2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
A guided walking tour is the perfect introduction to downtown Savannah. The historic district is small and cozy enough that you can cover its main attractions while exploring by foot’plus better appreciate its beautiful architecture, riverfront location, and good weather (almost year-round). Stops along the way including the City Market, Broughton Street, and the well-known Forsyth Park Fountain.
Our tour begins here next to the statue of John Wesley. We talk about the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern across the street and its historical and cultural significance.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We’ll talk about River Street and its historic significance, as well as its current role as the premier dining/drinking/entertainment venue in Savannah. Also a brief talk about slavery in Savannah.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We stop here and talk about Savannah’s experiences in the American Revolution and Civil Wars.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Here we talk about several aspects of Savannah’s culture.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At the statue of Savannah’s founder, James Edward Oglethorpe, we talk about Savannah’s origins.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Here, we talk about the history of this church. If open, we go inside for a look.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Briefly talk about the history of this beautiful bed and breakfast inn.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Briefly talk about the adult home of Girl Scouts of America founder Juliette Gordon Lowe.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We take a look at the Mercer Williams House Museum and the Temple of the Congregation Mickve Israel.
• Admission Ticket Free
We briefly talk about the history of this historic mansion in downtown Savannah.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Our tour wraps up here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free