Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 0.8–1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Stroll along streets lined with southern live oak trees draped in Spanish moss on this self-guided walking tour of beautiful Savannah. You’ll discover how and why the city was established, and learn about the battles that were fought here. You’ll hear stories filled with intrigue and, as Savannah’s southern charm draws you in, you'll hear how this city has grown into the popular destination it is today. High points along the way include: • Discovering the history and home of the Gordon family, along with Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts • Seeing where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates • Exploring a former battleground • Finding out why Savannah is the most haunted city in the country This audio tour covers all that, and much more. It can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home. It begins in Wright Square and ends at Forsyth Park, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings and truly savour Savannah.
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
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Itinerary
This self-guided walking tour starts in Wright Square. Before you start walking, you'll get some background on Savannah, your guide and how VoiceMap works.
The tour stops briefly outside Juliette Gordon Low home. You'll hear a bit about who Juliette Gordon Low was and the role of the house today before continuing on the walk.
The tour stops briefly in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church. You'll learn a bit about it before continuing with the tour.
The tour briefly stops in front of the original filming location of Forrest Gump bench. You'll find out where the bench is today before moving on with the tour.
The tour takes you through Madison Square. You'll learn a bit about the history associated with the square.
The tour stops briefly in front of the Green-Meldrim House. You'll learn a bit about the architect, the people who lived there and have an opportunity to take a look inside.
The tour stop in front of the Mercer-Williams House. You'll hear about the architect, the former owners of the house and have an opportunity to stop the tour while you go inside.
The tour stops briefly in front of the Armstrong-Kessler House. You'll hear about the house's original owner and its current owner.
The tour ends in Forsyth Park where you'll hear about the park and its history.
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Savannah's Historic District.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Savannah
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 26 city tours we list in Savannah.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 26.
- 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.
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