Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour

Experience the heart of historic Savannah on a small group walking tour. Learn about the city’s unique layout, its role in the American Revolution and Civil War, and discover famous landmarks from movies and books.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wright Square - Your tour begins in the center of the north side of Wright Square in front of the Gordon Monument.
    You will learn how and why Savannah was first established, and why General James Oglethorpe decided to establish the colony on a 40-foot bluff.
    You will also learn how the square are designed and why.
    Did you know that the Port of…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Authentic local experiences
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

SMALL TEAM EXCURSIONS - AVOID BEING OVERSHADOWED BY THE MASS! We respect our visitors and deeply care about your excursion journey. Enjoy the genuine southern cordiality with us!
In this journey, we navigate you across the CORE OF HISTORICAL SAVANNAH from Wright Square to Forsyth Park.

  • Enjoy the quintessential initiation of Savannah as you meander…
Location
Wright Square
Meeting point is across the street from CVS in Wright Square, on the north side of the monument in the center of the square, facing CVS. Wright. Square does not have a physical address.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(857 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Susan_t
Oct 9, 2025
Fun Facts about Savannah! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty, made the jaunt pleasurable. Covered a lot of area, so wear comfortable shoes. Lots of interesting history in Savannah. There is a similar walking history tour; this one covers the same area and history; take this one.
Review provided by Viator
N4749eflisag
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent overview of Savannah’s history with some fun facts thrown in. - Wonderful walking tour of beautiful Savannah. Our tour guide, Cynthia, was top notch. Her knowledge of all things Savannah was impressive! We even got to bring our Cairn Terrier along. I would book this tour with Cynthia again to learn about parts of Savannah we weren’t able to cover in the two hours. If you enjoy learning about a place’s history, this is the tour for you.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nicole_k
May 18, 2025
Great tour guide and tour! - We had the best tour guide- incredibly kind, funny, and knowledgeable. We all learned so much about Savannah, wish we had booked for our first day of the trip.
Review provided by Viator
Marilyn_d
Apr 23, 2025
A guided tour is worthwhile - It's so helpful to get to know a new city with a guided tour. And Savannah is a beautiful town with lots to learn about within an easy walk.
Review provided by Viator
Robyn_f
Mar 30, 2025
Take the tour - Mark was an excellent tour guide very informative and humorous. We received a lot of interesting information
Review provided by Viator
Mike_s
Feb 10, 2025
Walking History Tour of Savannah - This was a great two hours of walking a beautiful city and getting its history. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any and all questions.
Review provided by Viator
Raymond_b
Mar 18, 2025
Great Way to Explore Savannah’s History - This walking tour was a wonderful introduction to Savannah’s rich history and beautiful architecture. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating stories that brought the city’s past to life. The route took us through some of Savannah’s most iconic squares and historic landmarks, making for a scenic and informative experience. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that the tour felt a bit long in some parts, and a little more time for questions or breaks would have been nice. That said, it was a fantastic way to see the city, and I’d definitely recommend it to history lovers!
Review provided by Viator
Katy_m
Mar 16, 2025
Our guide was... - Our guide was knowledgeable, witty and a good storyteller. We toured the historic center of Savannah during the weekend everyone was in town celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.
Review provided by Viator
Chameau74
Feb 24, 2025
Disappointing - We were extremely disappointed. Besides, after an hour of walking, we left the tour. Our guide (rick) even so friendly, talked bcp about his personal stories, it was difficult for us to understand him (he spoke quickly), his knowledge and experience at the historical level was fair. I thought I saw historic houses and monuments and knew their history but it was all about some people from the history of Savannah. I learned more after reading than I did walking. If I calculate with the exchange (it was 67$ US) it cost us 92$ Canadian and it really wasn't worth it!!!).
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Happiness66043429199
Mar 17, 2025
Not happy - When every weather station and site said that most of our tour would be in rain and thunderstorms and tornado warnings, company refused to cancel tour and refund money.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).