History of Savannah Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour is intentionally designed as a small-group experience so guests can enjoy a more personal and engaging exploration of Savannah’s Historic District. Rather than rushing from stop to stop, we take time to understand how Savannah’s unique city plan, historic squares, and landmarks shaped its development from 1733 onward.

Because group sizes are limited, guests can comfortably hear, ask questions, and interact throughout the tour. The pace is relaxed with frequent shaded stops, making it ideal for visitors who want depth and storytelling without feeling hurried. It’s not just about seeing Savannah — it’s about understanding it.

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Chippewa Square

Your guide, Sarah, will meet you in Chippewa Square to share the story of James Oglethorpe and the founding of the city of Savannah.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

We'll stop by the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low to briefly discuss the founding of the Girl Scouts.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

This is a walking tour that will include seeing many of the top sites of the city.

We will not be entering any paid businesses/museums during the walking tour.

Options

History of Savannah Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

88 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Tour
Courtney O,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarah was an excellent guide. She was informative and engaging, and answered all of our questions. We learned a lot of interesting information about Savannah!
A must do walking tour in Savannah.
Thomas M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a wonderful walking tour of the city. Our guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable about the history, architecture and art of the city. We can’t say enough good things about her.
Small group walking tour
S8862EWjudyr,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent walking tour with Sarah on Saturday morning. The smaller group size made it easy for all of us to hear Sarah clearly and to ask her plenty of questions as we went. Sarah is very knowledgeable and fills her tour with a perfect blend of historical facts and fun to know anecdotes, as well as a few personal experiences. We very much enjoyed our morning with her!
Savannah Historic Walking Tour .do it!
Maureen H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to get a Savannah history lesson and visit it's beautiful parks. Sarah was a great guide. Highly recommend!
First time visitors.
Thomas S,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarah was an outstanding guide it was a pleasure to enter act on some history. Sarah was very knowledgeable of the city. We had a great time.
Excellent walking tour
Lise H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarah was welcoming, knowledgable, and charming. She made our short time in Savannah so worthwhile. We highly recommend her.
Savanah History tour
Leonard S,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was very informative. The tour was very relaxed and fun. We would do this tour again. There was so much to see and learn.
Our guide, Sarah, was...
Kathleen S,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and personable. The amount and length of time walking worked very well for our group. We learned much about the history of Savannah.
A great way to see the city.
Brad D,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great historic tour of the city! Sarah really knows her stuff. Great personality - and love for Savannah really shines through. Highly recommend.
We are so glad we booked...
Lauren R,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We are so glad we booked this tour! We had already done the hop-on/hop-off, so we weren't sure if this would be too repetitive but it ended up being a huge upgrade! Sarah was an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Our family ended up being the only group on the tour and we learned so much. Savannah is a beautiful place full of rich history, which we only learned because of this tour. We all really enjoyed this - even the two kids. Highly recommend!