A Walk through Historic Savannah: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Savannah, Georgia audio tour: A Walk through Historic Savannah: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This is a 2mi walking tour

It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.

Savannah, Georgia

The United States

$11.99

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About the Tour

From the moment you step into the Savannah Historic District, with its live oak trees, palmettos and magnolias draped in Spanish moss, you’ll feel as if you’ve come to a place unlike any other. At the heart of this enchanting city are numerous historical squares, waiting to be explored on this walking tour. As you take in its old homes and buildings, you’ll begin to sense that Savannah is a great lady with more than a few secrets, and plenty of stories that you’ll want to hear too.

As someone born in Georgia who’s had a love of history for as long as I can remember, Savannah has always held a great allure for me. I’m blessed to have been giving tours here for several years. What you’ll see and hear on this walking tour is a great introduction to this wonderful city. You’ll see the things that most visitors come here to see, but you’ll also veer off the beaten path to travel back in time from 1733 to around 1815.

This tour offers you a guide to the early history of Savannah, and the events, places and people that shaped her. I can't wait to show her to you.

Tour Producer

Andrew Cotton

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Hi. My name is Andrew Cotton.
I own and operate a company here in Savannah named "Private Walking Tours of Savannah". We give high end, private history tours. Since I was a History Major at West Georgia College, I am fortunate to be doing what I am passionate about. Savannah is a beautiful and enchanting city, and I hope I am able to convey that to you during my tours.

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Location 1

Johnson Square

Welcome to Savannah, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and one of the most unique cities in America.

My name is Andrew and my company, Private Walking Tours of Savannah, has been giving walking tours here in Savannah for several years. It's going to be my pleas... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Nathanael Greene Monument
First African Baptist Church
Telfair Museums
Chief Tomochichi Statue
John Wesley Monument
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Johnson Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Total distance

3km
Final location
24 E Liberty, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Distance back to start location

370.87m

Directions to Starting Point

The tour begins at Johnson Square, which is on Bull Street where Congress Street crosses. Almost everyone in downtown Savannah can tell you how to get there. On either side of Bull Street is Drayton and Whitaker Streets. There is a parking deck on Drayton, and underground parking on Whitaker, parallel to Johnson Square. And there is parking on the streets throughout the Historic District.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

There are going to be so many things to catch your eye and interest you along the way. With all the restaurants, shops, tour homes and museums along the route, be prepared to pause or stop the tour and pop in to whatever catches your fancy.

Best time of day

It really depends on the time of year. During mid and late summer, morning times are better. And in the winter, afternoons tend to be best. During the rest of the year, anytime is good.

Precautions

The humidity in both summer (very muggy), and winter (really cold), can make a big difference in your comfort. So dress accordingly. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The roots of the live oaks tend to push up the sidewalks and streets, so watch your step.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”