How to Spend 1 Day in Savannah

Savannah is an ideal place to spend a day, especially for history buffs, architecture lovers, foodies, and those interested in Southern culture. From the city’s National Historic Landmark District to the riverfront, there’s plenty to do and see in this Georgia gem. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy 24 hours in Savannah.
Morning: City overview
Get your bearings on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour that highlights the top sights in the Savannah Historic District and surrounding streets. Stretching from River Street to Forsyth Park, the district is chock-full of landmarks important to the city’s heritage. Alternatively, get the lay of the land on a Segway, or a combo land and water tour that includes a Savannah River cruise.
Afternoon: A walk
With its leafy streets, manicured squares, and well-preserved historical architecture, Savannah was made for walking tours—so take your pick of themes and put on your walking shoes. Perhaps you’d like to see Civil War sites, or locations related to the bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Opt for a culinary tour to learn about Savannah’s food scene, or explore Bonaventure Cemetery for something more macabre. Most tours are led by guides with deep knowledge of the city’s heritage.
Night: Savannah’s spooky side
Time to discover the darker side of the city on a ghost walking tour, as a guide leads you to haunted locations and tells you sinister stories about characters from the past. Most ghost tours take place in the historic district and feature tales about local superstitions, mysteries, crimes, and spirits. Visitors of drinking age might choose a haunted pub tour for a fun twist. If you’d prefer a more relaxing evening experience, head out on a Savannah River cruise to watch the sunset and admire the city from the water.
19 Tours and Activities

Savannah Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour

Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Savannah

Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Savannah Culinary & Cultural Walking Food Tour

Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

Savannah Tybee Island Dolphin Cruise Tour with Stop at Tybee Island Lighthouse

Savannah's Off-The-Beaten-Path Secret East Side Historic Walking Food Tour

Creepy Crawl Night-Time Haunted Pub Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District

60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah

Explore Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Bonus Unlimited Shuttle Service

90-Minute Savannah 360° Open-Air Panoramic City History Tour with Live Narration

Savannah's Grave Encounters Night-Time Trolley Tour

Haunted Savannah Paranormal Ghost Tour

Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour

Savannah Southern Fried Expectations Walking Food Tour

Savannah Walktails & Bar Bites Guided Happy Hour Tour
