Cultural Tours

Cultural tours in Savannah account for roughly a quarter of all local experiences, with 69 options out of 277 total. These tours dig into the city's past, from its founding squares to tales of hauntings, cemeteries, and the legacy of slavery. Visitors who book these tours tend to want more than sightseeing—they're after stories, context, and a sense of Savannah's character.

With a median price of $63, cultural tours here are priced like walking, historical, and private tours, but the range is wide: nearly two-thirds cost under $30, and only five are over $250. Whether you want a deep dive into Bonaventure Cemetery, a haunted pub crawl, or a perspective on African American history, Savannah's catalogue has something for every curiosity and budget.

Cultural tours make up 69 of the 277 tours sold in Savannah—about 25% of the market. The catalogue is broad, with options from $19 to over $250, but 44 of them are priced under $30. The category median is $63, matching the medians for walking, historical, and private tours, though most cultural tours are on the affordable end.

Compared to the rest of Savannah's tours, cultural experiences are more likely to focus on storytelling and context than on pure sightseeing or transportation. Only 6% of cultural tours are rated below 4 stars, which is a better track record than some other categories. The most popular options, like cemetery walks and ghost-themed outings, attract hundreds to thousands of reviews, making it easier to spot consistent strengths and weaknesses.

While a handful of higher-priced tours offer private guides or combine multiple sites, most cultural tours are group experiences that last 90 to 180 minutes and focus on a single theme or neighborhood.

For travelers who want a classic introduction to Savannah, walking tours of the historic district or cemetery tours are the most popular and affordable, often priced from $23 to $36. These tours are well-reviewed, with most guides praised for their knowledge and energy. However, some guests on the Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour found the delivery dry or too fast-paced, while a few felt the content was surface-level compared to similar tours in other Southern cities.

If you want something more atmospheric, ghost and haunted bar crawls are a Savannah staple. The Spooky Savannah Haunted Bar Crawl and Savannah Beyond Good & Evil Tour are both under $30, but reviews suggest the experience can depend heavily on the guide—some guests found the storytelling corny or unengaging, and others felt the tours leaned more on theatrics than historical substance. For those seeking a mix of local lore and nightlife, these tours offer a lively option, but expectations should be set accordingly.

Cemetery tours, especially those of Bonaventure, consistently draw high marks for depth and storytelling. The 2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour is praised for guides who bring the site to life, though a few reviewers questioned the accuracy of some stories or felt group sizes were too large. The Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation is more expensive but includes extras like umbrellas, bug spray, and a ride—appealing for those who want comfort or have mobility needs. Still, some guests wanted more focus on history or found the guide's manner off-putting.

For a broader or more specialized perspective, the Savannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour ($52) stands out for its focus on African American history, but some reviewers were disappointed by the lack of access to historic sites or by the tour's pacing. The Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour ($56) is the longest listed, combining two major sites with a snack stop, though a few guests experienced logistical hiccups or felt the time at each site was shorter than advertised. Across the board, tours with the highest ratings tend to have guides who balance storytelling with factual depth and who manage group dynamics well.