Movie Locations Segway Tour of Savannah

Savannah has served as a movie set for years, and this tour takes you straight to the places where the cameras worked. You’ll glide through the historic district on a Segway, stopping at Lafayette Square, the Mercer Williams House, and the former Forrest Gump bus-stop location while your guide fills in the local color.

I like the small group of no more than 10 and the careful training before you leave the office. I also like the mix of movie trivia and Savannah history, since the film locations make more sense when you understand the squares and buildings around them. The main consideration is that you must be at least 16, and riding a Segway takes some balance and attention.

Key points to know before booking

• Training comes first: Arrive 15 minutes early for a short video, paperwork, helmet fitting, and hands-on practice.
• The route links movies with local history: Expect locations tied to Forrest Gump, Something to Talk About, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
• The tour is capped at 10 people: That makes it easier to hear the guide and get help while riding.
• The Forrest Gump bench is not at the bus-stop site: The bench is now in the Savannah History Museum, but the filming location remains recognizable.
• Guides add their own stories: Jason, Mary, Mark, and Gregg have all led tours, with special praise for their humor, safety coaching, city knowledge, and photography help.
• The $75 price covers more than a ride: You get the Segway, helmet, bottled water, guide, training, and about 90 minutes in the historic district.

Why a Segway works well for Savannah movie sites

Savannah’s historic district is made for a slow-moving sightseeing tour. The squares are spread across a fairly broad area, and walking between every film-related stop can take time, especially if you are trying to fit the tour into a busy day.

A Segway gives you a little more range without turning the outing into a long march. You can cover several squares, pause for pictures, and keep moving while the guide talks. The machine responds to your body position, so you lean forward to move and shift your weight to slow or stop. That may sound awkward, but the training is designed for first-timers.

I would not book this expecting a thrill ride. The pace is about seeing the city and staying with the group. You will still need to pay attention to turns, starts, stops, and the street around you. One guide has been praised for making beginners feel safe before setting off, and that early practice matters if you have never used a Segway.

The small group helps here. With no more than 10 participants, the guide can watch the group and offer help without shouting across a crowd. You also have a better chance of hearing the narration and getting a quick photo stop when you find a favorite location.

Starting at 502 East Broughton Street

The tour begins at 502 E Broughton St in central Savannah. The listed start time is 11 a.m., but you should arrive 15 minutes early. That extra time is not optional window dressing. It covers paperwork, the short safety video, helmet fitting, and the practice session.

Expect to work on starting, stopping, turning, and getting comfortable with the Segway before the city portion begins. The company provides the Segway and helmet, and bottled water is included. Wear closed-heel shoes, which give you a more secure footing than sandals or loose footwear.

The minimum age is 16. Most people can take part, but you should be honest with yourself about balance and comfort on a moving device. The tour is not described as wheelchair accessible, and the equipment requires you to stand and control the Segway throughout the ride. Service animals are allowed, and the office is near public transportation.

The training is one of the best parts of the setup. A rushed briefing would make the first few blocks tense. Here, you get a chance to learn the controls before the guide leads you into the historic district.

Forrest Gump, the bus stop, and a useful correction

The Forrest Gump stop is one of the tour’s most recognizable movie references. The bus-stop location where Forrest shared his box of chocolates can still be identified, but the famous park bench is no longer there.

The bench is now in the Savannah History Museum. That distinction is worth knowing before you go, especially if you are booking this mainly for a photo beside the original bench. You will see the setting connected to the scene, not the bench itself.

This is a good example of how movie-location tours work in real cities. The film may freeze a place in your mind, but props move, buildings change, and a location can look different once the camera crew is gone. A guide can help you separate what remains from what was added for the production.

The stop also shows why the tour is not only for film fans. Even if Forrest Gump is the only movie you know well, you are still seeing part of Savannah’s downtown and learning how a familiar scene was fitted into the city.

Mercer Williams House and the Midnight connection

The Mercer Williams House Museum is one of the two named itinerary stops. You get about 15 minutes in the area, with the focus on the movies filmed around the square, especially Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

The house is closely tied to the story and setting of that production, so this is likely to be one of the strongest stops for anyone interested in Savannah film history. The tour does not include admission to the museum, so the stop is about the exterior setting and the guide’s narration rather than an interior visit.

That arrangement keeps the 90-minute route moving. You can see the place connected to the film without turning the Segway tour into a separate house museum visit. If you want to go inside, plan that as a separate activity and account for its admission cost and opening hours yourself.

The square also gives the guide room to explain how Savannah’s historic streets and homes become part of a film’s visual identity. You are not just collecting movie titles. You are seeing why filmmakers choose certain buildings and public spaces.

Lafayette Square and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is the second named stop. It overlooks Lafayette Square, a setting used in many productions, with the cathedral often serving as a dramatic backdrop.

You get about 15 minutes here as well. That should give you time to look, listen, and take pictures without feeling pushed through the stop. The cathedral’s role in the view is easy to understand: its detailed facade gives a film scene a strong sense of place, while the surrounding square provides a broad public setting for camera work.

The tour does not include admission to the cathedral. Its value comes from seeing the exterior in context and hearing how the square has been used on screen. If you want an interior visit, treat that as separate from the tour.

This stop is also a reminder that the movie route doubles as a quick introduction to Savannah’s public squares. You may arrive thinking about a film and leave with a better sense of how the city is organized.

More movie connections along the route

The tour goes beyond the two formal stops. Your guide points out locations linked to Something to Talk About, which starred Dennis Quaid and Julia Roberts, and shares local filming stories connected to Robert Redford, Zac Efron, and Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock.

The exact amount of time at each additional location depends on the route and the group, so you should not expect a long stop for every actor or film. The strength of this format is the running narration. You keep moving through town while the guide connects streets, squares, buildings, and productions.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil receives special attention, fittingly, because Savannah itself is central to the story’s atmosphere. You will also hear behind-the-scenes details about filming in the city. Those details are often what separate a useful movie tour from a simple list of famous titles.

The guides bring different personalities to the route. Jason has been singled out for explaining movie locations clearly and allowing plenty of picture time. Mark has been praised for humor, safety help, and making first-time riders comfortable. Gregg is known for adding personal stories, while Mary combines movie information with city history and has offered useful lunch suggestions after the tour.

That variety is worth considering. The exact guide can shape the tone of the outing, but all four names are associated with the company’s Savannah tours.

Headsets, photos, and the pace of the ride

The tour uses listening equipment so you can hear the guide while riding. One-way headsets are especially useful on a Segway because you may be spread out across the street or square rather than standing shoulder to shoulder.

The equipment has received mixed practical feedback. Some riders found the listening device limited and wished they had known to bring wired headphones. Others found the one-way headsets excellent and said they made a major difference compared with tours without them. I would ask the office what type of headset is currently supplied if clear narration matters to you.

Photo time is built into the experience. You will pause at favorite locations, and guides have helped take pictures. Jason in particular has been praised for photography assistance. Still, this is a 90-minute tour, so picture stops will be brief rather than extended photo sessions.

The ride also includes some street travel. One participant specifically noted the guide’s concern for safety while following Savannah’s street rules. That is a strength, but it also tells you what to expect: this is an active city tour, not a closed-course practice ride.

Is $75 a fair price?

At $75 per person, this is not the cheapest way to hear about Savannah movies. It is a fair price if you value the Segway experience and want transportation between several parts of the historic district.

The fee includes the vehicle, helmet, bottled water, guide, training, and roughly 90 minutes of sightseeing. You are paying for the instruction as well as the route. A conventional walking tour may cost less, but it will not cover the same ground in the same way. A larger vehicle tour may cover more distance, but it will not give you the same hands-on experience or small-group contact.

I would see this as good value for a first-time Segway rider who also wants movie locations. It is less compelling if you already know Savannah’s historic district well and only want to see one specific film site.

The experience is booked, on average, about 22 days ahead. That suggests you should reserve early for a particular date, especially if your schedule is fixed. Confirmation arrives at booking, and the tour returns to the starting office.

Who should book this Savannah tour?

I would recommend it to adults and older teens who enjoy movie trivia, city history, and a slightly unusual way to get around. It also suits couples and families with participants aged 16 or older who are willing to learn the machine rather than simply sit back and listen.

It is a good first Segway experience because the training is built into the schedule. The guides have a record of helping beginners, including riders in their 60s, feel ready before leaving the office.

I would be more cautious if you dislike standing for 90 minutes, have concerns about balance, or want a quiet, slow walking tour. The Segway is easy for many people once they get the feel of it, but you still control a moving machine in a public setting.

Weather can also affect the day. The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels it, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time, but cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund.

My call: book it if the ride matters as much as the movies

Book this tour if you want to combine Savannah movie locations with a hands-on city ride. The film references are broad, the history fills in the gaps, and the small group gives the guide room to help with training, safety, questions, and photos.

Skip it if you want the actual Forrest Gump bench, since that is now at the Savannah History Museum, or if you prefer a purely walking-based tour. For everyone else, $75 buys a practical introduction to Savannah’s screen history, with enough movement to make the 90 minutes feel active rather than passive.

FAQ

Where does the Movie Locations Segway Tour of Savannah begin?

It begins at 502 E Broughton St in Savannah’s historic downtown district.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 11 a.m. You should arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork and Segway training.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the minimum age?

You must be at least 16 years old to take part.

Is Segway training included?

Yes. Training includes a short Segway basics video, helmet fitting, and hands-on practice with starting, stopping, and turning.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a professional guide, use of a helmet, bottled water, and the Segway equipment.

Does the tour include admission to Mercer Williams House or the Cathedral?

No. Admission tickets for those stops are not included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund.