Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)
Walk With Me Savannah Tours presents 'Savannah 101', a tour where we discuss the fascinating history that took place here from the 18th century through present day.
This is an excellent experience for guests of any age and knowledge level, ranging from the complete novice all the way up to history connoisseurs. We will cover Savannah history in depth in a way that both serves as an introduction and also elaborates on the significant interactions and implications of these events and figures.
You will learn about influential residents and visitors, architectural trends, the impact of wars and movements, and how all these events intertwine to form a city that is both frozen in time and very much alive.
You are certain to leave this tour with a greater depth of knowledge and more rounded appreciation of Savannah than ever before.
This tour begins in Johnson Square (by the eastern fountain, near the First Christ Church), and concludes in Wright Square.
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Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)
What's included in Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Johnson Square
Your guide will discuss the founding of Savannah, the city layout, and Nathaniel Greene (and his monument).
Your guide will discuss Factors Walk and River Street as the center of the Georgia cotton trade and its influence on the economy, the slave trade, and the civil war.
Reynolds Square
Your guide will discuss John Wesley, the Olde Pink House, and early agricultural experiments in Georgia
Inclusions
- Fully narrated and interactive tour.
- 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
- Well-behaved pets allowed
- Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 0.25 mi without resting
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour guide will be wearing a bright orange polo shirt with our logo, and will meet you in Johnson Square, near the fountain closest to Christ Church (Look for the Christ Church historical marker). If you are running late, give us a call. We wait for late arrivals for 5 minutes before beginning.
End Points
- We end in Wright Square, one square away from where you started, and we can direct you back to where you need to go or call you a bicycle cab.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Try to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of tour. Your tour guide will be wearing a bright orange polo shirt with our logo on the front and back, and will meet you at the eastern fountain in Johnson Square (the one closest to Christ Church). If you are running late, give us a call. Your guide will wait for late arrivals for 5 minutes before they begin the tour.
