Savannah Architecture and Historic Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour was uniquely developed by an owner who moved to Savannah in the fall of 2000 to study architecture, finished school, and never left. Having written his master's thesis on this beautiful city, he loves sharing his insider expertise with you. Throughout the journey, you will explore fascinating examples and discussions of different architectural styles and the architects who built Savannah's grand-scale buildings from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Alongside the architecture, you will dive into what was happening in American culture at the time, uncovering historic burials, an all-but-forgotten cemetery, statues, and monuments that paint a vivid picture of historic Savannah.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Professional Guide
What's not
- If you decide to join us at Mrs. Wilkes for lunch after the tour, please note that the meal is not included in the tour price. Payment is cash only, and availability is limited to 10 seats per day.
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
When you embark on this journey, you will immediately find yourself surrounded by some of the most stunning examples of different styles of historic architecture in the United States. The tour will begin overlooking the Savannah River. Then heading south we will stroll along the old King's Road, now known as Bull Street, discussing architecture and history along the way that was recorded in the fabric of our Civic, Religious, Government and Residential architecture. Displaying over 100 years of linear time in American design, this stroll through history will survey buildings from the middle 1800's to the middle 1900's, discussing changes in architectural styles coinciding with many things including the development of new building materials and concepts, banking practices. and more. Come wander through time with us.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the Washington's Guns monument. The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour begins to check everyone in.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Historic Savannah Tours
- 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
How it compares in Savannah
- Its from-price is 35% above the median of the 273 experiences we list in Savannah.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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.
Special offers in Savannah
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
