Savannah Walking Tour Guide

Welcome to the Savannah Tour! Discover the heart of Georgia’s oldest city with this self-guided walking tour. Stroll cobblestone streets along a picturesque riverfront filled with historic architecture, charming shops, and inviting restaurants. Dive into Savannah’s layered past, from Native tribes to abolitionists and enslavers.

Your tour starts at the Visitor Center and heads to the waterfront, where you'll uncover stories from Savannah’s pre-colonial days. Visit landmarks like the Ships of the Sea Museum and the First African Baptist Church. Capture the timeless beauty of the riverfront, then continue to Factor’s Walk and Emmet Park for insights into Savannah's cotton trade and Irish heritage.

From the Olde Pink House to Johnson Square, trace the city's roots to 1734. Snap photos of Telfair Academy, the oldest art museum in the South, and marvel at the Owens-Thomas House. Visit Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace and the stately Harper Fowlkes House. Relax in Chippewa Square, where Forrest Gump filmed his famous bench scene.

Pass landmarks like Savannah Theatre, Independent Presbyterian Church, and Madison Square, site of a 1779 battle. Literary fans can see Flannery O’Connor’s home, then enjoy Forsyth Park, Savannah’s oldest park. As your journey ends, explore the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum for a powerful close.

This comprehensive tour includes:

■ Savannah Welcome Center

■ Tomochichi Meets Oglethorpe

■ Coosaponakeesa

■ Ships of the Sea

■ First African Baptist Church

■ Port City

■ Abolitionist Voices

■ The Middle Passage

■ Factor's Walk

■ Emmet Park

■ Saint Paddy's Day in Savannah

■ Reynolds Square

■ The Olde Pink House

■ Ghostbusting Paint

■ Andrew Low House

■ Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

■ And Many more...

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■ Freedom of travel

No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

FREE DEMO:

Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.

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■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.

■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.

NOTE:

This app uses your location service and GPS feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.