Gullah Geechee Tour: Exploring African American History

Embark on a captivating Gullah Geechee Tour and delve into the rich African American history of Savannah. Explore iconic sights, learn about the journey from slavery to freedom, and savor authentic Gullah Geechee cuisine.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Historic River Street - Begin a 1-hour riding tour along River Street. Discover the history of the West African tribes brought to Savannah and forced into slave labor to construct the warehouses on River Street.

  • Johnson Square - Visit the site where slaves were auctioned in Johnson Square.

  • Second African Baptist Church - Take a brief tour inside and savor authentic Gullah Geechee cuisine.

What's Included
  • Authentic Gullah Geechee storytelling
  • 1 hour guided tour
  • Gullah Geechee lunch buffet
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees: At Visitors Center parking is free for 1 hour and $1 per hour after
  • Guide Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the compelling history of African Americans from slavery to freedom during the Antebellum era (1748-1864) along Savannah’s stunning coast, guided by the renowned Master Gullah Geechee storyteller, “Sistah Patt.”
Board our comfortable Gray Line vehicle for a captivating tour of Savannah’s iconic landmarks,…

Location
223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
This is the Gray Line guest office located next door to The Clyde Coffee Shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angie_s
Oct 19, 2024
You will not regret this one! - The whole experience was amazing!! Sister Pat shared a ton of history that I had never even heard of and the meal that was prepared with love for our group was the most amazing meal that I have eaten in a long time!! I loved the Gullah Geechee story telling after lunch and the setting of It all was so awe inspiring that took me back in history to a time of love and respect for everyone. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for Savannah history and the most memorable meal of your stay!
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Patriciajane_f
Oct 5, 2024
Good stories Goodfood Good company!!! - Sister Pat was delightful. She brought the stories of the Gulla people to life. She was also really interested in our stories and our connections to the Gulla community. Lunch was delicious. Good company and good food. We gathered as strangers and left as friends. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Felichad2020
Sep 14, 2024
Best tour hands down - Very fun and informative. The tour guide Ms. Pat was very lively and clearly knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. The food was so delicious.
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Felicha_d
Sep 7, 2024
Enriching, informative and so much fun! - Such a rich history about the FULL HISTORY of Savannah. Ms. Pat gave us a wonderfully informative narration that was inspiring. When history is told and your given info on where to verify it, that is a RARE GEM of a tour. We cannot tell anyone's story partially in order to understand it. Loved the Atmosphere and the food. So worth it!
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Dawn_w
Aug 31, 2024
Don't miss this one! - Sister Patt made this a truly unique tour. Her outlook and knowledge made this a one of a kind experience. The soul food served for lunch, didn't hurt either
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Karel_p
Aug 10, 2024
The best history tour I've ever done. - Sister Pat is a national treasure, she's loaded with information and that information just flows on the tour.
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Denise_l
Aug 3, 2024
Cultural Tour - Everything about this tour is a true hidden gem. The stories from Miss Rozz and her intern were moving and heartfelt. We loved everything about it. The lunch at the United House of Prayer was such a beautiful surprise. All the ladies were so welcoming. Overall great tour.
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Christopher_d
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing tour. I learned... - Amazing tour. I learned so much about history that is not readily available to the general public. And, the Gullah Geechee culture is so rich so it was great to learn more. And, Mama Patt truly brought a fantastic personal perspective to the tour. Loved it.
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Cheryl_e
Sep 16, 2024
Great Tour, But Skip the Lunch - Sistah Patt was so knowledgeable and friendly--just a wonderful person. She made the tour worth it, however, the lunch needs improvement. The tour was supposed to end at 1:00 p.m. but it was closer to 4 pm which interrupted our afternoon schedule. While the food tasted delicious, it was served to one or two people at a time, and we didn't get served until after 3 p.m. Other customers coming into the restaurant were served ahead of our tour group even though we had been there for hours. Some in our group that were served first got an Uber instead of finishing the tour. There are other tours by Sistah Patt that do not include the lunch, so I'd recommend those.
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Annita_f
Jul 6, 2024
Cancellations can happen - Wish I knew, but it didn’t happen. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Kelly tours picked us up as a courtesy as the tour can be booked out of their facility, very nice, and we were on the bus ready to go and apparently the Gullah tour guide walked off, and our tour was cancelled. It wasn’t a “Kelly Tour” persay but that tour company offered us a refund if booked out of their facility and a free tour on one of their lines. Unfortunately, we were leaving immediately after what we thought was going to be a great end to our trip…. VIATOR gave us a full refund and we headed home. Such a shame, we were looking forward to it.
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).