Hop-on hop-off trolley tour
Get your bearings with stops at the main squares, River Street and City Market.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Historic squares walking tour
The architecture and stories of Savannah's famous city plan.
See dates and prices →Bonaventure Cemetery tour
Moss-draped oaks and Victorian statues in one of the South's most beautiful cemeteries.
See dates and prices →Riverboat sunset dinner cruise
A paddlewheel boat on the Savannah River with dinner or drinks.
See dates and prices →Evening horse-drawn carriage ride
A romantic ride through the lamplit squares.
See dates and prices →Charleston day trip from Savannah
Two hours north to Charleston's historic district, Rainbow Row and the Battery.
See dates and prices →Tybee Island lighthouse and beach
Climb Georgia's oldest lighthouse, then relax on the beach.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Savannah food tour
Southern classics from fried green tomatoes to pralines.
See dates and prices →Haunted pub crawl
Historic taverns with ghost stories between drinks. Great for a wedding crew.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Ghost tour of America's most haunted city
Haunted houses, cemeteries and legends after dark.
See dates and prices →Tybee Island dolphin cruise
Wild dolphins play in the waters off Tybee almost every trip.
See dates and prices →Salt marsh kayak tour
Paddle tidal creeks with herons, egrets and sometimes dolphins.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Savannah
The Grey
Historic district
Inside a restored 1938 Greyhound bus station.
Map ↗The Olde Pink House
Reynolds Square
Elegant dining in an 18th-century mansion.
Map ↗Elizabeth on 37th
Victorian district
Refined Southern cooking in a 1900 mansion.
Map ↗Husk Savannah
Historic district
Strictly Southern ingredients, from the Charleston original's team.
Map ↗Vic's on the River
River Street
River views and private rooms for groups.
Map ↗The Collins Quarter
Bull Street
Popular brunch spot. Expect a line on weekends.
Map ↗B. Matthew's Eatery
Bay Street
Cozy neighborhood spot for brunch and dinner.
Map ↗The Wyld Dock Bar
Marshes south of town
Waterfront deck with fire pits and lawn games.
Map ↗The Crab Shack
Tybee Island
Low-country boil served on newspaper. Fun with a crowd.
Map ↗Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Jones Street
Lunch at shared tables. Cash only and worth the line.
Map ↗Clary's Cafe
Jones Street
Classic diner breakfast since 1903.
Map ↗Leopold's Ice Cream
Broughton Street
Family-run ice cream parlor since 1919.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Perry Lane Hotel $$$
Historic district. Stylish hotel with a rooftop bar. - The Alida $$$
Riverfront. Modern hotel with a rooftop lounge over the river. - The Marshall House $$$
Broughton Street. Historic 1851 hotel in the middle of everything.
Getting around
- The historic district is best on foot. Squares are a few minutes apart.
- The free DOT Express shuttle loops downtown, and the free Savannah Belles ferry crosses the river.
- You can carry an open drink in a to-go cup within the historic district.
- Tybee Island is a 30-minute drive. Use rideshare or a group shuttle.
Arriving
Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) is 20 minutes from the historic district.
Good to know for guests in Savannah
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Tipping: Expected: 18 to 22% in restaurants. Large groups often get an automatic gratuity.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 6 to 9 pm. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs, 120 V.
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Questions guests ask about Savannah
When is the best time for a wedding in Savannah?
March to May, October to November is the most popular season. Twenty-two leafy squares, Spanish moss, Southern food and Tybee Island beach half an hour away.
How do guests get to Savannah?
Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) is 20 minutes from the historic district.
How do guests get around Savannah?
The historic district is best on foot. Squares are a few minutes apart. The free DOT Express shuttle loops downtown, and the free Savannah Belles ferry crosses the river. You can carry an open drink in a to-go cup within the historic district. Tybee Island is a 30-minute drive. Use rideshare or a group shuttle.
What can wedding guests do in Savannah as a group?
Good group options include hop-on hop-off trolley tour, historic squares walking tour, ghost tour of America's most haunted city, savannah food tour. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Savannah?
Yes. Our Savannah wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Savannah wedding weekend itinerary
Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Savannah
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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