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Dolphin Eco Boat Cruise

Come aboard the River Explorer, conveniently located on River Street in downtown Savannah! Join us as the crew embarks on a sightseeing dolphin eco-tour of the Lowcountry! On this dolphin tour in Savannah, you will make your way down river passing the containerships heading up river to the Port of Savannah.

Throughout this dolphin eco tour, you’ll learn the history of Savannah and its surrounding waterways by your captain and first mate as you head out in search of our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. This tour will cover all aspects of our Lowcountry ecosystem, which is where our sea-life truly starts in the protected salt marshes. This dolphin tour in Savannah is fun for all ages.

Highlights:

• Tour Duration: 2 hours
• Trip is fully narrated by the captain and first mate.
• Sightings of dolphins, birds, and other marine life.
• Sights of containerships headed to the Port of Savannah.
• Restrooms aboard.
• Drinks and snacks available for purchase including beer and wine.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, on the banks of the Ashley River near Charleston, SC, is the Lowcountrys oldest public attraction. It is a phenomenal horticultural destination, a significant historic and cultural site, and a place of unparalleled natural beauty. We invite you to stroll through our historic gardens, learn about the horticulture and nature thriving in the Lowcountry, survey the wildlife that call Magnolia home, and explore over 300 years of history.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Garden Admission tickets include parking
• Nature Train tour is included.
• From Slavery to Freedom tour (based on availability and must be scheduled onsite during arrival).
• Audubon Swamp Garden
• 66 acres of public gardens, hiking & biking trails, our Nature & Wildlife Center
• Advance reservations are not required. Simply show your pass at the gate when you arrive. Notice: You must have a Feature Tour available….if you do not then they will not allow entry.

Optional On Site Upgrades (not included with TourPass):

• Can upgrade upon arrival to the house tour or boat tour (available in Spring and Summer). You would have to pay out-of-pocket, not included with TourPass.

NOTICE: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is open daily from 9-5 pm with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Our historic gardens are located 12 miles from Charleston International Airport and 13 miles from Downtown Charleston. Guests traveling by Uber, Lyft, or Taxi should consider rush hour traffic and we recommend scheduling your pickup ride ahead of time.

Want to learn more? Be sure to download our free Magnolia Plantation App ahead of your visit!

Bicycle Rental | All-day

All-day rental of lightweight aluminum cruisers that can fit riders from 4' 10" to 6' 4". The bikes are single-speed cruisers that are perfect for exploring the historic streets of Charleston or crossing the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant. Business Hours: 

• Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

What's Included: 

• Same day all-day rental (up to 8 hours)
• Return by 6 p.m. Monday – Friday or by 5 p.m. weekdays.
• Custom maps with safe riding routes.
• Baskets with every bike
• Easy to use locks

Holy City Brewery | BOGO Pint

One of Charleston’s most well-known and successful breweries, Holy City is a Charleston icon serving all styles of beer along with food (view their website for menu) on their expansive grounds and taproom space. Located only 10 minutes away from downtown Charleston in North Charleston. Across the street you’ll find Firefly Distillery (also on TourPass)

Present your pass at the bar and receive a BOGO pint on house made brews only…cannot be used for well drinks or beers not made by Holy City. Please tip the Bartender and drink responsibly. Uber and Lyft ride services are available in the area if needed.

Sixth Sense Ghost Walking Tour

This original and time established classic, the Sixth Sense Savannah Ghosts Tour, is for both the novice and the aficionado seeking great historical narrative and hair-raising paranormal intrigue! Previous to 2002, no ghost storytelling occurred in this central Historic District neighborhood. That all changed when this tour unveiled the haunted history, garnering stories from many friends and neighbors residing there to create the best haunted walking tour of Savannah.

In fact, both Scariest Places On Earth (Linda Blair) & Ghost Hunters episodes were filmed in the neighborhood because of our investigations! That’s the personal nature of what this tour offers guests that will take you up-close with first-hand encounters of disembodied spirits, Ouija board sessions gone awry, poltergeists in plethora, shadow people, warnings from the beyond, and if you are especially after the insiders scoop on Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, this is as close to the dark details that you can get while in Savannah! If you want the signature ghost tour of Savannah, this is it!

Highlights of our Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tour:

• Tour Duration: 2 hours
• A true neighborhood haunted tour
• The Espy House: Gangsters & ghosts
• The Mercer House: A killer house
• Dr. Corson Mansion: X-rays & exorcism
• Old Candler Hospital / Morgue Tunnels
• Hamilton-Turner Inn: Haunted hospitality
• Calhoun Square: A lost cemetery found

(*) This list represents a partial picture of this tour, but some sites may not be covered due to guide prerogatives, other tour crowds or legal time restrictions on certain sites per Savannah laws.

Photography: Permitted, but please do not use your flash at night and NO video recording.

Accessibility: All sidewalks and parks have handicap access.

Restrooms: No restrooms on this particular ghost tour.

Alcohol: The City of Savannah does have an open container ordinance north of Jones Street; however, unruly patrons may be asked to leave without a refund.

Smoking: Savannah City Ordinance does NOT permit smoking on tours.

Pets: Service animals only please.

Location: Click here for directions. The CORNER of Abercorn and Jones Street. We use the landmark, Clarys Cafe (404 Abercorn St., Savannah 31401) for GPS purposes only. Clarys has a sign stating no tours at their location. We are at the CORNER of ABERCORN and JONES ST. and your guide will meet you there. Please use street parking ONLY – Do not park in Clarys parking lot. Violators will be towed.

Ghosts of Liberty Walking Tour

The Ghosts of Liberty Tour is the only tour in town dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in defense of freedom and America. Charleston has played an integral part in many of the events that led up to the founding of our Country. You will hear about those people, the events, and their ghosts on the Ghosts of Liberty Tour.

You’ll see some of the most historic buildings in Charleston and learn about the secrets that these locations hold.

Starting in the heart of the Haunted Historic District, your tour guide will lead you through the streets of Charleston as you uncover the unique ghost stories that make Charleston one of the most haunted city in America. Bloody battles? Check. Restless spirits? Check. Be prepared to see Charleston as you have never seen it before on this all ages Ghosts of Liberty Tour.

Additional Tour Details:

• Family friendly but geared towards all ages and adults will enjoy the stories as well.
• Visits 6 to 8 of the most haunted locations.
• Tour begins at the Waterfront Park fountain (Vendue & Concord Streets).
• Tour Duration: 90 minutes.

Hop On Hop Off | Old Town Trolley Tours

Savannah Old Town Trolley Tours (green and orange colored trolleys only)

The extraordinary architecture, lush botanicals, and captivating stories of this historic, coastal city make for an unforgettable vacation experience. For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing tours highlighting the best attractions in Savannah. Hop aboard one of their trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. The friendly conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and humorous stories.

Their Savannah tours are the best way to see the city. Because the tour covers the entire city, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. You are also encouraged to tour at your own pace since this tour offers on and off privileges, which allows you to hop off the trolley and explore on your own at any time. With frequent pickups at all our stops, this helps you avoid walking long distances.

*Free parking is available for our ticket holders. Space is limited.

View Trolley Route Map

Your 1-Day Old Town Trolley Tour Includes: 

• Choose between 1 day or 2 consecutive days of free unlimited re-boarding. 2 consecutive days requires a multi-day pass (2-days or more) and uses 2 featured tours.
• Hop on and off ALL DAY at 15 Stops
• Live narrated, 90-minute tour
• Open-air sightseeing perfect for taking pictures
• Voted as top tour in ‘Best of Savannah’
• More than 100 points of interest
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
• Colorful anecdotes and well-research historical facts
• Free Parking with On/Off Tour*
• Most Frequent Service – Less Waiting

Hop On Hop Off at 15 convenient stops:

Ghost & Gravestones Trolley Tour

Your voyage will take you throughout the Savannah historic district, focusing on some of the most haunted sites, eerie legends and frightening residents. Your Ghost Host will entertain you with their expert storytelling and knowledge of all things “shadowy and sinister.” One never knows what one might encounter when you “cross-over” aboard Ghosts & Gravestones.

What You’ll Experience

Prohibition Museum

Located in Savannah’s popular City Market, the American Prohibition Museum is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of Prohibition. Highlighting an era of gangsters, rum runners, and flappers, this Savannah museum brings the roaring twenties to life with over 20 intoxicating exhibits and an authentic speakeasy. Featuring 21st century technology and immersive displays, this Savannah museum takes guests on a journey through the past to the early 1900s when anti-alcohol rallies swept the nation and the struggle with alcohol was brought to light.

Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Tour Details:

• Duration: 2 hours.
• Alcohol friendly…of course.
• Ages 21+ only.
• This is a walking tour.
• Tour meets and departs at the entrance of Churchills Pub

What You Will Experience:

• Conde Naste and others agree that this is the best Pub Crawl in Savannah.
• Explore Savannah’s most historic and haunted bars and pubs. You will hear the ghost stories of these haunted locations while standing where the events happened.
• Perfect for date nights or meeting other people out for fun.
• Take advantage of Savannah’s open carry laws. Oh, you did not know? You can carry your alcoholic beverage on the streets, making a pub crawl truly… interesting.
• This tour is the most popular haunted pub crawl in Savannah.