Historic Savannah Walking Tour

Overview

Our Savannah History Walk is an excellent way to orient yourself with Savannah’s past. We start in Savannah’s oldest square and outline the founding of both Savannah and Georgia. From there we head south, square by square, discussing Savannah’s booms and busts.

Some topics covered include the Oglethorpe Plan for squares, the father vs. son atmosphere of Revolutionary Savannah, the city’s most famous duel, Presidential visits, the Civil War era and Federal occupation, the experience of Antebellum and post-War African Americans, and the city’s churches and historic homes. We’ll take our talk right up to the tourist boom brought on by a certain book, the growing Port of Savannah, and where the city goes from here. You’ll also hear about dozens of men and women who made this place what it is.

This is Savannah's most in-depth and comprehensive historic tour. Whether a tourist or longtime resident, you’ll walk away with a greater appreciation of all things Savannah.

City: Savannah

Wed 11 Mar

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Starting at $29.00

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Wed 11 Mar

Starting at $29.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local recommendations are free!

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

What To Expect

Chippewa Square

We will proceed down Savannah's main street through some of the most beautiful squares in town. We'll visit five in total. We'll spend about 20 minutes in each square, discussing both the history of the city and that particular square. As a former National Park Service Ranger, you'll be enjoying the most historically accurate tour in town.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (60)

princesslea123

Nov 2023

Brandon our Guide was a great wealth of knowledge and made the tour very interesting. The city was beautiful . Very interesting history .

Hezkhel T

Oct 2023

If you are ever in Savannah, GA and want to learn the history of the city from 1733 until today, I highly recommend Savannah True History Tours. Brandon was a wealth of knowledge. I learned a lot in the two hour walking tour. He went from the city’s founding to the Revolutionary War to the Civil War through the 20th century to present day. It’s nice to have a tour guide that tells the actual history of the city that’s not embellished or flat out false. Brandon’s tour was very insightful.

R4259URjacobp

Sep 2023

Brandon is THE BEST TOUR GUIDE in Savannah PERIOD. There is a great chance that he might be the best tour guide East of the Mississippi. His encyclopedic knowledge is only magnified by the natural talent he has as an orator. You will leave your tour wishing it was an hour or two longer. As a bonus, if you have a question about a specific building or monument not covered in his tour, he will do the research and provide you with the answer along with a bibliography so long it'll make you blush. The man truly cares, and it shows. Don't spend your money elsewhere.