Discover the rich history of Savannah on our comprehensive walking tour. Explore the city’s founding, Revolutionary Savannah, Civil War era, African American experience, and more. Perfect for tourists and residents alike!
- Chippewa Square - We will proceed down Savannah’s main street through some of the most beautiful squares in town. We’ll visit five in total. We’ll spend about 20 minutes in each square, discussing both the history of the city and that particular square. As a former National Park Service Ranger, you’ll be enjoying the most historically accurate tour in town.
- Local recommendations included at no extra cost.
Our Historic Savannah Walking Tour provides a brilliant introduction to Savannah’s history. The tour commences in Savannah’s oldest square, revisiting the inception of Savannah and Georgia. We then begin our journey southwards, square after square, delving into Savannah’s periods of growth and decline.
Our discourse covers themes like the Oglethorpe Plan for squares, the familial tension lure of Revolutionary Savannah, the city’s most notorious duel, Presidential sojourns, the Civil War phase and Federal occupation, the experiences of Pre-war and post-War African Americans, and the city’s churches and historic residences. We will bring our conversation up to date discussing the tourist surge prompted by a famous book, the expansion of the Port of Savannah, and the future direction for the city. Additionally, we will present stories about numerous individuals who contributed to shaping this place.
Be it a vacationer or a resident, our tour is Savannah’s most exhaustive historical excursion. It guarantees an enhanced understanding and admiration for all aspects of Savannah.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.