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Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

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Overview

Walk With Me Savannah Tours presents 'Savannah 101', a tour where we discuss the fascinating history that took place here from the 18th century through present day.

This is an excellent experience for guests of any age and knowledge level, ranging from the complete novice all the way up to history connoisseurs. We will cover Savannah history in depth in a way that both serves as an introduction and also elaborates on the significant interactions and implications of these events and figures.

You will learn about influential residents and visitors, architectural trends, the impact of wars and movements, and how all these events intertwine to form a city that is both frozen in time and very much alive.

You are certain to leave this tour with a greater depth of knowledge and more rounded appreciation of Savannah than ever before.

This tour begins in Johnson Square (by the eastern fountain, near the First Christ Church), and concludes in Wright Square.

What's Included

  • Fully narrated and interactive tour.

    Meeting Location

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    Johnson Square
    Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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    End point

    Savannah
    GA 31401, USA

    We end in Wright Square, one square away from where you started, and we can direct you back to where you need to go or call you a bicycle cab.

    What To Expect

    Johnson Square

    Your guide will discuss the founding of Savannah, the city layout, and Nathaniel Greene (and his monument).
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Factors Walk (Pass By)

    Your guide will discuss Factors Walk and River Street as the center of the Georgia cotton trade and its influence on the economy, the slave trade, and the civil war.
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    Reynolds Square

    Your guide will discuss John Wesley, the Olde Pink House, and early agricultural experiments in Georgia
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters

    Your guide will discuss the architecture of the Owens-Thomas House and its architect William Jay, which is a great accompaniment to a tour of the inside of the home, where they discuss the lives of its residents and visitors. The house tour is HIGHLY recommended, but not included.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Colonial Park Cemetery

    Your guide will discuss Savannah's treatment of cemeteries and some common burial practices, as well as some of the disasters that befell the city, and touch upon the Union occupation of Savannah during the Civil War.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

    Your guide will discuss the history of Savannah's Catholic congregations and the construction of the cathedral, and will highlight some of its features
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lafayette Square

    Your guide will discuss the Hamilton-Turner Inn, the first home in Savannah to have electricity, and some of its architectural features. They will also discuss the childhood home of Flannery O'Connor (famous writer), and the adulthood home of Juliette Gordon Lowe (founder of the Girl Scouts)
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Madison Square

    Your guide will discuss more of Savannah's architecture, including the Savannah Volunteer Guards' Armory and the Scottish Rite Temple, and the monument to Sergeant Jasper and his moments of Valor in the Revolutionary War.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Green-Meldrim House

    Your guide will discuss the innovative architecture of the house, Sherman's residency during the Union occupation of Savannah, Field Order 15, and its impact on black communities both before and after its repeal.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chippewa Square

    Your guide will discuss Savannah's founder, Oglethorpe's, take on governance of the colony of Georgia and the implications as our beginning as a non-royal colony. Your guide will also briefly discuss the history of fires in Savannah, the Savannah Theater, and the Independent Presbyterian Church.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Wright Square

    Your guide will discuss the childhood home of Juliette Gordon Low and her life, as well as her extended family and their accomplishments. They will also discuss the historical use of the lots surrounding Wright Square, and the history and impact of both Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove.
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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
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)?

    A: 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 start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).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. Read more Apr 2025

    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-139263P1

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)?
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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 start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
    • 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.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Fully narrated and interactive tour.
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    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    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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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours) is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Savannah. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Well-behaved pets allowed
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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