Savannah Historic District Walking Tour, Savannah, Georgia, United States
Taking a vacation to Savannah? Hit the ground running (or walking, in this case) by scheduling this all-inclusive tour with a born-and-raised Savannahian for the start of your visit! Cover a broad range of topics including historic homes, African American history, important women, the Civil War and the American Revolution. Join the group in the morning right after breakfast and you’ll have all the basics covered before lunch!
Description & Instructions When Visiting Savannah, Georgia, United States
Taking a vacation to Savannah? Hit the ground running (or walking, in this case) by scheduling this all-inclusive tour with a born-and-raised Savannahian for the start of your visit! Cover a broad range of topics including historic homes, African American history, important women, the Civil War and the American Revolution. Join the group in the morning right after breakfast and you’ll have all the basics covered before lunch!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Telfair Square, Savannah, GA
Hear about Mary Telfair and the history of the Telfair Museum
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin Square, Savannah, GA
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
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: City Market, Jefferson at West Saint Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Stroll down the middle of Savannah’s City Market neighborhood and get recommendations for shops, restaurants and attractions
Stop At: Ellis Square, Barnard Street West Congress Streets, Savannah, GA 31410
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Johnson Square, Bull Street Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, GA
View the monument to Nathanael Greene, the war hero, and listen to the story of how his widow altered the US economy and history
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square, Bull Street Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, GA
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chippewa Square, Bull Street Between Hull Street and Perry Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Hear all about James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and of Georgia
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Madison Square, Bull Street Between West Harris and West Charlton Streets, Savannah, GA
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
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Monterey Square, Bull Street Between Taylor and Gordon Streets, Savannah, GA 31401-4913
Enjoy the view of many people’s favorite square and learn about Casimir Pulaski, who is buried at the base of his monument.
Duration: 15 minutes
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Savannah, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
