Savannah Historical Walking Tour: House of Clayton
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6 Ratings
Savannah
Experience the House of Clayton Historical Walking Tour in Savannah's Historic District. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city with passionate guides and exclusive insights.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chippewa Square - Chippewa Square, named after the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. Monument to James Oglethorpe, Eastman-Stoddard House, First Baptist Church, Savannah Theater, and Original Location of Forest Gump Bench.
- Wright Square - Wright Square, named after James Wright, last Royal Governor of Savannah. Resting place of Tomo-Chi-Chi, chief of the Yamacraw people, and friend of James Oglethorpe, and boulder monument to him. Monument to William Gordon, President and Founder of the Central Georgia Railroad and the Central Georgia Railroad Bank, and father to Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Original Town Hall, now the Court House. On the inside southwest building is the location of Savannah’s original cemetery.
- Oglethorpe Square - Oglethorpe Square, named after James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah.
- Columbia Square - Named after a nickname for the American Colonies. Location of the Kehoe House, Davenport House, first Savannah city gate, the Wormsloe Fountain, and the Historical Society House.
- Colonial Park Cemetery - Graves of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War heroes, politicians, artists, yellow fever victims and more.
- Lafayette Square - Named after General Marquis de Lafayette. At the square is the Flannery O’Conner childhood home, and the Andrew Low house. A plaque honoring Mary Musgrove, translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomo-Chi-Chi.
- Madison Square - Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States. The monument honors Sergeant William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero. On this square is St. John’s Episcopal Church, The Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House and the Desoto Hotel.
What's Included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
What's Not Included
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The House of Clayton presents intriguing, enlightening, and engaging tours of Savannah’s Historic District. Our enthusiasm is directed towards instilling the same passion in our guests by offering the most correct data available. We are continuous readers and researchers, always seeking reliable resources to corroborate our findings. We endeavor to form a bond with every guest that joins us. This exploration is inspired by the historical indicators and plaques found in the district, and we share in-depth details rarely mentioned in these markers or any other tours.
- Not recommended for those who are unable to walk for at least two miles.
- Not recommended in the summers for anyone with difficulties with high humidity and hot temperatures.
Location
Chippewa Square
Located on Bull Street just north of the Six Pence, west of McDonough's, south of Wright Square. Meet on the south side of the square by the cement bench, in front of the statue of James Oglethorpe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Melissa_c
Feb 4, 2024
Historic Savannah - We signed up for a group tour and it turned out to be just two of us. Brian met us promptly at the time and place. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah. He answered any of our questions we had. We would highly recommend this tour to not only learn the history but also get familiar with how to get around the historic area of downtown Savannah.
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Dana
Oct 25, 2023
Amazing Tour and Guide! - Stephen was an excellent guide! I am here in business with a co-worker and the Your was a wonderful break! Stephen’s knowledge aid the history of Savannah was impeccable! It was so cool to have a personal tour with just the two of us with him. Highly Recommend!
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Skenray
Oct 12, 2023
Very informative and fun and open to questions - We went with Ben and it was so much fun! If you want a well researched tour that is interesting and entertaining, then you’ve found the right tour. Ben is very friendly and willing to entertain your questions no matter how strange. We went on the later tour and he took us to two bars that he personally hangs out with and introduced us to the people there, so you feel very welcomed. Please do yourself a favor and take this tour. We also saw a cat in a bookstore playing with a book.
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698lauryne
Sep 24, 2023
Historical Tour Review - Brian was our tour guide. He did a great job at explaining each stop and allowing us to ask questions when needed. It was very interesting to see all of the different statues and buildings that helped shape Savannah.
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Stephanieeq5885yh
May 30, 2023
Best Tour Ever! - Thanks to the guys at House of Clayton! We had a great tour, learned real facts, and had a great time! This tour is a must experience for anyone visiting, or local! My husband and I took the tour and loved how flexible and conversational the tour was. We could ask questions at anytime and stopped whenever we wanted to. Looking forward to our next tour and bringing family and friends.
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