Savannah's Historic District Open Air Guided Tour - Free Parking
Description
Experience the "Hostess City of the South" in comfort and style. This guided minibus tour offers an intimate look at the Savannah Historic District’s most iconic landmarks. Unlike larger trolleys, your climate-controlled minibus navigates the narrow, cobblestone streets with ease, bringing you face-to-face with 275 years of history. From the towering oaks of Forsyth Park to the bustling energy of River Street, you’ll discover why Savannah is one of America’s most beautiful cities.
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Itinerary
This area is the cultural hub of the city, featuring the Savannah Theatre and the site of the famous park bench from Forrest Gump.
This is the "southern turn" of the route, showcasing the iconic white fountain and the grand Victorian-era mansions that line the park's perimeter.
Pass through Monterey Square. This area is famous for its lush canopy and its connection to the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Cutting across toward Abercorn Street, you’ll reach the most stunning spire in the city. The French Gothic architecture here provides a dramatic contrast to the surrounding colonial-style homes.
Moving toward the northern edge of the district (near Reynolds Square), you see the oldest standing structures. The Pink House and the Planters Inn showcase the brick-and-stucco charm of the late 1700s.
Features rare ironwork and multi-level brick passages that reflect Savannah's cotton trade history. Offers a vantage point that captures both the historic warehouses and the modern
Overlooking the Savannah River. You’ll see the Savannah City gold dome and look down onto the historic cobblestones where cotton "factors" once traded.
The final leg takes you through the vibrant 4-block outdoor mall of City Market. From here, it’s a short, direct drive back to the Visitor Center
We will give photo opt with it if anyone would like to get off and take pictures.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
The best historical tour of Savannah! The tour guide had a wealth of knowledge, and also a love of the City.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and passion for Savannah. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
We are in total awe in the beautiful Historical downtown Savannah, Georgia. And Ron our driver and your guide made it super special. We were very comfortable and respected throughout the journey. He even offered to bring us to our hotel. Thank you so much Ron. You are amazing 👏 🤩 ❤️ 💖 from Steve and Thelma Miller from Illinois
Thank you so much, Steve and Thelma, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time exploring beautiful historic Savannah with Ron. It’s especially lovely to know that he made you feel comfortable, respected, and well cared for throughout the tour. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we hope to welcome you both back for another great experience someday!
Hampton was knowledgeable and very much a gentleman. He treated us well and was very kind. I highly recommend this company. Great customer service overall. Savannah is beautiful and rich with history.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Hampton’s knowledge, kindness, and hospitality made your experience so enjoyable. It also means a lot to know that you were happy with our customer service overall. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you left with some great memories of beautiful, historic Savannah!
My father and I had the pleasure of riding with Arthur. Arthur was amazing and shared tons of historical facts and info. He was engaging and a great tour guide. The tour path is approximately 1hr n 15min and worth the price of admission!
Thank you so much zach_p for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you and your father had such a memorable experience exploring the city with Arthur. His passion for sharing the city's history and keeping every guest engaged truly makes each tour special. We're thrilled you found the experience worthwhile, and we hope to welcome you both back for another adventure the next time you're in town!
Great guide, learned a lot. We were fascinated by Savannah’s beauty. If you don’t want to walk around, this tour took me all around
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear your guide made the tour both informative and enjoyable. It's great to know you were able to experience Savannah's beauty comfortably. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour!
