Overview
Named in the Top 1% of TripAdvisor’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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Tour escort/host
Professional Local Guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet 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.
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour
Can I cancel Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet outside of Collins Quarter Cafe.
What's included?
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tour escort/host
- Professional Local Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Genteel & Bard Savannah, Chippewa Square, Madison Square, Mercer Williams House Museum, Savannah Historic District, Lafayette Square.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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