Savannah Architectural Tour: Exploring Historic Buildings Intimately
4.9
14 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the hidden gems of Savannah's architecture on the Noble Jones Architect Tour. Explore historic buildings intimately and learn about the architects behind them. Limited to ten guests for a more personal experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum - Discussion on Savannah’s father of architecture, William Jay
- Harper Fowlkes House - Discussion of Charles Klusky
- Orleans Square - Discussion of Harper Folkes House and the site of what was once The Bullochs House
- SCADstory - Discussion of Savannah’s original armory and William Gibbons Preston
- Gryphon Tea Room - Discussion of Scottish Rights Temple, appendage of the Freemasons and architect Hyman Witcover.
- Mercer Williams House Museum - Discussion on architect John Norris and preservationist Jim Williams.
- Green-Meldrim House - Discussion of John Norris
- Girl Scout First Headquarters - Discussion of Andrew Low and architect John Norris
- Lafayette Square - St John the Baptist Cathedral and J.D. Hall’s Hamilton-Turner House
What's Included
- Take home map for self-guiding post-tour
- Listen to talk technology for clear guide audio up to 150 feet
What's Not Included
- Admission to house museums is not included on this tour. This is only an outdoor walking tour.
Additional Information
The Noble Jones Architect Tour provides a way to better understand Savannah’s architectural landscape and the creators of these structures. This tour is kept intimate with a maximum of ten attendees, making it the only semi-private exploration option in Savannah, GA. Such small group setting allows participants to freely interact with our guides and pose any inquiries they might have.
Architecture forms the tangible base of any city, and within just over a hundred years, these five individuals became pivotal in the movement to enhance the aesthetic appeal of our city’s square design.
A guided on-foot exploration of the historical sector, this tour encompasses the inspection of historical dwellings and structures dating from 1817 to 1923. The session also includes a detailed study of the relevant architects’ works and their impact on the city.
Location
124 Abercorn St
Abercorn Street
Tour meets Oglethorpe Square near the Owens Thomas House
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Kimberly_s
Mar 5, 2024
Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging - Kelse was a Fabulous guide. We had a great few hours learning about the history of the city and all of the various types of architecture throughout. He answered all our questions, had fun stories and pointed out details we would never have noticed on our own. Highly recommend.
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Bonnie_k
Feb 13, 2024
A must see tour while visiting Savannah! - Everything was memorable! The guide was knowledgeable and witty! He was very thorough and spent a lot of time explaining the architects styles and lives, which helps you remember. This tour was a full two hours of walking but could easily be longer due to all the beautiful homes and buildings.
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Jeffreyhg5924fh
Dec 28, 2023
Rainy day adventure - Kelse's knowledge of history aided in our tour. The 2 hours was extremely educational. My wife, son, and I enjoyed the experience.
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Franzine_s
Dec 12, 2023
Savannah's Beautiful Architecture - Savannah is a beautiful city, full of history and fantastic architecture. Kelso our guide was passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the city and its architecture. Enjoyed this tour very much.
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Evanf824
Dec 3, 2023
Time well spent - Kelse was an excellent tour guide. He was of course fun and engaging, but the deep knowledge he had as a result of all of his research, beginning with the city founding and showing examples of the work of the most popular architects in Savannah along with Sharing biographical information and timelines made the history come alive.
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Markma6250ln
Nov 9, 2023
Fun, educational tour! - Had a wonderful stroll with Kelce. In depth knowledge was much appreciated and great overall conversation. Appreciated being able to make coffee and snack stops along the tour for a true Savannah experience!
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Nemotrip
Sep 22, 2023
Informed and personable guide, very nice buildings in a fairly compact area - Ed was a terrific guide, an architect with solid knowledge of the field, and of the architects, the buildings, and Savannah history. The buildings we visited were fairly closely spaced, so this was not an arduous walk.
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Paula
Sep 19, 2023
Awesome Window into the History of Savannah - Wonderful 2+ hour walking tour of historic Savannah. Kelce was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Savannah with a great sense of humor. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Highly recommend!
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Melanie_s
Jul 4, 2023
Lovely educational tour - Very informative fun walk through downtown discussing the architects and style influences, historical events, city planning, and all the minute details that add intrigue.
Increases your appreciation for this charming city and all the thought that went into planning, plus what will be needed moving forward to preserve and protect her.
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Bbbbtravel
Jan 5, 2024
Very Good - The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was hoping this tour company specialized in architecture but it appears the business gives a variety of different tours and this was one.
I just felt like there was something missing. Perhaps I was hoping for more of the history of the architecture/development of the whole city rather than a focus on a few architects. I was hoping to understand Savannah through its architecture and felt I didn’t get enough of that overall.
At any rate. Well done. Just not perfect, imo.
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