SAVANNAH TROLLEY FIELD GUIDE
Gullah Geechee Tour and Lunch — Savannah through the voice of Master Storyteller ‘Sistah Patt’
A narrated Gray Line trolley tour that traces Gullah Geechee history across Savannah’s waterfront and squares, concluding with an authentic Gullah meal and storytelling at the Historic Second African Baptist Church.
Gullah Geechee Tour and Lunch — Savannah through the voice of Master Storyteller ‘Sistah Patt’.
Discover Savannah’s layered past on a guided cultural tour that centers the Gullah Geechee story: from West African roots and the labor that built the city’s warehouses to the struggle for freedom that shaped local communities, all framed by the renowned storyteller known as “Sistah Patt.” The outing pairs an hour of narration through the city’s iconic sites with a culminating meal and live storytelling at The Historic Second African Baptist Church.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sistah Patt — a living link to Gullah Geechee memory
The tour is guided by the Master Gullah Geechee storyteller “Sistah Patt,” who narrates the arc from West African origins through the Antebellum era to the cultural continuities visible in Savannah today.
River Street, Factor’s Walk and Johnson Square — the city as stage
The fully narrated route takes you past Savannah’s signature waterfront and downtown features — River Street, Factor’s Walk and Johnson Square — sites tied to the labor and commerce central to the Gullah Geechee narrative.
Authentic Gullah lunch and storytelling at the Second African Baptist Church
After the city segment you disembark for an authentic Gullah Geechee meal and storytelling session hosted at The Historic Second African Baptist Church, a concluding cultural encounter that ties the tour together.
What the day feels like
A compact, narrated cultural immersion
Board a comfortable Gray Line vehicle for an approximately one-hour narrated tour that threads Savannah’s waterfront and downtown squares while you learn the Gullah Geechee story from a recognized master storyteller. The narrated drive is followed by a stop at The Historic Second African Baptist Church for food and storytelling, then a return to the tour’s starting point.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The fully narrated bus tour begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour, followed by a stop for lunch and storytelling at The Historic Second African Baptist Church before returning to the tour’s starting point.
This experience is operated by Gray Line Savannah; participants board the Gray Line vehicle at the tour’s designated starting point and are returned there at the end of the outing.
Expect a narrated city segment highlighting River Street, Factor’s Walk and Johnson Square, followed by an authentic Gullah Geechee meal and storytelling at The Historic Second African Baptist Church.
No specific gear requirements are provided in the source material; the experience is conducted from a Gray Line vehicle with a hosted lunch stop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the tour start?
The fully narrated bus tour begins at 10:30 a.m.
How long is the tour?
The narrated vehicle segment lasts approximately one hour, with an additional stop for lunch and storytelling at The Historic Second African Baptist Church.
Who leads the storytelling?
The tour is guided by the Master Gullah Geechee storyteller known as “Sistah Patt.”
Is lunch included?
Yes — the itinerary culminates in an authentic Gullah Geechee meal and storytelling at The Historic Second African Baptist Church.
Which landmarks does the tour pass?
The narrated route includes River Street, Factor’s Walk and Johnson Square among Savannah’s waterfront and downtown highlights.
Who operates the tour and where do we board?
The experience is operated by Gray Line Savannah; participants board a Gray Line vehicle at the tour’s starting point and are returned there at the conclusion.