Heart of Savannah - 2hr Walking Tour
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Walk along the streets lined with Live Oak trees draped in Spanish Moss. You will discover how and why Savannah was established, learn about battles fought, hear the stories filled with mystery, intrigue, and passion. Your guide will explain how this city first began, and how she has grown into this modern worldwide destination of today.
Along the way, you will discover the history and home of the Gordon family and Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. See where Forest Gump sat with his box of chocolates, walk on battleground, discover the home used as headquarters by General Sherman. Also discover why Savannah is the most haunted city in the nation and why are we built on our dead. Learn the history of the 26,500 square foot home and who lives there today. Your tour will cover all this and much more.
This 2-hour tour begins in Wright Square and ends at the Forsyth Park. We walk at a comfortable pace for everyone, allowing time to enjoy your surroundings and truly experience Savannah.
Details
Walk along the streets lined with Live Oak trees draped in Spanish Moss. You will discover how and why Savannah was established, learn about battles fought, hear the stories filled with mystery, intrigue, and passion. Your guide will explain how this city first began, and how she has grown into this modern worldwide destination of today.
Along the way, you will discover the history and home of the Gordon family and Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. See where Forest Gump sat with his box of chocolates, walk on battleground, discover the home used as headquarters by General Sherman. Also discover why Savannah is the most haunted city in the nation and why are we built on our dead. Learn the history of the 26,500 square foot home and who lives there today. Your tour will cover all this and much more.
This 2-hour tour begins in Wright Square and ends at the Forsyth Park. We walk at a comfortable pace for everyone, allowing time to enjoy your surroundings and truly experience Savannah.
Additional Information
- Daily: 9:30 & 1:00
Approximately 2-hour walking tour - Tour covers approximately 1mile
- Benches along the way for you to rest a minute
- Limited group size
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Consider the weather and dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wheelchairs / Scooters are welcome
- Groups of 8 or more -- additional times upon request, based on availability
- ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED — Please click “Book Now“ for availability.
- Dogs are welcome on this tour
Daily: 9:30am & 1:00pm
$30.00 Adults | $15.00 Youth (6-12 yrs)
History/Ghost Combo Tour - 2 1/2 Hr. Tour
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Want Ghosts? We’ve got them!
Beginning in Johnson Square, you will learn about how and why Savannah was first established. You will discover why Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in the nation. This tour intertwines the ghosts with history.
Savannah’s history dates back almost 300 years. She has survived several great fires, yellow fever epidemics, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and Sherman’s March to the Sea. There have been hangings, suicides, duels, pirates and more that still haunt this beautiful city.
When you join us on an Explore Savannah History/Ghost Tour, we can’t guarantee you will have a chilling experience. But during your tour, we will share our personal stories that have made us a believer in the spiritual haunts of Savannah.
Additional Information
- Approximately 2.5-hour walking tour
- Tour covers approximately 1mile
- Benches along the way for you to rest a minute
- Limited group size
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Consider the weather and dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wheelchairs / Scooters are welcome
- Groups of 8 or more -- additional times upon request, based on availability
- ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED — Please click “Book Now“ for availability.
- Dogs are welcome on this tour
TOUR TIME: 3:30
This is the perfect tour if you have limited time, don't want to miss dinner, go to bed early or are afraid of the dark!
Oh yes....and you wont be in a crowd of 30+ and missing 1/2 what the guide is saying.
$40.00 Adults | $20.00 Youth (6-12 yrs)
Girls with Grit - 2hr Walking Tour
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Let’s hear it for the Girls with Grit! Grab a to-go cup, expose those ankles, lose the corset and discover the sisters of yesterday.
On this tour you will learn about the independent, strong-willed ladies of Savannah who rose above status-quo of what was ‘expected’ of them, those women who truly made a difference.
You will learn about
- Mary Telfair who brought us the first Art Gallery in the South and the Telfair Women's hospital.
- Alida Harper, a forerunner in home restorations.
- Mary Musgrove who became the wealthiest land owner in Savannah, when women weren't allowed to own property.
- Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts,
- Jane Devereaux, a free black woman, who held secret schools for 30-years.
- Nellie Gordon, Catie Green, Sofie Meldrim and more...
As for the men that you are enticing to bring on this tour — no worries, there is enough information and history to keep them intrigued as well.
Additional Information
- Call for additional time & availability
Approximately 2-hour walking tour - Tour covers approximately 1mile
- Benches along the way for you to rest a minute
- Limited group size
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Consider the weather and dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wheelchairs / Scooters are welcome
- Groups of 8 or more -- additional times upon request, based on availability
- ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED — Please click “Book Now“ for availability.
- Dogs are welcome on this tour
Friday & Saturday: 3:30pm
additional times available based on availability - call for options
$30.00 Adults | $15.00 Youth (6-12 yrs)
2-Hr. Private Walking Tour
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This tour is a great option for those who prefer their own private tour. This tour is totally customizable, based on the interests of our clients.
Depending on where your hotel is, we can meet you at your hotel and begin your tour from there.
On this tour you will stroll through the heart of the Historic District, under moss draped Live Oak trees. You will discover how and why Savannah was established, learn a few architectural details, hear about a few of the men and women who shaped Savannah.
We ask that you Call to Book a Private Tour.
Additional Information
- Tour covers approximately 1.5 – 2 miles, but there are benches along the way for you to sit while we Walk About It.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Consider the weather and dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wheelchairs / Scooters are welcome
- Groups of 8 or more -- additional times upon request, based on availability
- ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED — Please click “Book Now“ for availability.
TOUR TIME: 9:30am & 1:00pm
(additional times available based on availability - call for options)
$100.00 Adults | $75.00 Youth (6-12 yrs)
Self-Guided Audio Tour
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This is a Self-Guide Audio Tour through the heart of the Historic District, using GPS on your phone, through VoiceMap.
This tour is perfect for anyone who does not have time for the traditional live tour. This is NOT the full version of the live tour, but a great alternative if you are limited on time. You will want to allow yourself a minimum of 45-minutes to complete this tour.
This is easy to do. Click on "Purchase Tour Now" to take you to the booking page. Download the app, purchase the tour and you are ready to go. If you are not sure about this tour, click on "Preview" to listen to the first 3 stops.
Additional Information
- Approximately 45-minutes to 1-hour walking tour
- Tour covers approximately 1mile
- Benches along the way for you to rest a minute