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★ 4.8 (565)1.5 hoursfrom $59
Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour
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Savannah Trolley Tours
The squares barely change; the ticket does. Choose an overview, all-day reboarding, a comedy show, or the free shuttle with no narration.
Written by Alex H., Travel editor and researcherUpdated September 2026
In short: Buy hop-on only if you'll use at least two stops. Take the continuous loop for one narrated look at the city. Choose the comedy trolley for a show; use the free DOT shuttle when you need transport, not narration. The catalog leader is Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour (4.8★ from 565 reviews, from $59).
A trolley is Savannah with the walking turned down. Old Town's hop-on loop makes 16 stops in 90 minutes and lets you reboard all day. Old Savannah Tours runs a 75-minute continuous overview. Ride the first if you'll use the stops; ride the second if you just want the grid explained before setting off on foot.
The comedy and ghost trolleys are shows, not orientation rides. None of these loops reaches Bonaventure, Wormsloe or Tybee. The free DOT shuttle does exist, but it has no guide and no story; it is simply transit through 18 downtown stops. One more wrinkle: Old Town closes on March 17, when the parade owns the streets.
Four tickets, four different jobs
Hop-on hop-off
Old Town makes a 90-minute loop of 16 stops, with trolleys about every 20 minutes from 9 to 5. Buy it only if you plan to reboard.
Best for: Two or more stops, a seat between squares
The continuous loop
Old Savannah Tours runs 75 minutes nonstop; Gray Line runs 90 and adds shuttle rides afterward. Both explain the grid once, without the stop-and-wait rhythm.
Best for: A first morning, a short visit
The comedy trolley
Savannah for Morons is a 90-minute show with skits, songs and some history between them. It is PG-13, ages 13 and up, and requires a reservation.
Best for: Teens, adults, groups, a second visit
Night trolleys
Ghosts and Gravestones is an 80-minute PG-13 ride with two interior stops. Holiday lights replace hauntings in season.
Best for: Evenings, families with teens, December
The free shuttle
CAT’s DOT serves 18 downtown stops about every ten minutes. It is useful public transit with no narration, not a free tour.
Best for: Getting between Forsyth Park and the river
Savannah trolley tours compared
Current catalog prices, ratings and review counts. The real choice is whether you'll use the stops.
| Tour | Duration | Price | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour Catalog leader | 1.5 hours | $59 | ★ 4.8(565) | Check dates |
 Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour | 1 day | $46 | ★ 4.7(1,872) | Check dates |
 1.5-Hour Guided Trolley Tour with Shuttle Service | 1.5 hours | $35 | ★ 4.6(106) | Check dates |
 Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour | 2 hours | $42 | ★ 4.1(104) | Check dates |
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Price, duration, tradeoffs and booking link:
How the ranking works
No operator pays for position. Ratings are weighted by review volume, because a 4.7 from a thousand guests tells you more than a 5.0 from three. Prices come from the current catalog and can change at checkout.
Will you reboard? If yes, buy hop-on. If no, a continuous loop is the cleaner first look. Comedy and ghost trolleys are evening shows; the free DOT is transit with no story attached.
Four tickets and one free bus
Compare reboarding, age rule and departure point. A company name matters less than the exact product.
| Service | What it does | Rules | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Trolley hop-on | A 90-minute narrated loop of 16 stops, every 20 minutes, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all-day reboarding; ticket booths at 234 and 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | Closed March 17 | Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour (from $46 · 1 day · ★4.7 (1,872)) |
| Old Savannah Tours Historic Overview | A 75-minute nonstop narrated loop from 217 West Boundary Street that passes the Mercer-Williams House and the Waving Girl; free parking for ticket holders while space lasts | All ages | Old Savannah Tours Historic Overview (from $36 · 75 minutes · ★4.6 (1,001)) |
| Savannah for Morons (Old Town) | A 90-minute comedy trolley from 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | PG-13; ages 13 and up | Savannah for Morons Comedy Trolley Tour (from $59 · 1.5 hours · ★4.8 (565)) |
| Gray Line Explore Savannah | A 90-minute narrated tour from 223 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with unlimited shuttle rides afterward | All ages | 1.5-Hour Guided Trolley Tour with Shuttle Service (from $35 · 1.5 hours · ★4.6 (106)) |
| Old Town holiday trolley | A seasonal evening lights tour | Seasonal | Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour (from $42 · 2 hours · ★4.1 (104)) |
| CAT DOT shuttle (free) | Two loops, Forsyth and Downtown, every ten minutes at 18 stops; Monday–Friday 7–7, weekends 10–6; service dogs only | Free; no narration | Public transit; nothing to book |
Prices are current as of September 1, 2026.
Every current Savannah trolley tour
4 tours in this category.
★ 4.7 (1,872)1 dayfrom $46
Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
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★ 4.6 (106)1.5 hoursfrom $35
1.5-Hour Guided Trolley Tour with Shuttle Service
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★ 4.1 (104)2 hoursfrom $42
Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour
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Which trolley fits your day?
Best for a first visit
Take a continuous loop on the first morning, learn the grid, then walk. Pay for hop-on only if the stops organize the rest of your day.
Best for families
The daytime loops take all ages and keep everyone seated. Comedy is ages 13 and up; the night trolley is PG-13.
Best when walking is hard
Many Old Town vehicles have lifts, but not all. Give 24 hours’ notice and confirm the designated boarding stop.
Best for history
A trolley gives orientation, not depth. Ride once, then choose a focused walking tour.
Best for a group
Reserve Savannah for Morons together for a show. At night, choose Ghosts and Gravestones or seasonal lights.
Best value
The DOT shuttle is free but silent. Among tours, a continuous loop costs less than hop-on and does the overview job well.
Before you board
Book the shows
Daytime loops are easy to buy late. Reserve comedy, ghost and holiday trolleys ahead; Old Town does not run on March 17.
Check the departure
The companies use several addresses along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, West Boundary Street and River Street. Trust your confirmation.
Park once
Some operator lots offer free or discounted space while it lasts. For an all-day ticket, a downtown garage is simpler.
Bring the basics
Keep the ticket on your phone, carry water in summer and bring cash for the guide.
March 17 changes the rules
Festival closures move stops and alter last boarding times. Old Town does not run at all on March 17. On busy weekends, check the current map and book by the product name, not just the company.
Questions before you book
Is a Savannah trolley tour worth it?
Yes as a first-morning overview. The continuous loop costs $36; the $46 hop-on ticket earns its keep only if you use at least two stops.
Which trolley should I choose?
Take Old Town for hop-on transport, Old Savannah for a 75-minute continuous overview, Savannah for Morons for comedy and Ghosts and Gravestones after dark.
Is there a free trolley?
There is a free shuttle. CAT’s DOT runs two loops through 18 downtown stops about every ten minutes, with no guide or narration.
Hop-on or continuous?
Continuous for one clean introduction; hop-on if the stops organize your day. If unsure, take the continuous loop and use the free DOT shuttle later.
How long are the tours?
Old Town and Gray Line take about 90 minutes; Old Savannah takes 75. Comedy runs about 90 minutes and Ghosts and Gravestones about 80.
Where do trolley tours start?
Departure points vary across Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, West Boundary Street and River Street. Use the exact address on your confirmation.
Do trolleys reach Bonaventure, Wormsloe or Tybee?
No. The loops stay downtown; those places need a car or a tour that explicitly includes transport.
Are the trolleys wheelchair accessible?
Some are. Many Old Town vehicles have lifts, but the company asks for 24 hours’ notice and uses a designated boarding stop; confirm the vehicle and stop before paying.
How much is a trolley tour?
Current prices are $46 for Old Town hop-on, $36 for Old Savannah, $59 for comedy, $35 for Gray Line and $42 for holiday lights. The DOT shuttle is free.
What days do the trolleys run?
Daytime operators generally run daily, but Old Town closes on March 17 and holiday lights are seasonal. DOT runs 7 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. weekends.
Can children take the comedy trolley?
Only ages 13 and up. Savannah for Morons is a PG-13 show; regular daytime loops take all ages.
Is parking included?
Old Savannah offers free space and Old Town a discount while their spaces last. For an all-day hop-on ticket, a downtown garage is more dependable.
Primary sources
Checked September 1, 2026. Schedules, fees and policies can change, so recheck a linked source when the detail will affect your visit.
- GetYourGuide: Savannah trolley tours — current catalog fields
- Old Town Trolley Savannah: hop-on hop-off — 16 stops, 90 minutes, every 20 minutes
- Old Town Trolley Savannah: 1-day tour — hours; closed March 17
- Old Town Trolley Savannah: Savannah for Morons — comedy trolley, 90 minutes, PG-13
- Old Town Trolley Savannah: accessibility and safety — lifts on many but not all vehicles
- Old Savannah Tours: Historic Overview — 75 minutes, 217 W. Boundary St., parking
- Gray Line Savannah: historic tours — Explore Savannah tour and shuttle
- Chatham Area Transit: DOT shuttle — free downtown shuttle
Ride once, then get off and walk
Ride before lunch, then walk the part that caught your eye using the Historic District route or a focused history tour. Park once, use the DOT for later errands, and save the night trolley for after dark.
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