Savannah Historic District Open-Air Cruiser Tour

Travel through the heart of Historic Savannah, Georgia with a knowledgeable local guide sharing fascinating stories about Savannah’s history, architecture, famous residents, movies, local legends, and hidden gems. With open sides and panoramic views, our Savannah Open-Air Cruiser Tour lets you experience the city’s moss-draped live oaks and historic architecture without sealed windows blocking your view or photos.

See some of the most popular Savannah attractions and Historic District landmarks, including Forsyth Park, Chippewa Square, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, River Street, Factors Walk, and many of Savannah’s beautiful historic squares and neighborhoods.

Cruise beneath Savannah’s famous Spanish moss-covered live oak trees, admire historic homes and architecture, explore the streets surrounding the city’s iconic squares, and travel along the cobblestones near the Savannah River while your guide brings more than 290 years of local history to life.

With 10 sightseeing stops, one convenient route, comfortable seating, panoramic open-air views, and a local guide, there’s no need to spend your day navigating the city, searching for parking, or wondering which landmarks you might be missing.

Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, families, and anyone who wants to see more of Savannah in less time, this Savannah Historic District sightseeing tour combines the city’s must-see attractions, fascinating history, beautiful architecture, hidden gems, and local stories into one memorable 75-minute Savannah city tour.

Tour Details

Why should you take a guided tour?

Savannah is stunning, but it is also larger than it looks on a map. Walking from Forsyth Park down to River Street means logging miles on foot—often over treacherous, uneven cobblestones and slick historical ironwork.

An open-air tour isn’t just a ride; it’s the absolute best way to experience the Forest City without missing a single sight or wasting precious vacation time.

• 360-Degree Sightseeing with Direct Ocean Breezes: Unlike closed tour buses with fogged, tinted windows, our open-air cruisers offer unobstructed, panoramic views of Spanish moss and historic squares—with a fresh, natural breeze year-round.
• Cover Maximum Ground in Minimum Time: Don’t spend your afternoon walking between distant landmarks. See every major Historic District attraction in just 75 minutes so you can spend the rest of your trip enjoying Savannah’s best restaurants, shops, and bars.
• The Perfect First-Day Orientation: Get an expert local guide’s overview on day one. Learn the layout of the squares, hear the true history behind the sights, and pinpoint exact spots to revisit later.
• Comfort for Every Generation: Keep the whole group together. Whether traveling with grandparents, kids, or friends recovering from a long travel day, everyone gets a front-row seat without the sore feet.

Don’t waste your vacation tired and lost. Lock in your seats on the top-rated open-air tour & learn Savannah’s History today!

What will you see?

The route runs as a single loop from the Starting Point, south through the mansion district, then north to the riverfront.

Chippewa Square

The cultural centre of the old city, home to the Savannah Theatre and — more famously — the site where the Forrest Gump bench sat during filming. (The bench itself is in the Savannah History Museum now; your guide will show you exactly where the crew placed it.)

Forsyth Park

The southern turn of the route, and the image most people have in their heads when they picture Savannah: the white cast-iron fountain, thirty acres of oak canopy, and the Victorian mansions lining the perimeter.

Monterey Square & the Mercer-Williams House

The square most associated with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Your guide covers both the house and the story that made it famous, with a short break here.

Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

The tallest spires in Savannah and the sharpest architectural contrast on the route — French Gothic rising straight out of a neighbourhood of colonial brick. Photo stop.

Reynolds Square, The Olde Pink House & Planters Inn

The oldest standing structures in the district, in the brick-and-stucco style of the late 1700s. This is where you get a sense of how young the rest of the city is by comparison.

Factors Walk & River Street

Multi-level brick passages and rare wrought ironwork built for Savannah’s cotton trade. The shuttle takes the riverfront cobblestones directly — a stretch most visitors only ever see on foot, and rarely enjoy doing it.

Savannah City Hall

The gold dome above the river, looking down onto the cobblestones where cotton factors once set the world price for the crop.

City Market

A four-block open-air pedestrian district of galleries, restaurants, and bars — worth knowing about, because most guests head straight back here after the tour ends.

Itineraries may vary slightly with traffic, events, and street closures.

What’s included

Included

• Licensed local guide for the full 75 minutes
• Open-air cruiser transportation
• Live narration throughout the route
• Photo stops at key landmarks

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Attraction entrance fees
• Gratuities (appreciated, never expected)

Where we meet

Pick-up: 405 E Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401

We meet in the grass lot directly across the street from Ganems. Please pull into the grass lot — not the paved Ganems parking lot, which belongs to the business next door and is not available to our guests.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time. The shuttle leaves on schedule — with a 75-minute loop and back-to-back departures, we can’t hold it for late arrivals, and no-shows aren’t refundable.

A note on parking: the grass lot has only 5 spaces, reserved for guests who are actively on a tour for FREE. Please move your car as soon as your tour ends. If you’re continuing into the Historic District afterwards, there are paid public garages a few minutes away.

Is this tour right for you?

Good fit if you:

• Have half a day or less in Savannah
• Are visiting with older relatives or anyone who tires easily
• Want an orientation before exploring on your own
• Are travelling in summer and would rather not walk in the heat
• Want to see River Street without walking the cobblestones
• Like photographs but don’t need twenty minutes at each one

Consider the walking tour instead if you:

• Want to go inside courtyards and down lanes a vehicle can’t enter
• Prefer a slower pace with longer stops
• Are travelling with very young children

Good to know

• Parking is limited and tour-only. Five spaces in the grass lot, for guests on an active tour. Cars left behind after the tour ends may be towed.
• Dress for the weather. The shuttle is open-sided. In summer, bring water, sunglasses, and sunscreen; between November and March, a jacket makes a real difference once you’re moving.
• Tours run in light rain. The canopy roof covers you from directly above, but rain can still blow in from the sides. Heavier weather may mean a reschedule — we’ll contact you directly.
• River Street is cobbled. The ride is smooth for most of the route and deliberately bumpy for about two minutes of it. That’s the historic street surface, not the suspension.