Private Tour
Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is Savannah's only walking tour that covers Savannah's lengthy medical history from plagues that almost destroyed the fledgling colony, to a pandemic a century later that seemingly passed over the city's enslaved population, to the foundation of a soft drink giant. Given by a working Registered Nurse the tour attempts to be an inclusive look at the contributions the city's multi-ethnic population made to medicine and the city's survival.
I'm still in our first year, and were recently featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
I can't update my availability on trip advisor to match my schedule as closely as I would like. If you're looking for a specific date please reach out to me at savannahmedicaltours.com
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Matthew was featured on Georgia Public Broadcast, part of NPR. https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/12/23/new-walking-tour-in-savannah-explores-medical-history-of-georgias-oldest-city
We will be walking 1.6 miles over historic streets. In the summer Savannah routinely hits 90 degrees or more.
We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
This is an inclusive walking history of Savannah's Medical History
We will be visiting these sites but not entering the premises
What To Expect
Forsyth Park
We start at the old Telfair Women's Hospital across the street from the park. While most people encounter Mary Telford's legacy through her museums, one of Georgia's first feminists made a lasting impact on women's health
Colonial Park Cemetery
Savannah has a long history of dueling, and common practice held that at least one doctor needed to be present. Your guide will discuss the implications of dueling through a case study including one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Options
Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour
Savannah's Medical History
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Savannah Medical Tour
Rhonda R,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00Actually not a lot of medical history, but did speak of town history. Tour ends about a mile from beginning with no return alternative, but walk back. Tour guide was very accommodating by offering us a ride back in his care, but if your party is more than 3 that wouldn’t work. Parking is horrible at site for tour beginning.
Very knowledgeable,...
Jeffrey T,
Feb 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable, entertaining great experience was informative and enjoyable would recommend to anybody
Matthew is a great guide!
Barb E,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Matthew was an amazing tour guide. Great walk with interesting medical history as well as important landmarks for the city in the past and present. Highly recommend for any one interested in history or in medicine. Matthew did a great job helping to talk to us at our level - he quickly adjusted to using more medical terminology/knowledge once we let him know we were in the medical field.
Fun and informative - not your average tour
michelle p,
Dec 31, 2023
- Viator
5.00This was a very cool tour! We got to see historic buildings that are part of Savannah’s medical history and hear about thair roles, influential people in medicine, plus a nice dose of tea about some of the more colrful characters and scandals. Great fun and great tour from a knowlegeable medical professional..
Medical walking tour of Savannah
Rhonda O,
Jun 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00Relaxing walk through town while listening to some of the medical history of Savannah. He also threw in some other history of Savannah.
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