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2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour Noble Jones Architect Tour
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21 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the hidden gems of Savannah’s architecture on the Noble Jones Architect Tour. Explore historic buildings intimately and learn about the architects behind them. Limited to ten guests for a more personal experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum - Discussion on Savannah’s father of architecture, William Jay
- Harper Fowlkes House - Discussion of Charles Klusky
- Orleans Square - Discussion of Harper Folkes House and the site of what was once The Bullochs House
- SCADstory - Discussion of Savannah’s original armory and William Gibbons Preston
- Gryphon Tea Room - Discussion of Scottish Rights Temple, appendage of the Freemasons and architect Hyman Witcover.
- Mercer Williams House Museum - Discussion on architect John Norris and preservationist Jim Williams.
- Green-Meldrim House - Discussion of John Norris
- Girl Scout First Headquarters - Discussion of Andrew Low and architect John Norris
- Lafayette Square - St John the Baptist Cathedral and J.D. Hall’s Hamilton-Turner House
What's Included
- Take home map for self-guiding post-tour
- Listen to talk technology for clear guide audio up to 150 feet
What's Not Included
- Admission to house museums is not included on this tour. This is only an outdoor walking tour.
Additional Information
Noble Jones Architect Tour is an opportunity to walk and learn about Savannah’s architecture and the architects behind the buildings. The guest limit is capped at ten people for this tour, giving our guests the opportunity to ask questions and have a more personal experience with our guides.
Architecture is the material essence of the city. In just over one century, five men became the soul of the movement to match the beauty of the square design of our city. This tour discusses those architects, their backgrounds and how Savannah came to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
This guided walking tour of the historic district includes an examination of the historic homes and buildings from 1817 through 1923. An interpretation of the architect’s works and contributions to the city is discussed.
Location
124 Abercorn St
Abercorn Street
Tour meets Oglethorpe Square near the Owens Thomas House
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jody_r
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Mike is a wonderful guide. He’s very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. You can tell that he loves Savannah and its architecture.
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Gary_s
Jun 8, 2024
So, so much to see and learn while enjoying the walk through the squares. - The stories of the lives of the architects were as interesting as the buildings they designed. The history of the period, choices made or changed, creativity within limits of building materials, the effect of changing weather patterns, who ruled, who paid and why brought a personal touch to appreciate the city even more. If we had had more time, I would have booked this tour again.
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James_d
Jun 7, 2024
Enjoyable Walking Tour - Very kind and knowledgeable guide. Very accurate, detailed and specific information. The route is concise and well designed and the company is very accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend!
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Steven_m
Jun 4, 2024
Great tour! - Kelse was fantastic. Very informative and had a lot of interesting facts about a number of the sites round town. Very Proffesional and easy to listen to as well as talk with. Would highly recommend.
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Linda_a
May 29, 2024
An Afternoon To Remember - It was a beautiful sunny afternoon in Savannah. Our tour guide, Kelsey Palko, met us at Oglethorpe Square at the start of our tour. Tall and handsome with a warm smile, Kelsey gave us a remarkable walk through the streets and squares of the Savannah historic district. Without rushing he shared detailed descriptions of the five major architects who designed the beautiful buildings and homes that we saw. His knowledge is thorough and he answered our questions in detail. We are locals of Savannah and this was our first time doing a walking tour of the city. It was a personal tour that we will always remember. Can't wait to tell our guests to do it!!! Thank you very much!!
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Barbara_w
May 26, 2024
Totally worth it! - Our guide was SO knowledgeable and had great stories! We really enjoyed! Guide even brought and lugged around umbrellas in case we needed them. Not your usual tour! Very detailed and we got the history of the architects and master builders who built Savannah.
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Catherine_p
May 22, 2024
Great tour reviewing the... - Great tour reviewing the main architects of Savannah. Lots of interesting history in a nice small group.
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Yana_r
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful tour with a... - Wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable and charismatic guide.
You will learn about Savannah architecture and key architects, layout, materials and preservation movement. Highly recommend!
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Kimberly_s
Mar 5, 2024
Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging - Kelse was a Fabulous guide. We had a great few hours learning about the history of the city and all of the various types of architecture throughout. He answered all our questions, had fun stories and pointed out details we would never have noticed on our own. Highly recommend.
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Bonnie_k
Feb 13, 2024
A must see tour while visiting Savannah! - Everything was memorable! The guide was knowledgeable and witty! He was very thorough and spent a lot of time explaining the architects styles and lives, which helps you remember. This tour was a full two hours of walking but could easily be longer due to all the beautiful homes and buildings.
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