Cultural and Culinary Tours: Vacation Activities in Savannah

Aside from the great riverboat cruises and historical sightseeing, Savannah, Georgia is home to a unique culture that is the essence of the South. The best way to experience this side of Savannah is with cultural and culinary tours.

If you want to explore the life and culinary contributions of Savannah’s most recent celebrity, Food Network’s Emmy-award winning chef Paula Deen, then the Paula Deen Culinary Tour is the perfect activity for you. This tour includes stops at Savannah restaurants as well as spots important to Deen’s life. Stops include the Byrd Cookie Company, Back in the Day Bakery, One Fish Two Fish, and Deen’s own restaurant, Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House, where the tour will eat lunch. The tour also stops in Bethesda, where Deen was married. This tour provides an encompassing look at Deen’s life and inspirations for her restaurants and also a look at Savannah’s food culture.

For a comprehensive look at Savannah’s food scene, reserve your spot on the Walking Foody Tour. Beginning in Savannah’s historic downtown area, the tour features a knowledgeable guide that will give you plenty of background information on Savannah’s history and the culture. The tour is a progressive lunch, and stops on this tour include Paula Deen’s The Lady and Sons restaurant, and goodies you will sample on this trip include baked goods, gourmet chocolates, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, French frozen hot chocolate, and other Southern and local favorites from popular eateries around town.

For a cultural overview of this historic and unique city, the Savannah Experience Tour is an excellent choice. This tour is approximately 2.5 hours long and begins in the historic district. On this tour, you will be taken by your guide to various important districts of the city, including the Victorian District, Thomas Square, the Beach Institute, and Victory Drive. Other stops on the tour include River Street and the City Market. This narrated tour will provide you information on the important role these places have played in the history of Savannah as well as their role as important cultural districts in this city.

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