Savannah Historic Church: Comprehensive Walking Tour
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13 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the rich spiritual history of Savannah on this comprehensive walking tour of its historic churches. Learn about their unique features and the events that shaped them, while exploring the beautiful downtown area.
Duration:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Johnson Square - Here you will learn a bit about the background of Johnson Square.
- 28 Bull St - You will get to see Christ Church which is Georgia’s first church. You will learn a little history behind the conception of Savannah and how it had an impact on the churches here.
- Lutheran Church of The Ascension - You will learn about the history of this church that was organized in 1741.
- The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah - You will learn about the history of this church organized in 1755, known as the mother church of Georgia’s Presbyterians.
- First Baptist Church - You will get to see the oldest church building in Savannah and learn about its history.
- The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist - Here you will learn about the history of the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Georgia.
- St John’s Episcopal Church - You will get to see and learn the history of this church well-known in Savannah for its lovely chimes and magnificent stained glass windows.
- Congregation Mickve Israel - Here you will hear the history of this old and pretty synagogue.
What's Included
- Historically accurate walking tour of Savannah’s oldest churches.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This excursion provides guests with a comprehensive look at Savannah’s historic churches. Visitors will get to discover the metropolis’ rich religious history by exploring the first church established in 1740 to one of North America’s oldest synagogues. The distinctiveness of each religious establishment and the historical events that occurred there will be explained. Learn about the construction and influence of these churches on modern-day Savannah.
*Admittance to every church is not assured. Be ready to travel approximately 1.2 miles on foot during this excursion.
*It’s advisable to carry water and sun protection if you are sensitive to heat. Choose attire suitable for the prevailing weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes. Consider bringing insect repellent. Tips for your guide are highly appreciated. For groups of 10 or more, please reach out to the private & group sales coordinator at Ghost City Tours.
Location
East Bryan Street & Bull Street
Our Historic Church Tour starts in Johnson Square. Johnson Square is easy to find, located at 2 E Bryan St. Once you arrive in Johnson Square, you will find your tour guide in front of the tall white obelisk monument.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Passenger37051073784
Mar 6, 2024
Great information and enjoyable experience. - The tour was excellent. Our guide Brit did a great job providing historical context as well as examaples of how that history shaped current day Savannah. Would highly recommend. Walk was enjoyable.
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Terid289
Jan 22, 2024
Thank you Britt! - This tour was amazing! It was just me and my travel companion. Our guide took to “extra” sites so our tour was about an hour longer than expected but we loved that extra attention. Our guide named Britt was superb and had a commanding knowledge of the churches, the religions and other interesting historical facts. We loved our time with Britt and highly recommend this tour!
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Sherryhavens
Jan 21, 2024
Britney has a wealth of... - Britney has a wealth of knowledge to share. A lot of information. A bit overwhelming keeping up with all the information given to us.
Enjoyed the churches we were able to go into. I thought we would be able to enter more churches. I do realize that is something that Britney could not control.
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Amy_h
Nov 12, 2023
Fantastic Tour - Our guide was fantastic and we enjoyed all of the tour. So much of Savannah’s early history is linked to the historic churches, so we found it to be a very informative introduction to our new area.
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Vjvaughn
Nov 6, 2023
Fantastic Tour - Our guide was fantastic! Smart, knowledgeable, personable and interesting. We enjoyed this tour very much!
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Debbie_r
Oct 19, 2023
Close look at the church beginnings - Super narration and knowledgeable guide. We were the only couple so we had great conversations about the churches and people throughout the past couple of centuries. I highly recommend this to get a closer look at the beginnings of Savannah.
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Camper56907578057
May 14, 2023
Holy Sites - Gia, our tour guide, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the churches we visited. We were the only ones signed up for the tour that day, so it was a very personalized tour. Our only regret was not being able to visit the inside of more churches. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist was truly inspiring. The Stations of the Cross, the stained glass windows, the baptismal font, the altar - beautiful displays of artistic work to make a church into truly holy ground. One suggestion would be to make arrangements with at least one other church to be able to see the inside. Would highly recommend Gia because of her bright smile and friendly personality - and a genuine love for the churches and history in Savannah.
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Aprilsg8530kl
Mar 6, 2023
Enjoy historic Savannah and the heart of the town. - We enjoyed our tour guide, Lane. The architecture of the churches was very impressive. Unfortunately we did not get to go into a lot of the churches, but we did get to see interior photos from Lane's phone. Lane also added additional historical information in addition to information on the various churches. Overall, a very enjoyable walking tour. We were in town on Sunday morning, so we also attended the Independent Presbyterian Church and they have a free pamphlet "The Stones Cry Out" which was very informative on their church's architectural points and emphasis, which I recommend reading if you have an interest in reformed Presbyterian viewpoints (or church architecture in general).
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Linda
Mar 2, 2023
Enjoy Church History in Savanah - Our guide, Lane, took us on a leisurely walk through several historic squares and past at least seven churches of many denominations. We were able to enter two churches, but Lane was quick to show us interior photos of each church that she readily accessed from her phone. She also had a historical story to share at each stop. Anyone interested in religious architecture and church history in America would enjoy this tour. The tour ends about a mile from the starting point so be prepared to either walk back (an easy walk along Bull Street) or Uber back.
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Nancy_z
Feb 2, 2023
Get to know your churches! - Our guide, Brit, was super! She was so informative and was able to tell us so much about the various churches and the communities that attend each church. So much history! I highly recommend this tour!
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