Join us on a botanical tour of Savannah’s iconic plantlife and discover the beauty of its squares and green spaces. Learn about traditional uses, unique qualities, and the symbolism behind the ironwork gates and fences that frame our gardens.
Join us on a botanical tour of Savannah’s iconic plantlife and discover the beauty of its squares and green spaces. Learn about traditional uses, unique qualities, and the symbolism behind the ironwork gates and fences that frame our gardens.
- Columbia Square - Your guide will introduce you to the cast iron ornamentation in Savannah, starting with the oldest fountain downtown, making our way through the works of the largest historic Georgia foundry, and to the modern cast iron of Ivan Bailey. They will also discuss the plant life in and around the square, including Star Jasmine,…
- Columbia Square - Your guide will introduce you to the cast iron ornamentation in Savannah, starting with the oldest fountain downtown, making our way through the works of the largest historic Georgia foundry, and to the modern cast iron of Ivan Bailey. They will also discuss the plant life in and around the square, including Star Jasmine, Bottlebrush, Tea Olive, Privet, Azaleas and Rhododendron..
- Colonial Park Cemetery - On your way to and through Colonial Park cemetery, your guide will discuss Spanish Moss, Palmetto Trees, and Crepe Myrtles. Highlights also include Ginko Trees, Magnolias, and possibly the oldest Crepe Myrtle downtown.
- Lafayette Square - On this square you will see Variegated Shell Ginger, Green Leopard Plants, and Japanese Holly Fern. There will be beautiful views of the Cathedral and homes, as well as a lovely fountain.
- Andrew Low House - You’ll visit the garden of the the Andrew Low House, which was lovingly grown by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. In her garden you will see Crepe Myrtles, several varieties of Camellias (Juliette’s favourite), Narcissus, and many others. (small possibility of garden being closed based on house schedule, though everything can also be seen from outside the fence as well)
- Madison Square - In Madison Square we will discuss the Agapanthus, Reed Canary Grass, and Big Leaf Hydrangeas. There are also some very large Lacy Tree Philodendrons, Shrimp Plants, and a Japanese Cherry Blossom.
- West Jones Street - We’ll stroll along Jones St, voted by Better Homes and Gardens as the “prettiest neighborhood to live in” in the country and enjoy views of private gardens, a live oak canopy, and learn about additional plantlife and ironworks.
- Monterey Square - In Monterey Square we will discuss Georgia’s olives, as well as juniper and gardenias. There are also some more lovely examples of our local ironworks.
- Forsyth Park - We will conclude tour in Forsyth Park, Savannah’s largest open green space, by pointing out the oldest live oak in downtown Savannah, the Savannah Scent Garden for the Blind, and discuss live oaks and resurrection fern.
- Interactive and fully narrated English tour
- Interactive and fully narrated English tour
Join us at Walk With Me Savannah Tours as we embark on a Botanical Exploration of Savannah’s exquisite parks and verdant squares, during which we will recognize various emblematic flora and admire the intricate ironwork barriers and gates that encircle our parks.
Gain insights into the conventional uses of our vegetation, their distinct attributes, the…
Join us at Walk With Me Savannah Tours as we embark on a Botanical Exploration of Savannah’s exquisite parks and verdant squares, during which we will recognize various emblematic flora and admire the intricate ironwork barriers and gates that encircle our parks.
Gain insights into the conventional uses of our vegetation, their distinct attributes, the representation in our wrought and forged iron, and witness the environmental grandeur of Savannah at a close range.
Our journey sets off at Columbia Square and wraps up at Forsyth Park.
- Well-behaved pets allowed
- Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 1/3 mile without resting
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.