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Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

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Savannah, USA

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Overview

Named in the Top 1% of Cool Savannah ’s U.S. Cultural & Historical Experiences for 2024! Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living", & "Samantha Brown's Places To Love".

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.

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 is a beautiful walking documentary of Savannah’s most beautiful squares, history, and architecture.

What's Included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Tour escort/host
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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We meet outside of Collins Quarter Cafe.

End point

222 E Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

Our Historic Walking Tour ends in Lafayette Square outside of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are 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-42491P2

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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 572 traveler reviews collected by Cool Savannah and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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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.

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