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90 Minutes Walking Tour in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, USA
$30
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Overview
The 90-Minute Walking Tour in Savannah offers an insightful introduction to the city's rich history and vibrant present. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this group tour highlights key landmarks and stories that shape Savannah today.
- 🏛️ Begin at Johnson Square, the first square in Savannah, where you’ll learn about Christ Church and its historical significance.
- ⚖️ Visit Wright Square, known as the Court House Square, and discover its role as the site of the first Federal Courthouse and burial grounds.
- 🪦 Explore Colonial Park Cemetery, a historic site tied to the Civil War, showcasing its unique transition to Victorian cemeteries.
- 🏠 Pass by the Gordon family home, the birthplace of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and learn about its fascinating history.
- 🎬 Stop at Chippewa Square, famous for its appearance in "Forrest Gump," featuring a statue of General James Oglethorpe.
- ⛪ Admire the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the largest and one of the most beautiful churches in Savannah, open daily for visitors.
- 🗡️ Discover Madison Square, where Sgt. Jasper, a hero of the Siege of Savannah, is commemorated alongside St. Johns Episcopal Church.
- 🏰 Visit Monterey Square, home to the Mercer Williams house, known for its connection to "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil."
- 🌳 Enter Forsyth Park, where the iconic Forsyth Fountain awaits, surrounded by festivals, a Farmers Market, and rich history.
- ♿ Enjoy a wheelchair accessible tour, with pram/stroller-friendly options for infants and small children.
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90 Minutes Walking Tour in Savannah
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Tour Guide
- No food or drink is provided
Meeting point
We meet at Johnson Square, near the sundial and finish at Forsyth Park
Return details
Ending at the Forsyth Fountain
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Johnson SquareThe tour begins with an introduction to Savannah. We see Christ Church and discuss its heritage and history. Remembering that Johnson Square was our first square and the beginning of many things Savannah!
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Wright SquareAlso known as the Court House Square, where everything was made "right!" Housed the first Federal Courthouse, County Courthouse, jail, and burial grounds.
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Colonial Park CemeteryThis is Savannah's Colonial cemetery with a unique and interesting history. Playing a big part in the Civil War and then being transported as part of the movement to our Victorian Cemeteries.
- One of the strong women of Savannah was born in Savannah, married in Savannah, and died in Savannah. The Gordon family built and lived in this home until the Girl Scouts bought the home and turned it into a museum. All of the Gordon children were born in this house. Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA (pass by)
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Chippewa SquareA square made famous by Forrest Gump, he waited for the bus on this square. Surrounded by many of Savannah's high points, the statue in the center of the square is of General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah.
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Cathedral of St. John the BaptistThe largest and one of the most beautiful churches in Savannah. This Catholic basilica began as a church in the 1700s, the actual basilica building was built in the middle 1800s, great history, and is open daily.
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Madison SquareSgt Jasper stands in the center of this square, he fought in the Siege of Savannah and was fatally wounded. St. Johns Episcopal Church occupies this square as well as the Green Meldrim house.
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Monterey SquareThis square is named for the Battle of Monterey. General Casimir Pulaski stands in the center of the square. The synagogue, Mickve Israel, is on this square built in Gothic Revival style and the Mercer Williams house enriches the square with its historic style. Mercer Williams's house is the center point of the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil," and also a big part of several of the movies filmed in Savannah.
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Forsyth ParkEntering the park leads you to the famous Forsyth Fountain, great photo op! This 30 acre park is a meeting place for many festivals, a Farmers Market and restaurnats. The history of the park is vast and the present day information is plentiful.
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90 Minutes Walking Tour in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, USA
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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