Savannah Local Guide

Tours & Excursions in Savannah

Hand-verified tours & excursions across the Historic District, River Street, Tybee Island and beyond — checked by our local team before they're listed.

Fishing Charters & Marinas

Kilkenny Marina

Richmond Hill

Rustic historic coastal marina providing direct access to St. Catherines Sound and Ossabaw Sound; adjacent to Marker 107 restaurant. Dry boat storage, boat hoist, deep-water dockage, marine gas and diesel, live bait and tackle, boat ramp access to the Ogeechee River and Intracoastal Waterway. Inshore fishing charters, St. Catherines Sound boat excursions, boat slip rentals, fuel dock, live bait shop, and a waterfront campground.

Tours & Excursions

Southeast Helicopters

Pooler

Bird's-eye aerial views of Savannah's historic grid, riverfront, and coastal marshes departing directly from the airport terminal area Scenic helicopter tours over historic Savannah, Tybee Island coastline, Savannah River, and custom aerial charter flights

Attractions & Entertainment

Sorrel Weed House

Savannah

Greek Revival historic home — one of Savannah's most haunted locations, featured on HGTV, Ghost Hunters, and Ghost Adventures. Architectural history tours, 60-minute ghost walk tours, and hands-on paranormal investigations using EMF detectors and thermal cameras.

Attractions & Entertainment

Graveface Museum

Savannah

Immersive oddities and true crime museum at 410 E Lower Factors Walk (Factor's Walk) — serial killer artifacts, cult memorabilia, macabre displays, and a playable vintage pinball arcade. Nighttime ghost tours and 2.5-hour paranormal explorations of the dark museum and Factor's Walk run in collaboration with After Life Tours (book at afterlifetours.com). Phone (912) 335-8018 — needs verification.

Thu-Sun 12:00 PM-7:00 PM; Mon 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Tybee Island

High-powered dual engine boat producing wake that dolphins love to jump and play in; guaranteed dolphin sightings 60-75 minute daytime dolphin tours, sunset dolphin cruises, private charter cruises around Tybee waterways

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Sea Kayak Georgia

Tybee Island

Premier coastal paddling outfitter operating over 25 years; highly certified guides specializing in barrier island ecology Half-day and full-day guided sea kayak tours to Little Tybee Island, SUP tours, BCU/ACA instruction, annual paddle symposiums

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Sundial Charters

Tybee Island

Led by female Captain Rene Heidt, native naturalist and environmentalist; highly personalized small-group custom boat charters Custom nature boat charters, beachcombing and fossil/shark tooth hunting trips on uninhabited islands, dolphin watching, crab catching

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Bull River Cruises

Wilmington Island

Departs from Bull River Marina on Wilmington Island between Savannah and Tybee; certified master captains; educational nature commentary Eco boat tours through tidal rivers and marshes, sunset cruises, Ossabaw Island day excursions, bachelorette boat parties, kayak rentals via Moon River Kayak

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Miss Judy Charters

Savannah

Legendary family-owned fishing charter operating over 70 years; led by iconic Captain Judy Helmey; fleet of multiple professional charter boats Inshore fishing charters, offshore deep sea fishing (4, 6, 8, 10, 12-hour trips), Gulf Stream charters, seasonal fishing clinics and schools

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Unforeseen Charters

Thunderbolt

Operating out of historic Thunderbolt waterfront; custom 24ft bay boat; tailored private experiences for families and avid anglers Inshore redfish and trout fishing charters, nearshore reef fishing, dolphin and eco cruises, private custom charters

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Tall Tides Charters

Savannah

Specializes in sight fishing for redfish on flood tides and shallow flats; custom technical poling skiff Fly fishing and conventional light tackle charters in the Georgia Lowcountry marshes (Savannah, Pooler, Tybee, Richmond Hill)

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Amick's Deep Sea Fishing

Tybee Island

Decades of deep sea experience out of Tybee Island; spacious 41ft offshore vessel with air-conditioned cabin Full day 10-hour offshore deep sea private charters for up to 6 passengers, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, trolling for king mackerel

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Tybee Island Watersports

Tybee Island

Offers unique floating tiki boat cruises and high-performance Yamaha Waverunners for guided dolphin jet ski tours Guided jet ski tours, pontoon boat rentals, tiki boat party cruises, kayak and paddleboard rentals

Savannah

Voted Best Tour Company in Savannah Magazine 2026; 100% money-back guarantee; hop-on hop-off flexibility across Historic and Victorian districts 90-minute fully narrated trolley tours, 15 hop-on hop-off stops covering 22 historic squares, ghosts & gravestones night tours, group charters, combination attraction tickets

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Old Savannah Tours

Savannah

Locally-owned and operated since 1979; costumed historical re-enactors (like Forrest Gump and Juliette Gordon Low) hop aboard during the tour 75-minute guided overview trolley tours, hop-on hop-off tours, Savannah for Morons comedy tour, ghost trolley tours, historical character re-enactors along route

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Carriage Tours of Savannah

Savannah

Savannah's oldest horse-drawn carriage tour company (operating over 45 years); licensed tour guides narrate history in classic carriages 50-minute daytime carriage tours, evening ghost carriage rides, private romantic carriage rides, wedding and special event carriage rentals

Savannah

Custom carriages, draft horses, intimate small group tours, pick-up options from downtown hotels 45-50 minute historic district carriage tours, haunted ghost carriage tours, private VIP carriages, wedding transport

Savannah

Costumed grave digger guides, exclusive access to two haunted historic buildings, theatrical storytelling on custom black trolley 75-minute nighttime 'Trolley of the Doomed' ghost tour, exclusive nighttime access to Andrew Low House and Perkin's Sons Mahogany Manor

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Ghost City Tours Savannah

Savannah

100% historically researched ghost stories (no fabricated legends); licensed guides; all-ages and adult-only tour options Grave Tales ghost tour (family-friendly), Beyond Good and Evil tour (16+), Dead of Night tour (16+), Haunted Pub Crawl (21+), private ghost tours

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Hearse Ghost Tours

Savannah

Ride inside actual converted funeral hearses that were used in real service for over 15 years; featured on Travel Channel and HGTV 75-minute ghost tour riding inside real open-air converted funeral hearses through Savannah's haunted streets and cemeteries

Savannah

Savannah's original ghost tour company founded in 1995; mature, uncensored storytelling covering real murder, voodoo, and hauntings 2-hour uncensored Sixth Sense Ghost Tour, Bonaventure Cemetery tour, Solstice Ghost Walk, private paranormal walks

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Cobblestone Tours

Savannah

Founded by James Caskey, author of 'Haunted Savannah'; candlelit walking tours starting at haunted pubs like Moon River Brewing 2-hour candlelit History & Haunts Ghost Walking Tour, pub ghost walks, dark history walking tours

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Nightly Spirits Savannah

Savannah

Combines authentic ghost storytelling with stops at 3-4 haunted bars and taverns; costumed period guides; voted Best Ghost Tour by USA Today 2.5-hour Booze and Boos Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl, all-ages ghost tours, private group pub crawls

Savannah

Sample food and cocktails from 5-6 iconic local restaurants and specialty food shops; professional foodie guides; dietary accommodation support 3-hour First Squares Food Tour, Famous & Secret East Side Food Tour, Walktails & Bar Bites Happy Hour Tour, private group culinary tours

Savannah

Owned and led by architectural historian Jonathan Stalcup (SCAD graduate); illustrated with historical photos and architectural diagrams 90-minute walking tours tracing Savannah's architectural history chronologically from 1733 to present day

Savannah

Led by Savannah Dan, iconic local personality dressed in a seersucker suit, bow tie, and derby hat with authentic Southern charm 90-minute to 2-hour walking tours of Savannah's historic squares, private VIP tours, corporate keynote speaking

Savannah

Led by historian and author Vaughnette Goode-Walker; focuses on slave trade history, Gullah Geechee culture, and Savannah's Black history 90-minute Gullah Geechee and African American heritage walking tours, virtual interactive tours, private history lectures

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Savannah On Wheels

Savannah

Conveniently located near Forsyth Park; high-quality comfortable cruiser and e-bike fleet; expert local guides leading leisure rides through squares 2-hour Historic District guided bike tours, daily and hourly beach cruiser and e-bike rentals, full-service bike repair shop

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Adventure Tours in Motion

Savannah

Offers Segway PT gliding tours covering significantly more ground than walking tours; safety training included prior to every tour 60 & 90-minute Segway historic tours, Bonaventure Cemetery Segway tours, Haunted Night Segway tours, electric bike tours

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Savannah Slow Ride

Savannah

Savannah's original 15-person pedal powered party bike; 100% human powered with local driver navigation 2-hour pedal-powered party bike tours, pub crawls, historic square rides, bachelor/bachelorette private group rentals

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Savannah Sip & Cycle

Savannah

Custom 15-passenger party bikes equipped with electric motor assist, Bluetooth surround sound, and party lights 100-minute sip & cycle party bike tours, private bike hires, pub crawling experiences with sound system and LED party lights

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Savannah Canoe & Kayak

Savannah

Expert ACA certified sea kayak instructors; eco-tours through tidal marshes, blackwater rivers, and uninhabited barrier islands Guided kayak tours to Tybee Marine Science Center, Little Tybee, Skidaway Narrows, Ebenezer Creek, kayak rentals, ACA paddling instruction

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Savannah Riverboat Cruises

Savannah

Operates two red, white, and blue 1,000-passenger riverboats (Georgia Queen and Savannah River Queen); live entertainment and buffet dining on the Savannah River 1.5-hour narrative harbor sightseeing cruises, 2-hour dinner entertainment cruises, gospel brunch cruises, seasonal holiday cruises, private charters