History of Savannah Walking Tour
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Savannah, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the boring guidebook and map and explore Savannah’s heart with an engaging local guide who knows how to bring the history and lore of this Southern city to life. Stroll along cobblestone lanes to take in elegant squares, antebellum homes and museums, and picturesque churches and parks as you learn about the city’s role in the American Revolution and Civil War, as well as its modern history.
- Get an overview of Savannah’s history and sights in less than two hours
- Visit highlights like Jones Street, Monterey Square, and Forsyth Park
- Delve into the city’s colorful history with guide commentary along the way
- A small-group tour for plenty of time to interact with your guide
What's Included
- This is a walking tour that will include seeing many of the top sites of the city.
- We will not be entering any paid businesses/museums during the walking tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Chippewa SquareChippewa square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
You'll find me at the center of Chippewa Square next to the big monument.
End point
- Forsyth ParkSavannah, GA 31401, USA
This tour ends at the big fountain at Forsyth Park.
Itinerary
1
Chippewa Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Wright Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Colonial Park Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Green-Meldrim House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Jones Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Monterey Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Forsyth Park
5 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
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 86 reviews
Maureen_H, Mar 2026
Great way to get a Savannah history lesson and visit it's beautiful parks. Sarah was a great guide. Highly recommend!
Thomas_S, Mar 2026
Sarah was an outstanding guide it was a pleasure to enter act on some history. Sarah was very knowledgeable of the city.
We had a great time.
Lise_H, Mar 2026
Sarah was welcoming, knowledgable, and charming. She made our short time in Savannah so worthwhile. We highly recommend her.
Leonard_S, Mar 2026
Our guide was very informative. The tour was very relaxed and fun. We would do this tour again. There was so much to see and learn.
Kathleen_S, Feb 2026
Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and personable. The amount and length of time walking worked very well for our group. We learned much about the history of Savannah.
Brad_D, Feb 2026
Great historic tour of the city! Sarah really knows her stuff. Great personality - and love for Savannah really shines through. Highly recommend.
Lauren_R, Jan 2026
We are so glad we booked this tour! We had already done the hop-on/hop-off, so we weren't sure if this would be too repetitive but it ended up being a huge upgrade! Sarah was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Our family ended up being the only group on the tour and we learned so much. Savannah is a beautiful place full of rich history, which we only learned because of this tour. We all really enjoyed this - even the two kids. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m especially glad to hear that the walking tour felt like a meaningful upgrade after your hop-on/hop-off experience. Exploring Savannah’s Historic District on foot really allows us to slow down, ask questions, and dive deeper into the stories behind the city’s beautiful squares and landmarks.
It was such a pleasure having your family on the tour. Smaller groups create a more personal experience, and I love being able to tailor the conversation and make the history engaging for all ages — I’m so happy to hear the kids enjoyed it as well!
Thank you again for choosing to explore Savannah with me. I truly appreciate the recommendation!
Madyson_G, Jan 2026
Sarah gave us an efficient and great tour of Savannah Jam Packed with fun facts! We truly enjoyed our tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed exploring Savannah and that you appreciated the fun facts along the way. There’s so much history woven into the Historic District, and I love sharing the stories behind the city’s beautiful squares and landmarks.
It was a pleasure having you on the tour — thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Marjorie_H, Dec 2025
Just the right amount of time for a walking tour with an engaging and knowledgeable local tour guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much! I’m glad the pace and length felt just right for your Savannah walking tour experience. I work hard to design the route through the Historic District so guests can see and learn a great deal without it feeling overwhelming.
It was a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you — thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Michelle_O, Nov 2025
It was the perfect way to start our vacation in Savannah! We learned so much and covered a lot of ground.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much! I’m honored that the tour was the perfect way to begin your time in Savannah. Starting with a walking tour through the Historic District is a wonderful way to get oriented, understand the layout of the squares, and discover the stories behind the city’s beautiful architecture.
I’m so glad you felt you learned a lot while still enjoying a comfortable pace.
Sandra_S, Oct 2025
Great tour. Sarah is very knowledgeable, professional, and very pleasant. She welcones questions and made the time spent well worth it. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
CHRISTINA_L, Oct 2025
We were fortunate to have a very small group. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah. Tour was about 2 hours long and we walked a good portion of the city. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Jennifer_D, Oct 2025
Tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. Such an enjoyable experience. We saw all of the houses that were described and was told about each one. The tour guide even gave us some additional "spooky tales" .
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Yakov_K, Aug 2025
It’s very interesting, informative, not overwhelming. We actually remember most things that we saw. Savannah is very beautiful with a lot of history, really worth seeing.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Dean_K, Aug 2025
Very entertaining and informative. I learned things about American history and the history of Savanah
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Nancy_B, Aug 2025
It was very interesting and informative of the area and history. Sarah was an excellent guide!!! Full of information/ facts, answered questions. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
BRIANA_M, Aug 2025
Excellent experience! Sarah was very knowledgeable! She was flexible and accommodating and it was a pleasure to have her as our guide!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Ned_B, Aug 2025
Beautiful tour with Sara… Fascinating history, interesting culture, and a delightful, personal walking tour in the historical District.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Laurie_V, Jun 2025
The guide took us to all the squares and told the story and history of each one. Would bring others on this tour
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Mary_G, May 2025
Sarah was knowledgeable and really helped us understand the history of Savannah. It was interesting to find out about how the squares came to be.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Richard_B, May 2025
Tour guide very knowledgeable and presented the history of the city in an informative and entertaining manner. Would highly recommend the tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Karen_D, May 2025
We lied our tour with Sarah. It was like strolling through the city with a friend. She gave a great historic account mixed with fun stories and folklore. Really enjoyable in every way!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Teresa_C, May 2025
Sarah is a great historical guide. She kept the tour interesting to the end, and I am not a history buff! I came away with history that I have already told other friends about. However, I encouraged them to book a tour with Sarah. It turned out that we were the only two participants on her 10:00 tour, but she graciously gave us a tour with true Savannah enthusiasm. Thank you, Sarah.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Beth_B, Apr 2025
This walking tour was fabulous! Sarah is super knowledgeable and gave us an incredible overview of the founding of Savannah. The tour was well paced and flexible. We were able to ask a lot of questions and get the most out of the information. I would highly recommend Sarah's tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure sharing Savannah’s history with you.
Teresa_V, Apr 2025
Excellent tour. Sarah was full of fun historical facts. We learned some Revolutionary and Civil War history in addition to how Savannah was settled, plus lots more.
Sue_J, Apr 2025
Loved our experience! Sarah was knowledgeable and kind. She taught us so much about Savannah’s history. Would recommend this experience for others!
Benjamin_B, Apr 2025
Sarah was an incredible tour guide. She had a wide range of knowledge regarding Savannah and its historical details.
Aja_A, Apr 2025
We had a wonderful time. Sarah was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. It was never boring and it was interesting to learn about Savannah.
Kimberly_B, Mar 2025
This was a fantastic tour with Sarah. She was extremely knowledgeable and knew the history of Savannah. It was a 2.5 hour walk around Savannah pointing out the squares, homes, churches and other historical buildings. I would book this tour again.
Lars_S, Mar 2025
Sarah our tour guide did a great job giving us a nice overview of Savannah’s history. Highly recommend.
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