See the best Free Tours of Savannah offered by local tour guides
Things to Do in Savannah
Savannah offers all the advantages of a city that is both historic and modern, so travelers could spend days enjoying all the activities this Southern city has to offer. One of the best things to do in Savannah is taking a stroll along historical Bull Street, where many 19th century churches and mansions were originally built. For an even more memorable experience, travelers can hop on a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the views in style. Savannah is also becoming one of the hippest food cities in the country, so we recommend heading to River Street to explore the many dining options. From international cuisine to Southern comfort foods, you will be able to pick between many interesting restaurants. The old warehouses in River Street are nowadays occupied by trendy shops, fashionable restaurants, and boutique hotels. Tourists can even take a trip aboard the Georgia Queen, a replica riverboat with dining options!
Best Free Walking Tours in Savannah
Quaint cobblestoned squares and avenues shaded by oak trees will welcome guests on the Free Walking Tours of Savannah. The well-preserved antebellum architecture of the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia has put Savannah on the bucket list of many adventurous travelers. If you want to explore the best of this quintessential Southern city, we recommend the top-rated Essential Savannah City Tour. A local guide will walk you and a small group of tourists along the colorful history of the city and the main landmarks. Some guides also provide Free African-American Heritage Tours covering Baptist churches, civil rights landmarks and other sights that will allow guests to understand the experience of African-Americans in the South. Savannah has also become a culinary paradise for foodies in the US, so go ahead and book a Free Food Tour to discover the best flavors of Southern comfort foods.
Savannah Walking Tours Highlights
Although modern Savannah is a bustling city, its historical district retains an antebellum charm that keeps luring travelers. A walkable waterfront, old mansions, large parks with moss-draped trees, atmospheric cemeteries and the best-preserved Southern architecture will be just some of the highlights of your Free Tours in Savannah. In particular, the top-rated tourist destination is River Street, in Savannah's historic riverfront district. Another must-see destination is the 30-acre Forsyth Park. Built in the 19th century, it offers delightful places to chill out. Strolling through the charming streets of the old town with Savannah Free Walking Tours, travelers will be able to visit the City Hall, the US Customs House, Johnson Square, the Christ Episcopal Church and many other squares that lay out the history of Georgia, the 13th and last of the British colonies. The Bonaventure Cemetery is an atmospheric Victorian graveyard that featured prominently in the famous film ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’.