Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

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About this activity

Book your favorite Savannah memory on the most treasured and trending guided Savannah walking tour where history, heritage, and architecture unfold at every turn. With a polished historian guide leading the way, this immersive history and culture activity explores the Historic District’s monuments, landmarks, and defining moments that shaped Georgia’s first city into the can’t-miss Southern destination it is today. You’ll experience the stories behind Savannah’s iconic architecture and hidden histories that most visitors pass by.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Genteel and Bard

Ages: Children (8–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Included: Tour escort/host
Included: Professional Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Genteel & Bard Savannah

2 hours

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.
Chippewa Square

10 min

—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.
Madison Square

10 min

—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
Mercer Williams House Museum

10 min

You’ll discover the beauty and elegance of Monterrey Square, including the Mercer Williams House, Casmir Pulaski’s monument, and The Temple Mickve Israel.
Savannah Historic District

10 min

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.
Lafayette Square

10 min

—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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet outside of Collins Quarter Cafe.

End point

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

Using your ticket

Company: Genteel & Bard
Meeting Point: 151 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Outside of The Collins Quarter Cafe)
Metered street parking available. Meters are free on the weekend.
Paid parking garage available at 100 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Located 3 blocks from The Collins Quarter Cafe)
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative time, date, or full refund

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Options

10:00 AM Savannah Walking Tour

Complimentary Earbuds: Savannah's best audio enhanced walking tour where your host is mic'd and allows for easy listening up to 100 feet.
1:30 PM Savannah Walking Tour

Complimentary Earbuds: Savannah's best audio enhanced walking tour where your host is mic'd and allows for easy listening up to 100 feet.