Discover Savannah’s rich history and culture on a private driving tour tailored to your interests. From haunting cemeteries to vibrant squares, explore the city’s diverse stories in comfort and style.
Discover Savannah’s rich history and culture on a private driving tour tailored to your interests. From haunting cemeteries to vibrant squares, explore the city’s diverse stories in comfort and style.
Dawn breaks over Savannah as moss-draped oaks cast long shadows across cobblestone streets and hidden squares. You settle into the roomy, air-conditioned comfort of a 2023 Santa Cruz vehicle, ready to let the city unravel its layers through a private driving tour crafted around your chosen themes—from Irish heritage and military echoes to architectural gems and women's history.
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Operated by Savannah Tours and Tales · Savannah, Georgia
Dawn breaks over Savannah as moss-draped oaks cast long shadows across cobblestone streets and hidden squares. You settle into the roomy, air-conditioned comfort of a 2023 Santa Cruz vehicle, ready to let the city unravel its layers through a private driving tour crafted around your chosen themes—from Irish heritage and military echoes to architectural gems and women's history.
Savannah’s charm isn’t just in its stately antebellum homes or ornate ironwork; it’s in the stories the city whispers through its streets. As the vehicle glides past Washington, Warren, and Greene Squares, the park benches seem to listen closely, while the river dares visitors with its steady, salty pulse, inviting glimpses of alligators basking near the Wilmington River.
A stop at Bonaventure Cemetery unfolds another chapter—here, the grand monuments stand guard over centuries of Lowcountry tales. The air is thick with the weight of history, mingling Revolutionary War memories with the quiet resilience of the Jewish community. Meanwhile, downtown reveals a dynamic heart: art galleries, cozy coffee shops, and the haunting site where Forrest Gump mused over life while perched on a simple bench.
The city’s industrial face surfaces near an old power plant, where chrome dinosaur replicas and towering geodes echo Savannah’s gritty trade and commerce past. You glimpse the old harbor lights and anchors dragged from the riverbed—silent sentinels of a working port.
This private tour adapts to your curiosity, inviting you to choose what to explore and where to linger. Whether it’s the tales of the city’s greatest hostess who greeted ships or Savannah’s Olympic moments in 1996, the guide weaves stories that transform landmarks into living history.
Practical details keep the experience smooth: the vehicle seats up to four, spacious enough for luggage or souvenirs, and offers climate-controlled comfort through the subtropical heat. Tours generally last about two hours and fifteen minutes, including stops for photos or light strolls.
Booking in advance can secure airport pickup, streamlining your transition from arrival to adventure. This flexibility ensures you spend more time absorbing the city’s pulse and less time navigating logistics.
In Savannah, history isn’t static—it pushes forward, inviting exploration. This private driving tour offers a curated path through a city where every street corner tells a story, and every story invites you deeper into the past and present of Southern culture.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking required
Yes, you can select from various historical and cultural themes to focus the tour on your interests.
Airport pickup is available as an option at booking to simplify transfers to the tour start.
The tour vehicle comfortably seats up to four guests with ample space for luggage.
Yes, several stops include opportunities for short walks and photo moments.
The tour operates rain or shine, but cancellations require at least 24 hours’ notice for a refund.
Infants can be accommodated in strollers, and service animals are welcome.
Savannah’s distinctive grid of squares dates to the city’s 1733 founding, designed for defense and communal gathering.
Local efforts focus on preserving historic architecture and minimizing ecological impact around river habitats.
Savannah Tours and Tales operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Dawn breaks over Savannah as moss-draped oaks cast long shadows across cobblestone streets and hidden squares. You settle into the roomy, air-conditioned comfort of a 2023 Santa Cruz vehicle, ready to let the city unravel its layers through a private driving tour crafted around your chosen themes—from Irish heritage and military echoes to architectural gems and women's history.
Dawn breaks over Savannah as moss-draped oaks cast long shadows across cobblestone streets and hidden squares. You settle into the roomy, air-conditioned comfort of a 2023 Santa Cruz vehicle, ready to let the city unravel its layers through a private driving tour crafted around your chosen themes—from Irish heritage and military echoes to architectural gems and women's history.
Savannah’s charm isn’t just in its stately antebellum homes or ornate ironwork; it’s in the stories the city whispers through its streets. As the vehicle glides past Washington, Warren, and Greene Squares, the park benches seem to listen closely, while the river dares visitors with its steady, salty pulse, inviting glimpses of alligators basking near the Wilmington River.
A stop at Bonaventure Cemetery unfolds another chapter—here, the grand monuments stand guard over centuries of Lowcountry tales. The air is thick with the weight of history, mingling Revolutionary War memories with the quiet resilience of the Jewish community. Meanwhile, downtown reveals a dynamic heart: art galleries, cozy coffee shops, and the haunting site where Forrest Gump mused over life while perched on a simple bench.
The city’s industrial face surfaces near an old power plant, where chrome dinosaur replicas and towering geodes echo Savannah’s gritty trade and commerce past. You glimpse the old harbor lights and anchors dragged from the riverbed—silent sentinels of a working port.
This private tour adapts to your curiosity, inviting you to choose what to explore and where to linger. Whether it’s the tales of the city’s greatest hostess who greeted ships or Savannah’s Olympic moments in 1996, the guide weaves stories that transform landmarks into living history.
Practical details keep the experience smooth: the vehicle seats up to four, spacious enough for luggage or souvenirs, and offers climate-controlled comfort through the subtropical heat. Tours generally last about two hours and fifteen minutes, including stops for photos or light strolls.
Booking in advance can secure airport pickup, streamlining your transition from arrival to adventure. This flexibility ensures you spend more time absorbing the city’s pulse and less time navigating logistics.
In Savannah, history isn’t static—it pushes forward, inviting exploration. This private driving tour offers a curated path through a city where every street corner tells a story, and every story invites you deeper into the past and present of Southern culture.