Savannah’s Real Stories are Better Than The Legends

Savannah Untold offers boutique walking tours built on real research — exploring the city’s true crimes, the women who shaped it, and the literature and film it inspires. Deep stories, told with care.

Small Groups • ~1-1.5 Miles • Easy Walking Pace • Daytime & Twilight Tours

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Savannah, Georgia.

Why Savannah Untold

A deeper way to experience Savannah, Savannah Untold was created for locals and travelers who want more than surface-level exploration. Our tours are designed to be:

  • Research-grounded – built on archival research, court records, letters, and journalism

  • Story-driven – immersive, engaging, and told with care

  • Boutique – small groups, curated routes, and personal attention

  • Day & twilight friendly – ideal for mornings, afternoons, and pre-dinner experiences

Savannah’s real stories are even better than the legends. Come find out why.

Featured Tours

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True Crime of Savannah

Happy Hour Tour | 90 Minutes

Murders, scandals, duels, and courtroom drama – all before dinner.

This pre-dinner walking tour explores Savannah’s most infamous crimes and controversies, from colonial executions to 20th-century murder trials.

Perfect for:
Couples • True crime fans • Visitors avoiding late-night tours

What to expect:

  • Real cases, real locations

  • Savannah’s most infamous true crimes

  • An early evening stroll through the city

This tour launches soon. Join the waitlist to be the first to book.

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The Women Who Shaped Savannah Tour

Morning Tour | 90 Minutes

Savannah’s history told through the women who shaped it.

From reformers to rebels and philanthropists, this tour brings to life the women whose stories are as compelling as the city itself.

Perfect for:
History lovers • Bachelorette groups • Girl Scouts • Families

What to expect:

  • Overlooked voices and powerful stories

  • Thoughtful context and cultural insight

  • A calm, engaging daytime walk

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Stories on Page & Screen Tour

Afternoon Tour | 90 Minutes

How Savannah became a muse for writers and a backdrop for film.

Explore the city through literature, film, and more, from Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil to classic literature.

Perfect for:
Book lovers • Film fans • SCAD families • Cultural travelers

What to expect:

  • Literary history & filming locations

  • Behind-the-scenes stories

  • A creative look at Savannah’s art legacy

This tour launches soon. Join the waitlist to be the first to book and help us prioritize our launch schedule.

What Makes Our Tours Unique

  • Hygienic audio headsets for clarity

  • Archival materials & historical context

  • Small groups for a more personal experience

  • Actor-led storytelling (without costumes or theatrics)

  • Thoughtfully-paced walking routes (~1 to 1.5 miles)


About Us

Savannah Untold was founded by storytellers and researchers who believe history deserves nuance.

We created these tours for guests who are curious, thoughtful, and eager to understand Savannah beyond the surface – its beauty, contradictions, and untold stories.

Whether you join us in the morning, afternoon, or for a twilight tour, we promise an experience that’s memorable, respectful, and richly told.


Ready to experience Savannah differently?