Savannah Historic District Tour: History and Heritage Exploration
4.9
177 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the rich history and heritage of Savannah on this all-inclusive tour. Explore historic homes, African American history, important women, and pivotal events like the Civil War and American Revolution.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Telfair Square - Hear about Mary Telfair and the history of the Telfair Museum
- Franklin Square - See the Haitian monument and learn about the Haitian regiment who fought here in the Revolution; see First African Baptist Church and learn about the oldest Black Baptist Congregation in America
- City Market - Stroll down the middle of Savannah’s City Market neighborhood and get recommendations for shops, restaurants and attractions
- Ellis Square - Learn about the history of Savannah’s City Market, it’s loss, and the recent restoration of the square. Also learn a little about African Americans’ contributions to antebellum Savannah’s economy as both free people and enslaved people.
- Johnson Square - View the monument to Nathanael Greene, the war hero, and listen to the story of how his widow altered the US economy and history
- Wright Square - View and learn about two monuments, one to a rail road magnate and one to a native American chief, then take a break at a local cafe.
- Chippewa Square - Hear all about James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and of Georgia
- Madison Square - View the Jasper monument, hear about his heroic deeds in the Battle of Savannah, view the Sorrel-Weed House and the Green-Meldrim House and learn a little about Savannah during the Civil War
- Monterey Square - Enjoy the view of many people’s favorite square and learn about Casimir Pulaski, who is buried at the base of his monument.
What's Included
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Planning a trip to Savannah? Give your visit a running start (or a walking one in this case) by booking this comprehensive tour with a native Savannahian right at the onset of your stay! Explore a variety of subjects including historic residences, African American heritage, influential women, the Civil War, and the American Revolution. Join the crowd in the morning post-breakfast, and you’ll get a good hold on the city’s essentials before lunchtime!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible - please note in the Special Requirements field when making a booking
Location
Telfair Square
Barnard Street
Tour departs from the NW corner of Telfair Square, across the street from the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (121 Barnard St., Savannah, GA 31401)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Traceyljohnson
Apr 10, 2024
Fun Tour Filled with History - Bonnie made learning the historical facts of Savannah fun. She is a true historian and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
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Tammypa2078fb
Mar 19, 2024
Great historical tour - Great, informative tour with Bonnie. Really enjoyed our tour. Bonnie was very articulate and clear when speaking, answered our questions and was very pleasant. I would 10/10 recommend touring with Bonnie.
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Tamara_p
Mar 19, 2024
Great historical walking tour! - Bonnie was a great guide!! Very knowledgeable and interesting. She was well spoken and easy to understand & hear.
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642gretchens
Mar 18, 2024
Great introduction to Savannah! - It was a great introduction to Savannah and Savannah history. Bonnie was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We began our trip with this tour and we are very happy that we did.
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Navigator446105
Mar 18, 2024
Three hour well-paced tour! - Bonnie knows her history, and she presents it cleverly! Well timed stops and a great tour of the historical spots!
Worthwhile!
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Jesuisomnivore
Mar 3, 2024
Super! - Bonnie is very knowledgeable and has something of a wry sense of humor that enriches her tour. We four history buffs were amazed by how much we learned, and we were impressed by the depth and breadth of Bonnie's knowledge, including her having read and digested the very recent biography of Oglethorpe by Mike Thurmond. Bonnie moved us along at a good pace in order to cover lots of territory without ever making us feel rushed. She was solicitous of our comfort and we recommend her tour without reservation.
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Smilesll
Mar 3, 2024
A must do! - Bonnie is a tremendous tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and her descriptions were detailed and appreciated. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Katys619
Feb 23, 2024
Start your visit with Bonnie! - Fabulous! She’s so fun, and an incredible font of local historical knowledge. What was so amazing is how she could answer a question and pick up immediately on the thread and continue the information flow. We crammed more than 250 years into two hours. Plus food recommendations! Start your visit with Bonnie.
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Gary_b
Feb 21, 2024
Fabulous Savannah history tour - Bonnie was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and knew not just history but many interesting back stories about the city and the people who made the history.
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Michele_c
Feb 18, 2024
Great Guide! - Bonnie was great! Very knowledgeable! That’s from 3 History teachers! Not only did she give us the history of Savannah and the architecture, but provided us with suggestions and recommendations that were so helpful for the rest of our trip. We even texted her later after the tour and she provided us with additional information.
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