The Experience
SAVANNAH'S PEDALpub scene explained
Savannah is one of a very small number of American cities with a true open container law — meaning you can legally carry and consume alcohol on public streets within designated zones. This makes the city a natural home for pedal pub tours: multi-passenger, human-powered "bars on wheels" that carry groups of 10–16 people through the Historic District, stopping at partner bars along the way.
The experience works like this: your group boards a covered pedal carriage, everyone contributes to the pedaling (or doesn't — some people prefer to let the more enthusiastic participants do the work), and the operator guides you to 3–4 partner bars throughout the route. At each stop, you purchase drinks from the bar and carry them back onto the bike in approved 16-oz plastic cups — no glass, no cans, no personal coolers.
The tours typically run 2–3 hours and are designed for groups — bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate outings, and friend groups are the primary audience. The combination of movement, fresh air, and a rotating set of bars makes for a distinctly Savannah experience that's difficult to replicate anywhere else.
A natural pairing: many groups combine a pedal pub tour with a tattoo appointment earlier in the day. Getting inked at Paris Joelle Tattoos or Savannah Ink Studio in the afternoon, then celebrating on a pedal pub tour in the evening, has become a popular bachelorette itinerary. See our bachelorette tattoo guide for the full itinerary.
"Savannah's open container law isn't just a legal technicality — it's a design feature of the city. The pedal pub tours are the purest expression of it."
Rules & Logistics
WHAT YOU NEEDto know before you go
16-OZ PLASTIC CUPS ONLY
Savannah's open container law specifies that to-go drinks must be in 16-oz or smaller plastic cups. Glass bottles and metal cans are strictly prohibited on tours and on the street.
YOU BUY DRINKS AT THE BARS
Tour operators cannot store personal alcohol. You purchase drinks at each partner bar during stops and carry them back on the bike. Don't bring a cooler — it won't be allowed.
YOU MUST BE 21 WITH VALID ID
All participants must be 21 or older with valid government-issued ID. Tours check at boarding. No exceptions.
CLOSED-TOE SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED
The pedal mechanism requires proper footwear. Flip-flops and open sandals create safety issues — closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended by all operators.
BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE FOR WEEKENDS
Weekend tours — especially Friday and Saturday evenings — book up weeks in advance, particularly during spring and fall. Bachelorette groups should book as early as possible.
COMBINE WITH A TATTOO EARLIER IN THE DAY
Tattoo in the afternoon, pedal pub in the evening is a classic Savannah bachelorette itinerary. Just make sure your new ink is covered and protected during the tour.
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COMMON Questions
Is it legal to drink on a pedal pub in Savannah?
Yes — Savannah's open container laws allow alcohol consumption on public streets in designated zones. Drinks must be in 16-oz or smaller plastic cups. No glass or cans.
How many people fit on a Savannah pedal pub?
Most tours accommodate 10–16 passengers. Private bookings are available for groups that want the whole bike to themselves.
Can I bring my own alcohol on a Savannah pedal pub?
No — city ordinances prevent tour operators from allowing personal coolers or pre-purchased alcohol. Drinks are purchased at partner bar stops during the tour.
Is a pedal pub tour good for bachelorette parties in Savannah?
It's one of the most popular bachelorette activities in the city. Many groups combine a tattoo appointment earlier in the day with a pedal pub tour in the evening. See our full bachelorette guide.