Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District

A guided walking tour is the perfect introduction to downtown Savannah. The historic district is small and cozy enough that you can cover its main attractions while exploring by foot’plus better appreciate its beautiful architecture, riverfront location, and good weather (almost year-round). Stops along the way including the City Market, Broughton Street, and the well-known Forsyth Park Fountain.

Historic Savannah walking tour
See top Savannah attractions in just a couple hours
Learn about the city from your guide as you walk
Small-group tour lets you ask plenty of questions

What To Expect

Reynolds Square

Our tour begins here next to the statue of John Wesley. We talk about the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern across the street and its historical and cultural significance.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic River Street

We’ll talk about River Street and its historic significance, as well as its current role as the premier dining/drinking/entertainment venue in Savannah. Also a brief talk about slavery in Savannah.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johnson Square

We stop here and talk about Savannah’s experiences in the American Revolution and Civil Wars.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wright Square

Here we talk about several aspects of Savannah’s culture.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chippewa Square

At the statue of Savannah’s founder, James Edward Oglethorpe, we talk about Savannah’s origins.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Here, we talk about the history of this church. If open, we go inside for a look.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hamilton-Turner House

Briefly talk about the history of this beautiful bed and breakfast inn.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Andrew Low House

Briefly talk about the adult home of Girl Scouts of America founder Juliette Gordon Lowe.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monterey Square

We take a look at the Mercer Williams House Museum and the Temple of the Congregation Mickve Israel.
• Admission Ticket Free

Armstrong House

We briefly talk about the history of this historic mansion in downtown Savannah.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forsyth Park

Our tour wraps up here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A maximum of 15 people per tour
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Licensed and professional tour guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclude

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off