7 Walking Tours in Savannah That Repay the Ticket

1.Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s historic center for about 90 minutes with guides such as Dan and Kel, hearing true history, ghost stories, legends, and tales of executions and murder. The tour begins near Chippewa Square and ends at Colonial Park Cemetery. Expect cobblestones, outdoor standing, a group of up to 30, and a calm, story-first approach rather than jump scares.

“This was an awesome tour! Dan was a great, GREAT guide! It was freezing cold out and it didn’t even matter because he kept us moving and engaged!!”

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2.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

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

Start on West Broughton Street and walk Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Shannon, Lisa, or Chris. Stop at up to six eateries and food shops for a lunch-sized spread of Southern bites, then finish at Savannah Bee Company. Expect history, architecture, honey, and plenty of walking.

“We booked the tour on our most recent trip 1/22. It did not disappoint! Our guide, Beck, was very informative about the history of the town and a great tour guide! We stopped at 6 locations for small bites, but in the end it was filling enough for a lunch time tour. Would recommend!”

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3.Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah’s Historic District for about two hours with a local guide such as Pierce, Champ, Mike, or Savannah. Expect four historic squares, cobblestone lanes, Forsyth Park, River Street, Factors Walk, Colonial Park Cemetery, and the former Girl Scout headquarters, with audio equipment to help you hear every story.

“Savanna (tour guide's real name) was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and well organized in her presentation of the history.”

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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

Walk Savannah after dark with guides such as Henry, Rebecca, or Cordelia, hearing ghost stories and grim local history at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, Marshall House, the Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. This adults-only tour lasts about 90 minutes, covers just over a mile, and costs $34.99.

“Your guide was awesome! Loved the stories she told. Would book again! The experience was a good time.”

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

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

Walk from Johnson Square through Savannah’s Historic District and toward River Street, stopping at about six food spots for Southern favorites and international flavors. Christina and other local guides add city stories, restaurant tips, and plenty of personality. The $60 tour lasts about three hours, includes tastings, and leaves you full enough to skip lunch.

“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.Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

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

Walk through Savannah’s Historic District with an English-speaking guide such as Gail, Cindy, Bec, or Tori, stopping at six eateries and specialty shops. Expect lunch-sized tastings, stories about the city, and a finish near City Market. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan tastings are not.

“As a first timer to Savannah and a single traveler it helped me to get to know area and explore it with others. I learned a lot and the food was fabulous. I would do it again.”

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7.Ghosts, Asylums, Voodoo, and Horror Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 383 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Meet guide Nathan, Jess, Kate, or another American Tour Company storyteller at Monterey Square for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s darker past. Expect gruesome murder tales, local superstition, root magic, haunted buildings, spirit-hunting tools, and a stop at Forsyth Park. The tour is in English and can be graphic.

“We had so much fun!! I am the biggest skeptic and left the tour with a completely different view! Wendy was terrific and very knowledgeable! I even had a very personal experience communicating with my dad that passed away 3 years ago!! Definitely recommend!!!”

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