Savannah’s Finest History Tour: A Walk Through Time

3.7
(3 reviews)

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a walk back in time with some of Savannah’s most highly regarded tour guides. Chris, Greg, and Will will captivate you with their sincere and passionate story telling of Savannah’s fascinating history. This two hour guided walking tour will cover those timeless Savannah stories of colonial struggles, revolutionary battles, Sherman’s march to the sea, and post civil war Victorian Savannah. Take an easy and casual walk that is less than a mile. Not only learn about the history, but also learn and hear about the beautiful architecture, the unique squares, and all those amazing movies filmed in Savannah. This is the premiere day time history tour brought to you by homegrown award winning certified tour guides.

What's Included

We visit the Cathedral to St. John the Baptist. A must see while in Savannah.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide directly in front of the Nathaniel Greene monument at the sun dial.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Johnson Square

    Meeting/Start-Meet in front of the monument in honor of Nathaniel Greene.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Wright Square

    The hanging square.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    See where Forest Gump told his life story.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    See where General Sherman set up his headquarters on his march to the sea.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The last square and the “original” square as all of the structures surrounding the square are original. Walking through this Square is like walking through Savannah in the 1850’s.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    See General Pulaski’s monument and Jim Williams’ home from ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    See the Andrew Low House, home to the first Girl Scouts meeting in 1912. Also visit the Cathedral to St. John the Baptist.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Colonial Park Cemetery

    See the oldest graveyard in Savannah and hear how disputes were settled in the colonies.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Go inside and visit the Sistine Chapel of the south. Breathtaking.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    See one of the prettiest examples of regency style architecture in North America; the Owens-Thomas House.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    See the monument of John Wesley, the Methodist Church was founded on his principles.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by History, Haunts, and Hops!

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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