3 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Take a leisurely stroll through the Savannah Historic District on this guided walking tour. Together with a lifelong resident of Savannah, visit one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the historic homes as well as the houses of the South’s most famous generals. Visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s. Learn about the town’s storied past, its African-American history, its military strategies, the important women who lived here, the Confederate States’ place in the Civil War and much more.
Hear about Mary Telfair and the history of the Telfair Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
See the Haitian monument and learn about the Haitian regiment who fought here in the Revolution; see First African Baptist Church and learn about the oldest Black Baptist Congregation in America
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stroll down the middle of Savannah’s City Market neighborhood and get recommendations for shops, restaurants and attractions
• Admission Ticket Free
Learn about the history of Savannah’s City Market, it’s loss, and the recent restoration of the square. Also learn a little about African Americans’ contributions to antebellum Savannah’s economy as both free people and enslaved people.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
View the monument to Nathanael Greene, the war hero, and listen to the story of how his widow altered the US economy and history
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
View and learn about two monuments, one to a rail road magnate and one to a native American chief, then take a break at a local cafe.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hear all about James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and of Georgia
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
View the Jasper monument, hear about his heroic deeds in the Battle of Savannah, view the Sorrel-Weed House and the Green-Meldrim House and learn a little about Savannah during the Civil War
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy the view of many people’s favorite square and learn about Casimir Pulaski, who is buried at the base of his monument.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free