I am thinking of spending three nights in historic Savannah with a older senior mid May. Do we need to have a car? Any recommendations for tours that don't require a lot of walking?

Hi WOZ123–

I visited Savannah without a car last decade. If you stay in the historic district, this area is quite compact with Forsyth Park, River Street, thé Savannah Belles ferry, a number of museums, visitable historic homes and plenty of restaurant opportunities, squares and architecture to enjoy within walking distance. I had a great time but I am also used to accepting the limitations of travelling without a car—intercity transportation opportunities are extremely limited in that area and getting to certain nearby spots like Tybee Island and Fort Pulaski might be tricky.

Have fun deciding! Daniel

I was just there this week. I had a car, but you definitely don't need one if you are planning on staying in the historic quarter/downtown. There is a free shuttle if you get tired that does a loop and you can also take uber/lyft.

No. You don't need a car for the historic district. Have you chosen your hotel yet? Make sure you book a hotel in the HD and IMO the best area is on the east side of Bay. If you have someone with mobility issues, staying as close to Bay Street as possible will be a plus. Take the trolley tour to get an overview of the area and background info on Savannah. The good thing about Savannah is that every couple of blocks is one of the famous squares where there are benches to sit down and rest. The squares are shaded by live oaks and are simply lovely. You may want to skip River Street if they have mobility issues because River Street is paved with cobblestones that were actually ballast used on the ships coming over to pick up bales of cotton. If the budget allows, the Hyatt Regency is in the center of Bay Street with excellent river views. It's fascinating to watch the ships go past. The sound insulation is so good that a light will go on to let you know a ship is passing. There's an elevator that goes down to River Street level and you can walk a bit there if you want - but be cautious on the cobblestones. Another hotel that is riverfront is the River Street Inn. Back up on Bay Street, anything near the corner of East Bay and Abercorn would be good and a short walk to so much. The Easy Bay Inn, the Hampton Inn, Stay bridge Suites or Holiday Inn Express. The Planters Inn is older but a block from the others. I knew a guide who is fantastic who created a "less walking" tour but is no longer guiding. So many good restaurants to choose from but my favorite is the Olde Pink House. There are a dozen others to choose from that are really good too. Make reservations for dinner if you want a good dining experience.