Savannah Irish History Walking Tour: Locals' Stories

On this tour, we see 5 historic squares and end in beautiful Emmet Park beside the Celtic Cross. See the Irish influence on Savannah today from street names to flags flying. Learn about the Old Fort area where many Irish communities settled in the 1800s. After this tour, you will have an in-depth understanding of why the Irish immigrated to Savannah and what their experience here was like. Questions and requests encouraged. We would love to have the opportunity to show y'all our hometown!
KT O'Brien and Tom O'Brien are excited to present the Irish History of Savannah Tour. They are both especially passionate about sharing these stories as their first Irish ancestors came to Savannah in the 1850s. This is an opportunity to even hear stories passed down through families and oral tradition. The Irish have many tales to share! Join a real locals tour to learn about Irish in Savannah as early as the 1700s!

Meeting Point

201 E Charlton St

201 E Charlton St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

Please meet at the fountain in the center of Lafayette Square. It is the square just beside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

What's included:

• In-person guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

222 E Harris St, , Savannah, 31401-4616, Georgia

The Cathedral has a big connection to the Irish in Savannah. We will walk beside it and learn the history here.

Pass by without stopping

Colonial Park Cemetery

200 Abercorn St, , Savannah, 31401, Georgia

We walk alongside the Colonial Cemetery which dates to 1750.

10 minutes

Warren Square

Savannah, Georgia

Learn the connection between Warren Square and the Irish History of Savannah.

10 minutes

Emmet Park

Bay Street, Savannah, 31401, Georgia

We end at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park which used to be named the Irish Green after all the Irish immigrants who settled there.

10 minutes

Washington Square

Savannah, Georgia

A big connection to the Irish in Savannah will be shared here. This used to be known as the Old Fort area of Savannah.

10 minutes