Savannah Historic District Walking Tour
Savannah Historic District Walking Tour
Taking a vacation to Savannah? Hit the ground running (or walking, in this case) by scheduling this all-inclusive tour with a born-and-raised Savannahian for the start of your visit! Cover a broad range of topics including historic homes, African American history, important women, the Civil War and the American Revolution.
Join the group in the morning right after breakfast and you'll have all the basics covered before lunch!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Telfair Square
Hear about Mary Telfair and the history of the Telfair Museum
15 minutesFranklin Square
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 minutesCity Market
Stroll down the middle of Savannah's City Market neighborhood and get recommendations for shops, restaurants and attractions
Ellis Square
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 minutesJohnson Square
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 minutesWright Square
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 minutesChippewa Square
Hear all about James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and of Georgia
20 minutesMadison Square
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 minutesMonterey Square
Enjoy the view of many people's favorite square and learn about Casimir Pulaski, who is buried at the base of his monument.
15 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible - please note in the Special Requirements field when making a booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.