Savannah Walking Tours: 15 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

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 streets by candlelight on a 90-minute tour led by guides such as Dan, Kel, or Kendra. You’ll hear factual stories of war, executions, murders, superstitions, and reported hauntings while visiting squares and old buildings. It is more historical and story-driven than a jump-scare show, with Colonial Park Cemetery as the finish.

“This ghost tour was such a fun experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Savannah!”

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2.Savannah First Squares Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

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

Join a guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris for a three-hour walk through Savannah’s Historic District, with six food tastings at local eateries and shops. Expect Southern favorites, honey, restaurant stories, and stops near River Street, Franklin Square, Johnson Square, and City Market. The tastings add up to lunch.

“Awesome time had by all! Lisa, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun…our group hit it off and made sure the ones who came solo felt like part of the group also. The tastings were great and the history learned was very enjoyable.”

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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 with a local guide for about two hours, beginning and ending at Oglethorpe Square. Expect historic homes, Forsyth Park, River Street, Factors Walk, Colonial Park Cemetery, and stories of colonial, Civil War-era, and modern Savannah. Audio devices may be provided for clear listening.

“Great tour, enjoyed walking around all of the squares and learning about all of the quirky history of Georgia and 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

Walk Savannah’s Historic District after dark with Ghost City Tours, hearing grim history and ghost tales at Johnson Square, Colonial Park Cemetery, the Marshall House, Sorrel-Weed House, and Wright Square. Guides such as Henry, Rebecca, Cordelia, and Deanna mix clear storytelling with humor. The 90-minute tour is for ages 16 and up.

“Wear comfy shoes for the walk Be sure to use the restroom before or you'll end up like my husband lost & missed the last half of the tour🤦🏼‍♀️🤣”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking from Johnson Square through Savannah’s Historic District and toward River Street, stopping at six food spots for Southern favorites and international flavors. Guides such as Christina, Christine, and Cricket mix local history with plenty of food. Tastings and beverages are included, while alcohol costs extra.

“This was the best tour of our trip! Do not miss it! Christina was incredible and so much fun! It was informative, entertaining, and overall a huge highlight of our trip. I would recommend this tour to anyone, and get excited if you have Christina as your guide.”

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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 through central Savannah with Genteel and Bard guides such as Juliana, Jovi, Ollie, and TC, hearing dark history, first-person letters, music, and ghost lore through high-range headsets. The outdoor route visits squares, cemeteries, and historic buildings from the street, with small groups capped at 22 people.

“Having the headset during this tour was great, because even in a large tour group, you can hear every word. Olie, our tour guide, was fantastic.”

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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 a downtown Savannah hotel to Bonaventure Cemetery, then walk its historic section with Tim, a local historian and storyteller. You will see grand monuments, old oak trees, and the graves of important Savannah figures while learning how the cemetery connects to the city’s wider past. The roughly 2-hour-45-minute experience includes return transportation.

“Perfect and educational tour of the cemetery! Our tour guide picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable van and was full of anecdotes and information about the cemetery and Savannah’s history. It was a great pace. Highly recommend!”

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8.2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour

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

Walk Bonaventure Cemetery for two hours with guides such as Dawn, Steven, or Chris. Expect stories about Savannah’s past, grave art, famous residents, cemetery customs, and local legends. The tour covers about one mile, starts at the visitor restrooms, includes parking, and runs in most weather with umbrellas available.

“Beautiful walking tour through the cemetery. The guide was knowledgeable and had fun stories to share with the group.”

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9.Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk Savannah with a costumed guide such as Olivia, Kaitlyn, Chris, or Sky, stopping at four historic pubs while hearing ghost tales and local stories. The route begins near East Bay Street and usually finishes by River Street. Drinks cost extra, and all participants must be at least 21 with valid ID.

“Kaitlyn was an amazing guide. It was a fun tour with interesting stories and stops for drinks. Highly recommend!”

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10.Historic District Foodie Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with an English-speaking guide and tasting food at six specialty shops and restaurants. Expect generous lunch-sized samples, local stories, architecture, and useful restaurant advice. Guides such as Cindy, Gail, Beck, and Tori are known for bringing warmth and humor to the route.

“Loved the wit and energy of our guide Shannon! Good mixture of history through out the walks as well. Great food sampling.”

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

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

Meet an American Tour Company guide at Monterey Square for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s haunted Historic District and Forsyth Park. Expect graphic murder stories, occult lore, root magic, cemetery tales, and time for paranormal photos. Guides such as Nathan, Jess, Kate, and Pam are praised for strong storytelling, humor, and local history.

“Nathan was a really good guide. He was friendly, informative, and funny. We had a great time, and I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about the spooky side of Savannah.”

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12.Terrors, Ghosts, and Ghouls Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 171 reviews · from $27

Walk Savannah’s historic center with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide carrying a lantern. Hear stories tied to Yellow Fever, Nelly Gordon, Juliette Gordon Low, Wright Square, Kehoe House, Davenport House, and the Lady in Gray. The route visits up to eight sites and returns to Oglethorpe Square.

“Was funny, not to long not to short. Was a bit hard to hear the voice of the tour guide do to traffic.”

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13.History and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 149 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Best value

Start in Warren Square for a 90-minute English walking tour through Savannah’s historic district. Your guide may be William, Brad, Zach, or another local expert, sharing stories about the squares, mansions, Civil War, art, dining, and shopping. Bring comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing.

“Just finished our tour with Brad spinks- he was great. He taught us about Savannah and he kept us interested the whole time. He’s very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend this tour with him.”

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14.Local Favorites Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 147 reviews · from $92

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide and a small group, walking one mile through Savannah’s east-side squares while tasting food at up to six restaurants. Guides such as Cindy, Country, Ann, and Bailey mix local stories with stops for empanadas, sandwiches, gnocchi, fried green tomatoes, and Leopold’s ice cream.

“Anne did a really good job keeping the energy level up while we walked around. She thoroughly explained the history of the city and there were really nice places to stop. We learned a lot about tea making which was a pleasant surprise too.”

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15.Highlights Off the Beaten Path Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · from $25

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Forsyth Park for a two-hour walk through Savannah’s historic district. See Monterey, Madison, Lafayette, and Chippewa squares, Mercer House, Jones Street, cast-iron details, and quieter side streets. Guides such as Dee add useful history, plant facts, restaurant tips, and answers to your questions.

“Our tour guide, Dee, was professional and knowledgeable about the varied highlights of Savannah. My family and I learned so many intriguing facts about Savannah during our two hour walk. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Savannah for the first time!”

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