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Live oaks draped in Spanish moss arching over the long avenue at Wormsloe, near Savannah

Savannah tours, sorted.

Independent, fact-checked picks for Georgia’s First City — so you book the right tour the first time.

Prices & schedules checked October 18, 2026

Savannah has trolleys, ghost walks, riverboats and dolphin cruises all competing for the same few hours of your trip. We compare them side by side — price, length, where they leave from and who they suit — using operators’ own pages and the live Viator/GetYourGuide listings, then say plainly which one fits which kind of trip.

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Illustration of historic buildings strung with white holiday lights at night
Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026

Savannah at Christmas 2026: tours & free events

The holiday trolley, the lighted boat parade and the street parade — dates and prices.

 The brick riverwalk along River Street in Savannah beside the Savannah River
Compared

Old Town Trolley vs. Old Savannah Tours

Hop-on-hop-off all day, a 75-minute nonstop loop, or the comedy trolley?

 Illustration of a moonlit cemetery behind an iron fence, with moss hanging from the trees and a glowing lamppost
After dark

Best Savannah ghost tours, by type

Trolley, candlelit walks, adults-only, family-friendly and pub crawls.

 A paddle-wheel riverboat on the Savannah River at sunset with the Talmadge Memorial Bridge behind
On the water

Riverboat & dolphin cruises

Narrated harbor cruise, sunset, dinner, or a small boat looking for dolphins.

 The white cast-iron fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah, framed by trees under a blue sky
First visit

The first-timer’s 1-day itinerary

Trolley, squares, Bonaventure, River Street — paced for one realistic day.

 The white cast-iron fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah, framed by trees under a blue sky
Wed, Mar 17, 2027

St. Patrick’s Day 2027: what runs, what closes

Big trolley tours and some museums shut on parade day. Plan around it.

 The brick riverwalk along River Street in Savannah beside the Savannah River
Where to stay

Historic District, Tybee or Midtown?

What each area suits, with hotel and rental searches for each.

 The brick riverwalk along River Street in Savannah beside the Savannah River
Plan the trip

Getting there & getting around

Nearest airports, whether you need a car, and transfers.

How we pick