14 Savannah Walking Tours Worth Booking

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,235 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Follow a lantern-lit route from Chippewa Square to Colonial Park Cemetery while guides such as Dan, Kel, and Kendra connect Savannah’s wars, crimes, legends, and haunted lore. This 90-minute walk favors factual storytelling over jump scares and runs in groups of up to 30.

“It was very informative about the cities history. But if you are wanting to get spooked, its not the tour for you. Just lots of stories.”

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2.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,229 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris. Taste up to six Southern dishes at eateries and shops, hear stories at Ellis, Franklin, and Johnson squares, and finish at Savannah Bee Company.

“Good food and information. Nice experience in southern cooking at its best. Good restaurants were visited.”

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3.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local English-speaking guide. Expect historic squares, Forsyth Park, Factors Walk, River Street, Colonial Park Cemetery, old homes, Civil War-era sites, and working audio equipment. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Pierce was a great guide. He pointed out many interesting and historic facts. His tour gave us a great understanding of the layout of Savannah.”

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4.Savannah’s Ghost City “Dead of Night” Walking Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,482 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start in Johnson Square with a guide such as Henry, Rebecca, or Cordelia, then walk through Savannah’s historic district to Colonial Park Cemetery, the Marshall House, 432 Abercorn Street, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. Expect spooky storytelling, dark history, and an adults-only tone.

“We had a great time! Our guide, Henry, made the experience. He had great stories and his delivery was excellent.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,623 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at noon in Johnson Square for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District and River Street. Sample Southern favorites and international dishes at about six rotating stops, with food and beverages included. Guides such as Christina and Cricket add local history, humor, and restaurant tips.

“Christina was very witty, funny and informative. Her knowledge of savannah was exceptional. I was born here waaaay back in 1954. Went to the north. Haven't been back for 50yrs. She took the time with her knowledge to give everlasting information. Also was my birthday coming in a few days *I Looove Pickles * surprise our last food stop served pickle shots n martinis. Thank You Christina for a very Memorable vacation. God will will be back next year. Hope your my tour guide. BLESSINGS you were the BEST IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk central Savannah with Genteel and Bard guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, or TC, hearing dark history, ghost lore, first-person accounts, and wartime stories. The two-hour outdoor route uses wireless headsets, images, music, and recorded letters to keep every tale clear.

“I was disappointed… the guide was very nice and all.. but we saw 4 places… that’s IT! Spent to much time telling us stories.. I didn’t pay to hear stories. Show me places.. 2 hours to see 4 places a bit much.. did one of the trolleys ones the next day and got more information and saw more in 1 hr 20 minutes..sorry not worth the price..”

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7.Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,467 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride from your downtown Savannah hotel to Bonaventure Cemetery, then walk the historic section with Tim, a local historian and guide. Expect about 2 hours and 45 minutes of driving and walking, with stories about Savannah families, culture, famous oaks, and the people buried here.

“Tour guide Tim, was very knowledgeable. He hit all the important points. Kept the tour moving without rushing us.”

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8.2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,270 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend two hours walking Bonaventure Cemetery with guides such as Dawn, Steven, or Chris. Expect stories about Savannah, famous residents, cemetery symbols, unusual traditions, and a few haunted tales. The route covers up to one mile and runs in rain unless conditions become unsafe.

“It was beautiful and Steven was great as our tour guide. The history was interesting. Will have to make another trip to finish seeing everything The cemetery has.”

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9.Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,186 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join Nightly Spirits for a three-hour Savannah stroll through haunted pubs, historic streets, and River Street. Costumed guides such as Olivia, Kaitlyn, Chris, and Sky mix ghost tales with local history. You visit about four bars, buy your own drinks, and walk with a group of up to 16 people.

“Had a great time! It is definitely a must do while in Savannah. Olivia was great with her storytelling, bars & drink recommendations! And other tidbits about the city!”

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10.Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour – 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk about one mile through Savannah’s historic district with a local guide such as Rick, Mark, Rose, or Crystal. Hear stories of Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, the Revolution, Sherman, and Jim Williams, then finish at Forsyth Park Fountain. Tours run morning or afternoon, rain or shine.

“Our guide was knowledgeable, witty and a good storyteller. We toured the historic center of Savannah during the weekend everyone was in town celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start at Six Pence Pub with a guide such as Pierce, Andre, or Kelly, then walk Savannah’s historic district, stopping at up to four pubs and spooky sites. Hear tales tied to Colonial Park Cemetery and Button Gwinnett. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is limited to ages 21 and older.

“Great walking tour with very knowledgeable host. Pubs we visited were classic Savannah pubs. I would recommend this activity.”

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12.Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 695 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Savannah after dark with guides such as Jalen, Sam, Amanda, and Milo, stopping at historic pubs and haunted landmarks. The 2-hour, adults-only tour costs $34.99, with drinks extra. Expect storytelling, city history, and a route that may change.

“We had a great time. Our guide was funny, informative and interesting! A good history lesson about Savannah.”

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13.Genteel and Bard’s Savannah History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a live guide and headset audio drawn from historic letters. Guides such as David and Julianna mix city history, local stories, architecture, music, and film locations, from Chippewa Square to Lafayette Square.

“David was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah and threw in some personal information. Be prepared to walk/stand a lot”

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14.Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with guides such as Cindy, Gail, Bec, or Tori, stopping at six food shops and restaurants. Expect local specialties, architecture, city history, a lunch-sized spread, and a finish near City Market. Vegetarian and seafood allergy options are available with advance notice.

“We were so excited to have booked this tour. Cindy was so nice and knowledgeable of so much of the history of Savannah. The stops along the tour were excellent!”

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