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Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah

Savannah, US
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (9 reviews)
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    • Duration 2 hours
    • Small Group Tour
    • Expert Guide
    • GST included
    • Walk 2 miles minimum

    Explore Savannah's history on a 2-hour walking tour, uncovering stories behind the plaques with expert guides in the historic district.

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    Excellent (9 reviews)
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    todcolby
    Aug 24
    We met Brian, our tour guide, at Chippewa Square where he spent about 15 minutes telling us about Oglethorpe and his background up to the founding of Savannah. From there, we walked around several blocks while he pointed out homes, who lived there, and their significance (including General Sherman in the Civil War). The study of the houses that used ground up oyster shells for concrete was exceptionally interesting. However, I expected the tour to cover more of the historical waterfront area, or the City Hall. We never came within 2 blocks of either. Very little was mentioned of the slave trade coming through Savannah either. It was still a good tour, but I'd only use it to supplement other tours. It appeared the hop on, hop off was covering more of the town than our walking tour.
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    Sheryl_L
    Jul 24
    I had a wonderful time. I love that I could ask so many questions. I liked all the inside stories about the historic district.
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    JamesRichard_Z
    Apr 24
    I was amazed at the number of buildings we were told are haunted! We were the only ones on the tour which made it very enjoyable and Bob was very personable.
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    Melissa_C
    Feb 24
    We signed up for a group tour and it turned out to be just two of us. Brian met us promptly at the time and place. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah. He answered any of our questions we had. We would highly recommend this tour to not only learn the history but also get familiar with how to get around the historic area of downtown Savannah.
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    Dana S
    Oct 23
    Stephen was an excellent guide! I am here in business with a co-worker and the Your was a wonderful break! Stephen’s knowledge aid the history of Savannah was impeccable! It was so cool to have a personal tour with just the two of us with him. Highly Recommend!
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    Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah

    Explore Savannah's history on a 2-hour walking tour, uncovering stories behind the plaques with expert guides in the historic district.

    Highlights

    • Unique, informative, impassioned tours
    • Detailed information not included on other tours
    • Monuments and historic locations
    • Graves of famous historical figures
    • Namesake squares with historical significance

    Meeting Point

    Located on Bull Street just north of the Six Pence, west of McDonough's, south of Wright Square. Meet on the south side of the square by the cement bench, in front of the statue of James Oglethorpe.

    Meeting point

    Savannah, GA 31401 , United States

    End point

    End Point

    The tour ends one square south of Chippewa Square, about four blocks, where the tour starts.

    Meeting point

    Savannah, GA 31401 , United States

    End point

    What to expect

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    Chippewa Square

    Chippewa Square, named after the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. Monument to James Oglethorpe, Eastman-Stoddard House, First Baptist Church, Savannah Theater, and Original Location of Forest Gump Bench.

    Duration 20 minutes
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    Wright Square

    Wright Square, named after James Wright, last Royal Governor of Savannah. Resting place of Tomo-Chi-Chi, chief of the Yamacraw people, and friend of James Oglethorpe, and boulder monument to him. Monument to William Gordon, President and Founder of the Central Georgia Railroad and the Central Georgia Railroad Bank, and father to Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Original Town Hall, now the Court House. On the inside southwest building is the location of Savannah's original cemetery.

    Duration 15 minutes
    3

    Oglethorpe Square

    Oglethorpe Square, named after James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah.

    Duration 10 minutes
    4

    Columbia Square

    Named after a nickname for the American Colonies. Location of the Kehoe House, Davenport House, first Savannah city gate, the Wormsloe Fountain, and the Historical Society House.

    Duration 10 minutes
    5

    Colonial Park Cemetery

    Graves of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War heroes, politicians, artists, yellow fever victims and more.

    Duration 20 minutes
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    Lafayette Square

    Named after General Marquis de Lafayette. At the square is the Flannery O'Conner childhood home, and the Andrew Low house. A plaque honoring Mary Musgrove, translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomo-Chi-Chi.

    Duration 10 minutes
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    Madison Square

    Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States. The monument honors Sergeant William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero. On this square is St. John's Episcopal Church, The Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House and the Desoto Hotel.

    Duration 20 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

    • Additional information
      Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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      Service animals allowed
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      Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Additional information
      Not recommended for those who are unable to walk for at least two miles.
    • Additional information
      Not recommended in the summers for anyone with difficulties with high humidity and hot temperatures.
    Provided by House of Clayton

    What our experts say

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      Visit nearby Leopold's Ice Cream after.
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      Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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      Bring water, especially in summer.
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      Check weather; humidity can be high.
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      Explore the shops around Wright Square.

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