Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour

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Get a wondrous look into Savannah's most famed locales with the Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour, a unique historical tour. Providing a fascinating and expansive venture, this expedition affords participants the chance to see some of the best places in the metro area. Discover some wondrous things during your getaway! While you look out your trolley window, you will be able to witness some of the finest landmarks and areas of the city. Explore the metro area and historical districts to see landmarks such as the Savannah Visitors Center. 

You will also see haunted locations such as the Sorrel-Weed house, getting unique insight into Savannah's infamous reputation as one of the most haunted locales in the United States. Guests will also see the sprawling Forsyth Park, the equally haunted Pirates' House, and the Owens Thomas House. Learn about voodoo, history, slavery, and more during your trolley adventures.

STOP 1

 Pass By  Savannah Visitors Center

Start your tour of historic Savannah at the Savannah Visitors Center. Housed inside an historic Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Station, this visitors center gives you all the information, brochures, and refreshments you could desire from the eager staff, and you can enjoy free parking here before jumping aboard the trolley.

STOP 2

 Pass By  Sorrel-Weed House

One of the first two houses in George that became a state landmark, the Sorrel-Weed House represents one of the finest examples of antebellum Greek Revival/Regency architecture in the United States. Designed by one of the leading architects of the time, the house was completed around 1840 and is now considered one of the most haunted attractions and creepiest places in America.

STOP 3

 Pass By  Forsyth Park

This large city park occupies 30 acres in the Historic District of Savannah. Perfect for a break from sightseeing in the morning or early afternoon, Forsyth Park offers walking paths, a cafe, a children's play area, a fragrant garden for the blind, a large fountain, tennis courts, basketball courts, areas for soccer and Frisbee, and the home field for the Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club.

STOP 4

 Pass By  Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

This Roman Catholic cathedral is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Although the colonial charter initially prohibited Roman Catholics from settling in Savannah, today the Roman Catholic Diocese of the city includes 90 counties in middle and southern Georgia. Take in the views of the fabulous architecture from the comfort of your trolley.

STOP 5

 Pass By  The Pirates' House

Initially built for seafarers around 1750, the Pirates' House quickly became a rendezvous point for pirates and sailors. Now, this location is a most intriguing restaurant, offering delicious foods that have been acclaimed for over three decades.

STOP 6

 Pass By  Washington Square

Laid out in 1790, Washington Square was named after General and First President George Washington. Along the edges of the square, there are a number of interesting and surprising homes, almost all of which have been owned by a person or family of historical interest throughout the years.

STOP 7

 Pass By  Owens-Thomas House

Considered to be one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America, the Owens-Thomas House was inspired by classical antiquity, designed by a young English architect, and completed in 1819. Now a National Historic Landmark, the location is a historic house museum with a decorative arts collection comprised of Owens family furnishings and American and European objects from 1750-1830.

STOP 8

 Pass By  Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

As you drive past this historic house owned by the Girl Scouts, learn the fascinating story of how Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 and became one of the most significant American women of her time. This location was Savannah's first National Historic Landmark and is the setting for a remarkable family story woven through the history of the city, state, and nation.

STOP 9

 Pass By  City Market

First started in 1755, the City Market quickly became the place for fishermen and farmers to bring the wares for the public to purchase, and although the original City Market was destroyed, it has since been rebuilt and is still thriving today.

STOP 10

 Pass By  Reynolds Square

Originally laid out in 1734 as Lower New Square, the square was later renamed for Captain John Reynolds, governor of Georgia in the mid-1750s. The square contains a bronze statue honoring founder of Methodism John Wesley, which was installed in 1969. It is also the site of the Filature, which housed silkworms in an attempt to establish a silk industry in the Georgia colony.

STOP 11

 Pass By  River Street

Located along the broad Savannah River, River Street offers a look into colonial America. The buildings that were once cotton warehouses have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, and elegant inns and hotels.

STOP 12

 Pass By  River Street Market Place

The River Street Market Place is the perfect place to enjoy Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality while you shop in an open-air market along the river. Browse through over 50 shops, offering unique items from Ireland, Costa Rica, Australia, Nepal, Peru, Japan, Vietnam, China, and of course, the South.

STOP 13

 Pass By  Old City Exchange Bell

The oldest bell in Georgia, the Old City Exchange Bell was constructed in 1802 and hung in the bell tower of the City Exchange Building. Now, it is located in a replica of the tower in a park just east of City Hall.

STOP 14

 Pass By  Savannah City Hall

Created to replace the City Exchange in 1906, the Savannah City Hall is the first building constructed for exclusive use by the municipal government. You can admire the building's stunning and distinctive dome with tissue-paper-thin 23-karat gold leaf.

STOP 15

 Pass By  Franklin Square

Laid out in 1790, Franklin Square was named for Benjamin Franklin, who served as an agent for the colony of Georgia from 1768 to 1778 and had died in 1790. In the square, there stands a memorials honoring Haitian volunteers who fought with Pulaski during the Siege of Savannah, which was unveiled on the 228th anniversary of the battle.

Savannah is immersed in such a rich history. From Franklin Square of the 1700s to the Savannah City Hall and the colorful River Street Market Place, you will find a variety of cultural icons, monuments, and more. Explore a culture unlike any other in one of the most historic cities of the United States! It's bound to be a great time.