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.

Consider this walk a true “sampler” of the city’s history. Whether a tourist or longtime resident, you’ll walk away with a greater appreciation of all things Savannah.

City: Savannah

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $19.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $19.00

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
Per City regulations, our guides are not required to wear masks. You are more than welcome to do so! If you have any additional Covid-related requests, please don't hesitate to let us know.

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.

Reviews (8)

AlexOnTheRoad3837

Jul 2022

This tour was great and so informative! This is the true history of the city of Savannah, from its founding through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Brandon was so knowledgeable and it was fun walking through town and the squares! If you want the TRUE history of the city and it’s citizens, call Savannah True History Tours.

roondog19

May 2022

My college age daughter and I took this tour and were so impressed! The guide was really friendly, took the time to answer questions and best of all - knew so much history! We were amazed at his knowledge and appreciated that the tour was somewhat interactive. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn more about Savannah and it’s place in history

contadbrookside

Mar 2022

Brandon led us on a descriptive and entertaining history walk through historical Savannah. He is a former national park ranger so it is not a surprise that he knew the history. However, his enthusiasm captivated our family of five and the three teens said that they enjoyed it immensely. I recommend that a guest new to the city would benefit immensely from hearing the Savannah history and understanding the layout plans before venturing out here n their own to better appreciate all that this city has to offer. It was worth every dollar and then some. Brandon I’d the most prepared guide that I’ve ever toured with. Thank you.