Savannah Irish History Walking Tour

Overview

On this tour, we see 5 historic squares and end in beautiful Emmet Park beside the Celtic Cross. See the Irish influence on Savannah today from street names to flags flying. Learn about the Old Fort area where many Irish communities settled in the 1800s. After this tour, you will have an in-depth understanding of why the Irish immigrated to Savannah and what their experience here was like. Questions and requests encouraged. We would love to have the opportunity to show y'all our hometown!

KT O'Brien and Tom O'Brien are excited to present the Irish History of Savannah Tour. They are both especially passionate about sharing these stories as their first Irish ancestors came to Savannah in the 1850s. This is an opportunity to even hear stories passed down through families and oral tradition. The Irish have many tales to share! Join a real locals tour to learn about Irish in Savannah as early as the 1700s!

City: Savannah

Mon 07 Apr

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Starting at $32.00

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Mon 07 Apr

Starting at $32.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

In-person guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The Cathedral has a big connection to the Irish in Savannah. We will walk beside it and learn the history here.

Colonial Park Cemetery

We walk alongside the Colonial Cemetery which dates to 1750.

Warren Square

Learn the connection between Warren Square and the Irish History of Savannah.

Emmet Park

We end at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park which used to be named the Irish Green after all the Irish immigrants who settled there.

Washington Square

A big connection to the Irish in Savannah will be shared here. This used to be known as the Old Fort area of Savannah.

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (3)

michaelcN3900QB

Nov 2024

Spent the morning with KT O'Brien (who else is going to give an Irish History Walking. Tour but someone name O'Brien?). She was funny, informative, responsive and just a delight to guide us. Our group consisted of 13 guys, 60+ yo, who went to high school together and are fond of history trips in drinking cities (and the other way around, as well). KT indulged our curiousity and easily held our attention. And, as a bonus at the end, she dropped us off right near a wonderful Irish bar.

Theresa_S

May 2023

Guide didn’t show. Called Viator to find out what was going on. Guide called and reschedule for the afternoon. We changed all of our plans for that day and some for the next only to have them completely cancel the tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Huge apologies for this confusion on our end. The first tour was not originally scheduled to go and the second time guide was unable to make it. Full refund and responsibility taken on this end

Jonathan M

Dec 2019

This tour was the highlight of my trip, KT was incredible, she absolutely makes this tour, she is a joy to be around and learn from, if anyone wanted to learn about the Irish in Savannah this tour is it, how the Irish ended up in Savannah, how they settled, what they did. There is Irish dotted throughout Savannah this tour pulls it altogether and at the end you'll have a deeper understanding of the Irish in Savannah. What makes this tour really special is KT, her own family history, she is an incredible person.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

This is so kind Jonathan! Y'all were an absolute blast to be with and I had just as much fun as you :)! Glad to have some Irish folks on the Irish tour!!