Savannah Historic and Cultural Walking Tour

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!
This tour also includes a brief stop at a local cafe for guests to use the restroom and pick up refreshments.

Meeting Point

Telfair Square

121 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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)

What's included:

• Local guide

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Telfair Square

Savannah, Georgia

Hear about Mary Telfair and the history of the Telfair Museum

15 minutes

Franklin Square

Savannah, Georgia

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

20 minutes

City Market

219 W Bryan S, , Savannah, 31401, Georgia

Stroll down the middle of Savannah's City Market neighborhood and get recommendations for shops, restaurants and attractions

Pass by without stopping

Ellis Square

Barnard Street, West Congress Streets, Savannah, 31410, Georgia

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.

15 minutes

Johnson Square

Bull Street, Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, 31401-2602, Georgia

View the monument to Nathanael Greene, the war hero, and listen to the story of how his widow altered the US economy and history

20 minutes

Wright Square

Bull Street, Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, Georgia

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.

30 minutes

Chippewa Square

intersection of Bull and McDonough Streets, Savannah, 31401-3923, Georgia

Hear all about James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah and of Georgia

20 minutes

Madison Square

Bull Street, Between West Harris and West Charlton Streets, Savannah, Georgia

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

25 minutes

Monterey Square

Bull Street, Between Taylor and Gordon Streets, Savannah, 31401-4913, Georgia

Enjoy the view of many people's favorite square and learn about Casimir Pulaski, who is buried at the base of his monument.

15 minutes