Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise
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Is Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise worth booking?
Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise is a 1.5-hour experience in Savannah, United States, from $78 per person. It scores 36 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.4/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 36 / 100
- Rating
- 3.4/5 (36)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $78 per person
Select your trolley tour time when booking this experience, then embark on a 75 minute journey through Savannah on our open-air trolley. Our expert guides bring the city’s vibrant story to life, blending entertainment wi
What you get
About this experience
Select your trolley tour time when booking this experience, then embark on a 75 minute journey through Savannah on our open-air trolley. Our expert guides bring the city’s vibrant story to life, blending entertainment with education for an unforgettable experience. Discover iconic landmarks, from beautiful city squares and historic River Street to the bustling Savannah City Market. This tour is perfect for those wanting a short format tour featuring the southern charm and history of Savannah. 90 minute cruises depart at 1:00pm November - March; 1:00pm and 3:30pm departures are offered from April-Oct. Relive a bygone era on board one of Savannah Riverboat Cruises riverboats. Listen the captain's intriguing tales and historic facts about her modern day port.Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah's historic riverfront and skyline. Snacks and beverages are available on board at the Riverboat Snack Shop.
What's included
Included
- Historic 75 Minute Trolley Tour
- One and a half hour cruise at 1:00pm (Nov-March) or 1pm & 3:30pm(April-October)
What you'll see and do
Chippewa Square
When people reach Chippewa Square, they usually feel like something’s missing from the iconic landmark. Known by locals and tourists alike as the “Forrest Gump” square, Chippewa Square doesn’t actually have a bench like in the movie, but it’s certainly famous nonetheless! Just a stone’s throw from the famous-yet-benchless square is the Savannah Theatre, which opened in 1818. This theatre is the oldest one in the country and still produces shows nightly.
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The Old Sorrel-Weed House Museum & Tours
Savannah has no shortage of spooky stories to tell and haunted houses to tour. The Sorrel Weed House is one of the most haunted houses in the country, so it’s only fitting that it appears on our list of stops, especially for the Grave Encounters Tour. The home is also a beautiful example of the architecture and design the Antebellum period was known for.
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Forsyth Park
Arguably one of the most important stops in Savannah, Forsyth Park’s picturesque flowers, foliage, and fountain encourage you to pause and stroll for a while. Snap a photo in front of Savannah’s iconic fountain (the one that turns green around St. Patrick’s Day!). Walk the perimeter of the park and take in the sights of Savannah’s architecture or sit for a spell under one of the many live oak trees
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Massie Heritage Center
The Massie Heritage Center is the oldest school in continuous operation in Georgia. Opened in 1856, the center offers a “Nineteenth Century Classroom,” where students experience a school day as if they were in the late-1800s. For everyone else visiting the Massie Center, there are plenty of artifacts to learn about and exhibits to check out.
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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is known for its part in the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade as well as its ranking as a popular wedding venue location. The cathedral is located on a corner of Abercorn Street and overlooks Lafayette Square. If there isn’t a ceremony or mass taking place, visitors are allowed to tour the cathedral, stand beneath the stunning stained-glass windows, and wander the pews.
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The Pirates' House
The Pirates’ House. Offering quite the contrast to the other locations on this list, The Pirates’ House opened in 1753…to real-life pirates! The inn was used by travelers and sailors, looking to rest on solid ground after roaming the seas. Although no pirates frequent the establishment now, the building serves as a restaurant, so it’s still full of boisterous, happy guests.
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Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters
Take another step back in time when you visit the Owens-Thomas House. This mansion with its adjoining slave quarters, carriage house, and fragrant gardens were built in 1819. Guests are invited to tour the grounds to learn about the complicated, unfortunate relationship between those with and without power. The rooms are outfitted with period furniture and decorations and a few interactive exhibits.
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Telfair Academy
Just a few blocks from the Owens-Thomas House sits the other two parts of the Telfair Museum family: the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. The Jepson Center is Savannah’s art museum, a breathtakingly modern building home to both permanent collections and temporary exhibits. (Children can play in the Artzeum and and engage with the pieces in the interactive Techspace.) The Telfair Academy is another art museum, except this one has rooms decorated in 19th century décor as well as 19th and 20th century American and European art.
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Reynolds Square
Reynolds Square is the epitome of Savannah’s squares. This particular block of land is filled with moss-covered live oaks and holds a statue of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. However, the square is actually named after Georgia’s first governor, John Reynolds. Nearby you’ll find the deliciously famous Leopold’s Ice Cream, The Ole Pink House, and the Lucas Theatre. Eat some food, indulge in some ice cream, catch a show, then hop back on the trolley!
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Historic River Street
Nowadays, passersby are driving cars rather than horse-and-buggy, but the experience of wandering the aisles and checking out local vendors is quite similar!
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Savannah City Hall
Another iconic building in Savannah is City Hall. The building opened in 1905, but its unique gold dome was originally copper. Located right off Bay Street and Factors Walk, City Hall is also a stone’s throw from plenty of other popular places in downtown, such as City Market and Ellis Square.
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Franklin Square
Franklin Square is a last-but-not-least stop. If you’ve ridden the trolley around the entire city, you’ll have seen all that the city has to offer and still end up right in the heart of Savannah. Franklin Square (designed in 1790 and named after Benjamin Franklin) is adjacent to City Market and Ellis Square and just a few blocks up from Bay Street and River Street.
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Savannah River
Cruise along the Savannah River and see Savannah from a different perspective!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Savannah
Meeting Point for the Historic Trolley Tour
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting Point for the Historic Trolley Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Old Savannah Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The reservation time selected is for the Trolley Tour only. The Riverboat portion of your tickets are good for either 1pm (Nov-March) or 1pm or 3:30pm (April-October), any day - no reservations required.
- Limited ADA accessibility on River Street for wheelchairs
- Service animals are allowed. Emotional support and pets are not allowed
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Three of us booked the land and sea combo trip at a cost of over $200. We parked at the visitor’s center and were told transportation to the river cruise would be provided. However, return transportation would not be provided. This made no sense to me. We then had to drive to riverfront, find and pay for a parking spot and walk to the cruise. In essence, the promise of transportation was useless and nonexistent. Very disappointing.
via Tripadvisor
Trolley to cruise?
Overall the tour was great. The trolley part was smooth sailing from start to finish. Tammy w/T was amazing and made it so fun. Now the cruise part, it wasn’t bad but how to get there and getting the tickets wasn’t explained anywhere. They kind of told us where to park at the trolley place which helped but didn’t mention we needed to go into this little shop to get an actual ticket. I had asked one ticket stand if it was the right place and she gave me total attitude before I even asked a question rolled her eyes, glanced at my phone n just said yes. So we waited in the area to board and when it came time the barcode didn’t work and the guy told me to go back to that gal and this time she actually took the phone and read it but still with a roll of the eyes, a snarky rumble under her breath and said you need to go across the street to the red covered shop and show them this to get your tickets and I said that would have been nice to know earlier when I asked and she I didn’t know what you had and I said because you didn’t want to look but anyway we went across the street got our tickets came back and boarded. Cruise was good, hot/humid and some interesting things learned. So besides that lil girls attitude it went well. Would recommend it especially the trolley tour with Tammy w/T.
via Viator
Trolley GREAT - Boat Meh
The trolley tour was very good. Pops was a fantastic driver/tour guide. He was always talking and was great at making sure everyone was involved. The boat was fair at best. The captain was informative but the tour was slow and did not cover a lot of the river.
via Viator
Bad seats and docent we could not understand
Michael knew his stuff but could not understand the voice due to heavy acsent After the first block we were bored Plus the seats were very uncomfortable Would never do it again
via Tripadvisor
Savannah down town tour and River Boat ride
We had a great time on the street car bus tour of Savannah. Very informative and great to hear the history of Savannah. We also did the riverboat after lunch and enjoyed that also. Both helped us decide what to go back to see afterwards.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 36
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Savannah.
How much does Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $78 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Savannah usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Savannah is not rushed.
Is Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 36 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.4/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Savannah, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Savannah can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Savannah and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Land and Sea: Savannah Historic Trolley Tour and Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Savannah within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Savannah?
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Savannah is a walking city with a dense guide market, which means quality spread is wide. Historic district walks, Bonaventure Cemetery trips, trolley hop-on routes and ghost tours with tavern access make up most bookings. Outty Ranking leans on licensed-guide status and group size, since the squares get loud once a tour passes twenty people. On Outty we rank every Savannah experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour, Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation, Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
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March to May for azaleas, or October to November for cool evenings. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Savannah?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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