Savannah Historic Mansions Guided Walking Tour

Celebrating 30 years in 2024!
More than a discussion of architecture, this enchanting walk through the heart of the Historic District focuses on Savannah’s majestic mansions and their residents.
Learn about Savannah’s ongoing historic preservation movement and hear of the contributions of residents dedicated to protect and conserve our rich history.
Ask about a private tour for couples or large groups!

Meeting Point

Warren Square

22 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

The tour will meet in the middle of Warren Square.

What's included:

• Professional Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

124 Abercorn St, , Savannah, 31401-3732, Georgia

Guests will learn about the circa 1916 mansion. Who built it, who lived in it, what it was built of and why it still stands today.
If desired, the home offers tours every hour on the hour.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

10 E Oglethorpe Ave, (corner of Bull St. and Oglethorpe Ave.), Savannah, 31401-3707, Georgia

Walk with and learn why this golden jewel built in 1818 still stands on the corner of Bull and Oglethorpe. The home Juliette Gordon Low was born in and a house William Tecumseh Sherman was invited to dinner. But not why you might think!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Green-Meldrim House

14 W Macon St, on Madison Square, Savannah, 31401-4356, Georgia

Your guide will introduce you to the Green family and their circa 1853 Gothic Revival mansion! Built at a cost of $93,000, it was Savannah’s most expensive home.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Davenport House Museum

324 E State St, Museum Entry Is Through Gift Shop On Broughton., Savannah, 31401-3411, Georgia

Learn about this circa 1820 Federalist style mansion and its unique role in history. It’s the home that started the restoration movement in Savannah in 1954! A tour vouch will be made available to all guests to tour the home at their leisure after the Homes tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hamilton-Turner House

330 Abercorn St, , Savannah, 31401-4636, Georgia

Now a bed and breakfast, your guide will introduce you to this stately Second Empire style Victorian mansion and its role in history. It was the first home in Savannah illuminated with the electric light bulb and was used as the pattern for the Haunted Mansion at Disney World by Walt Disney!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included