As a Savannah local, I can confirm these are all super accurate! One other thing I’d like to add is tourists just being rude to us or thinking they know more about what’s acceptable in the city when we’re trying to do things. I had the worst experience with a tourist when I was doing a photo shoot outside of the St. John the Baptist church (the beautiful church that everyone loves to come visit). If you’re local, you know this is a hot spot for photos, especially wedding pictures, so there’s usually always someone taking photos there on the weekends. I was doing a photo shoot in front of the left side of the church (away from the entrance) and a tourist came up ranting to me about how she was offended by the fact that I was taking photos in front of the church because it was offensive to her religion. I asked if she was a member of the church, but she told me she was visiting, but she spoke on behalf of the entire catholic religion. I was appalled, as I wasn’t the only one around doing a photo shoot, and I told her I was a local and I’ve taken photos in front of this church for years and I even know a few of the members that run the church and give tours, and they don’t mind at all that people are using the beautiful building as a backdrop in tons of photos. I even went on to explain to her that I was also religious and I didn’t see how it was an issue since we were being respectful to the church and others in the area while taking photos (I maybe had a crew of 3 people and 3 models and we weren’t making a bunch of noise compared to the constant hum of downtown traffic). She berated us for a few minutes, yelling at us that it wasn’t right and that she was offended. I just carried on what I was doing and apologized that I offended her, but I wasn’t doing anything illegal (or even out of the ordinary) so I was just going to get back to my shoot. After she finally left, a few other tourists that were a part of her tour group came back and apologized on behalf of her because even they thought she was being ridiculous for ridiculing us. I’m just glad that I wasn’t the only one that thought she was being extremely rude and entitled. Please don’t act like you own the city when you are just visiting and respect the locals that have been here long enough to know what’s acceptable!

I was born in Savannah and lived here my whole life, i was curious how accurate your list of our gripes would be. I was amazed at your accuracy. You really covered all the big ones. I think your video was great and you used some really nice footage. Thanks for making such a cool video!

As a Savannah native, I THANK YOU for the accurate advice to tourists!

All true! Great advice! The pedestrians walking sloooooowly across the road with no regard for traffic is infuriating! And not thanking people who let you in - rude and I hate it. I didn’t have to slow down for you… this video should be required watching for all Savannah tourists.

Savannah looks such a beautiful place to visit i could walk around this place for ages and fall in love with the city

As a 9th-generation Georgia native, I applaud your accuracy. Most misunderstandings are rooted in cultural ignorance. Ignorance can be cured by education. Manners are everything as it doesn't matter what you have, it's what you are. No matter where you travel, they don't care how you do it wherever you came from, they do it their way.

One of my all time favorite cities. My wife and honeymooned there in 2017. We are Ohioans but are both from small towns that still have manners and appreciate history. We appreciated that so much. Shout out to Clancy's!!!

Vinnies Pizza 4:49 is the best walk up pizza..huge slices…right around the corner from the Rail.

OMG! Thank you for this!! You are sooooo accurate on everything you talked about in your video. I was glad you touch on so many important factors especially reminding tourists about speed courtesies at crosswalks and driving through the square. Savannah is our home and I’m a 4th generation native. We live downtown near our family businesses so we have work, our kids school events and others things to do and it can be a bit challenging to maneuver around tourists at times. Thanks Again!

As a local, the line for Leopold’s is totally worth it. We will absolutely judge you if you don’t eat at real restaurants, and don’t ask us about Paula Deen’s because none of us have ever been. She’s not even from here, she just adopted us. Everyone hates the bar bikes and we are absolutely judging you and your wedding party. Most crucially, these are real streets with real cars, look before you step off the sidewalk. It’s not Disney World. And like Wolter said, don’t mosey as you cross the street. We are yielding begrudgingly but are absolutely thinking of just running you over because you’re taking a leisurely stroll through moving traffic.

The square driving is something I learned on a tour before I moved here and was so grateful I learned!!

I live in St Pete Fl….Savannah is my second favorite place in America….I love it. I have made many friends with locals that I hit up every time I go, and there is always something to do.

4:31 "You do chat up with the person that's bagging your groceries" It must be hard for introverts to visit or especially live there 🤣

Thanks! I'm a new local, and I had to learn the hard way dogs were not allowed on the beach, at least not in the past. Please remind visitors to be sure they are familiar with all beach rules. Please do not leave your pet in the hot car!

I can also confirm Savannah has great vegetarian food. The restaurants here taught me that any food can be good if made well.

I was born and raised here. You nailed it. I couldn't have said any of this better myself lol.

Wolters World knows Savanah well. They lived there for a few years

Thanks for talking about the traffic around our squares. Great it like a roundabout because that's what it is. Another thing is on main streets like Oglethorpe and Liberty, unless marked otherwise, treat it like you would a divided highway. You can make a left turn, just yield to oncoming traffic. When there's a light, roll on.

I'm a pedicab driver here in savannah ga we also take people on tours and other locations and show people a really good time so what annoys me is that tourist also are very rude to us just becuase we say hi to you its us being polite it doesn't mean we want something. Also the trolleys are not the only tour company in town we are becoming extinct so please next time your in savannah please take a tour on a pedicab and watch how much fun you will have

I adore Savannah , I go on the off time I suppose but I love the people, the food and just the air of being there. So much to do and see and I just can’t say enough wonderful things about it. Of course I always use the manners I was brought up with and never ever had a bad experience nor a bad comment. Thank you for this video I enjoyed it. Much love and many blessings

Omg born and raised in Savannah and still live here. These are pretty spot on and definitely my fav is when you mentioned whoever is driving in the square has the righter way! 👏🏾

Thank you for the great video. I absolutely love Savannah! I have been 4 times in one year and it’s gets 6:10 better every time. I’m trying to get my friends to experience it at the same time but the hotels are quite expensive if you stay in the main area.

I was warned away from Lady & Sons. My favorite is Little Duck Diner.

We live two hours south of Savannah. Every day-trip of weekend is great fun! It’s NOT St. Augustine, it’s NOT Charleston and definitely not Atlanta. We love NYC, LA, Chicago, Miami and much more. Savannah is a fun foodie, historic, chilled town. Take a hop on hop off then walk walk walk, don’t wait until you’re thirsty, drink lots of water even before coffee. Mark and I can tell you the best restaurants but you should find your own special spots (they’re everywhere)! One last thing, thank you Mark for all the wonderful videos. I owe you a big beer!

I have lived in Savannah since January of 2008 and you are spot on with this video.

You missed the 2 most annoying things. 1) Don't stop in middle of the street because you are lost or taking pictures. 2) Tour buses are like following snails and take both lanes...at a snails pace.

I as in Savannah last year. Loved it.

30-year Savannah resident, here. It's my adopted hometown. We're so proud of our city and we love visitors! They don't call Savannah the Hostess City for nothing! For driving around our squares, just remember that it's the same as driving in a roundabout. The vehicle already in the square has the right of way. Another piece of advice... Don't be offended if locals address you as "sir" or "ma'am". In the south, it is considered polite and respectful to address strangers and elders this way, so just know that the locals are trying to show you respect, not insult you.

Beautiful city!!!

Wow! Savannah is absolutely beautiful, hoping to one day visit. Thank you good sir 🎩for the recommendations and tips. Truly appreciate it. 🩵

Awesome video

I'm from down the road (Bluffton,SC).Love Savannah

As a local, the only thing that bugs me from tourists is not understanding the squares and right-of-way. Think of the squares as big roundabouts with parks in the middle. If a car is "on" the square, it has right of way. All cars coming "onto" the square must yield to them. To be fair, some locals are guilty of this too, but education has to start somewhere!

I grew up there. Worked at Savannah Smiles. Had a blast there. VERY accurate, BTW!

We thank you

Cars actually stop for pedestrians at crosswalks here, which is really jarring for someone who lives in the Midwest where you’ll get run over!

I was born in Savannah and sweet tea is normal tea-it's ok to ask for un-sweetened tea (bless your heart) and many places will ask if that's what you want but being clear upfront is always appreciated----another tip for tourists is the Spanish moss has red bugs so don't let the kids grab an armload

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I've been to Savannah many times. My wife and I are both teachers and actually lived there for an entire summer for our honeymoon. Thank you for the great content about that amazing city. Something I'd add to your list: don't think that everything worth seeing in Savannah is in the historic district.

The traffic going through downtown on Bay Street grinds my gears😂

Sooooooo on point!😅😅😅😅😅 From a local🎉

I agree. Not only when driving but walking downtown. It will be entire families taking up the entire sidewalk, walking -3 mph like nobody is behind them or people don't have places to be. It's deeply inconsiderate.

Facts!! Born and raised

When turning on the east/west median streets, such as Liberty and Oglethorpe. You don't need to wait for the cross light. You're in the process of turning. Yield to traffic, but don't sit there for the light.

I was born and raised here!

Born and raised in Savannah, it's growing way to fast? But it's still one of the best cities I've ever been to. No matter where you're from don't try to make it like your place of origin? Thank you

I've lived in Savannah since 91, remember that us locals complain about the heat too lol

When we lived down in the Savanah area, we never heard it called "Slo‐vannah". As far as driving, y'all can't drive, no matter tourist or locals. As far as the bugs go, I never had a problem w/the skeeter. I, however, was eaten alive by the no see-ums and ticks. I can't reccomend "Huey's on the River" enough. We had to move and I do miss Savannah.

“You don’t want that to happen” at 7:01 is Mark channeling Tom Hanks!

You must have surveyed my answers because I'm a Savannanian and I hate driving downtown because of everything you've said even the trolley bus drive me 🤪

Savannah is so culturally diverse now it ruined its own culture of hospitality. People from Newark, Chicago, SCAD ect I'm a Longshoreman at the Ocean terminal off Lathrop. I literally just had this discussion at work this morning.

The best thing I ever did in Savannah was visit the Masonic Lodge in the old Cotton Exchange. A fine group of brothers there.

Two other tips I'd like to add, and these are extended to food delivery drivers as well. You are not allowed to stop (even with your hazards on) on Drayton or Whitaker. Old school cops will write you up in a second for this. Also, when you're traveling Oglethorpe and Liberty (east or west) and you're turning off, when in the median, you DO NOT HAVE TO OBEY THE RED LIGHT. You, by law, should continue through the light as it only pertains to the traffic already traveling North and South. One more little thing. I don't mind Slowvannah. And, I even prefer Sadvannah. Sometimes this place is just hurting and you have to take the good with the bad:) It isn't perfect. Nowhere is. The segways are far more annoying than the slow rides. edit: mispelling

We've reached the tipping point, there's 2 many of them in that small space, it's gotten overwhelming

I work at WSAV news in downtown, and it is nice to see the city at times, but at other times it’s annoying to get through town.

Just becareful coming to Savannah aka C -Port during the summer! It's not all a glamorous/hostess city as they show it to be.

You should come to St. Simons Island, Jekyll island, etc

I appreciate to know the local culture and learn how to keep it that way.. If I wanted other places to be like where I am from, why would I visit? Slow is why I am there, I am there to learn and share in their culture not spread mine. That is anywhere I go. Too much of the same thing is boring! Again, why I am traveling would be for the above mentioned.

Do some more info on Charleston!

Locals couldn't care less about Paula Deen

Yes!!! The lack of manners is just plain rude! Say please! Say thank you! Smile!!! No offense but those up “north” don’t really practice it in their everyday life at home though!

The Gnat is the official state bird of Georgia

Ooh Collins Quarter...

I’m finally able to go and it’s gonna be my away from the city place 🎉

LMAO "not the other finger" 🤣

The only thing missing on the list is people walking out into the middle of the road and expecting people to be able to stop on a dime like 5 feet away

He failed to mention one of the most important things about Savannah. You can walk around with a cocktail of choice. The only other city you can legally do that is New Orleans!

I love this video!!! People feel so entitled sometimes that they do not understand when they are being offensive. Thank you for educating tourists.

Extremely accurate born and raised in the 912. Manners go along way. Be courteous.

Sweet tea IS the "house wine" of the South!

Sounds like the locals don't appreciate the tourists or the dollars they bring into their community. Taking a pass on visiting this place so that I don't accidently annoy anyone living there.

I can always tell when someone's a tourist cause when I say hi to them..they just look down and keep walking.

The best way not to upset locals is not to go there at all perhaps? I was in Savannah a few years ago on our wedding anniversary and had a great time. Beautiful city and people.

Thanks for sharing, yes, being slow and forgetting your manners will annoy people anywhere. I thought Savanah was all about swamps, unless I am thinking of a different place, but either way, love these videos.

Since you did Savannah, I would love to see you make it down to St. Augustine to talk about the tourists lol because if you thought Savannah tourists were bad, St. Augustine may be worse. But it’s a beautiful city and it thrives off tourism so it’s a double edge sword

Not just Savannah but most of GA is the same way.

It's a beautiful city. They also have fun ghost tours if you're into that. Same with New Orleans.

We love Savannah. Take a stroll down Google maps before going. Very walkable, great food choices. I would drive down from Columbia just to eat at Flock to the Wok.

Not pressing the CROSS THE ROAD button before crossing the street….

Definitely going to have to (respectfully) visit this place now, looks stunning!!

We are visiting savannah in 3 weeks. I’m super excited and don’t want to be typical tourist. I was actually nervous about the tea because I just can’t do sweet tea lol and I didn’t want to offend when ordering, so I assume it’s perfectly acceptable to order unsweetened. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful city.

Send um back up North

Do one on Tahoe City CA the greater Tahoe area, Squaw Valley, Truckee. Hint: Leave your TESLA at home! Driving up from southern Ca with no chains when it’s been snowing for a week! Over Hwy. 80, leaving your trash around. Trust me. The locals HATE the tourists! You’ll have to do it in two parts. Throwing your millions around ruining the local real estate market.

Locals MUST be very thankful to tourists, city exists because of tourism 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Haha - all true

I miss Savannah, lived there for four years when I was at SCAD. My wife and I went through the city briefly a few years ago on our way to St. Simons and WOW how much has changed in the last dozen years!

So is this list why Savannah resident want to decrease tourism to the city🤣🤣! Btw, this list is crazy! I thought trash and drunken intoxication was something… not bugs, geographic manners, and bad drivers.. move to Atlanta… same thing! Weird

Sweet tea also known as "southern table wine"🤪

Are the traffic squares the same as traffic circles meaning the rules are the same?

As a local I have to say you got the slow driving part right on the nail. There's nothing worse than trying to drive to a jobsite or home after a long day of work and someone just slow poking around.

Do not refer to Savannah as being like Charleston.

How about not standing in the middle of the road to take pictures, we got sidewalks for a reason

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How to upset them…speak to them or compliment them. I said hello and your braids are pretty and they looked me up and down which frowns on their face as if I had ten tons of dog crap on me.

In case you wondered "bless your heart" can often mean up yours.

We were just in Savannah in Dec and it was great! Didn't hear about or experience and of this! Hmm...🤔

We absolutely call it slow-vannah it's because we are on island time

I lived in Savannah for fourteen years, and I concur... the tourists can be annoying. I'll just say any place you go to visit politeness, and a common sense goes a long way. Oh, by the way I see Sting Ray's has an upper deck now, pretty cool.

😂 As someone who has lived in Atlanta suburbs( raised and baptized in GA) and then savannah , they have some never calling anyone slow. Nah y’all drive slow! Also I complain about bugs and heat, I’ve lived in Vegas and it’s the humidity that kills you so I’m going to complain about the heat. Also I’m an introvert I’m not trying to talk to strangers, sorry not sorry. But the food is great.

You forgot SCAD students 😅😂