John Berendt’s book, Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil, is about real life events that occurred in the 1980’s & is about antique dealer Jim Williams. This tour highlights houses restored by Jim and includes a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery.
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Old Savannah tours is the only locally owned and operated Trolley Tour Company in Savannah. For over 30 years we have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city. We look forward to providing you with the most stress free, informative experience possible.
Experience the beauty of unspoiled barrier islands at the nearby wildlife refuge, the bustling Georgia Ports down the Savannah River to Historic Fort Jackson and River Street, view these sites from a unique perspective – your very own chartered cruiser.
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Touring Savannah’s Historic Waterways! We invite you to come aboard, sit back, relax and enjoy a full featured narrated tour of Savannah’s Riverfront, waving Girl, Fort Jackson and Fort Pulaski (trip route/duration varies according to dolphin location). Each cruise is 1-1/2 to 2 hours long.
See Savannah’s beauty; most importantly CAPTURE it! We see people traveling and visiting Savannah all the time, whether they’re on the trolley, the horse carriage, or, the hearse, whizzing by beautiful landmarks. We have Four Photography Tours! By appointment only. Book today!
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See Savannah From The River That Made Her! Relive a bygone era on board one of our riverboats. Hear our captain’s intriguing tales and historic facts as we travel a river once used by the founders of our beautiful city. Learn about the history of Savannah, her port modern day and past.
Ghosts & Gravestones guests journey through time with EXCLUSIVE nighttime entry into River Street’s Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery for a haunting experience. Ghosts & Gravestones awaits… When the conductor howls “all aboard!” – Will you be there?
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Take a ride if you dare and hear the tales of ghosts and spirits. On our travels you will experience historic Savannah as never before. You will be riding in a real hearse that was in service for over 15 years. Tours last approximately one and a half hours and are conducted by licensed guides.
Visiting Savannah? Be sure to tour the city’s historic waterways, squares, mansions, forts and historic sites. Visit Revolutionary and Civil War landmarks. Take a riverboat ride or a dolphin tour from River Street. Investigate the paranormal in “America’s Most Haunted City.” From walking tours to trolley tours, there are so many ways to learn about Savannah. Savannah vacations are never complete without a sightseeing tour!
Featured EventThe Squares of SavannahAnyone who has seen the movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” won’t be disappointed with the real thing. The original four Savannah open squares were laid out starting in 1769 and originally intended to provide colonists space for military excercises. Luckily the plan anticipated growth in the city and has expanded into [...] Enjoy a Visit to the Charming Savannah Historic District!No visit to Savannah is complete without a visit to the Savannah Historic District. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the United States, situated in one of the world’s loveliest cities, is a destination in itself, featuring beautifully manicured gardens, quaint cobblestone streets, and Spanish moss clinging to magnificent oaks in district parks. The [...] A Tybee Island Vacation Planner!For most people, images of vast expanses of beach and gorgeous weather immediately conjure up a relaxing vacation mindset. Tybee Island, Georgia is exactly that type of location. Vacations to Tybee Island should always include plenty of beach time as well as enjoyable experiences at many Tybee Island attractions. Fortunately, Tybee Island, Georgia has a [...] Old Fort Jackson!Old Fort Jackson celebrated its bicentennial in May 2008, making it the oldest standing brick fortification in Georgia! A National Historic Landmark, the fort is one of only eight Second System fortifications (a series of forts built prior to the War of 1812) still standing in the United States. Join thousands of visitors who enjoy [...] Battlefield Park!Battlefield Park presents visitors with a memorial to the hundreds who fought and died for freedom. On October 9, 1779, more than 8,000 troops of three armies fought during the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah. Battlefield Park commemorates the second bloodiest battle of the war, and marks where approximately 800 troops died or were wounded. [...] CIVIL WAR SAVANNAH, The Ghosts of History!By Chase Anderson, Savannah Cultural Heritage Tours and Events Civil War Savannah’s haunted history echoes down almost every oak-shaded avenue in Savannah’s famed Historic District. The Civil War experiences of soldiers and civilians in Savannah include some of the city’s most enduring hauntings. The Eliza Thompson House on Savannah’s quintessential Civil War boulevard – Jones [...] Sightseeing In SavannahWhen it comes to sightseeing, Savannah has some of the finest historic homes, museums and historic sites in the Southeast. From Civil War forts to English Regency house museums, Savannah offers a broad range of sightseeing options for visitors and residents alike. With all of the area’s unique history, arts and architecture, be sure to [...] Just For Kids1. Visit Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse. Tybee Island Light Station and Museum offers self-guided tours, however, there are volunteers on hand to answer questions. Good luck, as there are 178 steps to the top of the Light Station. Tybee Light Station and Museum, 912-786-5801. 2. Take a guided tour. Be it ghosts, historic homes, [...] Parking In SavannahMETERED PARKING – There are 3,000 parking meters in the Historic District with time limits ranging from 30 minutes to 10 hours. The cost per hour varies with locations and ranges from $.30 to $1.00 per hour. Free parking at meters on Saturday and Sunday. VISITOR DAYPASS – Visitors may purchase a two-day parking pass [...] Traveling Around SavannahDOT – Savannah’s fare-free Downtown Transportation system The DOT gets you where you want to go, when you need to get there, in and around Savannah’s beautiful Historic District. • Swing through downtown aboard the Express Shuttle. • Ride the rails on the Historic River Street Streetcar. • Hop on the Ferry to Hutchinson Island [...] Stroll Through Colonial Park CemeteryFor a glimpse of the past in the heart of Savannah’s National Landmark Historic District, stroll through Colonial Park Cemetery, located at the corner of Oglethorpe Avenue and Abercorn Street. Nearly six acres in size, the cemetery serves as the final resting place for some of Savannah’s earlier residents. Previously known as the Old Cemetery, [...] |
