book ahead.
Bonaventure tours
Cemetery tours with transport fill up — reserve early.
Riverboat cruises
Dinner and sunset cruises book out — reserve ahead.
Food tours
Food tours have limited spots — book early.
Dolphin trips
Tybee dolphin cruises fill up in summer — reserve ahead.
Spring & festivals
Spring and St Patrick’s are busiest — book everything ahead.
Trolley tour
Around $30–45 for a hop-on hop-off trolley pass.
Ghost tour
About $25–45 for an evening ghost tour.
Bonaventure tour
Roughly $35–60 for a cemetery tour with transport.
Riverboat cruise
Around $35–70 for a sightseeing or sunset cruise.
Food tour
About $50–80 for a Southern food tour.
How to save
Combo trolley-and-riverboat tickets save money.
When to visit
Savannah through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mar–May
- Best for
- Blooming squares.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- River cruises.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Sep–Nov
- Best for
- Warm & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dec–Feb
- Best for
- Quiet history.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
People also ask
Savannah travel FAQ
What are the top 10 things to do in Savannah?
Ranked by traveller reviews: 1) the hop-on-hop-off trolley through the Historic District, 2) a candlelit ghost walking tour, 3) a guided history walk through the squares, 4) a First Squares or Southern Flavors food tour, 5) Bonaventure Cemetery, 6) a riverboat sightseeing or dinner cruise, 7) Forsyth Park and its fountain, 8) the Ghosts and Gravestones trolley, 9) Wormsloe State Historic Site’s oak avenue and 10) Tybee Island’s beach and lighthouse.
How many days do you need in Savannah?
Plan two to three days. Day one: a trolley loop or walking tour, the squares, Forsyth Park, lunch near City Market, River Street and a ghost tour after dark. Day two: Bonaventure Cemetery in the morning, Wormsloe or the Georgia State Railroad Museum, a riverboat cruise and a food tour. Day three: Tybee Island, 20 minutes away, for the beach, lighthouse and Fort Pulaski.
What to do in Savannah for free?
Walk the squares — Chippewa, Madison, Monterey and Lafayette are the prettiest — and Forsyth Park, stroll Jones Street and River Street, visit Bonaventure Cemetery and Colonial Park Cemetery, step into the Cathedral Basilica, browse City Market and the Plant Riverside District, ride the free ferry to Hutchinson Island for the skyline view and take the free DOT shuttle around downtown. The beach at Tybee is free apart from parking.
What are the best day trips from Savannah?
Tybee Island (20 minutes) for the beach, lighthouse and dolphin cruises; Fort Pulaski and Wormsloe on the way; Hilton Head Island (45 minutes); Beaufort, South Carolina and Hunting Island beach (one hour); Jekyll Island and St. Simons on the Golden Isles (90 minutes); and Charleston (two hours). Tybee beach-day tours with transport from Savannah cost about $110.
What to do in Savannah at night?
Ghost tours are the signature — candlelit walks, the Ghosts and Gravestones trolley, ghost hunts and true-crime pub crawls all leave around dusk. Then drinks on River Street or at the rooftop bars of the Plant Riverside District, live music at City Market, a show at the Savannah Theatre or a dinner cruise on the river. Savannah allows open containers downtown, so a to-go cup is part of the experience.
What is there to do in Savannah in winter?
Winter is mild (highs around 60°F) and the squares are quietest. December brings the lights on Broughton Street, the Christmas market at Plant Riverside and the Boat Parade of Lights on the river; camellias bloom in the squares in January and azaleas start in late February. Trolley, ghost and food tours run year-round, and by mid-March the huge St. Patrick’s Day celebration takes over.
What are the best things to do in Savannah with kids?
The trolley tour, the Georgia State Railroad Museum with its working turntable, Forsyth Park’s playground and fountain, the riverboat cruise, the Pirates’ House restaurant, Leopold’s Ice Cream, Oatland Island Wildlife Center, and at Tybee the Marine Science Center, the lighthouse climb and dolphin-watching boats. The gentler ghost tours suit older children.
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
March to May, when the azaleas bloom and the weather is warm and dry, and October to November. Mid-March is packed for St. Patrick’s Day. Summer is very hot and humid with afternoon storms; winter is mild, quiet and the cheapest time to come.
Is Bonaventure Cemetery worth visiting?
Yes — the Spanish-moss-draped cemetery on the Wilmington River, made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, is one of the most-reviewed experiences in Savannah. Entry is free, but a golf-cart or walking tour (about $38–48) finds the notable graves and stories you would otherwise walk past.
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