Savannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Savannah, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get your nose out of a guidebook and learn about Savannah’s history through the lens of the African-American journey—from slavery to freedom—with this themed bus tour. Take in key locations from the Antebellum period from the mid-18th century to the Civil War with narration by a Gullah Geechee “truth-teller” guide illustrating the fate of West Africans captured and sold as slaves in the city, and their fight for freedom.
- A unique glimpse of Savannah’s past, ideal for history buffs of all ages
- Engaging historical narration by a Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller
- Visit River Street, Johnson Square, and other historic spots
- Morning or afternoon tour times available to fit your schedule
What's Included
- 2-2.5 hour narrated tour
- African American Monument
- 'Sistah Patt' Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller
- Johnson Square
- Laurel Grove Cemetery
- Gratuities for Guides
- Bottled water
- Cost of parking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
This is the Gray Line guest office located next door to The Clyde Coffee Shop
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Historic River Street (Pass By)
Johnson Square (Pass By)
Second African Baptist Church (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A 24-hour advance notice is required to request an ADA accessible vehicle.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 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
4.9
based on 463 reviews
Taylor_B, May 2026
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to dig into Savannah's history and the country's history. I also appreciated the storytelling and truthtelling from Sister Pat.
Peggy_E, May 2026
Sister Pat was a wonderful storyteller and so much knowledge about Savannah and the slave trade. Learned a lot about here people and their traditions. Very educational and delightfully presented. Would highly recommend.
Holly_M, May 2026
This was an incredible tour and you would miss a huge experience if you dont take it. Sister Pat is a unique compassionate women who opens your eyes to slavery and Savannahs history. I won't look at the architecture in this city without seeing the stamp of skilled slaves. I also understand more about the racial tensions that exist/existed in Savannah yet gained hope from hearing about the work of reconciliation and healing.
Austin_Z, Apr 2026
The guide is very nice but it would seem that she spreads some opinionated information. We found where she said slaves were held, but based on the plaque at the site, there’s no evidence to prove it. We took several other historical tours, and each was different or opposite of her information. There were several references to personal and spiritual opinions.
Natasha_P, Apr 2026
Miss Pat is an exceptional historian and truthteller! The tour was educational and enlightening and Miss Pat's work has been life impacting for so many people.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Cheri_T, Apr 2026
Very educational about a disturbing topic. I thought it was more of a walking tour but you only disembark once.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Latonya_N, Apr 2026
Sister Pat is brilliant, down to earth and a joy to be around! I love our history. Someday I would like to be a story teller. However, no one hold a candle to Sister Pat. This amazing educated woman will live on in my heart forever!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is awesome! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed touring with her! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Roderick_M, Apr 2026
Unknown rich history and some facts never shared how slaves were categorize on where they were from and their trade.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Ruben_T, Apr 2026
The information was great, but the tour was not that good, the only time we got off the bus at the first square was ok but we just stood in one spot and catapilots were crawling on some of us. We did,nt walk around the statue to read about ithe statue...the rest of the tour was on the bus the rest of the tour was only pointed out and we did not get to experience the statues writing...no bathroom near by for guests, some ladies had to run to use a bathroom...we were disappointed with the tour but not the information on slavery's history
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are very sorry to hear you did not enjoy this tour. We appreciate your feedback.
Keisha_R, Apr 2026
This experience was the most Inspirational ,knowledgeable, and spiritual tour I have ever taken. Sister Pat’s uncanny delivery and devotion on Gullah Geechee culture and the Savannah Slave Trade was beyond what I expected and received. Her storytelling transported me back to those times seeing and feeling what it must have been like for our ancestors. I personally want to thank Sister Pat for her continued contribution to making things right for those before us who went unknown and stripped away from there own culture through the trauma from the Transatlantic Slave Trade. She continues to work tirelessly doing these tours to pour both the truth of what really happened back than and encourages anyone and everyone let the truth be told. Sister Pat, I thank you for pouring into me the lack of knowledge I thought I knew but really had know idea about what really happened 200 plus years ago to our people snatched from the Motherland Africa. I also want to thank you for your gentle and spiritual wisdom you shared with me and my husband at the end of the bus tour from Spirit/ Ancestors!! You have forever change my life in a way that could only been orchestrated by the Divine Spirit! Much love! ASHAY
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Sistah Patt. She is wonderful! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Yaw_D, Apr 2026
'Sistah Patt' is a Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller. She shares her journey on ensuring that those enslaved during the slave trade continue to have a voice today and are not forgotten.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with Sistah Patt. She is the best! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Rodney_W, Apr 2026
Excellent experience! Sista Pat was very knowledgeable, friendly and energetic! I feel I had an entire accurate college course on slavery in Savannah. I highly recommend this tour!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with Patt. She is wonderful! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Katelyn_D, Apr 2026
This should be standard history we all have the opportunity to learn. It isn’t, but here is your chance to right that. Sistah Patt is a truly inspiring human - truth telling and mending from the heart. It’s a honor to be part of the history she’s also creating - don’t miss this!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is wonderful. We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with her. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Sheron_M, Apr 2026
Distance Pat is the true gem of Savannah! Her wealth of knowledge and her delivery are top tier. I wasn’t sure my family would enjoy 3 hours of this tour but not only did they enjoy but would have gone longer if they could. Please don’t skip this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is awesome. We are happy to hear you had a great time touring with her. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Lauren_W, Apr 2026
Ms. Roz was so knowledgeable. I was truly shocked at some of the information I learned. I’ve lived in Georgia my whole life and never knew lots of the stuff that I learned on this tour. Roz held my kids attention the whole time too. I’m thankful we took this opportunity to learn about the parts of history no one wants to talk about.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Roz is wonderful! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Cheryl_T, Apr 2026
Miss Pat is very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour lasted 3 hours and help my attention the entire time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is wonderful! We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with her! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
rosemayjacques9, Apr 2026
Miss Pat was very knowledgeable. I like how she's shifting things in the city of Savannah and her non fearing spirit to retell the events. taking steps to make sure her ancestors are not forgotten.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sistah Patt is great! We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with her. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Susan_C, Apr 2026
Incredible experience! Sister Pat was simply amazing—so knowledgeable and interesting. Definitely something I recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Leslie_B, Apr 2026
Sister Pat is an amazing woman with so much knowledge of both the past and current times. I am so glad I took this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Patt is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Angelia_H, Apr 2026
This was the BEST tour ever!! If you want a totally unfiltered version of slavery to freedom, this is the your!! Ms. Pat is phenomenal!! We travel a lot and take many tours/excursions. This is the best one yet.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are so happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Karmen_S, Mar 2026
Interesting tour but felt it was a bit too long at 3 hours.
2 hours would be adequate for the tour as I felt myself getting a little bored and distracted towards the end.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Dianne_S, Mar 2026
Very informative and entertaining. Sister Pat is a piece of history in her own right for her advocacy and brushes with the famous.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with Patt. She is wonderful. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Michelle_W, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed our tour !!! Definitely learn something new. Will be back to take the kids to learn about some good ol history!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Terri_F, Mar 2026
Great experience. Lots of good information. Listen carefully, you will learn a lot of untold American history
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Jackie_H, Mar 2026
This tour was very interesting and informative.
Our guide, Sistah Patt, was very impressive. She told stories from real life experiences.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Erika_K, Mar 2026
Liked the truth telling
Shocked at how little Savannah has done to recognize locations where selling and processing slave took place
Need more markers
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Barbara_M, Mar 2026
This is a fascinating immersion into a truthful description of American history often not told with such honesty by an outstanding storyteller and truth slayer.
An absolute must.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed touring with us. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Annie_B, Mar 2026
This tour is a must see during your time in Savannah, Ga; there is so much history. The conductor was excellent with her wealth of knowledge. It was amazing hearing how the symbol on steel fences means something representing different African tribe, for example the upside-down hearts and the "S" shapes. Just amazing!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Lora_G, Mar 2026
This tour is an ABSOLUTE must! I learned so much about the TRUE history of Savanna and the people who built it. You won't get this type of history lesson in standard textbooks. Thank you so very much!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are pleased to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
A_K, Mar 2026
Excellent tour and tour guide.
The time passed too fast and I wanted more.
Minimum walking. Enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
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