Top Savannah Outdoor Activities

Enjoy the views as you pass by the many Church Steeples and under live oaks to experience the unobstructed sights of Historic Savannah. The 90 minute adventure starts from your Historic District hotel or the city’s visitors center and tells the colorful uninterrupted story of the city’s past. Following your Discover Tour of Historic Savannah, embark on the Savannah Riverboat for a 90 minute sightseeing cruise up & down the Savannah River.

You will be touring one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the United States with an expert tour guide!

See Savannah from a unique perspective with an evening riverboat cruise. Climb aboard a traditional riverboat for a scenic journey along the Savannah River, complete with a varied dinner buffet. Relax while you listen to on-board entertainment and admire views of the Savannah skyline. A cash bar and dance floor are available on the boat.

Discover the city of Savannah by bike with a small-group guided tour. Cover ground quickly and get to know several different areas of the city. See top Savannah attractions including Forsyth Park, City Market, and historic River Street. Learn about local history and heritage as you visit landmarks such as the Andrew Low House and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Maximize time in Savannah with this green bike tour.

If you don’t have your own car, visiting Tybee Island from Savannah can be tough. This guided tour makes it easy to take the quick drive in comfortable private transportation—not to mention it means you don’t have to deal with parking at Savannah’s most popular nearby beach. Enjoy free time and a dolphin watching cruise when you arrive for a crowd-pleasing favorite experience.

Explore Savannah on this 90 minute, historic Trolley Tour. With this ticket, you can see over 100 points of interest plus enjoy stops at City Market and River Street with time to explore.

Step into Savannah’s fascinating history on a trolley tour of the city’s cobblestone streets and elegant neighborhoods. Hear stories from the old South as you ride with an engaging guide, who points out the landmarks and mansions you pass along the way. Trolleys depart regularly throughout the day from a central location in historic Savannah.

Travel back in time to Savannah’s Civil War era on this guided walking tour. Take a leisurely stroll through the Savannah Historic District, one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the houses of the south’s most famous generals and visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s. Listen as an expert guide speaks of the town’s storied past, its military strategies and the Confederate States’ place in the war. It’s a great tour for history and Civil War buffs alike.

Discover the sights and sounds of Savannah on this guided, walking food tour. Learn about the city's fascinating history, elegant architecture, and unique culture with food tastings at several specialty food stores and restaurants in the area. Sample the local favorites that may include shrimp and grits, pork belly donut sliders, and one-of-a-kind honey. When all is digested and done, it adds up to an authentic southern lunch.

Maximize time in Savannah with a half-day private tour in the Historic District and beyond. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a tour that can be personalized according to your interests. See popular landmarks including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Bonaventure Cemetery, and the Isle of Hope Marina. Learn about Savannah's history, heritage, and architecture during this private excursion.

The afterlife is alive and well in Savannah. Experience it for yourself on a Ghosts and Gravestones trolley ride through this grand old Southern city. Tour the streets, passing former battlegrounds, historic cemeteries, and old mansions infiltrated with the supernatural. Make a nighttime stop at legendary River Street, a hot-spot for wandering spirits. Your guide will regale you with stories of Savannah's sinister deeds and nefarious characters along the way.

Take a spooky stroll through Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in the US, on this guided ghost walking tour. Choose from one of two evening departure times and travel through the shadowy squares of the Savannah Historic District, one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. Learn about local legends, house hauntings — even the occasional exorcism — plus Gullah traditions and superstitions, some of which are still practiced today. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Hop on and hop off this trolley tour at more than 15 stops to explore Savannah's most important attractions. Get a comprehensive tour while listening to engaging narration about Savannah's history, culture, and people.

Get an alternative view of Savannah and delve deeper than most into its fraught history of war, executions, murders, and mystery on this historical ghost tour. Guided by the glow of a lantern, follow your guide through historic squares and cobblestone streets, past moss-draped oaks, as they recount eerie tales.

Explore Savannah’s famous Bonaventure Cemetery on this guided tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then discover the cemetery’s scenery and stories with tour guide, storyteller, historian, author and artist Shannon Scott or his talented assistants. See where death and beauty meet and learn about the symbolism, art, architecture and burial traditions of the Victorian Age and other periods. Hear about famous lyricist Johnny Mercer, underground poet Conrad Aiken, maritime hero Josiah Tattnall and many more who call this special spot their final resting place.

If biking through the quiet and majestic streets of Savannah sounds like a fun way to see Georgia’s oldest city, this bike tour is the way to go. It combines a guided tour of historic Savannah sites with a choice of high-quality hybrid and cruiser bikes. You keep the bikes afterwards to choose your own adventure! Revisit sites from the tour or explore new areas at your own pace!

Search for ghosts in Savannah with this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide and set out on foot to hear ghost stories and spot paranormal activity. Visit several spooky sites including cemeteries, battlefields, and historic homes such as Colonial Park Cemetery, Chippewa Square, and the Andrew Low House. Learn about Savannah’s haunted past from a local guide.

Discover Savannah in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure from the City Market to the historic squares, the scenic waterfront and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked locations, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this, the largest National Historic Landmark District in the US. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Experience southern hospitality during a luncheon riverboat cruise in Savannah. Climb aboard a historic riverboat and set out on a scenic journey along the Savannah River. See River Street from a new perspective and check out views of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Learn about local history during the tour which includes a buffet lunch of southern-style fare.

Experience the beauty of Savannah at twilight during a riverboat cruise. Climb aboard a riverboat and watch the colors of sunset from the open-air top deck. Relax over live entertainment and check out views of local landmarks including historic River Street and the Talmadge Memorial Bridge.

See the city of Savannah from a different perspective with a riverboat brunch cruise. Climb aboard a multi-deck riverboat and admire views of the historic Savannah riverfront. Combine sightseeing with dining out during this river tour that includes a buffet brunch and a cash bar. Learn about the history, architecture, and heritage of Savannah during this narrated cruise.

A Must-See Savannah walking tour takes in the famous highlights, but also the off-the-beaten path details between them. Immerse yourself in the lush moss-draped live oak canopy, fascinating stories, gorgeous architecture, stunning photo backdrops, and colorful modern vibe that is our city. Your guide has led thousands of visitors and locals alike throughout the Historic District for over 14 years, and loves to share his knowledge and enthusiasm!

Save the walking for the squares. Sit back, relax and let our passionate historians share the awe and beauty of one of the most picturesque cemeteries in the world. Let us teach you the "language" of the old cemeteries, then explore more after our tour if you like.   We are members of Bonaventure Historical Society. Excellent customer service and truthful accounts are important to us. We are family and pet friendly. We love what we do and we want to share our beautiful cemetery and her history with you.