Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

Overview

Experience Savannah's luxury audio-enhanced history walking tour w/ free earbuds. Plus, our touring groups are capped at 20 guests, while other companies will allow 30 people in a group.

Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living", & "Samantha Brown's Places To Love".

Unlike the silence between locations with other companies, our live mic'd hosts and sleek listening devices allow for a continuous and immersive storytelling experience, giving you the absolute most value for your money.

This Historic Savannah Walking Tour is an easy stroll through the most beautiful city in the U.S.. Learn some of Savannah's historic stories and see locations that shaped this country, while enjoying photographs, music, and first account letters. You're sure to walk away with new friends and a deeper love for the Hostess City. This Savannah walking tour brings the museum experience outdoors for an unforgettable live story-telling production that you absolutely can't afford to miss.

City: Savannah

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Tour escort/host

Professional Local Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

What To Expect

Genteel & Bard Savannah

Our History Walk together will be a full submersion into Savannah’s rich history from 1733 - today. You will hear, see, and connect with the Hostess City through it’s stories, locals, music, architecture, war times, culture, movies, and history.

Chippewa Square

—Forrest Gump and it’s significance to Savannah’s History and present day. —Discover Savannah’s origin’s, the planned city, purpose behind it’s squares, James Oglethorpe (Founder of Georgia), Mary Musgrove, Chief Tomochichi and Yamacraw Native Americans.

Madison Square

—Learn About Savannah’s role in the Civil War and how our city shaped the United State’s future with one of the most important events in world History. —Green-Meldrim House

Mercer Williams House Museum

You’ll discover the beauty and elegance of Monterrey Square, including the Mercer Williams House, Casmir Pulaski’s monument, and The Temple Mickve Israel.

Savannah Historic District

Take part in Savannah’s architectural history and Jones Street. It was once called America’s most beautiful street and the live oak brick street is the center of Savannah’s exquisite homes, architecture, and cultural history.

Lafayette Square

—Juliette Gordon Low & the Girl Scouts —Hamilton Turner Inn, the first house with electricity in Savannah —The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Savannah’s Irish Heritage.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (295)

Matt M

Jun 2022

While in Savannah for business, I had a few days to kill, prior, and, though I'd been to the city several years ago, had never done a proper tour. While most of this company's reviews were for their evening ghost tours, there were a few for the daytime history tour, so I took a chance. I made the right move! TC, the tour guide, was fantastic! How many guides remember their guests names, and from where they're visiting? TC did! He was a professional actor, in another life, so his energy and showmanship is 100%. Additionally, he's born & bred in Georgia, so that shines through, too. For those worried about walking for two hours, fear not . . . I think we only covered 1.5 miles, at most. Sure, we were standing the rest of the time, but it wasn't bad. Each individual receives a pair of earphones and a receiver, to hear the guide's narration . . . so if you're in the back of the group, or pop into a store to buy a bottle of water, you don't miss anything. TC highlights Savannah's history, from inception, through the Civil War, up to today, and includes some pop culture, too (FORREST GUMP, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD & EVIL). I work in the events & hospitality industry, so I'm probably a tough critic . . . you won't be disappointed!

Aniagbabian

May 2022

What an amazing tour!! TC and Ray were so engaging, knowledgeable and kind. Really amazing story tellers! They really knew their stuff and gave an amazing account of the history of the city. This is the first thing we did upon arriving in Savannah and it was the best way to start off our trip, see some beautiful spots, and learn about the city. Couldn’t recommend more!!

Elizabeth_O

May 2022

This was a great experience and I would highly recommend this tour. The energy was high, history was fresh and unique, and we all felt included in the presentation. I appreciated the earbuds so we could roam a little but still stay with the narration. Thank you it was fabulous!