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Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

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Savannah, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history and architecture of Savannah with this guided walking tour. Learn about architectural trends, influential people, and the impact of wars and other movements on the city from your guide as you walk around from Johnson Square to Wright Square, stopping at notable attractions along the way.
  • 2-hour guided walking tour around Savannah
  • Ideal for fans of history and architecture
  • Choose from different tour times to fit your schedule
  • Benefit from the expertise of a local guide

What's Included

  • Fully narrated and interactive tour.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Johnson Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

      Your tour guide will be wearing a bright orange polo shirt with our logo, and will meet you in Johnson Square, near the fountain closest to Christ Church (Look for the Christ Church historical marker). If you are running late, give us a call. We wait for late arrivals for 5 minutes before beginning.

    End point

    • Wright Square
      Savannah, GA 31401, USA

      We end in Wright Square, one square away from where you started, and we can direct you back to where you need to go or call you a bicycle cab.

    Itinerary

    1

    Johnson Square

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Factors Walk (Pass By)

    2

    Reynolds Square

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Colonial Park Cemetery

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Lafayette Square

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Madison Square

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Green-Meldrim House

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    9

    Chippewa Square

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Wright Square

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Well-behaved pets allowed
    • Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 17 reviews
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    Wonderful tour of Savannah

    John_S, Mar 2025
    Sandron was a wonderful tour guide. She was incredibly knowledgable, enthusiastic & entertaining. It was great way to get a better understanding of the city.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad I got to show you around Savannah :)

    Sargon's energy and...

    Jon_S, Apr 2023
    Sargon's energy and enthusiasm for the history of this fascinating river city of Savannah. Take this tour first thing when you arrive!

    History and Architecture easy and pleasant walking tour

    LeeAnna_M, Jun 2021
    Being history lovers this walking tour with our knowledgeable guide Sargon was awesome! We got lots of extra information and insights about the many squares and significant houses around them. Highly recommend for history and a bit of architecture thrown in!

    Response from Host, Jun 2021

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad I was able to meet you despite parking difficulties and still give you an enjoyable history tour. Thank you for your patiences with Savannah's parking difficulties! Don't forget, if you ever have any other questions about Savannah at any time, you can reach out to Walk With Me Savannah on facebook or on our website and ask!

    Wonderful Time

    Brian_B, May 2021
    By sheer coincidence, ended up being only 2 people on our tour…which was AWESOME. Our guide was easy to engage, entertaining, and more than accommodating. A few of her historical facts were “disputed” by guides on later tours that we took, however, but nothing that was make or break on our overall tour experience. All in all, would recommend.

    Response from Host, May 2021

    Thank you so much for taking to time to leave a review! We're glad you enjoyed yourself! We do take our historical accuracy seriously, so if you have the time to reach out to us at walkwithmesavannahtours@gmail.com and let us know which information was disputed, we'd greatly appreciate the opportunity to either correct or confirm our research. Of course, if you ever have any other questions about Savannah at any time, you can also reach out on facebook or our website to ask!
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