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.

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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

Thu 09 Jan

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Starting at $30.00

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Thu 09 Jan

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)

NewOrleansTravel

Dec 2021

Amazing history tour - don’t miss it. TC was our guide and he is fantastic. Highly recommend it for several reasons: * it’s a great historical tour. If you are looking for “this is so and so house”, this is NOT it. This tour helps you understand how the city came to be, its civil war period, etc. Sure, you can ask him about the buildings too and he certainly know it, but making the history come alive is his goal. * His technology. Aside from the headphones given to everybody, TC had an iPad to be able to share not only photos but music, recordings from excerpts of historical letters, etc. It definitely gets you immersed in the city’s history. * the fact that TC memorized our names and where we were from early in the tour and referred to us by name. That made me feel like I was not one more tourist. Strongly recommend this tour.

Rhonda_K

Nov 2021

Our guide was great. Knowledgeable and patient. Explained many points of interest. Great pace. A great sense of humor.

JackieF546

Oct 2021

Our large family group took this tour in the spring. Where to begin? I'll start by saying that this may have been the best walking tour that I've ever experienced, and I've done a fair amount of them. Savannah is a beautiful and historic city, so there's that. Our guide TC elevated the experience to such a great degree through his unique storytelling that it took the tour from a strong A to an A+. The tour had a natural cadence to it as we walked, taking us from engaging accounts of the deep history of Savannah to pop culture, including the filming of Forrest Gump, to the culinary scene in Savannah. Family members of all ages participated in the tour, and everyone agreed that they were engaged the entire time. You are given audio devices so there is never a time during which you struggle to hear what is said, and yet, our guide welcomed questions and maintained a highly personal connection with the group so that you didn't feel like you were listening to a recorded podcast. We felt that we received more than our money's worth in terms of content, and yet the distance we covered was still a manageable walk for everyone. TC's passion for the city was obvious to all. If you are a photographer, definitely bring your camera because you are going to get some great shots. Book this tour if you visit Savannah.