Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour
4.9
329 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the captivating history of Savannah during the Civil War with our engaging walking tour. Explore the city's pivotal moments, from secessionist rallies to Sherman's March to the Sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Meet your professional Guide at Reynolds Square at your selected time. Our comprehensive 2-hour walking tour through the Antebellum section of the historic district. Learn the cultural and political leanings of Savannah and the reason for secession. Tour includes Sherman’s March to the Sea, Special Order No. 15, and the critical question: Reconstruction or Retribution. Over 150 years of history covered during the tour. Find out the roles of General John Geary and General Oliver Howard and walk the streets to see where Robert E. Lee visited during his many trips to Savannah, see Sherman’s headquarters and enjoy several of Savannah’s beautiful squares along the way.

Points of Interest

  • Reynolds Square

  • 127 Abercorn St

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Civil War History of Savannah
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Labelled as Civil War, the conflict amongst states, or a rather troublesome period, the name doesn’t change the fact that war is dreadful. This study dives into Savannah’s state prior to, amid, and post the Civil War, from the perspective of its inhabitants and warriors. It covers the inaugural gathering of secessionists, the foundational speech, Sherman’s journey to the Sea, Special Command #15, along with the involved parties, motives, and timeline surrounding slavery as the epicentre of the war.

Location
Reynolds Square
Abercorn Street
Reynolds Square @ John Wesley Statue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(329 Ratings)
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Densief
Apr 11, 2024
History lesson of Savannah - Zack was very knowledgable on the tour and it was fun. It was about 90 minutes of walking so just know you'll be walking a lot. Bring water
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Sharon_s
Apr 10, 2024
Civil War Tour. - Mike was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We learnt lots of new information on the tour.
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Suzanne_t
Apr 9, 2024
Occupation by the Union - Union army presence in Savannah and their headquarters in the homes and strategic locations. The explanation about the importance of cotton that led to the secession of 13 states.
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Kathy_f
Apr 6, 2024
Civil war tour - The guide had an immense wealth of knowledge. Really enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend. I need more characters in my review to submit so here they are.
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Jindah2024
Apr 2, 2024
Great experience! - Kelse was a great, well-studied tour guide who related well to people of all ages and from different places. For folks who appreciate learning about history, this was our favorite tour of the three different tours we booked on our Savannah trip.
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Bill_w
Mar 28, 2024
Great Civil War Experience - Excellent tour. Tour leader was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He provided detailed information on the cultural, economic, and social implications of the civil war. Emphasizing the impact on Savannah.
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Terri_s
Mar 28, 2024
Great information tour - Very knowledgeable, informative and engaging. Highly recommend. Our guide was able to keep my teenager interested, no easy task.
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Stephanie_t
Mar 25, 2024
Civil War History Tour - Very thorough Civil War history tour with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Would be helpful to have some foundational knowledge before taking the tour, as it’s definitely detailed and not a “Civil War 101” tour.
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Sondras_r
Mar 22, 2024
Great experience! Highly recommend - Mike was excellent - very knowledgeable and presented information with humor and cheer. Very highly recommend!
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Jill_b
Mar 30, 2024
Informative tour - Very knowledgeable guide with lots of history. Also funny and engaging. Kelse was our guide. He made civil war Savannah come alive.
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