Note: To reserve your spot, there’s a $5 booking fee per person. Savannah limits tour groups to 30 people, and when bookings were completely free, many guests reserved spots but didn’t show up—leaving others unable to join. The small fee helps keep groups full and fair. The tour is still pay-what-you-wish; if you’re not happy at any point, just let us know and we’ll refund the $5. If you do enjoy it, simply count it toward your tip.
“You won’t find a cheaper tour in town.”
“Get a quick overview of the city and its history by joining Free Savannah Tours for a 90-minute walking tour. You’ll pay a small booking fee, and tips are highly encouraged, but you won’t find a cheaper tour in town.”
“Several thousand steps closer to your daily movement goal.”
“If you want to learn more about Savannah’s rich history, book a 90-minute walking tour with Free Savannah Tours. You’ll receive excellent background on the city, plus get several thousand steps closer to your daily movement goal.”
“One of the free things to do in Savannah that you don’t want to miss!”
“Free Savannah Walking Tours takes visitors on a 1.5-hour guided tour through the city. These free walking tours highlight loads of Savannah attractions and hidden gems and often include stops at unique places like the bench used in the filming of Forrest Gump. Just make sure that you register for the tour in advance as they are often limited on space and this is one of the free things to do in Savannah that you don’t want to miss!”
The Tour in Short
Forsyth Park
5/5 on Yelp, TripAdvisor
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River Street
Savannah Historic District
Informative, entertaining tour.
It was a really large and somewhat unwieldy group of about 25 people, but the tour guide did a great job of herding everyone. He seemed very knowledgeable about Savannah history. We all thought it was a great way to spend the afternoon. Highly recommend. (We had five in our group and we tipped him $80. Well worth it.)
Great walking tour of Savannah’s history!
Chuck, our tour guide in this hour and a half tour, was a wealth of knowledge. He took us back to England in the late 1600’s and provided a colorful description of how this beautiful city evolved since Oglethorpe’s arrived in these shores mixing wit and humor in his delivery. I highly recommend this tour for a crash course in history and fun facts while walking through the many parks and monuments of this beautiful city. Keep in mind this is a tour where you decide how much value you get out of it. Ask for Chuck for an added valuable experience.
We really enjoyed this tour of Savannah
We really enjoyed this tour of Savannah. Chris was super knowledgeable and kept us interested the whole time. It’s a great way to get yourself acclimated to the city.
Daniel our tour guide was very knowledgeable
We decided to opt for a walking tour rather than a trolley tour whilst visiting Savannah. Daniel our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. The tour covered appx 1 mile of the historic district and Daniel found good shady places for us to listen to his narrative. The tour is free but the guides rely on your tips to earn a living average $10-$20 per person, and worth every cent. Daniel was also keen to answer any other questions that we might have about Savannah, after the tour finished. Great walking tour.
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Highly recommend for all the history
All the other reviews are true! Enjoyed all the usual pleasures of a weekend in Savannah, but my trip didn’t feel complete without knowing more about the history of this wonderful city. Free Savannah Tours took care of that! In an hour and a half walking tour that flew by, I learned so much interesting information about Savannah’s history, architecture, and it’s people. Made me appreciate the city so much more. Highly recommend for all the history, war, and architecture buffs.
Our tour guide Chuck
Do not pay for another tour! My husband and I actually purchased ticket to another walking tour in Savannah and it was cancelled last minute. The night prior I looked up the free walking tours and thought we would give it a shot. Our tour guide Chuck was great! He was so knowledgeable of the city and the history of Savannah. I highly recommend this tour and appreciate the tour being free (only pay the cost of taxes) and giving the tour guide a larger gratuity.
Life is like a box of chocolates… Don’t miss out on anything!
We’ll stroll through Savannah’s iconic squares, admire the Spanish Moss that drapes over those 150+ years old live oaks trees as they shade our walk. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories that bring this city to life, and see:
- Savannah’s world-famous Historic District
- Historic landmarks
- Hidden gems that your tour guide loves
- Famous filming locations
- Beautiful parks, monuments, and architecture
- Insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore next
It’s not a scripted lecture, but one continuous story by a tour guide that genuinely loves this city. Now, combine that with our friendly Southern drawl and world-famous Southern Hospitality 🙂
We’ve packed our tour full of adventure, and we’ll visit all the hallmarks of Savannah’s historical district in just 90 minutes. We won’t let you miss out on anything.
In fact, we let our tour guides design their own tours. They rely on the tips to make a living, so they do their best when we give them free reign to be creative. This is the beauty of a tip-based tour model.
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He was amazing
Chuck was our tour guide. He was amazing. I love doing these free tours Bc they are just so much fun and so informational. Chuck gave us great information about Savannah and all the history surrounding the city and how it came into existence. We visited lots of great areas and took lots of pics. I definitely recommend this tour of this beautiful city.
Fun and informative with a native son!
Fun and informative with a native son! We enjoyed our two hours with Joe and roughly 18 other visitors. The tour was filled with interesting anecdotes and historical tidbits that create a robust picture of the city’s origins and culture. I highly recommend and urge you to tip generously because these guides provide so much insight into the city and it’s people . Take their dining and sightseeing suggestions as well.
Chris, was also fantastically helpful
They say the best things in life are free – this is definitely true with the Free Savannah Tour. Chris is a wonderful, friendly guide. You get a good idea about the history of Savannah and the “side stories” eg Forrest Gump makes the tour enjoyable. It is a good way to start your visit in Savannah.
Wonderful, engaging Tour!
Wonderful, engaging Tour! We have used free tours by foot in many cities, even abroad, and we have only once ever been let down. This was not that time! Joe was our tour guide, and he was a lot of fun – very engaging, even with kids! Our children remembered his stories and referred to them throughout the rest of our trip. Book this tour, you won’t regret it!
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This is a great way to see downtown Savannah
Great walking tour! This is a great way to see downtown Savannah and learn a lot of history. Our guide, Daniel, one of the two owners was a a terrific history guide! He made monuments come alive. In fact he should become either a history teacher or an actor! They offer this tour as a free tour but you are expected to pay them what you think it is worth. What other business do you know that would have this kind of self confidence to offer something like this?
Fun and informative with a native son
Fun and informative with a native son! We enjoyed our two hours with Joe and roughly 18 other visitors. The tour was filled with interesting anecdotes and historical tidbits that create a robust picture of the city’s origins and culture. I highly recommend and urge you to tip generously because these guides provide so much insight into the city and it’s people. Take their dining and sightseeing suggestions as well.
Beyond than just a tour
Rachel Chang from The Discoverer Blog mentions that:
“Often after a free tour, I’ve also used the guide as my local sounding board — I’ll ask if it’s worth going to a particular site or whether the weather will affect my plans. And sometimes I’ve made new friends in the process. After our tour in Lisbon, a solo traveler overheard the guide recommending a restaurant to my friend and me, so he joined us — and now we have a new friend in England as well.”
This is the beauty of free walking tours. The guides truly want to help, their living literally depends on doing a fantastic job. So make use of it! Ask your guide for recommendations, tell him or her what you like to eat or see, and they’ll tell you where you should go after the tour.
Wanderlog wrote about us:
“Discover the charm of Savannah, GA with Free Savannah Tours, a walking tour led by knowledgeable historians. The tour is essentially free, but tipping the guide is encouraged. Visitors rave about the engaging and entertaining guides who share personalized stories and local recommendations for food and entertainment. The tour provides a great overview of the city’s historic district, including stops at various squares to learn about their significance.”
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Can’t imagine the paid tours are any better
Great! Chuck was our guide. Excellent in history and a great story teller. Covered from the founding of the state to last week. Enough walking to make it a true walking tour. Very responsive to questions. Twigs your imagination in the way he spoke. Can’t imagine the paid tours are any better.
I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone
MUST DO IF YOU’RE STAYING IN SAVANNAH!!! We had nothing to do one morning so we decided to look up some cheap or free stuff to do nearby. We came upon this tour and were a bit skeptical. We decided to meet up where the at Johnson square(where the group was meeting up). At first we couldn’t find the tour, but we came across a guide that looked like the pictures. We asked him if this was the free tour, and he booked us a spot right away! We weren’t expecting much from this tour bc it was free, but we were very pleased! Joe our tour guide was incredibly funny and and knew a lot about Savannah. He kept the crowd laughing and answered any questions that we had. He took us around to many squares, and tried to keep us under the shade as much as possible. Even though this is free you should definitely tip your guide because they’re teaching you so much for free! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who doesn’t want to waste money on incredibly expensive bus tours.
Definitely worth FREE
Definitely worth FREE! Chris is a history buff and after traveling around the world for a few years he settled back in Savannah and started this tour company. It is heavily history based and discusses the important figures that are buried around Savannah or influenced Savannah in some way. The tour started at Johnson Square and ended at Forsythe Park. Took 90 min and it is recommended that you tip at the end ($10-$20/person).
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Safer. Cheaper. Better.
You’ll love it. Guaranteed.
We hear the term “satisfaction guaranteed” thrown around quite loosely. But how many companies can truly stand behind these claims? Here at True Savannah’s Free Walking Tour, we don’t have a choice. We have to earn your tips.
You decide the price.
The result is that we are under pressure to perform. This ensures that your tour guide will strive to give his or her best effort. The fact that it’s “free” should make you feel confident that your guide will work harder.
4.9/5-star rating on TripAdvisor
Thousands have been singing our praises. We have 4.8/5 on Yelp, and 4.7/5 on Google. As you can see, the free model works 😉
Learn the Secrets of Savannah
Two persons visit Savannah. Each takes a different tour…
person…
Ends up feeling like he’s wasted his time and money. He has walked for two hours, and learned nothing new. His tour guide felt like she had better things to do that day, and the whole group suffered as a result. Another vacation gone wrong.
person…
Feels like it was just the vacation he needed. We can speak all day about our amazing guarantee, but what really makes people rave about our tour is a simple fact: our guides are passionate about Savannah. Born and raised here, there’s nothing they enjoy more than spreading that passion to guests.
person…
Is you. Wouldn’t you like your experience to be more like that of Person Two? We’ve served tens of thousands of visitors, and optimized our tours to be as enticing and captivating as possible. We want you to have the most amazing day ever. Positive side effect: you’ll support locals, and leave the tour with a Ph.D in Savannah.
Great walking tour
Great walking tour – Chris was an amazing tour guide. He provided history in an interesting manner and interacted well with all of the people on the tour. It is an amazing value for a brief overview of the downtown area of Savannah.
I loved the way he tried to make the history entertaining
Great walking tour! Our guide Joe was very informative. I loved the way he tried to make the history entertaining by cracking jokes and using his personal young memories with us. Ask him anything about Savannah, he can tell you.. or try his best to answer it. I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!!
Joe’s spiel was certainly educational
Joe was our guide and got things started right by having everyone introduce themselves and then tell what the agenda was. The next hour and a half was amazing as we moved from Johnson Square down Bull Street to Forsyth Park. Joe’s spiel was certainly educational and delivered in such a humorous manner. Learned so much about the characters, buildings and landmarks of Savannah. Would highly recommend Joe and this tour.
They really have a huge heart for Savannah
These guys were great, especially for free!!!! They really have a huge heart for Savannah and I absolutely appreciate it! I’ve taken other tours of Savannah and no other tour guides had more enthusiasm for the town than this company. If you don’t mind walking about a mile or more, and really taking in Savannah, then I highly suggest going with Free Savannah Tours. I tipped them just as much as I would pay a regular tour because they deserve it!!! Thank you!!!
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Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide and humorous at times
To be honest, I’ve never taken a walking tour with a guide that wasn’t pleasant and knowledgeable. People that do this job, especially the Free (tip only) Walking Tours, are doing it because they love what they are doing. Free Savannah Tours is no exception. Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide and humorous at times. I really liked that he flirted with all the women joggers. LOL. Tour was a bit shorter than your average walking tour (1.5 hours) but covered lots of info. Definitely recommended.
The length of the tour is about right
We took the tour with Chris and had a great time. My mind tends to wander on some tours, but Chris was very energetic and kept my attention the whole time. His presentation style was fun and he not only gave us the facts, but linked events together that made you think “what if?”. Our path took us through several park squares in the city which are not only pretty, but have a bit of history around them as well. The length of the tour is about right and provides you with information to decide what places you may want to explore further.
Lift Your Mood
Savannah is the perfect city for a nice walk in the sunshine. Have you ever noticed how happy you are outdoors? Basking in the sun instructs the body to produce vitamin D and serotonin, resulting in an immediate uplift in mood.
In these crazy times, who of us couldn’t use some of that?
Come join us for 90 minutes of joy. Our tour will lift your spirit, and you’ll carry those great vibes for the rest of your vacation.
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Very enjoyable!
Very enjoyable! We did the walking tour and also the trolley tour with Oglethorpe. Both were enjoyable but the walking tour was the better of the two. It felt way more personal and I liked walking and stopping at the spots and listening to the stories rather than being driven around. The trolley tour felt rushed and you didn’t have a chance to ask questions like with the walking tour. The walking tour never once felt rushed and the guide really seemed to care about giving us the best experience.
History Comes Alive!
History Comes Alive! Daniel took us on a walking tour starting in Johnson Square. He highlighted the layout of the city and the story of each square we visited. He talked about the Colonial Cemetery, some of the historical homes and a variety of historical figures. Daniel is a local with a deep history interest, is energetic with a good sense of humor with a bit of charming drama. He does work only for the tips. Suggested amount is $10-20 per person. He is well worth this gratuity!!!!
Loved it!
Loved it! Chris was a great guide. He was full of info relating to ghosts, Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and local history. He was also very conscious of how hot it was and trying to find shade and benches. I would highly recommend him!
It was an awesome tour
Awesome tour! I went with a group of girls for a bachelorette party to get a feel for the city. It was an awesome tour, got to walk through all the beautiful parts of town and the guide (Chris) was super knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and really tailored the tour to our group. We even went over the time by a bit, but he did not cut it short, he was very thorough. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Savannah!
Very very pleased with the level of knowledge and professionalism
Very very pleased with the level of knowledge and professionalism displayed by our tour guide, Daniel. It was very obvious that the tour was being given by someone who was well-educated and meant to work with people. Daniel’s use of appropriate accent and pronunciation added a bit of flair, and his ability to convey large amounts of info in a fluid manner really helped to sustain the group’s attention throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
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Book Your Savannah Walking Tour
We’ll stroll through Savannah and absorb the old city, the historical squares, and the Spanish moss of the Live Oaks. Throughout our adventure we will discuss Savannah from present day, back to Colonial times, and through times of war, prosperity, famine, plague, and stardom. The tour lasts 90 minutes.
The tour was originally free to book, but we’ve had a major problem: the city of Savannah limits group sizes to 30 people per group. However, because there was no fee, many booked a spot—because why not?—and never showed up. This prevented others from booking, and also resulted in our tour guides earning less for their hard work.
A new fair system for everyone
As a result, there’s now a $5 booking fee per person if you want to reserve a spot. This is only so that people think twice before reserving a spot and not showing up. We won’t refund the $5 if you don’t show up.
The tour itself it still pay-what-you-wish:
- Didn’t enjoy it? Tell us and get your $5 back.
- Loved it? Apply it toward your tip.
- Simple, fair, and risk-free.
So book now. Tours fill up quickly, especially in peak season. Reserve your spot and experience Savannah the way it was meant to be discovered—on foot, through stories, and with guides who truly care. Even with this new $5 booking fee, our tour continues to be on TripAdvisor’s Top 5 Attractions in Savannah.
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Thankfully it was really great
This tour is a must is you are visiting Savannah! Chris was funny, friendly, and highly entertaining. When we signed up for this tour we figured that it would either be really great, or so boring that we would use our preschooler as an excuse to get out of it early. Thankfully it was really great.
All in all a very good experience overall.
Chris did a great job of bringing the historic district and city squares to life with insightful stories, anecdotal information and of course the history of beautiful Savannah. The length of the tour was just right as my two kids (14,12) were just hanging on. All in all a very good experience overall.”
This is a must! Excellent!!!!
Super, excellent tour! We really and truly enjoyed this tour! History, funny and lots of good walking. Tour guide was also owner of company, and he was simply amazing! This is a must! Excellent!!!!
The tour is free, and it is worth far far more than that.
As mentioned by other Yelp reviews, this will be another broken record. The tour is free, and it is worth far far more than that. I took a tour with Daniel a few weeks ago, and couldn’t have been happier. The sheer volume of knowledge that he has about Savannah is top notch, and his interest and pride in Savannah shows in the tour. This was an experience in Savannah that I would strongly encourage any visitors to try. In particular, I would advise this as your first stop on your trip because it will give you a greater appreciation for the city for the rest of your trip. The tour is slated to last 1.5 hours, but depending on how many questions there are, it would last up to 2 hours (well worth it).
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Had a great, educational tour
Had a great, educational tour of Savannah with Chris! Learned a lot about this beautiful city that we would never know just walking around by ourselves. Walked through many of the squares, learned about some military history, pop culture (Forrest Gump filming locations), and about the architecture. This was a great stop on our year long tour of the US!
Learned a lot on this great tour!
Learned a lot on this great tour! Chris led us around some of the most beautiful places to see in Savannah just after we arrived in the city, and it was a great introduction to Savannah. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about this historic place. Highly recommended!
I can’t recommend it enough
My husband and I did a free walking tour on a Saturday morning while we were in town. I can’t recommend it enough. Not only was it free, it was better than pretty much any other tour in town. We overheard a lot of tours, and none compared; especially those trolley ones that don’t really let you experience the city.
Excellent tour
Excellent tour. This was our first walking tour based on the “pay what you feel like” model and it was just a great experience. The guide is a local who has done these tours in several other countries and his love for history and sharing stories is fantastic. Highly recommended.
Fun walking tour
Chris took us around Savannah on a fun walking tour. You tip whatever you feel at the end and at least on our tour there was no pressure. We got to know Savannah, some history, and plenty of insider info about where to go (e.g. where to get cheap and delicious drinks). Chris was friendly and informative! I love free walking tours all over the world and I’m so glad they are now in the US!
We highly recommend spending an afternoon with Daniel.
We took a Free Walking Tour with Daniel today and lived every minute! His enthusiasm is contagious. His commentary is informative and at the same time entertaining. The walk was at a comfortable pace for us senior citizens, and we didn’t want the tour to end even though we had been walking for almost two hours. We highly recommend spending an afternoon with Daniel.
What an excellent tour
What an excellent tour. We stumbled upon this by accident (good luck really) and it was one of the best things we did while we were in Savannah. Our guide, Chris, was everything a guide should be: engaging, funny, and enthusiastic. He kept me wanting to learn more about Savannah and history in general. I have done paid tours that were not as good as this one. The tour is free but don’t forget to tip!!
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Chris, was also fantastically helpful
Excellent tour. I am a huge fan of ‘free tours’; I have taken several of them in Europe (Amsterdam, Vienna, Krakow, etc.) and have always been impressed with both the enthusiasm and knowledge of the local guides. This was no exception. Chris was an excellent guide, clearly enjoyed and knew his local history, and interacted effortlessly with everyone on the tour. A bright and engaging tour guide makes all the difference, and Chris certainly fit the bill. Please remember that the tour guides on these types of tours make their income from tips, and they work very hard to deliver a quality service. Well done, Chris!
Fantastic!!
Fantastic!! Chris was our tour guide and he was super funny and very helpful. Excellent tour and very informative about the history of the city. He will also help you navigate and give suggestions on places to go to. He even said hi to us when we ran into him later on. It is very hot, so remember to bring water. He was also considerate and checked on how everyone was feeling throughout the walk. Be sure to tip because they really do a good job and deserve it!
I am so glad we chose to do the walking tour
The Free Savannah Walking Tour was entertaining and interesting. My boyfriend and I had been wandering around beautiful Savannah and began to look for tours so we could learn more. Savannah is such a walk-able city and I am so glad we chose to do the walking tour with Dan. We walked through the squares, learning about the monuments and the history of Savannah. One thing I loved about this tour (and the previous ‘free walking tours’ I have done) is that they are never dry. Dan did an amazing job of making sure the historical facts were presented in a fun and interesting way. My boyfriend and I came out of the tour with tons of fun facts about Savannah that we shared with our friends who were also visiting. Thanks Free Savannah Tour for a great afternoon!
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Forget expensive tours, you want this one
Again, if you’re not absolutely delighted with us, you don’t pay a dime. The only way we get paid is if you’re so amazed by our tour that you feel motivated enough to tip us. No other tour company offers such a guarantee.
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re looking for a lazy scripted tour with trolleys that keep you static, we’re probably not for you. But if you want an exciting, healthy, educating time with passionate guides — and the best guarantee in the business – you’re going to love us. Click to book:
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