Savannah’s best sights sit inside a compact, walkable grid: the Historic District covers about 2.5 square miles, laid out by James Oglethorpe in 1733, with 22 squares still standing today. Start at Forsyth Park in the south, walk north on Bull Street through the squares, and you reach River Street in about a mile.
Our top pick: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
The essentials
Top-rated tours on GetYourGuide
Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley
The classic way to see the Historic District with all-day reboarding. 4.7/5 from over 1,900 reviews.
Historic Downtown Segway Tour
Small-group ride through the squares with a guide. 4.9/5 from over 300 reviews.
Riverboat Narrated Harbor Cruise
90 minutes on the Savannah River past the port and riverfront. 4.3/5 from over 1,300 reviews.
Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Tour
The famous oak-lined cemetery without the long walk. 4.7/5 from over 300 reviews.
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Beyond downtown
- Bonaventure Cemetery: Victorian monuments under huge live oaks, east of downtown. Easiest with a guided golf-cart tour.
- Tybee Island: Savannah’s beach, about half an hour away by car. Dolphin-watching boat tours leave from the coast.
- Hilton Head Island: a round-trip ferry links Hilton Head and Savannah for a day in either direction.
Also on Viator
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
Guided trip from Savannah to Tybee with a dolphin-spotting boat ride, handy without a car.
River Cruise + Hop-on Hop-off Trolley
Combo ticket: guided trolley plus a river cruise, often sells out.
The guides
Frequently asked questions
What is Savannah best known for?
Its 22 historic squares laid out from 1733, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, Forsyth Park and a riverfront of old cotton warehouses on River Street.
How many days do you need in Savannah?
Two full days cover the Historic District, Forsyth Park, a trolley or riverboat tour and Bonaventure Cemetery. Add a third for Tybee Island.
Can you see Savannah on foot?
Yes. The Historic District covers about 2.5 square miles and most of it is walkable. Trolleys help on hot days or with kids.
Bonaventure Cemetery
Visiting Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah: live oaks and Spanish moss on the Wilmington River, how to get there from Forsyth Park, guided tours and tips.
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River Street
River Street in Savannah: cobblestones, the old cotton warehouses, riverboat cruises, the free ferry, walking from Forsyth Park, parking and the best time to visit.
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Ghost tours
Savannah ghost tours compared: candlelit walking tours, trolley tours and cemetery visits focused on the city's history and legends. Ratings and tips.
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Historic District
Savannah Historic District guide: the 22 squares, River Street, City Market, how to walk it, trolley and walking tours, the best time to visit and where to stay.
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The squares
Savannah's 22 historic squares, laid out from 1733 by James Oglethorpe. The ones not to miss and a simple walking route from Forsyth Park to River Street.
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Savannah to Charleston
Savannah to Charleston: distance, drive time on I-95 and US-17, bus and train options, stops along the Lowcountry route and tips for a day trip or a one-way move.
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Trolley tours
Savannah trolley tours compared: hop-on hop-off with 15–16 stops and all-day reboarding vs a 75-minute continuous overview. Prices, loop times and reviews.
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