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Motor coaches must have one of the following permits: • Motor Coach Tour Permit: Issued for each motor coach touring the historic district to include the right to tour and use designated motor coach stops. • Transportation Permit: Issued for each motor coach entering the Historic District for the sole purpose of transporting passengers to and from hotels and restaurants. The permit includes the right to use designated motor coach tour stops in close proximity to a hotel or restaurant. • Multi-Day Combination Permit: Issued for a single day-of-touring to include transporting passengers to and from hotels and restaurants on the day preceding the tour, during the day of the tour, and on the day following the tour. This three day permit includes one day of touring with a registered guide and 72 hours of transporting passengers to and from hotels and restaurants. What are the specific requirements for motor coaches that are touring? Any motor coach touring the Historic District—using a Motor Coach Tour Permit or Multi-Day Combination Permit—must employ the services of a local tour guide. Per City ordinance, tour guides must submit preservation fees to the City for motor coach tours given in the Historic District. Where are permits obtained? Permits must be purchased through the City of Savannah Tourism Office. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at: Tri-Centennial Park Visitor Center 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rear Parking Lot, 31401 • 912.525.1500 Motor coaches entering the Historic District on weekends, holidays or after 5 p.m. on weekdays must purchase permits at the Bryan Street Parking Garage. The Bryan St. Parking Garage accepts cash, check, or money order for payment and is located at: Bryan Street Parking Garage 100 East Bryan Street, 31401 • 912.651.6477 Please note that all permits will be issued only when the application is completed and payment is received. You can choose to fill out an electronic Motor Coach Application or download a PDF at SavannahGA.gov. The City will not mail permits and no refunds are given. The Transportation Permit for motor coaches is $15. What are the traveling and parking restrictions? Motor coaches are restricted from residential areas as designated on the Motor Coach Prohibited Map. This includes areas south of Liberty Street except for one-way streets. Loading/Unloading and parking stands are restricted to certain areas. After hours, motor coaches are encouraged to park at the Tricentennial Park Visitor Center Parking Lot. For details and the most up-to-date information, go to SavannahGA.gov. Visit Savannah | VisitSavannah.com/Group-Travel NOTE: See the motorcoach map on the last page of this guide.