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Overview
Book your favorite Savannah memory on the most treasured and trending guided Savannah walking tour where history, heritage, and architecture unfold at every turn. With a polished historian guide leading the way, this immersive history and culture activity explores the Historic District’s monuments, landmarks, and defining moments that shaped Georgia’s first city into the can’t-miss Southern destination it is today. You’ll experience the stories behind Savannah’s iconic architecture and hidden histories that most visitors pass by.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
Redemption Instructions
• Company: Genteel & Bard • Meeting Point: 151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Outside of The Collins Quarter Cafe) • Metered street parking available. Meters are free on the weekend. • Paid parking garage available at 100 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Located 3 blocks from The Collins Quarter Cafe) • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time, date, or full refund
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
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. —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.
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
4. You’ll discover the beauty and elegance of Monterrey Square, including the Mercer Williams House, Casmir Pulaski’s monument, and The Temple Mickve Israel.
5. 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.
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.
Inclusion
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Tour escort/host
Professional Local Guide
Exclusion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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