Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

4.9
(650 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Named in the Top 1% of TripAdvisor’s U.S. Cultural & Historical Experiences for 2024! Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living", & "Samantha Brown's Places To Love".

This Historic Savannah Walking Tour is an easy stroll through the most beautiful city in the U.S.. Learn some of Savannah's historic stories and see locations that shaped this country, while enjoying photographs, music, and first account letters. You're sure to walk away with new friends and a deeper love for the Hostess City. This Savannah walking tour brings the museum experience outdoors for an unforgettable live story-telling production that you absolutely can't afford to miss.

Unlike the silence between locations with other companies, our live mic'd hosts and sleek listening devices allow for a continuous and immersive storytelling experience, giving you the absolute most value for your money.

This is a beautiful walking documentary of Savannah’s most beautiful squares, history, and architecture.

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Tour escort/host
Professional Local Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside of Collins Quarter Cafe.

End point

Our Historic Walking Tour ends in Lafayette Square outside of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our History Walk together will be a full submersion into Savannah’s rich history from 1733 - today. You will hear, see, and connect with the Hostess City through it’s stories, locals, music, architecture, war times, culture, movies, and history.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    —Forrest Gump and it’s significance to Savannah’s History and present day. —Discover Savannah’s origin’s, the planned city, purpose behind it’s squares, James Oglethorpe (Founder of Georgia), Mary Musgrove, Chief Tomochichi and Yamacraw Native Americans.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    —Learn About Savannah’s role in the Civil War and how our city shaped the United State’s future with one of the most important events in world History. —Green-Meldrim House

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mercer Williams House Museum

    You’ll discover the beauty and elegance of Monterrey Square, including the Mercer Williams House, Casmir Pulaski’s monument, and The Temple Mickve Israel.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Savannah Historic District

    Take part in Savannah’s architectural history and Jones Street. It was once called America’s most beautiful street and the live oak brick street is the center of Savannah’s exquisite homes, architecture, and cultural history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    —Juliette Gordon Low & the Girl Scouts —Hamilton Turner Inn, the first house with electricity in Savannah —The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Savannah’s Irish Heritage.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Genteel and Bard

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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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