Forsyth Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Savannah: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

1. Savannah: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Explore Savannah with a 1 or 2-day ticket to the hop-on hop-off old town trolley tour. See Reynolds Square, Juliette Gordon Low Historic District, and Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens while listening to the conductors provide a fascinating narrative filled with information about the historic city. Drive down avenues lined with magnolia trees draped in Spanish moss. See stunning architecture, learn about the city from friendly conductor guides, and enjoy the warm southern hospitality that lures millions of visitors to Savannah each year. Hop aboard one of the charming trolleys and experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Informed conductors narrate the tour with a fun mix of trivia, facts, and humorous stories. Jump off to visit the bamboo collection at Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens to explore the historic homes of the Juliette Gordon Low Historic District. Gaze out the window at moss-draped oaks, magnolia trees, and stately mansions as you drive down cobblestone streets. Stop at locations like Reynolds Square where you can see the statue of John Wesley. Enjoy stops at regular intervals and have the freedom to stop at the sights that interest you. With its quaint country squares and historical spots, there is much to see and do in Georgia’s first city. There are 15 stops conveniently located close to many of the places of interest in Savannah, these are: 1)301 MLK Blvd: The Savannah Visitor Center 2)214 West Boundary: Old Town Trolley Welcome Center 3)200 West Bryan Street: Ellis Square 4)6 West Harris Street: Madison Square 5)622 Drayton Street: Forsyth Park 6)207 East Gordon Street: Calhoun Square 7)222 Harris Street: Cathedral of St. John Baptist 8)234 MLK Blvd: Trolley Barn 9)217 West Julian Street: City Market 10)32 Abercorn Street: Lucas Theatre 11)301 East River Street: River Street 12)531 River Street: The Waving Girl 13)324 East State Street: The Davenport House 14)201 Abercorn Street: Colonial Park Cemetery 15)10 East Oglethorpe Ave: Bull Street Corridor

Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour

2. Savannah: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour

This 90-minute trolley bus tour is one of the most entertaining ways to get to know the beautiful city of Savannah. Get a fully narrated sightseeing tour, by costumed guides, of one of the largest National Urban Historic Landmarked Districts in the United States. Be guided through more than 270 years of American history, as you journey through Savannah’s historic districts. Ride along cobblestone streets, beneath moss-draped oaks, and experience the Old South with her stately mansions, beautiful squares, romantic riverfront, and abundance of artifacts. The tour departs daily, 7 days a week, every 15-20 minutes from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, giving you plenty of options of when to take your tour.

Savannah: Hop-On Hop-Off Historic Trolley Tour

3. Savannah: Hop-On Hop-Off Historic Trolley Tour

Spend the day exploring Savannah with a hop-on hop-off trolley bus tour and get to know the city via a lively narration from costumed guides. Discover one of the largest National Urban Historic Landmarked Districts in the United States. The full-day sightseeing tour is the expanded version of the Overview Tour, and in addition to the informative narration by your tour guide, you will be able to explore the Historic District at your own pace by utilizing the 15 trolley stops throughout the day. Each stop is conveniently located near points of interest, such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, City Market, and River Street. See unique shops and boutiques, as well as dozens of fabulous restaurants. This touring option is ideal for those who want to see Savannah in its full and finest glory. The tour departs daily, 7 days a week, from 09:00 AM and every 15-20 minutes until 4:30 PM, giving you plenty of options of when to take your tour.

Savannah: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Tour

4. Savannah: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Tour

Discover the city of Savannah through John Berendt’s best-selling novel, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and its 1997 movie adaptation by Clint Eastwood. Walk in a small group with a journalist guide, who is a long-time downtown Savannah resident. Get an up-close look at landmarks that play key roles in the story as you set off from Reynolds Square in the Savannah Historic District and make your way towards the fountain in Forsyth Park. Stop at the city's oldest public plaza to admire the magnificent buildings on Johnson Square. Continue through Wright Square, graced with an impressive memorial to William Washington Gordon, and then be captivated by the beauty of Hamilton-Turner Inn. Walk down Jones Street and find a quiet oasis in Monterey Square. Admire some of the elegant mansion houses, such as Mercer Williams House and Armstrong House along the way.

Historic Downtown Savannah: Guided Segway Tour

5. Historic Downtown Savannah: Guided Segway Tour

Glide along the streets of Savannah on a guided tour for either 60 or 90 minutes, seeing some of the city’s most beautiful and mystifying historical sites. Receive training on operating the Segway, get fitted with a helmet and radio, and then head out on the tour route with an experienced guide. Visit sites where Union soldiers fought and see the home where General William T. Sherman stayed while in Savannah on his march to the sea. Experience the rich history of Savannah while also getting to see the fun and modern side. See the bench where Forrest Gump shared his box of chocolates. Put yourself into the famous bus scene from Forrest Gump and learn a few Hollywood secrets that only the locals know about. Ride around the sites from other movies including Something to Talk About, and The Conspirator. See the lovely Mercer-Williams home from the famous book, and later the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and hear the true story of Mr. Jim Williams. Savannah is known as one of the most haunted cities in America. Ride past some of the haunted homes and hear the stories of their ghostly residents. Continue on past a cemetery as your guide entertains you with stories and reveals which significant historic figure is buried there. The Segway allows you an effortless way to see the Spanish moss hanging from the majestic live oaks, and some of the ironwork found all around the city, such as iron street signs, banisters, and even a beautiful wrought iron sunflower door. Admire the original antebellum architecture, the monuments, war cannons, and fountains that grace the beautiful squares throughout the city. The 90-minute tour option includes a visit to either the Harper Fowlkes House or the Webb Military Museum.

Savannah: Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour

6. Savannah: Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour

The Haunted Savannah Pub Crawl meets at 7:30 pm in Madison Square. To begin, this walking tour takes you through the Historic District of Savannah. Savannah is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the country, and this tour takes you in many directions to understand the twists and turns that make up the oddities that happen here on a daily basis. As you begin the tour you will stop off for a beverage of your choice at a local pub and, since Savannah has an open container law, you are able to walk the streets with any type of beverage. Stay hydrated and enjoy the evening tales of this city.

Savannah: Highlights Off the Beaten Path Guided Walking Tour

7. Savannah: Highlights Off the Beaten Path Guided Walking Tour

On this guided walking tour, soak up the sights and sounds of Savannah's stunning historic district. With the expertise of your guide, see the not only the highlights, but also the hidden gems through the eyes of a local. Discover the city's history, landmarks, and rich cultural offerings. Begin your tour in the beautiful Forsyth Park to meet your guide and start exploring. Take in the sights of this 30-acre park in the historic district as you walk to Savannah's classic landmarks and crown jewels: the city squares. Monterey Square, with its mansions and monuments, is up first. At Monterey Square, hear about the history of these mansion-lined streets. See the infamous Mercer House and learn about a local true crime mystery. Across the way, admire the stunning Gothic synagogue, one of the oldest in the United States. Next, ironwork abounds nearby with amazing examples of cast iron, woven wire, and wrought iron. Several contemporary hand-wrought gates are waiting to be discovered. Stroll with your guide to discover this unique feature of Savannah's historic district. Continue to one of the prettiest streets in Savannah: Jones Street. Under a lush canopy of live oaks draped in Spanish-moss, meander down Jones Street and learn about the historic homes here. Enjoy the fragrant flowers and colorful foliage of this picturesque street. Then, head to Madison Square with its important civic buildings, monuments, stately homes, and rich history. Here, grab a refreshment at one of Savannah's quaint cafés, or simply sit and relax on one of the many benches under the shady oaks. Soak up the historic ambience. Once you've taken a moment to appreciate your scenic surroundings, make your way to Lafayette Square. A stunningly beautiful space of lush greenery, the square is lined with landmark buildings. Admire the cathedral and learn about the origins of the Girl Scouts here. Finally, pass by the Jingle Bells church and Savannah College of Art and Design before you arrive at Chippewa Square to meet the city's founder, James Oglethorpe. Learn about his unique design of the city as you snap photos of the square. Before your tour concludes in the heart of the historic district, get some tips from your guide on Savannah's many excellent eateries, museums, and shops to visit following your tour.

Savannah: 1.5-Hour Guided Trolley Tour with Shuttle Service

8. Savannah: 1.5-Hour Guided Trolley Tour with Shuttle Service

Learn the rich history of Georgia's first city with a 1.5-hour guided trolley tour. Discover the charming squares of Savannah's Historic District, the manicured parks, and the beautiful architecture. Enjoy an unlimited shuttle service within the historic district to make the most of your day exploring Savannah. From River Street to Forsyth Park, explore Savannah on your own after the tour. Use the unlimited shuttle service to venture out to any part of the historic district. Just call ahead to schedule the pickup and drop-off to your favorite destination within the historic district all day of the tour.

Savannah: Historic District Guided Bike Tour

9. Savannah: Historic District Guided Bike Tour

Travel back in time for a tour with a local guide and discover life in Savannah, Georgia, from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Pick from a variety of bikes and cycle at your leisure around the Historic District, stopping at Forsyth Park, Jones Street, and more for fun lessons in American history. Groups of all sizes, ages, and skill levels are welcome. Your guide will help you find the bike that’s most comfortable for you before setting off. Follow your guide through the safest cycling routes in the city, past quaint streets and ancient buildings. Enjoy an easy pace that lets you stop to smell the magnolias. Admire the gothic Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Next, pass Chippewa Square and find Forrest Gump’s famous bench. Continue to Jones Street, named one of the most beautiful residential streets in America by Southern Living Magazine. Learn about Savannah’s significance in US history with stops at Mercer Williams House Museum, Hamilton-Turner House, and Green-Meldrim House. Explore Forsyth Park and learn about the statues and fountains that make it beautiful. Stop at Wright Square, City Market, Washington Square, and Columbia Square and see vibrant city life.If that’s not enough, you can opt to keep your bike for the rest of the day. Get tips and maps from your guide to find even more gems around Savannah.

Savannah: Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tour

10. Savannah: Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tour

Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tour is a thrilling walking tour through Savannah's haunted history, perfect for both novices and aficionados. Discover historically haunted places and learn the real, chilling accounts that breathe life into Savannah's storied past. It's not just a haunted history lesson. It's a portal to Savannah's authentic paranormal realm. Family-Friendly and Adult-Only 16+ tours available. The tour begins and ends outside Clary's Cafe, the iconic restaurant made famous by "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." You'll then pass by the Corson Mansion, the former home of Dr. Eugene Corson, widely regarded as one of the early pioneers of X-ray technology, with many insisting he's still home. As you continue your journey under Savannah's canopy of majestic oak trees, you'll learn of the Mercer Williams House Museum. This architectural wonder seems to have a fondness for haunting tragedies. Continuing through Forsyth Park, stop outside the grand Old Candler Hospital. It's Georgia's first hospital that tended to generations of its own citizens and is shrouded in tales of those who never left. Amidst the shadows of the prohibition era, the Espy House was home to a prominent judicial family that grappled with crime, corruption, and murder. Move on to admire Taylor Square, formerly known as Calhoun Square, one of the city's original squares serving as a chilling reminder that Savannah is unquestionably a city built on top of its dead. And finally, 432 Abercorn St. True accounts compel us to look beyond this home's unfounded folklore to ask, what really happened inside the house?

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Amazing tour of Savannah! This is a small group tour (we had 2 others with us) which was great, the small group allowed us to chat with our guide and ask questions as the tour went along. It’s also very convenient that the company arranges everything such as dinner and the boat cruise, it made for a very relaxing and stress-free evening. The vehicle was also nice, clean and specious. Highly recommend this tour!

We met up with Gregg and a couple other people in the park. Gregg was very friendly, and knowledgeable. He made the whole tour very interesting, and it felt like he was telling a story. The history on these historical buildings is amazing. I wish this had been the way my history classes were taught in school. I would have retained a lot more. I highly recommend this tour! My husband and I had great time!

My friend and I just LOVED this walking tour. It was worth SO much more than what we paid. Brad was a very interesting guide. It was so interesting to learn some little known facts about the characters in the story and the filming of the movie. Thank you, thank you!!

I bought the 2 day pass. The first day we used it to get an overview of the city and the second day we hopped on and off. It was great!

For a fun orientation of this historic city, the trolley can’t be beat.