History of Savannah Walking Tour
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Overview
With smaller groups, guests can comfortably hear, ask questions, and interact throughout the tour. The relaxed 90-minute experience covers approximately 1.5 miles, with frequent shaded stops along the way. It’s ideal for visitors who want meaningful history and storytelling without feeling hurried.
It’s not just about seeing Savannah — it’s about understanding it.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- This is a walking tour that will include seeing many of the top sites of the city.
Not included
- We will not be entering any paid businesses/museums during the walking tour.
Itinerary
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1
Chippewa Square
Begin the tour in Chippewa Square, where Sarah introduces the founding of Savannah in 1733 and the vision of James Oglethorpe. Learn how Savannah's original ward-and-square plan shaped the city's streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces.
10 min Admission free -
2
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
Stop near the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Learn about Low's connection to Savannah and how she went on to establish the Girl Scouts in 1912, creating an organization that became an important part of American women's and girls' history.
5 min Admission free -
3
Wright Square
At Wright Square, learn about Tomochichi and the Native American communities whose relationships with the early Georgia colonists were important to the colony's development. The square provides an opportunity to look beyond Savannah's European founding story and understand the Native American history connected to the city's beginnings.
10 min Admission free -
4
Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters
At the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, explore Savannah's antebellum history and the role slavery played in the city's development. The discussion connects the wealth and architecture of the period with the lives and labor of the enslaved people who made that world possible.
10 min Admission free -
5
Colonial Park Cemetery
At Colonial Park Cemetery, explore what life—and death—were like in historic Savannah. The cemetery dates to the colonial period and provides a window into disease, mortality, burial practices, and everyday life in earlier generations of the city.
10 min Admission free -
6
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist provides an opportunity to explore Savannah's religious and immigrant history. Learn about the important influence of Savannah's Irish Catholic community and the architectural traditions represented by this landmark.
10 min Admission free -
7
Green-Meldrim House
At the Green-Meldrim House, learn about Savannah's role during the American Civil War and the building's connection to General William T. Sherman. This stop helps place Savannah within the larger history of Sherman's March through Georgia and the Union capture of the city.
15 min Admission free -
8
Walk along Jones Street and see some of Savannah's best-known historic residential architecture. The street provides a close-up look at the city's 19th-century homes, historic streetscape, and the relationship between Savannah's residential neighborhoods and its distinctive urban plan.
5 min Admission free -
9
Monterey Square
At Monterey Square, learn about the Mercer-Williams House and General Casimir Pulaski's role in the Revolutionary War. The square brings together Savannah's architecture, notable residents, and Revolutionary-era history in one of the city's most recognizable historic settings.
10 min Admission free -
10
Forsyth Park
The tour concludes at Forsyth Park, where you'll see the park's famous fountain and learn how this expansive green space fits into Savannah's later development. Located at the southern end of the Historic District, Forsyth Park provides a natural conclusion to the journey from Savannah's colonial origins through its subsequent growth.
5 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
I've been on quite a few Savannah walking tours over the years as I've visited with different groups. This was my husband's first time in Savannah, so I knew I had to book another tour so that he could become familiar with the city's unique history and culture. Sarah is one of my favorite guides I've ever had the pleasure of taking a tour with. The pacing of the walk was great. Sarah is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of the questions our group asked. I'd give her 5 out of 5 stars as a guide and definitely recommend this tour.
Great experience. Sara was very knowledgeable and friendly. The best way to see Savannah and learn some history.
I was traveling to Savannah with my mom voor the weekend and was glad we chose this tour gids! The tour was really interesting and we learned a lot about Savannah! Great tour!!
Sarah is excellent. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Make sure to bring rain gear if it’s cloudy!
Great experience with a reasonably-sized group. Very knowledgeable guide who had great insight into the area
It was a great tour. Sarah was very knowledgeable. Tour moved at a good pace and included many fun historical facts
Sarah was a delightful and informative tour guide. She gave us an overview of the history of Savannah and took us to very interesting places.
This is a very good tour to get to know Savannah. Sarah was very knowledgeable and invited questions in addition to her prepared tour information. She was able to easily answer any questions we had. Most of the stops were shady, as is a lot of the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1h 30m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Starts 10:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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