Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

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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   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.

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   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.

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   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

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   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.

• 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

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