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Botanical Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

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Savannah, USA

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Overview

Walk With Me Savannah Tours presents a Botanical Tour of Savannah's beautiful squares and green spaces, on which we will identify many of our iconic plants and appreciate the ironwork gates and fences that frame our gardens.

Learn about traditional uses of our plantlife, their unique qualities, the natural or symbolic imagery in our wrought and cast iron, and see Savannah's natural beauty up close.

This tour starts in Columbia Square and concludes in Forsyth Park.

What's Included

  • Fully narrated and interactive tour in English

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Columbia Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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    Your tour guide will be wearing a bright orange polo shirt with our logo on the front and back, and will meet you by the fountain in the middle of Columbia Square. If you are running late, give us a call. We will wait for late arrivals for 5 minutes before beginning.

    End point

    Marine Corps Memorial, 1 W Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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    What To Expect

    Columbia Square

    Your guide will introduce you to the cast iron ornamentation in Savannah, starting with the oldest fountain downtown, making our way through the works of the largest historic Georgia foundry, and to the modern cast iron of Ivan Bailey. They will also discuss the plant life in and around the square, including Star Jasmine, Bottlebrush, Tea Olive, Privet, Azaleas and Rhododendron..
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Colonial Park Cemetery (Pass By)

    On your way to and through Colonial Park cemetery, your guide will discuss Spanish Moss, Palmetto Trees, and Crepe Myrtles. Highlights also include Ginko Trees, Magnolias, and possibly the oldest Crepe Myrtle downtown.
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    Lafayette Square

    On this square you will see Variegated Shell Ginger, Green Leopard Plants, and Japanese Holly Fern. There will be beautiful views of the Cathedral and homes, as well as a lovely fountain.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Andrew Low House

    You'll visit the garden of the the Andrew Low House, which was lovingly grown by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. In her garden you will see Crepe Myrtles, several varieties of Camellias (Juliette's favourite), Narcissus, and many others. (small possibility of garden being closed based on house schedule, though everything can also be seen from outside the fence as well)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Madison Square

    In Madison Square we will discuss the Agapanthus, Reed Canary Grass, and Big Leaf Hydrangeas. There are also some very large Lacy Tree Philodendrons, Shrimp Plants, and a Japanese Cherry Blossom.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    West Jones Street (Pass By)

    We'll stroll along Jones St, voted by Better Homes and Gardens as the "prettiest neighborhood to live in" in the country and enjoy views of private gardens, a live oak canopy, and learn about additional plantlife and ironworks.
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    Monterey Square (Pass By)

    In Monterey Square we will discuss Georgia's olives, as well as juniper and gardenias. There are also some more lovely examples of our local ironworks.
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    Forsyth Park

    We will conclude tour in Forsyth Park, Savannah's largest open green space, by pointing out the oldest live oak in downtown Savannah, the Savannah Scent Garden for the Blind, and discuss live oaks and resurrection fern.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-139263P2

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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