Sorrel Weed House Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sorrel Weed House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Narrated Historic Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour

• "Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour

• Shadows of Midnight Ultimate Late Night Savannah Ghost Tour

• Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

• Savannah Historic District Tour by The Wandering Historians

Visiting Sorrel Weed House requires a tour, and the museum offers several types. History and architectural tours start at US$14, ghost tours start at US$35, paranormal investigations start at US$80, and if you’re really brave, you and your group can get locked in the museum for a private, spooky experience—call the museum for rates.

Yes, Sorrel Weed House is definitely worth visiting. Beyond its cool architecture and its nearly 200-year history, rumor has it that it's one of the most haunted structures in the United States. Any tour will be riddled with cool history, pretty architecture, and the chance for a spooky encounter or two.

Per one customer who booked the Savannah Historic District Tour by The Wandering Historians, "The tour was informative without ever feeling overwhelming. We walked away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the area's history, along with a few fascinating details we never would have discovered on our own. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an engaging, well-led historical experience."

Sorrel Weed House in the Savannah Historic District was constructed in 1840. It's one of the city’s finest examples of Greek Revival and Regency architecture. Its name comes from two former owners, Francis Sorrel and Henry D. Weed. As a boy, Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, a Confederate brigadier general, lived here.

A notable Savannah historic house, Sorrel Weed House measures more than 16,000 square feet (1,486 square meters), making it one of the largest residences in Savannah. It's spread across three floors (including a basement) and features a carriage house separated from the main building via a courtyard.

Designed by architect Charles B. Cluskey, Sorrel Weed House was constructed between 1835 and 1840. Now a museum, the landmark is celebrated as an architectural icon thanks to its distinctive blend of Greek Revival and Regency styles. Today, it’s among the best-known buildings in the Savannah Historic District.

Two of Sorrel Weed House’s most notable former residents are also those who gave it its name: Francis Sorrel and Henry D. Weed and their families. Its best-known former resident was Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, son of Francis Sorrel. He later went on to be a Confederate brigadier general.

Sorrel Weed House made a now-famous appearance in the opening scenes of the 1994 blockbuster “Forrest Gump,” starring Tom Hanks. Although the house is a landmark for history and architecture buffs visiting Savannah, it also attracts movie lovers owing to its silver-screen cameo.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Sorrel Weed House. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Savannah:

• Forsyth Park

• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

• Savannah Historic District

• Colonial Park Cemetery

• Savannah River Street

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Savannah.