Savannah Stroll: Guided Sightseeing & History Walking Tour of Savannah, Savannah, Georgia, United States
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Savannah on this guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s colonial past, as well as its role in the American Revolution and Civil War, as you explore Reynolds Square, the Savannah Historic District and more. This city is full of historic sites, beautiful squares, churches and great shopping and dining. This tour is a fantastic way to become better acquainted with this southern gem!
Description & Instructions When Visiting Savannah, Georgia, United States
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Savannah on this guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s colonial past, as well as its role in the American Revolution and Civil War, as you explore Reynolds Square, the Savannah Historic District and more. This city is full of historic sites, beautiful squares, churches and great shopping and dining. This tour is a fantastic way to become better acquainted with this southern gem!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 E Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401-4616
Your 1.5-hour walking tour of Savannah begins in Reynolds Square, which contains some of the most interesting historical buildings in the city. Your guide will explain how this square was the center of colonial government in the 1700s, and originally held the House of Assembly, where the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Georgia took place.
Travel back in time as you enjoy a leisurely stroll through the streets and squares of Old Savannah and the downtown area, which includes the Savannah Historic District, the Savannah Victorian Historic District and 22 park-like squares. This area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US.
You’ll be offered views of canopies of trees, floral landscapes and historic buildings as you hear stories about Savannah’s role as a strategic port city during the American Revolution and Civil War.
Your tour ends back at Reynolds Square, leaving you with a great introduction to the Hostess City of the South.
Stop At: Colonial Park Cemetery, 200 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
Colonial Park Cemetery
Stop At: Johnson Square, Bull Street Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, GA
Johnson Square
Stop At: Warren Square, Savannah, GA
Warren Square
Stop At: Oglethorpe Square, 112 E State St Between E State St. And E York St. At Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3715
Oglethorpe Square
Stop At: Chippewa Square, Bull Street Between Hull Street and Perry Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Chippewa Square
Stop At: Green-Meldrim House, 14 W Macon St on Madison Square, Savannah, GA 31401-4356
Green-Meldrim House
Stop At: Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace, 10 E Oglethorpe Ave (corner of Bull St. and Oglethorpe Ave.), Savannah, GA 31401-3707
Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace
Stop At: Savannah Historic District, 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401-4217
Savannah Historic District
Stop At: Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, 124 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3732
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Stop At: Olde Pink House, 23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-2713
Olde Pink House
Stop At: Andrew Low House, 329 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-4634
Andrew Low House
Stop At: Savannah Walks, 35 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-2500
Savannah Walks
Stop At: Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401-3931
Independent Presbyterian Church
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Savannah, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours