Bluffton claims the South's secession that led to the Civil War started here. Later, more than 80%…read moreof the town was burned by Union forces. The Heyward House is one of eight buildings that survived, and the only one of seven that still exist that's open to the public. It provides a glimpse into everyday 19th-century life. Our knowledgeable docent provided an interesting and engaging 45-minute tour. Naturally, there's a small gift shop with info about other local attractions.

Bluffton ought to be ashamed of itself calling this atrocity a "Welcome Center" or a "Visitor…read moreCenter." There are several "Visitor Center" signs on the roads all over town with arrows pointing to this place. And then once you arrive there is a blackboard at the front entrance to the building directing you to the open screened back porch. But the only thing there was a half empty rack with a few pamphlets. Ironically, most of the pamphlets were for museums and other "touristy" things to do in Savannah, which is where we came from! We enjoyed the rest of our visit to Bluffton today, but calling this place a "Visitor Center" is a joke - - - and a bad one at that.

Bonaventure Cemetery two hour waking tour…read more A cemetery tour? At first I was a little skeptical when our local trip planner recommended it. Then i found that that Tauck Tours ( hgh end) includes Bonaventure in their Savannah itinerary. Very happy we decided to take this tour Our tour guides nom de plume was "Lady in Mourning" and she has a true love for the cemetery its history and its symbolism. We appreciated how she was able to convey this feeling and knowledge to us. Every city has a uniqueness and Bonaventure is that for Savannah. An excellent compliment to a history of Savannah walking tour.

Shannon Scott does tours right with their seamless booking process and informative tour guides…read more For $30, our tour guide Paschal provided an encyclopedia's worth of information with passion and enthusiasm. The tour was well paced and thoroughly informative ranging from topics such as Savannah's history, important historical figures from Savannah, architectural symbolism, and popular culture references. While the tour was very informative, it leaned heavily on historical and religious references which had my partner and I lost at times. We are all for learning about history and religion in the context of modern society, but full on history and religion is overwhelming for the average person. It also doesn't help that the history of Savannah is very white and while my partner and I are Americans, our roots lie elsewhere. My favorite parts of the tour were the breakdowns of the symbols on the tombstones (such as urns, crosses, flowers, etc.), the breakdown of generational wealth, and the resting place of Johnny Mercer (founder for Capitol Records and acclaimed songwriter). I think the tour is also easier to follow for people who take the trolley tours around the city or have previous experiences in ghost tours in other cities such as New Orleans. Since this was the only tour we did in Savannah, we felt a little uninformed compared to the other 6 in our group. But at least our tour guide was open to answering all our questions and fostered an environment where we were comfortable to learn more. I would definitely recommend Shannon Scott tours for anyone who wants to learn more about Bonaventure Cemetery and the history of Savannah in general. It was not what we expected as we were expecting more ghost stories but it was fun nonetheless. Just remember to bring bus spray because the sand gnats will eat you alive out there.

This was a fun and worthwhile Experience!…read more You jump on an open air bus and tour the city. We learned a lot about the history and enjoyed the beautiful architecture. I would recommend doing this on your first or second day to the city See you get a feel for the layout of Savannah.

I originally booked a Creepy Crawl pub tour with this company in April 2022 for a private group of…read moreabout 20. The tour guide was great! He was focused on the history of the town and sprinkled in the macabre. When I brought family to visit Savannah in mid June 2023, I booked the same tour hoping for a similar experience. Unfortunately, we were pretty disappointed this time around. We had a different guide that spent a good chunk of time telling her life story. From NYC, "fashion designer", moved to the Caribbean, somehow ended up in Savannah. She could not emphasize enough how much she enjoys partying. She took us to an inn and told us the story of the inn keeper killing a man, boarding him up in the wall, and now a ghost haunts the garden. It took her almost 30 mins to tell this story, putting us almost halfway through our tour. We then stopped us at McDonough's. She said she called the back room "the portal to hell", but didn't give us any explanation as to why. As we waited for the group to get drinks she showed us pictures of "apparitions" her other tours have seen. Our next stop was Central Cemetery, where she wasted another 30 mins telling us to take pictures with our flash on and then convincing us that the lense flares were ectoplasm. My brother said he saw someone in the cemetery and she said they must be a ghost, but no they were live people walking through past close. She took us to an old theater turned bar and that's where my group departed from the tour. Overall, she was longwinded and spent more time telling stories about her experiences, real or not, than the history of Savannah & it's ghosts. We didn't stop at the Cannonball house, the 17hundred90, or Abe's on Lincoln like I had the previous tour.

My girlfriend and I are in Savannah for my surprise birthday trip (meaning I did not know we were…read morecoming here) and Savannah Coastal Ecotours has been, without a doubt, the highlight of the trip. My GF is wonderful at planning, so I knew nothing of this trip. The night before she said, 'babe, we are going kayaking in a swamp.' Well, ok, I guess? It was amazing. Let me start by saying that Kathryn and Fran are amazing hosts. Kind, funny, knowledgable, friendly and easy-going. Kathryn even made a mini-brownie cake for my birthday and served us while on the water during a snack break. We had some great conversations and a lot of laughs. As for the tour, it was fascinating and peaceful. We spent nearly three hours on the water, observing plenty of flora and fauna of the area. Additionally, since the water level was high, we were able to go through the forest, Kathryn's version of off-roading, and really got a lovely view of the water. Kathryn and Fran are experts at kayaking, so we always felt safe and they taught us a number of good techniques. I cannot recommend Savannah Coastal Ecotours enough. We had an absolute blast and next time we are in town we are going to do it again. Thank you so much for everything!

My friends and I had an amazing tour of Ebenezer Creek with Kathryn. We booked the tour several…read moremonths in advance as we were only in Savannah for 4 days. Kathryn and I corresponded via email all the details and answered all of my questions (and boy was I annoying with the questions)! We agreed on a date and location, as well as pick up at our accomodation. The week of our trip, Savannah was forecasted to have thunderstorms all week. Kathryn reached out to us and asked if we are flexible to changing the date as we originally booked Sunday, but the forecast for Saturday was more favorable. We decided to not chance it and confirmed for Saturday. Come Saturday it was a beautiful morning. Kathryn picked us up at 7:30am on the dot. She also planned ahead and had nearly everything we needed for the day, including hats and water shoes. She even had snacks and water packed for us. She literally thought of every detail!!! We were so impressed. She also was super friendly to speak with and very laid back and easy going. She even gave us a few great local restaurant recommendations in which we are very grateful for. We had a really amazing time leisurely kayaking in Ebenezer Creek (and even saw an alligator)! I highly recommend this tour and will definitely book another tour with Kathryn when I return to Savannah!!!

Awesome stop on the free ferry that will take you right into downtown Savannah. Because it goes…read moreright into downtown there's usually to get on the free ferry, but it's very convenient to anywhere downtown.

After a lunch with a view of the Savannah river, we went for a stroll along the River Walk. As I…read morewas walking, I saw a sign for The City Hall Landing-Savannah Belles Ferry. We did not go on a river cruise, but I still enjoyed standing on the ledge and having an unobstructed scenic view of the river. The sight of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge from afar was breathtaking to see. City Hall Landing serves as the ferry terminal where one can catch a free ride on The Savannah Belles Ferry across the Savannah River, connecting downtown's riverwalk with Hutchinson Island. The Savannah Belles Ferry has daily service. It doesn't run on major holidays. During our time at City Hall Landing, we also got a good look at Georgia Queen, this grand riverboat, docked nearby. The next time I go back to Savannah, I hope to go on a river cruise aboard The Savannah Belles Ferry or the Georgia Queen.

Bryon is an experienced cruiser and was super helpful. I just got back from my 1st cruise. I needed…read morea lot of guidance. Bryon filled the bill. He gave so much useful information. I was concerned about vertigo. Bryon knew which was the best spot on the ship for a room. Where to park, best time to board, advice on excursions, drink pkgs etc. I did not have any issues at all. Bryon always got back to me quickly with answers to my questions. My vacation was heavenly! I will definitely be cruising again and use Bryon to handle the details.

Bryon Pieper booked a hotel for me super quickly when I asked for assistance finding a good spot…read moreclose to the field where my son was playing in a Travel Soccer Tournament out of town. Not only was the hotel super clean and nice, the kids loved the breakfast (so convenient and saved me even more $) and the cost was very reasonable (less than I was hoping to pay!) The best part was, I didn't have to go searching, reading reviews, looking at maps for proximity, etc. So convenient and a wonderful service that didn't cost me anything extra... It actually saved me money as it was less than I was planning to pay! Thanks again! Bryon also just booked a cruise for a HUGE group of us to celebrate my brother's 40th Birthday! Can't wait for the trip and thankful I didn't have to plan any of that either!! Highly recommend!

Great time! The pilot was very funny and educational on the ride. My first time in a helicopter so…read morei was kind of worried but the pilot really made things a lot of fun!

I purchased a helicopter tour early March. I spoke with the pilot prior to making the purchase…read morethrough Groupon and after I made the actual purchase. I made my appointment after about a 20-30 minute conversation about the weather and dates we would be in Savannah. I made the pilot aware that this would be a surprise for my husband as we are celebrating a special time of reconciliation in our lives. Well, we arrived, as suggested, 30 minutes early. He was so excited and of course so was I!! Well, after waiting for two hours and calling the business twenty times or more and sending emails-we left. Never even saw a helicopter. The owner finally called me back very late in the day to offer his apologies. Nothing can repair or change that awful experience.

Amazing Day of Shark Fishing! Captain Jack took out our group for a morning of shark fishing and…read morewas completely wonderful. This is our fourth year booking with Drifter Excursions and cannot recommend them enough. If you are looking for a fun family adventure make sure to give them a try! you won't be disappointed.

Was in very shallow water the entire time and only moved one time. Not one person on the boat got a…read morekeeper.. look else where.