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Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour - 2hr

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Savannah, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Susan_T ·
Oct 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty, made the jaunt pleasurable. Covered a lot of area, so wear comfortable shoes. Lots of interesting history in Savannah. There is a similar walking history tour; this one covers the same area and history; take this one.
· Pamela_R ·
Nov 2025
Rick was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and enjoyed his sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Overview

Discover the most famous landmarks and lesser-known historic points of interest in Savannah on this walking tour. Get a comprehensive overview of the city as you follow your guide down the city’s oak-lined streets and walk through the heart of the historic district, ending in Forsyth Park. Hear about stories and events from the American Revolution and Civil War, plus see where Forrest sat with his box of chocolates.
  • Get an insider’s look at Savannah, Georgia
  • Orient yourself to the city for future exploring
  • Visit a filming location use in “Forrest Gump”
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time

What's Included

  • Professional Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Wright Square
    Savannah, GA 31401, USA

    Meeting point is across the street from CVS in Wright Square, on the north side of the monument in the center of the square, facing CVS. Wright. Square does not have a physical address.

End point

  • Forsyth Park
    Savannah, GA 31401, USA

    Tour ends at the Fountain in Forsyth Park.

Itinerary

1

Wright Square

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Independent Presbyterian Church

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Chippewa Square

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Madison Square

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Green-Meldrim House

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

SCADstory (Pass By)

Gryphon Tea Room (Pass By)

Mercer Williams House Museum (Pass By)

8

Armstrong House

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

Forsyth Park

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Email confirmation at time of reservation
  • Comfortable Walking shoes (approximately 1 mile with benches along the way)
  • Stroller accessible
  • Consider the weather, bring an umbrella
  • Service animals allowed
  • Summertime can be hot & humid - bring a bottle of water
  • Near public transportation
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • In the event of severe weather, you will be provided the option to reschedule (no refunds unless we cancel the tour)
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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 859 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent walk through...

Kathy_V, Mar 2026
Excellent walk through the historic area of Savannah. It was nice to have a small group where we could ask questions during the tour.

Fun and informative tour!

Pamela_R, Nov 2025
Rick was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and enjoyed his sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Great historical tour!

Denise_K, Nov 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Rick Moss. He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about Savannah‘s history and landmarks. Highly recommend this tour!

Fun Facts about Savannah!

Susan_T, Oct 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty, made the jaunt pleasurable. Covered a lot of area, so wear comfortable shoes. Lots of interesting history in Savannah. There is a similar walking history tour; this one covers the same area and history; take this one.

Great tour guide and tour!

Nicole_K, May 2025
We had the best tour guide- incredibly kind, funny, and knowledgeable. We all learned so much about Savannah, wish we had booked for our first day of the trip.

A guided tour is worthwhile

Marilyn_D, Apr 2025
It's so helpful to get to know a new city with a guided tour. And Savannah is a beautiful town with lots to learn about within an easy walk.

Take the tour

Robyn_F, Mar 2025
Mark was an excellent tour guide very informative and humorous. We received a lot of interesting information

Great Way to Explore Savannah’s History

Raymond_B, Mar 2025
This walking tour was a wonderful introduction to Savannah’s rich history and beautiful architecture. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating stories that brought the city’s past to life. The route took us through some of Savannah’s most iconic squares and historic landmarks, making for a scenic and informative experience. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that the tour felt a bit long in some parts, and a little more time for questions or breaks would have been nice. That said, it was a fantastic way to see the city, and I’d definitely recommend it to history lovers!

Our guide was...

Katy_M, Mar 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable, witty and a good storyteller. We toured the historic center of Savannah during the weekend everyone was in town celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.

Walking History Tour of Savannah

Mike_S, Feb 2025
This was a great two hours of walking a beautiful city and getting its history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any and all questions.

Walking Tour of Savannah

Maartje_R, Feb 2025
Rick was very knowledgeable about Savannah’s history. He was very personable and had a lot of funny anecdotes

Well Worth It!

Leslie_S, Dec 2024
Rose is an informed, knowledgeable tour guide. She provided lots of insight and interesting facts - even debunking some of the folklore that wasn't factual. Well worth the time and investment to understand why Savannah became a colony, the brains behind its design, and to where it's headed in the future.

Great

Robyn_S, Nov 2024
Crystal our tour guide was excellent!! She was engaging, funny, and knew her facts! She actually was the best part of our trip !

This company has never failed us!

Howard_P, Nov 2024
Crystal turned our ordinary tourist experience of Savannah into a vibrant appreciation of the people and its culture. All the little “rabbit holes” of incredible detail she shared made our encounter a golden memory. Thank you Crystal, you are a brilliant gem.

History from Square to Square

Sharon_D, Oct 2024
If you love history, then you need to book this walking tour right now. At each of the squares the group visited , I was transported back into the early days of Savannah learning about its famous people, and what products made Savannah so important. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and engaging making this tour unforgettable.

A Definite Do!

Rosannah_K, Oct 2024
Loved this tour. Crystal was charming, funny, and very knowledgeable. I could have listened to her all day! I learned a lot and the historic district is beautiful.

Great experience

Richard_M, Oct 2024
Rick was a wonderful guide. Personable and full of knowledge. Extremely enjoyable experience. Learned many things about Savannah.

Do not book

Andrew_B, Sep 2024
Guide did not turn up due to a 'sprained ankle'. 1 hour wait for new guide. Got a refund as we had to leave Savannah before the end of the tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Unfortunately emergencies happen. I’m sorry you were not able to stay for your tour. Yes, the tour started 45 minutes late, guests who stayed received a partial refund and you received a full refund.

City of interesting characters and events.

Carol_C, Jul 2024
The things we enjoyed was the stories that make the city of Savannah so interesting and historic. There is no better way to know Savannah than a walking tour of its history and interesting characters. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable of Savannah's history and we enjoyed out time with him.

Great tour

julie_l, Jun 2024
We learned a lot about Savannah history. Crystal was an excellent guide. We recommend this experience!

Great time

Jessica_K, May 2024
Great tour! Rick was fun, engaging, and an educational. We learned a lot about the history of the city and a lot of fun stories to go along with each spot.

Walking Savannah

Paul_L, May 2024
Crystal was knowledgeable, upbeat, generous with her time and a very pleasant guide. We came away with a lot of knowledge about the history of this charming city.

The history was very...

Christopher_B, May 2024
The history was very good, but we did not cover a lot of ground or squares. The guide's voice was very soft, and she started the tour with about ten minutes of talking about her daughter. She did much better as we went along, and she was very thorough and knowledgeable about Savannah. We just had to keep her moving along and not get bogged down on side notes.

Good overview

Terence_R, May 2024
Solid overview of the founding of Savannah and its history. Perhaps a bit too many ghost stories. But it made it fun.

Excellent overview of the historic district of Savannah

Trudy_S, May 2024
The tour guide Rose was wonderful. Very informative and personable. She provided interesting highlights and backstories of the area. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful guide. I would only suggest ear microphones since it is a very busy city!

Valerie_M, Apr 2024
Great history. Very knowledgeable guide. This is a wonderful way to begin your trip experience in Savannah. The rest fo the weekend was easy knowing the 'lay of the land'!

Rose was absolutely wonderful and made our tour fun as well as interesting

Maggie_M, Apr 2024
Indepth knowledge as well as sense of humor of the tour director during the tour . Also loved the fact that we were ency toask any and as many ques as needed in order to get to know the city better

Great tour giving a...

Eleanor_C, Apr 2024
Great tour giving a wonderful history of Savannah. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and gave some great recommendations.

Scenic tour

Suzanna_S, Apr 2024
Rose was very knowledgeable & knew her history! We loved the homes & the story behind them that she pointed out.

We loved the one on one...

James_D, Apr 2024
We loved the one on one experience instead of a large group. We would recommend this tour to everyone.
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