Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour
Description
Book your favorite Savannah memory on the most treasured and trending guided Savannah walking tour where history, heritage, and architecture unfold at every turn. With a polished historian guide leading the way, this immersive history and culture activity explores the Historic District’s monuments, landmarks, and defining moments that shaped Georgia’s first city into the can’t-miss Southern destination it is today. You’ll experience the stories behind Savannah’s iconic architecture and hidden histories that most visitors pass by.
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Our History Walk together will be a full submersion into Savannah’s rich history from 1733 - today. You will hear, see, and connect with the Hostess City through it’s stories, locals, music, architecture, war times, culture, movies, and history.
—Forrest Gump and it’s significance to Savannah’s History and present day. —Discover Savannah’s origin’s, the planned city, purpose behind it’s squares, James Oglethorpe (Founder of Georgia), Mary Musgrove, Chief Tomochichi and Yamacraw Native Americans.
—Learn About Savannah’s role in the Civil War and how our city shaped the United State’s future with one of the most important events in world History. —Green-Meldrim House
You’ll discover the beauty and elegance of Monterrey Square, including the Mercer Williams House, Casmir Pulaski’s monument, and The Temple Mickve Israel.
Take part in Savannah’s architectural history and Jones Street. It was once called America’s most beautiful street and the live oak brick street is the center of Savannah’s exquisite homes, architecture, and cultural history.
—Juliette Gordon Low & the Girl Scouts —Hamilton Turner Inn, the first house with electricity in Savannah —The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Savannah’s Irish Heritage.
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Important Information
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(742)
Guide David was 5 stars. A great historian and a nice guy.
Thank you for the 5 stars for David. He is a true gentleman who’s passionate about Savannah’s history. He brings in depth knowledge to Genteel and Bard’s History Walking Tour. -T.C.
Personal attention, small group, detailed historical information, convenient, and well paced. Local guides.
Super happy with our tour. Our guide was born and raised in Savannah, very warm and personable, easy to understand, and gave us a great history of the US and Savannah. Headsets were available but I could hear easily due to our small group.
David was great at merging the history and present of Savannah! Absolutely loved learning things I knew nothing about.
David couldn’t be more prepared. He has a very polite and funny disposition. Very informative and very easy to be with. He made the tour very worth while
Our guide Dave was wonderful. As a life long Savannah resident he brought the history of the town to life with his deep knowledge of the past and personal and family experience. This was a great tour and I highly recommend it.
Great walking tour that was well paced and interesting. Our guide provided information and context to some of the places we knew slightly before but are interested in knowing more now.
Nice walking tour with an 8th generation resident. Bring water and good sneakers. Our tour guide provided a lot of personal perspective
Our tour guide was passionate and so informative about Savannah history. Loved it!! Would love to do another tour with her!
Had an amazing experience with our tour guide Juliana! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire tour enjoyable and engaging. Her passion for sharing local history and hidden gems really stood out. She kept everything well organized, answered all our questions, and made sure everyone felt included. Highly recommend for anyone looking to have a fun and informative tour experience!”
