The Best of Savannah: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Discover Savannah's architecture and history during a private walking tour beginning in Forsyth Park. Meet your private guide and set out on a half-day guided stroll to see several of Savannah's top landmarks including Colonial Park Cemetery and the Davenport House Museum. Learn about Savannah's mansions, gardens, and architectural styles during this walking tour.

Maximize time in Savannah with a private tour
Explore scenic Forsyth Park on foot
Hear stories about mansions and the people who lived in them
Learn about history, architecture, and heritage in Savannah

What To Expect

Forsyth Park

Meet your guide at the fountain in Forsyth Park, the largest and most popular park in Savannah. Explore the historic district, a handsome quarter with the feel of a bygone era with more than 1,100 historically significant buildings.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Pass by The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, a 143-year-old Roman Catholic Cathedral, and take a stroll down Chippewa Square, one of the most known squares featured in one of the bench’s scenes in the movie Forrest Gump, which was later donated and showcased in the Savannah History Museum.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Davenport House Museum

See the Davenport House Museum, built in the years 1820-27 by master builder Isaiah Davenport.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

Learn the secrets of Savannah from its founding history – the Civil War, the Revolution, architecture and the role of women, as you pass by Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Marshall House, Historic Inns of Savannah

Discover The Marshall House, a historic hotel and iconic building that was used as a hospital during the civil war and has been part of Savannah’s history since 1851.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johnson Square

Walk down Johnson Square, the oldest and largest square with a 50-foot marble monument to honour General Nathanael Greene, and end your tour at Savannah’s waterfront and discover some great dining recommendations from your guide.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

Exclude

Food and drink
Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off