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Savannah’s Finest History Tour: A Walk Through Time

3 Reviews 3.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Savannah and TripAdvisor | Savannah, USA

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Overview

Take a walk back in time with some of Savannah’s most highly regarded tour guides. Chris, Greg, and Will will captivate you with their sincere and passionate story telling of Savannah’s fascinating history. This two hour guided walking tour will cover those timeless Savannah stories of colonial struggles, revolutionary battles, Sherman’s march to the sea, and post civil war Victorian Savannah. Take an easy and casual walk that is less than a mile. Not only learn about the history, but also learn and hear about the beautiful architecture, the unique squares, and all those amazing movies filmed in Savannah. This is the premiere day time history tour brought to you by homegrown award winning certified tour guides.

What's Included

  • We visit the Cathedral to St. John the Baptist. A must see while in Savannah.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Johnson Square, 2 E Bryan St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

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    You will meet your guide directly in front of the Nathaniel Greene monument at the sun dial.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start Time • 10:00 AM

    What To Expect

    Johnson Square

    Meeting/Start-Meet in front of the monument in honor of Nathaniel Greene.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Wright Square

    The hanging square.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Chippewa Square

    See where Forest Gump told his life story.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Madison Square

    See where General Sherman set up his headquarters on his march to the sea.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Calhoun Square

    The last square and the “original” square as all of the structures surrounding the square are original. Walking through this Square is like walking through Savannah in the 1850’s.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Monterey Square

    See General Pulaski’s monument and Jim Williams’ home from ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Lafayette Square

    See the Andrew Low House, home to the first Girl Scouts meeting in 1912. Also visit the Cathedral to St. John the Baptist.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Colonial Park Cemetery

    See the oldest graveyard in Savannah and hear how disputes were settled in the colonies.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

    Go inside and visit the Sistine Chapel of the south. Breathtaking.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Oglethorpe Square

    See one of the prettiest examples of regency style architecture in North America; the Owens-Thomas House.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Reynolds Square

    See the monument of John Wesley, the Methodist Church was founded on his principles.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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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
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options 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-288106P3

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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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