Savannah, Georgia “The Hostess City of the South”

3-Hour Private Driving Tour

Squares, Stories & a City That Knows How to Perform

Savannah is one of those cities that doesn’t need to shout. It lets you come to it. Easy drives through squares, stories, and coastal history.

This 3-hour private driving tour is a relaxed, story-filled way to experience Savannah’s historic squares, grand homes, beautiful churches, coastal defenses, and nearby islands—without rushing, crowds, or scripted stops.

We move at an easy pace, letting the city unfold as it was meant to: shaded streets, elegant architecture, surprising history, and just enough off-the-beaten-path moments to make it feel personal.

And yes—Savannah’s long relationship with film is part of the fun.

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What This Tour Is Like

Think of this as Savannah explained by a local friend who knows when to talk, when to drive, and when to just let you look out the window.

We’ll cruise through:

The famous historic squares

Beautiful residential districts

Landmark churches

One of the South’s most iconic cemeteries

Coastal forts and island scenery

Along the way, we weave together history, architecture, film locations, and everyday Savannah life—keeping things light, engaging, and never overwhelming.

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Highlights You’ll See Along the Way

Stops may vary slightly based on timing and interests, but often include:

This 3-hour driving tour is built around ten core locations, connected by easy cruising, short walks, and stories that bring Savannah together. Order may shift slightly based on timing and interests.

Savannah Historic District — The Squares
A relaxed drive through a selection of Savannah’s famous 22 historic squares, framed by live oaks, historic homes, churches, inns, and museums. This is where Savannah’s layout—and personality—comes into focus.

Savannah Victorian District
A look at late-19th-century Savannah, featuring Queen Anne and Victorian architecture and the city’s expansion beyond its original plan.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Exterior)
One of Savannah’s most impressive landmarks, representing immigration, faith, and 19th-century growth.

Christ Church (Exterior)
Known as the Mother Church of Georgia, founded in 1733 with the colony itself—an anchor for Savannah’s earliest history.

Bonaventure Cemetery
A hauntingly beautiful cemetery set on former plantation land, blending history, memory, and Savannah’s unique sense of place.

Fort Pulaski National Monument
A Civil War site where new military technology changed warfare and forced the surrender of Savannah’s defenses in 1862.

Tybee Island
Savannah’s barrier island, with time to experience lighthouse views, the pier, and the island’s shift from military outpost to coastal getaway.

Forrest Gump — Filming Locations (Optional)
Squares used for the famous bench scene and the floating feather opening, woven into the historic district drive.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil — Filming Locations (Optional)
Locations tied to the story’s cemetery scenes and surrounding neighborhoods—film history layered lightly into real places.

Glory — Filming Locations (Optional)
Streets and squares that doubled as Civil War-era Boston and parade routes, highlighting how Savannah’s architecture tells many stories.

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A Little Hollywood, If You Want It

Savannah has quietly played many roles on screen. If you’re interested, we can point out filming locations connected to:

Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Glory, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Lady and the Tramp, Ozark, Something to Talk About.

This is a film location tour only—no studio visits—and it’s always optional. The city itself is the star.

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Tour Details

Duration: 3 hours

Format: Private driving tour

Group Size: Your group only

Walking: Light and optional

Pace: Relaxed and flexible

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Who This Tour Is For

First-time Savannah visitors

Couples, families, and small groups

History lovers who don’t want a lecture

Film fans who enjoy spotting locations without the gimmicks

Travelers who want to see a lot—comfortably

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Why Back Porch Tours

We don’t do megaphones, flags, or tight schedules.

We do: Private tours, Comfortable rides, Real stories, Easy conversation, Local perspective

It’s Savannah the way it should feel—unrushed, welcoming, and memorable.

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Booking Notes

Private tour · advance booking recommended

Route and stops may adjust for weather or guest interests

Great standalone tour or part of a Georgia coastal trip