Movie Locations Segway Tour of Savannah

Savannah’s movie history comes alive on this 90-minute Segway ride, which links famous screen locations with the city’s grand squares and historic streets. You’ll see the place associated with Forrest Gump’s bus-stop scene, visit film-friendly squares, and hear stories about productions featuring Robert Redford, Zac Efron, Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, and The Rock.

I like two things here: the small maximum group of 10, and the patient training session before you head out. Guides such as Jason, Mary, Gregg, and Mark have been praised for making first-time riders feel safe while adding useful city history. The main consideration is that the tour is only about an hour and a half, so it gives you a lively sampler rather than a full movie-location tour.

Key points to know before you book

• You learn the Segway first: Arrive 15 minutes early for a short safety video, paperwork, helmet fitting, and hands-on practice with starting, stopping, and turning.
• The tour mixes movies with Savannah history: Film locations are the hook, but your guide also explains the streets, squares, buildings, and local stories around them.
• Forrest Gump’s bench is no longer on the street: The famous bench is now in the Savannah History Museum, but the bus-stop setting remains easy to recognize.
• The group stays small: A maximum of 10 people makes it easier to hear the guide and get help with photos or riding technique.
• The Mercer Williams House and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are key stops: Each receives about 15 minutes, and admission tickets are not included.
• Closed-heel shoes matter: You must be at least 16, and the tour requires good weather. Bottled water and a helmet are provided.

Why this is a smart way to see Savannah’s film sites

Savannah is a pleasant city for a rolling tour. Its historic district is arranged around squares, so you are not simply moving from one isolated address to another. You pass from one recognizable setting to the next while your guide explains how the streets have appeared on screen.

The Segway adds a little adventure without requiring a long walk. You can cover more ground than you would on foot, yet you still have time to stop for pictures. I especially like this balance for a first visit, when you want an overview of the historic district before deciding which buildings and museums deserve more of your time.

The movie theme gives the tour a clear focus. If you know Forrest Gump or Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, certain places will have an extra spark. If you have not seen all the films, the tour still works because the guide adds general Savannah history and points out the setting itself.

This is not a cinematic museum with props and film exhibits at every stop. The attraction is the real street, square, or building where a scene was made. That means the experience depends on your guide’s storytelling and your interest in the city around the filming sites.

Arriving at 502 East Broughton Street

The tour begins at the centrally located office at 502 E Broughton St. in Savannah’s historic downtown district. The posted start time is 11 a.m., but you need to arrive 15 minutes early. That early arrival is not optional busywork. It covers paperwork, a short Segway basics video, helmet fitting, and practice time.

You first learn how the machine responds to your body. The training includes starting, stopping, turning, and getting comfortable with the self-balancing system. Guides have been praised for taking extra care with beginners, including older riders and people who had never used a Segway before.

That preparation is one of the strongest parts of the experience. You do not simply receive a helmet and get sent into downtown traffic. The staff gives you a chance to find your balance before the group leaves the office.

Wear closed-heel shoes. You should also be comfortable standing and steering for the duration of the ride. The tour is limited to people aged 16 and older, and most people can participate, but the operator does not describe it as a seated or low-mobility activity.

A helmet and bottled water are included. Service animals are allowed, and the office is near public transportation. The tour returns to the same meeting point, which makes it easy to plan lunch or another downtown activity afterward.

Forrest Gump’s bus-stop setting

One of the most recognizable references is the place where Forrest Gump sat and shared a box of chocolates. The actual park bench from the film is now inside the Savannah History Museum, not at the outdoor location. That detail matters because you should not arrive expecting to find the original bench waiting on the street.

The bus-stop setting itself remains identifiable, and your guide can explain how the scene fits into Savannah’s historic district. This is a good example of what the tour does best: it separates the movie image from the real location and helps you see what remains.

If the bench is the main reason you are booking, plan a separate visit to the Savannah History Museum. Admission to the movie-location tour does not include museum entry. The Segway tour gives you the street setting and the story, but not the museum display.

This stop also shows why the tour works better for people who enjoy context. You are not just checking off a famous object. You are seeing how a film used Savannah’s public spaces and then comparing the movie memory with the city as it exists today.

Mercer Williams House and the Midnight connection

The Mercer Williams House Museum is scheduled for about 15 minutes. Its connection to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil makes it one of the most important stops on the route.

The house is tied to the film’s Savannah setting, and the surrounding square has appeared in several movies. Your guide explains the connection while you pause for photographs. The stop is especially useful if you want to understand how Savannah’s architecture and public spaces create a natural backdrop for period drama and modern film alike.

Admission is not included, so the tour does not function as a full house visit. You should expect to see and discuss the location rather than automatically enter the museum. If you want to tour the interior, set aside separate time and budget.

The 15-minute stop is enough for an introduction, but it is not a long architectural study. I see that as a fair trade on a short route. You get a strong movie connection without spending most of the tour in one place.

Lafayette Square and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist provides another major visual reference. Its striking exterior is used as a backdrop in films shot around Lafayette Square, and the tour gives you about 15 minutes in this area.

This stop broadens the experience beyond celebrity trivia. The cathedral and square help explain why filmmakers return to Savannah. You get formal architecture, open public space, and a setting that reads clearly on camera. Your guide can connect the building to the movies while also explaining the area’s place in the city.

Again, admission is not included. The tour may give you a look at the cathedral and its setting, but you should not assume the ticket covers entry. If seeing the interior is important to you, check the cathedral’s visiting arrangements separately.

Lafayette Square is also a practical photo stop. Your guide pauses at favorite locations, and several guides have been praised for helping with pictures. That small service can make a difference when you are riding as a couple or family and want everyone in the frame.

Movie names, local stories, and the guide’s role

The tour includes references to Something to Talk About, starring Dennis Quaid and Julia Roberts, along with productions connected to Robert Redford, Zac Efron, and The Rock. You also hear behind-the-scenes stories about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

The quality of this kind of tour rests heavily on the guide. Jason has been praised for explaining film locations clearly and leaving plenty of time for photos. Gregg is noted for adding personal stories to the route. Mark has been described as funny, careful, and helpful with first-time riders. Mary has been praised for combining movie information with city history and suggesting a nearby lunch spot.

Those names do not guarantee who will lead your departure, but they show the sort of guiding style you can expect from the company. The best version of this tour is not a list of filming addresses. It is a moving conversation about how productions used Savannah and how the city functions when the cameras are gone.

The tour also uses an audio listening device or headset system so you can hear the guide while riding. This is useful on city streets, where stopping shoulder to shoulder around a guide is not always practical. One rider found the system excellent, while another found the supplied listening device limited and wished for wired headphones. If clear audio matters to you, ask the office before departure whether your own wired headphones can be used with the equipment provided.

How the Segway changes the pace

A Segway is faster than walking but slower and more exposed than a vehicle. That makes it a good match for Savannah’s historic district. You remain close to the buildings and squares, yet you can cover several locations during a short outing.

You will still need to pay attention to your surroundings. The route includes city streets, and one rider specifically noted the guide’s concern for safety while riding in traffic. The training helps, but you should not treat the Segway as an amusement ride where you can switch off your attention.

Most of the positive feedback centers on how easy the machines become after the initial practice. Even first-time riders have found them approachable, and one couple in their 60s described the experience as a bucket-list activity. Still, controlling a Segway can feel like a light workout, especially if you are tense at first.

That is why the 15-minute early arrival matters. Use the practice time. Ask questions. Get comfortable with the controls before the group leaves the office. You will enjoy the film stories more if you are not concentrating on staying upright.

Is $75 a fair price?

At $75 per person, this is not the cheapest way to hear about Savannah. A walking tour may cost less, and you can visit public squares on your own for nothing. The price makes more sense when you value the equipment, training, guide, small group, bottled water, and the ability to cover more ground without booking a private vehicle.

The small-group limit of 10 is important. A large group would make Segway training slower and make it harder to hear the guide. With fewer people, the guide can watch new riders, pause for photos, and respond to questions.

The tour is also a good value if you have limited time in Savannah. In 90 minutes, you get a city overview, several movie connections, and an introduction to the historic district. You can then choose whether to return on foot to the Mercer Williams House Museum, cathedral, Savannah History Museum, or another square.

It is less useful if you want a long, detailed visit inside historic buildings. The Mercer Williams House and cathedral stops are about 15 minutes each, and admission is not included. Think of the $75 as payment for a guided outdoor route and a fun way to move through town, not as a package of museum entries.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it to adults and families with teenagers aged 16 or older who want a lively introduction to Savannah. It suits first-time Segway riders because training is built into the schedule, and it works well for couples who want a shared activity with plenty of photo stops.

Film fans will get the most from the route, especially if Forrest Gump or Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil means something to you. But you do not need to know every movie. The city history and architecture give the ride enough substance for people who simply enjoy Savannah.

This may not be the best choice if you dislike balancing equipment, standing for 90 minutes, or riding near traffic. It is also not ideal if your top priority is entering every building. The route is about seeing locations from the outside and understanding their connection to film and city life.

Book only if you can arrive early. Missing the training portion would put you in a difficult position, and the operator requires that you complete the orientation before riding. Good weather is also necessary. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Final call: a fun film tour with real city value

Book the Movie Locations Segway Tour of Savannah if you want more than a standard sightseeing loop and like the idea of learning a new ride along the way. The movie locations provide the theme, but the real payoff is the combination of Savannah squares, architecture, local stories, and a guide who can keep the group moving safely.

I especially like it for a first or second day in town. It gives you a useful sense of the historic district, points out places worth revisiting, and adds a little fun without taking half a day. Just remember that Forrest Gump’s bench is in the Savannah History Museum, not on the street, and that building admissions cost extra.

FAQ

How long is the Movie Locations Segway Tour of Savannah?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You should arrive 15 minutes before the 11 a.m. start time for paperwork and Segway training.

Where does the tour begin and end?

It begins at 502 E Broughton St. in Savannah, Georgia, and ends back at the same meeting point.

What movies and filming locations are included?

The route includes the bus-stop location connected with Forrest Gump, locations from Something to Talk About, the Mercer Williams House area associated with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and filming references connected with Robert Redford, Zac Efron, and The Rock.

Is Forrest Gump’s park bench still at the bus-stop location?

No. The bench is now in the Savannah History Museum. The bus-stop location itself remains recognizable.

What is included in the price?

The experience includes a professional guide, helmet use, bottled water, Segway training, and the Segway equipment. Admission tickets for the Mercer Williams House Museum and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are not included.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of 10 participants.

How old must you be to ride?

You must be at least 16 years old to take this Segway tour.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.