Chippewa Square to Forsyth Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Savannah
- 1–1.5 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Delve into the city’s history on a stroll around its alluring squares on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah. • See the first home of John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, first lived when he came to Savannah and where the Girl Scouts got their start • Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Inclusions
What's included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
The tour starts outside The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah. You'll hear how to use the app and be introduced to the city's history.
The tour takes you through Chippewa Square. You'll hear the square's history as you walk.
The tour passes by the Savannah Theatre, the oldest playhouse in continuous use.
The tour passes by a portion of Colonial Park Cemetery. You'll hear about the cemetery and some of the people buried there.
The tour passes by The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. You'll hear a bit of the cathedral's history while you walk.
The tour passes through Lafayette Square. You'll hear a bit of its history while you walk.
The tour passes by Andrew Low House. You'll hear about the house, Andrew Low and how the girl scouts got their start.
The tour passes by the Girl Scout First Headquarters. You'll hear about how the Girl Scouts got their start as you walk.
The tour passes through Madison Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
The tour passes through a section of Jones Street. You'll see why it's the most prestigious street to live on in Savannah.
The tour passes through Monterey Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
The tour passes by the Alex Raskin Antiques. You'll hear about the store while you walk.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 9 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Savannah
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 273 experiences we list in Savannah.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 157 of 273.
About Savannah
Savannah is a Georgia coastal city of oak-shaded squares, Spanish moss, cobbled riverfront streets and beautifully kept Southern architecture.
Savannah was founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe as the first city of the colony of Georgia, and he laid it out on a grid built around small public squares. Twenty-two of the squares survive, shaded by live oaks draped in Spanish moss and filled with fountains and monuments. Forsyth Park, with its white fountain, is the largest green space in the historic district, and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist rises with twin spires.
Top-ranked sights in Savannah: Savannah River Street, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Forsyth Park.
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