Savannah Trolley Tour Stops & Route

The value of a Savannah trolley tour is in knowing where to hop off. The hop-on hop-off loop strings together 15+ stops across the historic district, but a smart visitor plans around the four or five that matter most to them. This guide walks the route stop by stop so you can build your day. To book the pass, head to the Savannah trolley tours page.

How the Route Is Structured

The Old Town Trolley runs a continuous loop with 15+ stops through Savannah’s historic district. The full circuit takes about 90 minutes if you stay on board. Because the loop is one-directional, your hop-offs work best when you plan them in the order the trolley reaches them rather than backtracking. Your ticket is valid all day, so you can ride the whole loop once for orientation, then return to the stops you flagged.

The Key Stops

These are the landmark stops most visitors build their day around. Exact stop names and numbering vary by operator, but every Savannah trolley route covers this core.

River Street

Savannah’s cobblestone riverfront, lined with shops, restaurants, and the open promenade along the water. It is one of the most popular hop-off points — allow time, because the cobblestones and the views slow everyone down. A natural lunch or coffee stop.

City Market

A four-block area of restored warehouses with galleries, courtyards, and casual dining. Compact and walkable, it pairs well with River Street since the two sit relatively close in the historic district.

Forsyth Park

Savannah’s grand 30-acre park, anchored by its famous white fountain and framed by live oaks dripping Spanish moss. This is the photo stop. The park is large enough to absorb an hour easily.

Colonial Park Cemetery

One of the city’s oldest burial grounds, dense with history and a frequent feature of Savannah’s ghost stories. A shorter hop-off — interesting to walk through without needing a long stay.

Mercer Williams House

The historic mansion made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. A landmark stop for visitors drawn to Savannah’s literary and architectural history.

The Historic Squares

Savannah’s defining feature is its grid of 22 landmark squares, each a small leafy plaza with monuments and benches. The trolley route threads past many of them, and you can hop off to wander a cluster on foot — they are the connective tissue between the bigger stops.

A Stop-by-Stop Day Plan

Riding the full loop first is the single best route tip: you hear the narration, see every stop, and can decide on the spot which ones earn a return visit.

Stops That Are Not on the Loop

It helps to know what the trolley route does not reach. Some of Savannah’s well-known sites — outlying historic cemeteries and attractions beyond the historic district — sit off the standard loop. The trolley is built around the walkable historic core, so for destinations outside that zone you will need separate transport. Plan those as their own outings rather than expecting to reach them with a hop-off.

Tips for Working the Route

• Ride the full loop before hopping off — orientation first, exploration second.
• Plan hop-offs in route order — the loop is one-directional; backtracking wastes time.
• Cluster nearby stops — River Street and City Market sit close together; do them in one hop-off.
• Watch the last trolley — service ends in the afternoon, so leave time to use your final hop-off. For seasonal hours, see our best time for a Savannah trolley tour guide.
• Know the format — only hop-on hop-off passes let you get off; guided trolley loops stay on board. Compare them in our hop-on hop-off vs guided trolley guide.

Ready to Book?

Now that you can picture the route, book the all-day pass and ride it your way on the Savannah trolley tours page. The Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley — rated 4.7/5 by more than 1,780 travelers — covers 15+ stops so you can build the day around the Savannah you came to see.