free walking tours savannah

Free SAVANNAH

Walking tours.

Your mind blown in 90 minutes, or you don’t pay a dime

So, you’re coming to our beloved Savannah. If you’re like most visitors, coming just for a few days, your time here is limited and precious. You need a tour. But, how will you know you’re not wasting your money, or signing up for boring time? How can you ensure the tour you’re taking isn’t crappy? The truth is – you can’t. Tours in Savannah don’t guarantee anything. And this is why we created the Free Savannah Walking Tours. Our tours are amazing, because we don’t get paid if they’re not.

Note : there’s a $2.85 fee when you book. The city of Savannah enforces a tour tax for each person (and a limit of 30 people per group), so we ask each participant to pay the tax to avoid over-bookings & no-shows. The tour itself is free and operates on a name-your-own-price-basis. O nce you book, we’ll send all the details (starting location, etc) to your email.

5/5 on Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google

“Informative, entertaining tour. It was a really large and somewhat unwieldy group of about 25 people, but the tour guide did a great job of herding everyone. He seemed very knowledgeable about Savannah history. We all thought it was a great way to spend the afternoon. Highly recommend. (We had five in our group and we tipped him $80. Well worth it.)” Audrey E. Chapel Hill, NC

“Great walking tour of Savannah’s history! Chuck, our tour guide in this hour and a half tour, was a wealth of knowledge. He took us back to England in the late 1600’s and provided a colorful description of how this beautiful city evolved since Oglethorpe’s arrived in these shores mixing wit and humor in his delivery. I highly recommend this tour for a crash course in history and fun facts while walking through the many parks and monuments of this beautiful city. Keep in mind this is a tour where you decide how much value you get out of it. Ask for Chuck for an added valuable experience. “ Sergio S . San Diego, CA

“I’m not sure if these tours are always this incredible but my Guy Joe did a great job on the morning of April 26th!!!! That guy seriously killed it. You could hear the passion and love for the city as we walked around. He is very animated and appropriately alters the inflection in his voice to both emphasize key points but also maintain the audiences engagement. You can tell that he is going to be a great guide from the minute he starts his introduction. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, and as a local was able to toss in some fun facts from his own family’s stories. He even offered some tips for great restaurants to stop at for food. Plus, he called us to make sure we were still coming, because we were that group that walked up exactly on the hour. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Savannah, and if you can book Joe!” Abou K. Los Angeles, CA

“Do not pay for another tour! My husband and I actually purchased ticket to another walking tour in Savannah and it was cancelled last minute. The night prior I looked up the free walking tours and thought we would give it a shot. Our tour guide Chuck was great! He was so knowledgeable of the city and the history of Savannah. I highly recommend this tour and appreciate the tour being free (only pay the cost of taxes) and giving the tour guide a larger gratuity.” Jill D. Talleyville, DE

“A great tour that gave bits of info about Savannah. Topics ranged from history, flora, landmarks, and pop culture. Perfect duration, very informative. Large tour group size, but I believe everyone was able to hear the guide without difficulty. Loved the business model as it allowed all our party members to enjoy the tour without worrying if it would “feel worth it” to everyone.” Pamela B. Homestead, FL

“ We decided to opt for a walking tour rather than a trolley tour whilst visiting Savannah. Daniel our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. The tour covered appx 1 mile of the historic district and Daniel found good shady places for us to listen to his narrative. The tour is free but the guides rely on your tips to earn a living average $10-$20 per person, and worth every cent. Daniel was also keen to answer any other questions that we might have about Savannah, after the tour finished. Great walking tour. “ Mel V. Birmingham, England

“This is the best tour in Savannah. We had Daniel (Chris is the other guide available). He was wonderfully charismatic and overall fantastic. He packed our tour with tons of historical info and fun tidbits of information. Great for anyone including kids and families. Loved the stops along the way including most of the “squares”. If you’re trying to figure out which tour to take look no further. Don’t let the fact that it’s free dissuade you. It was a quality tour that’s completely worth your time. The only money they make comes from the touring visitors so tip accordingly. “ Lauren H. Chapel Hill, NC

“ We really enjoyed this tour of Savannah. Chris was super knowledgeable and kept us interested the whole time. It’s a great way to get yourself acclimated to the city. “ Rob D. Cranford, NJ

“My friend Stacy and I took a Free Savannah tour on the Martin Luther King holiday. Our guide was Daniel. We were hemming and hawing about whether to do this or take one of the trolley tours. At the last second we opted for this. Yes the free price tag is nice but we’re not above paying for a solid tour, so it was more about wanting a unique, up close and intimate experience with Savannah, our guide and the overall tour. And we got it. Daniel was awesome. He is whip smart, friendly, passionate and very patient and kind. We happened to have a small group on the afternoon tour, but I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t have mattered if we had had 50 people. He went out of his way to make sure that everyone was following and encouraged questions. He’s also got a natural ability to explain history and culture and will have you laughing in the process. He knows so much about Savannah and seems to love it, which was infectious. The essence of his tour that he gave us was about a surprisingly progressive city in the south that has seen dark times and tragedy and been down on its luck but has always retained a strong resilience and hope for better days ahead. And a sense of its cultural and historic fabric that makes it so unique and charming. We packed a lot in to the 2 hours (we went over a tad bit which was just fine with us) and saw and learned a bunch but not so much that it was exhausting or overwhelming. Cannot say enough about Daniel. He was one of the highlights of this trip. We tipped him what we thought was a fair tip and it was still less than one those trolley tours would have been. You should go. Bring comfortable shoes and water and show up at Johnson Sq. a few minutes early. This is my second free walking tour (did one also in Vancouver) and they’ve both been awesome. So personal and informative. And great way to see and learn more than you otherwise would. “ Phillip G. Los Angeles, CA

“The Free Savannah Walking Tour was entertaining and interesting. My boyfriend and I had been wandering around beautiful Savannah and began to look for tours so we could learn more. Savannah is such a walk-able city and I am so glad we chose to do the walking tour with Dan. We walked through the squares, learning about the monuments and the history of Savannah. One thing I loved about this tour (and the previous ‘free walking tours’ I have done) is that they are never dry. Dan did an amazing job of making sure the historical facts were presented in a fun and interesting way. My boyfriend and I came out of the tour with tons of fun facts about Savannah that we shared with our friends who were also visiting. Thanks Free Savannah Tour for a great afternoon!” Kala R. Waterville, VT

“What a fantastic tour. Last 1.5 hours and it’s filled with education and a big dose of comedy to make it interesting. Chris was really great. My suggestion would be for him to bring up money. Never be afraid to ask for money. This is a free tour and he should make a comment at the end that tips are accepted. I would highly recommend. “ John S. Jacksonville, FL

Life is like a box of chocolates… don’t miss out on anything!

Would you like to see where Forrest Gump’s bench was?

Most people coming to Savannah have planned their vacation for months. They’re afraid of getting lost, of missing out on what our unique city has to offer. We won’t let that happen. Your time here is short, so we’ll pack it full of adventure, and we’ll visit all the important spots and squares that hold Savannah’s essence. All that, under the shade and moss of our massive, 150 year-old Live Oak trees. Combine that with our lazy Southern accent and world-famous Southern Hospitality, and you’ve got yourself a winning vacation. So, if you were wondering, “ how do I fill my time in Savannah and what activity offers me the most? ”, the Free Savannah Walking Tour has got you covered. We will surprise you. We will excite you. We will even show you where Forrest Gump’s bench was installed in the movie, which was filmed in Savannah! How cool is that?

“ Chuck was our tour guide. He was amazing. I love doing these free tours Bc they are just so much fun and so informational. Chuck gave us great information about Savannah and all the history surrounding the city and how it came into existence. We visited lots of great areas and took lots of pics. I definitely recommend this tour of this beautiful city. “ Miranda Z. Honolulu, HI

“Wonderful, engaging Tour! We have used free tours by foot in many cities, even abroad, and we have only once ever been let down. This was not that time! Joe was our tour guide, and he was a lot of fun – very engaging, even with kids! Our children remembered his stories and referred to them throughout the rest of our trip. Book this tour, you won’t regret it!” Kelley M. La Crosse,WI

“ Our tour guide was Chuck, and I found him very knowledgeable. He kept us moving at a nice pace so it never got to be too long in one place, and the historical anecdotes he shared were fun and informative. The overall length (90 min) was perfect. Can highly recommend for something to do with friends or family. “ Sine T. Brentwood, TN

“Fun and informative with a native son ! We enjoyed our two hours with Joe and roughly 18 other visitors. The tour was filled with interesting anecdotes and historical tidbits that create a robust picture of the city’s origins and culture. I highly recommend and urge you to tip generously because these guides provide so much insight into the city and it’s people . Take their dining and sightseeing suggestions as well. “ Jackie F. Arlington, VA

“Daniel was our tour guide on a chilly Sunday morning in February, besides the discomfort from the cold, the tour experience was perfect. The 90 minute tour started in Johnson Square, just one of the 22 currently ‘operating’ squares in downtown Savannah. From there we walked to Write Square, then over to the Owen-Thomas House on Oglethorpe Square (although we didn’t tour the house, we talked about it’s significance). We then walked to Colonial Cemetery and over to see the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (you MUST go look inside, they don’t give you a chance on the tour, but just break off for a moment and take a look if you don’t plan on going back) and Lafayette Square. Next onto the Green-Meldrim House on Madison Square and back to Chippewa Square to finish (where Forest Grump’s bench scenes were filmed). This tour is all walk and no play, you’ll be on tour the entire time, no chance to stop for a coffee halfway through (or more likely an alcoholic beverage), so make sure you’ve got something in hand pre-start. The tour is broken down into the history of Savannah (and layout), historical persons, architecture and influence. I learned the perfect amount on the tour and definitely felt like it was a great way to see the city and squares you’ll know Savannah is famous for. At the end of the tour, I didn’t feel pressured into tipping Daniel, he simply puts a bucket out and says he’d love to recommend further places for you or help you on your journey. You SHOULD tip him, because is fantastic, but he’s very tactful in his approach. Highly recommend this tour, it’s kid friendly and moderately healthy elderly person friendly as well. Strollers would be fine on this tour as well.” Rose L . Durham, NC

“Fun and informative with a native son ! We enjoyed our two hours with Joe and roughly 18 other visitors. The tour was filled with interesting anecdotes and historical tidbits that create a robust picture of the city’s origins and culture. I highly recommend and urge you to tip generously because these guides provide so much insight into the city and it’s people. Take their dining and sightseeing suggestions as well. “ Ray H . Orlando, FL

“As mentioned by other Yelp reviews, this will be another broken record. The tour is free, and it is worth far far more than that. I took a tour with Daniel a few weeks ago, and couldn’t have been happier. The sheer volume of knowledge that he has about Savannah is top notch, and his interest and pride in Savannah shows in the tour. This was an experience in Savannah that I would strongly encourage any visitors to try. In particular, I would advise this as your first stop on your trip because it will give you a greater appreciation for the city for the rest of your trip. The tour is slated to last 1.5 hours, but depending on how many questions there are, it would last up to 2 hours (well worth it). “ Jason A. Providence, RI

“ Great walking tour! This is a great way to see downtown Savannah and learn a lot of history. Our guide, Daniel, one of the two owners was a a terrific history guide! He made monuments come alive. In fact he should become either a history teacher or an actor! They offer this tour as a free tour but you are expected to pay them what you think it is worth. What other business do you know that would have this kind of self confidence to offer something like this? “ Stephen J. Oakland Park, FL

Safer. Cheaper. Better.

You’ll love it. guaranteed., you decide the price., 5 stars on yelp & tripadvisor.

“MUST DO IF YOU’RE STAYING IN SAVANNAH!!! We had nothing to do one morning so we decided to look up some cheap or free stuff to do nearby. We came upon this tour and were a bit skeptical. We decided to meet up where the at Johnson square(where the group was meeting up). At first we couldn’t find the tour, but we came across a guide that looked like the pictures. We asked him if this was the free tour, and he booked us a spot right away! We weren’t expecting much from this tour bc it was free, but we were very pleased! Joe our tour guide was incredibly funny and and knew a lot about Savannah. He kept the crowd laughing and answered any questions that we had. He took us around to many squares, and tried to keep us under the shade as much as possible. Even though this is free you should definitely tip your guide because they’re teaching you so much for free! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who doesn’t want to waste money on incredibly expensive bus tours. “ Aishah M. Bellmore, NY

“Awesome tour! “Free” is what caught my attention, but I gladly would have paid full price plus tip for this tour! Chris was our tour guide and he was great! He was funny, energetic, and knew his Savannah history. It was my fifth trip to Savannah, and I learned so much in those 2 hours than I ever did googling information about the town. Although it is a walking tour, it’s not 2 hours of non stop walking. Much of the tour takes place in the town’s squares, so you get a chance to sit for a few minutes here and there and get some shade under the oaks. The tour ends at Forsyth Park, which was perfect so you can take your time exploring and taking photos at the fountain. There are also nice restrooms and a Starbucks located at the park. I did the afternoon tour and about halfway through, the Savannah sun was baking me. I suggest doing a morning tour as summer approaches, dress in light comfortable clothing, and bring a water! The guides work for tips, $10-20 per person. Definitely worth $20.” Lola H. Atlanta, GA

“Definitely worth FREE! Chris is a history buff and after traveling around the world for a few years he settled back in Savannah and started this tour company. It is heavily history based and discusses the important figures that are buried around Savannah or influenced Savannah in some way. The tour started at Johnson Square and ended at Forsythe Park. Took 90 min and it is recommended that you tip at the end ($10-$20/person).” Brittney R. Indianapolis, IN

“ Very enjoyable! We did the walking tour and also the trolley tour with Oglethorpe. Both were enjoyable but the walking tour was the better of the two. It felt way more personal and I liked walking and stopping at the spots and listening to the stories rather than being driven around. The trolley tour felt rushed and you didn’t have a chance to ask questions like with the walking tour. The walking tour never once felt rushed and the guide really seemed to care about giving us the best experience .” Jason M. Traverse City, MI

“We took a Free Walking Tour with Daniel today and lived every minute! His enthusiasm is contagious. His commentary is informative and at the same time entertaining. The walk was at a comfortable pace for us senior citizens, and we didn’t want the tour to end even though we had been walking for almost two hours. We highly recommend spending an afternoon with Daniel. “ Heather S. New York, NY

Secrets of Savannah Fully Unveiled

Two persons visit Savannah. Each takes a different tour…

person one…

… ends up feeling like he’s wasted his time and money. He has walked for hours, and learned nothing new. His tour guide felt like she had better things to do that day, and the whole group suffered as a result. Another vacation gone wrong.

Person two…

… feels like it was just the vacation he needed. We can speak all day about our amazing guarantee, but what really makes people rave about our tour is a simple fact: We are passionate about Savannah. Born and raised here, there’s nothing we enjoy more than spreading that passion to visitors.

Person three…

… is you. Wouldn’t you like your experience to be more like that of Person Two? We’ve served thousands of visitors, and optimized our tours to be as enticing and captivating as possible. We want you to have the most amazing day ever. Positive side effect: You’ll support locals, and leave the tour with a Ph.D in Savannah Life.

“For my first time in Savannah, I wanted to go on a tour either by trolley or walking. I found a couple of good ones on Yelp, but this tour caught my eye because it’s FREE (tips only)! We have just eaten lunch at the Ole Pink House which is a short walk to Johnson Square which is where the tour starts at. Our tour guide Daniel was very knowledgeable about Savannah and entertaining. I liked how this is a walking tour because we are right up next to spot and it feels more personal than just driving by. The tour is about 1.5 hours long but I think ours lasted almost 2 hours. I definitely recommend taking this tour if it’s your first time in Savannah, so you can have a general feel of the city and its history. Then go back to visit those spots again particularly any of the houses you see. “ Rhoda G. Raleigh, NC

“Great walking tour! Our guide Joe was very informative. I loved the way he tried to make the history entertaining by cracking jokes and using his personal young memories with us. Ask him anything about Savannah, he can tell you.. or try his best to answer it. I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!! “ Pretty S . Atlanta, GA

“This is a great tour! We have done trolley tours in Savannah before but I much preferred the walking tour because it wasn’t a fly by of the city. You’re walking and talking with an awesome guide, Chris, who is quite entertaining and knowledgeable of the rich history and haunts of the city. Savannah isn’t “small” but it’s small enough that you’re able to see the historic district on the tour. We had a large group but our guide made sure we could all hear and made stops in places big enough to accommodate our group (32). Highly recommend. I love history and often on these types of tours there is a bit of exaggeration and stretching to truth to entertain, this tour was true historic facts with a great guide who makes it entertaining and fun! Which was awesome because we had our kids with us! Take this tour! You’ve got nothing to lose but I’d bet you’ll be more than satisfied.” Kody G. Johnson City, TN

“Joe was our guide and got things started right by having everyone introduce themselves and then tell what the agenda was. The next hour and a half was amazing as we moved from Johnson Square down Bull Street to Forsyth Park. Joe’s spiel was certainly educational and delivered in such a humorous manner. Learned so much about the characters, buildings and landmarks of Savannah. Would highly recommend Joe and this tour. “ Greg W. Winnipeg, Canada

“To be honest, I’ve never taken a walking tour with a guide that wasn’t pleasant and knowledgeable. People that do this job, especially the Free (tip only) Walking Tours, are doing it because they love what they are doing. Free Savannah Tours is no exception. Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide and humorous at times. I really liked that he flirted with all the women joggers. LOL. Tour was a bit shorter than your average walking tour (1.5 hours) but covered lots of info. Definitely recommended.” Jeff C. Seattle, WA

“ Learned a lot on this great tour! Chris led us around some of the most beautiful places to see in Savannah just after we arrived in the city, and it was a great introduction to Savannah. He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about this historic place. Highly recommended! “ Arthur F. Orlando, FL

“This tour really exceeded my expectations, and I was surprised to learn that this tour company was relatively new- less than two years old. Our tour guide was Chris and he did a FABULOUS job of showing us around the city and sharing his passion and love for Savannah. Our tour group was larger than usual, and Chris even admitted it was bigger than he was used to, but we had no problem hearing him speak as his voice carried well, and he was careful to include everyone in the group when he was speaking. He is a vibrant and interesting storyteller, my attention never swayed although the tour was close to two hours long. Of course we made a donation, but he made it clear that the tours are free and you pay only what you think the tour is worth. I wish this company all the best, and would HIGHLY recommend to others visiting Savannah. Thanks Chris for the tour!” Morgan T. Cleveland, OH

“We took the tour with Chris and had a great time. My mind tends to wander on some tours, but Chris was very energetic and kept my attention the whole time. His presentation style was fun and he not only gave us the facts, but linked events together that made you think “what if?”. Our path took us through several park squares in the city which are not only pretty, but have a bit of history around them as well. The length of the tour is about right and provides you with information to decide what places you may want to explore further.” Gloria R. Baltimore, MD

“These guys were great, especially for free!!!! They really have a huge heart for Savannah and I absolutely appreciate it! I’ve taken other tours of Savannah and no other tour guides had more enthusiasm for the town than this company. If you don’t mind walking about a mile or more, and really taking in Savannah, then I highly suggest going with Free Savannah Tours. I tipped them just as much as I would pay a regular tour because they deserve it!!! Thank you!!! “ Lan T. Washington, DC

Lift Your Mood

Have you ever noticed how happy you are outdoors? The sun directs your body to produce vitamin D and serotonin, resulting in an immediate uplift in mood. Who of us couldn’t use some of that? Come join us for 90 minutes of joy. Our tour will lift your spirit, and you’ll carry those great vibes for the rest of the day.

“Excellent tour. This was our first walking tour based on the “pay what you feel like” model and it was just a great experience. The guide is a local who has done these tours in several other countries and his love for history and sharing stories is fantastic. Highly recommended.” Kapil J. San Francisco, CA

“Great! Chuck was our guide. Excellent in history and a great story teller. Covered from the founding of the state to last week. Enough walking to make it a true walking tour. Very responsive to questions. Twigs your imagination in the way he spoke. Can’t imagine the paid tours are any better. “ Elvis A. Arlington, TX

“ Thank you yelp for showing me this! We signed up for a tour through yelp and they were prompt in sending both email and text confirmations. Chris was our tour guide and he was at the appointed place early. He walked around the square a few times, approaching people to find all the participants. He was friendly and nice and did a great job at making us excited about the tour. And the tour was great! Chris focused on the squares and the history of the monuments, but also gave a great overview of the history of the midnight in the garden of good and evil. He answered all questions, told great stories and was very patient with our young daughter. Highly recommend this tour.” Beth S. Tucson, AZ

“Walk and learn the history of Savannah! Enjoyed guide Chris on a 12/31 morning tour. He’s a native of the area and gave some nice insider details on the local history, both from the founding of the city to more recent events. The group was maxed out with visitors in for the holidays, but it was still a great experience that explained a lot of the background of how and why Savannah is set up the way it is. Great for all ages, as there are benches in the squares and the overall distance is quite easy, as you stop every few blocks for information. “ Karen C. Charlotte, NC

“Very very pleased with the level of knowledge and professionalism displayed by our tour guide, Daniel. It was very obvious that the tour was being given by someone who was well-educated and meant to work with people. Daniel’s use of appropriate accent and pronunciation added a bit of flair, and his ability to convey large amounts of info in a fluid manner really helped to sustain the group’s attention throughout the tour. Highly recommended!” Ryan R. Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY

“History Comes Alive! Daniel took us on a walking tour starting in Johnson Square. He highlighted the layout of the city and the story of each square we visited. He talked about the Colonial Cemetery, some of the historical homes and a variety of historical figures. Daniel is a local with a deep history interest, is energetic with a good sense of humor with a bit of charming drama. He does work only for the tips. Suggested amount is $10-20 per person. He is well worth this gratuity!!!!” Betsy Z. Becker, MN

“Our tour guide was Daniel. He was enthusiastic, youthful & very knowledgeable on the history of Savannah. He weaved a nice story of the beginning of Savannah until the present as we walked throughout the historic district for 90 minutes. At the end he summarized our experience on the tour. He is a local and his pride for his home town is reflected in his tour. Call to reserve a spot. You will receive an email with pertinent info. You pay at the end based on your experience. I find it important to support a local-grown business. You will not be disappointed. “ Rich S. Alexandria, VA

“Loved it! Chris was a great guide. He was full of info relating to ghosts, Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and local history. He was also very conscious of how hot it was and trying to find shade and benches. I would highly recommend him! “ Orianne G. Boston, MA

“ This is the first time I have ever written a review on Yelp. However, after taking this tour on 12/30/2014, I am compelled to sing its praises! Chris, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable. He made the city’s history interesting and entertaining. His passion for his native city is contagious!” Stacey L. Charlotte, NC

“ Awesome tour! I went with a group of girls for a bachelorette party to get a feel for the city. It was an awesome tour, got to walk through all the beautiful parts of town and the guide (Chris) was super knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and really tailored the tour to our group. We even went over the time by a bit, but he did not cut it short, he was very thorough. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Savannah! “ Caroline T. Kansas City, MO

Book Your Free Historic Savannah Walking Tour

We’ll stroll through Savannah and absorb the old city, the historical squares, and the Spanish moss of the Live Oaks. Throughout our adventure we will discuss Savannah from present day, back to Colonial times, and through times of war, prosperity, famine, plague, and stardom. The tour lasts 90 minutes. Tours often get fully booked way ahead of time, so book your spot(s) now if you’re interested. What do you have to lose? You won’t pay a dime if you didn’t like it (won’t happen!).

“What an excellent tour. We stumbled upon this by accident (good luck really) and it was one of the best things we did while we were in Savannah. Our guide, Chris, was everything a guide should be: engaging, funny, and enthusiastic. He kept me wanting to learn more about Savannah and history in general. I have done paid tours that were not as good as this one. The tour is free but don’t forget to tip!!” Edith G . Astoria, NY

“ Great walking tour – Chris was an amazing tour guide. He provided history in an interesting manner and interacted well with all of the people on the tour. It is an amazing value for a brief overview of the downtown area of Savannah. “ Hope B. Holt, MI

“ Chris took us around Savannah on a fun walking tour. You tip whatever you feel at the end and at least on our tour there was no pressure. We got to know Savannah, some history, and plenty of insider info about where to go (e.g. where to get cheap and delicious drinks). Chris was friendly and informative! I love free walking tours all over the world and I’m so glad they are now in the US! “ Kate H. Brooklyn, NY

“We did a walking tour with Daniel on our first day in Savannah and loved it. We had originally booked a 1pm tour but these all got cancelled due to the heat so after a couple of emails to sort things out we ended up with the late afternoon tour and even then it was still pretty hot. Good decision guys – it would have been unbearable at 1pm. Daniel took us on a ramble through the squares of Savannah and it gave us a great introduction to the city. He was knowledgeable and funny at the same time (although if you are reading this Daniel you DO need to work on your Scottish accent when talking about Lachlan McIntosh!). He gave us lots of information about the history, famous people, and landmarks of the city. It really helps that your guide knows and enjoys his stuff, especially in a beautiful city like Savannah … it served as a great launchpad for the next 4 days of our trip as we could use the info we got from Daniel to decide which sights we wanted to go back and see again in more detail ….. As others have said … please make sure you tip. It is definitely worth it. We were on a similar ‘free’ tour in Paris on a previous trip and in both cases the tour guides were more passionate (and knowledgeable) than others who demand that you pay up front and sometimes just go through the motions … presumably because in this business model their income depends on how well they do and how much you enjoy the tour. Daniel worked hard on this tour and even at the end was happy to hang back for a while and give a few pointers or suggestions on various things we had questions about. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this tour .” Scott M. Toronto, Canada

“This tour is a must is you are visiting Savannah! Chris was funny, friendly, and highly entertaining. When we signed up for this tour we figured that it would either be really great, or so boring that we would use our preschooler as an excuse to get out of it early. Thankfully it was really great. “ Nydia M. Miami, FL

“ Fantastic!! Chris was our tour guide and he was super funny and very helpful. Excellent tour and very informative about the history of the city. He will also help you navigate and give suggestions on places to go to. He even said hi to us when we ran into him later on. It is very hot, so remember to bring water. He was also considerate and checked on how everyone was feeling throughout the walk. Be sure to tip because they really do a good job and deserve it! “ Jas S. Suwanee, GA

“ Yes, definitely the right choice! My bf and I only had about 24 hours in Savannah and this was the way to go! 1) Easy meeting spot 2) Chris was super friendly and funny 3) Good balance of anecdotes and info 4) Good balance of walking and stopping 5) Strategically ends by right a bathroom–smart. We didn’t do any of the paid tours, so I can’t compare… But this seems like a great free option! I love history and felt pretty satisfied with the amount we learned. And it didn’t feel rushed which was nice. ALSO, most free tours in other cities just end up taking you to stores that sponsor them and make you wait there for 10 minutes so you can “have a look around.” That’s how they get you. But none of that here!! Just free fun times. Definitely recommended.” Krina S. Philadelphia, PA

“Chris did a great job of bringing the historic district and city squares to life with insightful stories, anecdotal information and of course the history of beautiful Savannah. The length of the tour was just right as my two kids (14,12) were just hanging on. All in all a very good experience overall.” Chris K. Richmond, VA

Forget expensive tours, you want this one

Again, if you’re not absolutely delighted with us, you don’t pay a dime. The only way we get paid is if you’re so amazed by our tour that you feel motivated enough to tip us. No other tour company offers such a guarantee. So, what are you waiting for? If you’re looking for a fancy tour with trolleys that keep you static, we’re probably not for you. But if you want an exciting, healthy, educating time with passionate guides — and the best guarantee in the business – you’re going to love us. Click to book:

“Super, excellent tour! We really and truly enjoyed this tour! History, funny and lots of good walking. Tour guide was also owner of company, and he was simply amazing! This is a must! Excellent!!!!” Debbie L. Caldwell, NJ

“My husband and I did a free walking tour on a Saturday morning while we were in town. I can’t recommend it enough. Not only was it free, it was better than pretty much any other tour in town. We overheard a lot of tours, and none compared; especially those trolley ones that don’t really let you experience the city.” Samantha M. Washington, DC

“Had a great, educational tour of Savannah with Chris! Learned a lot about this beautiful city that we would never know just walking around by ourselves. Walked through many of the squares, learned about some military history, pop culture (Forrest Gump filming locations), and about the architecture. This was a great stop on our year long tour of the US! “ April R. Charlotte, NC

“A lasting impact that made our trip better. Chris was a fantastic tour guide. He had so much energy and was great at tell stories of the past. I really liked all the “taboo” stuff that he shared. Even if you have already walked around the city, you will have a much better time with the tour. We learned about “keeping up with the Jones” and so much more. It was funny that the guide was reading my face when he was telling one of his many interesting stories because I was so caught up in the moment that he pointed out..” you didn’t expect that uh, that was quite a twist of faith. ” I was really amazed that he never asked for a tip or said anything about money. If you do decided to do the tour, please give what you can. Free Savannah Tours is a great thing and I hope they stay in business for a long time.” Tiffany E. Nashville, TN

“Had an amazing time learning about Savannah history, culture, and architecture on our tour. Chris was awesome and did a great job of making everyone feel welcomed. We saw a lot of interesting places and it was great to hear about some of the history of this beautiful city. Couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant experience! “ Jessica B. Orlando, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Why offer free savannah tours.

By offering the tours for no upfront cost, we eliminate your risk and make sure we have the pressure to perform. Free Savannah Tours business model would be of little value otherwise.

Do I have to make a reservation?

Reservations are not required, but keep in mind that the city of Savannah has a maximum of 30 people allowed on any walking tour. Certain times of the year are quite busy, so make a reservation if you would like to play it safe.

Can bad weather cancel our tour?

We operate in most weather conditions. However, a tour will be called off if we believe the weather conditions are unsafe to conduct it. We will let you know in advance, of course.

Will my kids like it?

Definitely. Our goal is to entertain everyone in the group, and that includes kids. We cater each tour specifically to the group, so if your kids are more interested in the legends of the city, let your guide know and he would be more than happy to adjust.

Do you offer private tours?

Yes. If you’re interested in a private tour, please send us an email with your information (link at the bottom of this page).

Are dogs welcome?

Sure, why not? Savannah is a very dog-friendly city. As long as your dog isn’t aggressive, or barks a lot for no reason, you are more than welcome to tag it along.

What does the tour cover?

We like to give a view of Savannah’s history, from the Colonial Times up to current day society. There’s a lot to see.

Where do we meet?

The Free Savannah Tours organize in Johnson Square. Look for the big central monument, you can’t miss it.

Is parking available?

If you are driving directly to the tour, make sure to factor in a couple extra minutes to find a spot. Parking garages in the area are plentiful and very inexpensive to use for the day.

Is it a walking-only tour?

Yes. By avoiding highly expensive overhead — such as a trolley or a bus — we retain the ability of offer the tours at no up front cost. Plus, it’s way more fun, active and healthy that way!

How hard is the walk?

You’ll walk for about an hour and a half, normal walking speed, with plenty of stops. Not difficult at all, even for older folks.

Is it handicap accessible?

Absolutely.

What if it gets hot?

It’s usually nice and warm. If it gets a little hot, we have shaded spots strategically spread all across the tour.

Are there toilets along the way?

“All the other reviews are true! Enjoyed all the usual pleasures of a weekend in Savannah, but my trip didn’t feel complete without knowing more about the history of this wonderful city. Free Savannah Tours took care of that! In an hour and a half walking tour that flew by, I learned so much interesting information about Savannah’s history, architecture, and it’s people. Made me appreciate the city so much more. Highly recommend for all the history, war, and architecture buffs. “ Kendall K. Wake Forest, NC

“Perfect intro to this beautiful city! Having never been to the South before, my wife and I knew we wanted a good tour of this beautiful city to capture not only a bit of Savannah but a sense of historical life under the Mason-Dixie. I browsed a few tours and after reading a few reviews both here and other sites I thought we’d be in good hands with either of the two guides from Free Savannah Tours. Was I right or what?! Daniel was excellent. It ended up being a private tour because of a threat of rain. Daniel went above and beyond giving us “bonuses” and “free tangents” (as he liked to call them) which were very informative and made me smile because I could feel the love he had for his city. My wife and I are self-proclaimed history nerds and asked a plethora of questions to which he quickly and thoroughly answered. We also got to discuss elements of the Colonial and Civil War period where there was fun banter between the three of us. In the end, we had a two hour (plus!) tour, of which he had guaranteed an hour and a half (our questions and chatting took it past that!) of fun stories, interesting tidbits and great historical facts all while getting a good walk and feeling like we had made a new friend in Savannah. Thank you Daniel!” Joey D. Flagstaff, AZ

“ We recently took the Historic Savannah Tour, with Bob as our guide. We were torn with which tour company to reserve with, but thanks to Yelp and these great reviews, we selected Free Savannah Tours, and we’re very glad we did! Bob was super laid-back and funny, very informative without inundating us with too many details, and we covered a lot of the sights and history of Savannah. Another great thing about Bob is that he kept the tour about the sights and history, rather than pushing his own agenda, or making the tour about him (which we’d previously experienced, elsewhere). We booked this tour during the front-end of our trip, which is something I recommend. Gives you time go back and revisit anything you’d like, in more detail. The owner(?) of the tour company, Chris, was also fantastically helpful in setting up our tour and helping secure the date/time we wanted.” Brenda “Raaaaaah-chester” K. Rochester, NY

“Excellent tour. I am a huge fan of ‘free tours’; I have taken several of them in Europe (Amsterdam, Vienna, Krakow, etc.) and have always been impressed with both the enthusiasm and knowledge of the local guides. This was no exception. Chris was an excellent guide, clearly enjoyed and knew his local history, and interacted effortlessly with everyone on the tour. A bright and engaging tour guide makes all the difference, and Chris certainly fit the bill. Please remember that the tour guides on these types of tours make their income from tips, and they work very hard to deliver a quality service. Well done, Chris!” John L. Grand Bend, Canada

“ Historical Savannah Tour with Madelyn – UNBEATABLE! We met our tour guide Madelyn in Johnson Square, with a “full” group of 30 people which did not bother us as it still felt very intimate. Madelyn began with an incredible amount of interesting history there, and as we made our way down Bull Street stopping in each square, we learned more and more as the city became newer chronologically. Madelyn is a SCAD student in architecture and history (I think?!) – SO knowledgeable, well spoken, witty, and overall just fantastic. We couldn’t have wished for a better tour or guide! “ Sarah S. Austin, TX

Would you like to contact us?

Chris, the owner, is available on email:

For anything technical (regarding the website), contact Reggie . If you’d like a premium, adult-only tour, we also operate Savannah Ghost Tours .

“ They say the best things in life are free – this is definitely true with the Free Savannah Tour. Chris is a wonderful, friendly guide. You get a good idea about the history of Savannah and the “side stories” eg Forrest Gump makes the tour enjoyable. It is a good way to start your visit in Savannah. “ Dee D. Ghent, Belgium

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Free Savannah Walking Tours

February 2, 2015 By Caroline Eubanks 1 Comment

One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new city is to go on a walking tour. Free Savannah Walking Tours delivers just as the name implies, free walking tours of the city. I met up with my ponytailed guide Chris in Johnson Square on a Saturday morning with a large group from all over the world, including foreign exchange students who were attending university in Atlanta .

What to Expect from Free Savannah Tours

The tours start out with the history of the city and its modern references in film. Over the course of 90 minutes, we stopped by the famous Chippewa Square, where Forrest Gump ‘s bench once sat, and ended at the majestic Forsyth Park Fountain. It isn’t too much walking for most people and there’s plenty of time to stop and sit along the route.

The best part about the free Savannah walking tours is that the information you get on these tours is of a higher quality than on some other tours, as it’s led by two history buffs. They don’t throw out random facts that may or may not be true.

Tips are, of course, appreciated, but by no means required. You’ll want to tip your guide at the end of the tour because you’ll be impressed at what you’ve learned. And be sure to ask them for recommendations for other places to see during your visit!

Tours run Monday through Saturday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, and on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Times and tours are subject to change or cancellation. I highly recommend going on a free walking tour to start your visit to Savannah off right. Skip the carriage tours and see the city how it was meant to be experienced: on foot.

About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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April 18, 2015 at 11:47 am

Such a beautiful city! Love it!

Free Walking Tour Savannah

Free walking tour Savannah is the best way to explore the charming coastal city of Savannah, located in the state of Georgia, known for its historic architecture, picturesque parks, and vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to many popular tourist attractions, such as the historic district, Forsyth Park and the Savannah History Museum. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as strolling along the riverfront or taking a boat tour of the city. Savannah’s food scene is also renowned, with a wide range of options from classic southern cooking to modern fusion cuisine. The city also boasts many farmers markets and local seafood options.

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Meet your guide at the Savannah Visitor Center

Free Walking Tour Savannah – Itinerary

Free walking tour Savannah is the perfect way to experience the city and take in all of its sights and sounds. Start the tour at the Savannah Visitor Center. Here you will learn about the city’s history and culture.

Next, visit the Savannah Historic District. This is the heart of the city and it’s home to many of the city’s most important landmarks. Take a stroll through the district and admire the beautiful architecture of the homes and buildings. Some of the must-see stops include the Mercer Williams House Museum, the Andrew Low House, and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace.

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Walking Tours of Savannah

Savannah is one of the best, and most beautiful, cities to walk through..

With the historic squares , the hostess city of the south transports anyone who walks through it. The city offers many options for walking tours that allow visitors and locals alike to experience the city and what it has to offer.

What makes Savannah such an amazing city to walk through is the history woven throughout the streets. All around you will see original buildings and homes surrounded by squares that commemorate parts of our history. Around those squares you will also be blessed with the original, and preserved oak trees covered in Spanish moss that really transports you back in time.

A popular way to walk through the city and experience its history and haunts is with the History, Haunts, and Hops walking tour.

This pub crawl is the only all drinks included tour. On this two-hour walking tour, you will learn of Savannah’s deepest and darkest secrets. Visit local pubs where you can have a local beer or specialty cocktail. One of the stops is New Realm Distillery. They have a signature cocktail for this tour known as “The Haunt.” For a historic and haunting pub crawl you will need to try the History, Haunts, and Hops walking tour.

For more focus on history the Savannah Bonaventure Dash Tours is the one for you.

This full-service walking tour of Bonaventure also offers round-trip transportation to downtown Savannah. On this tour they discuss Victorian Era funerary practices and monument symbolism. You explore Savannah history and current happenings, debunk the myths and fabrications spread by other tours. Plus they give you the inside scoop on what to do while in Savannah. You will get all of this while walking through one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. For a historic and beautiful walking tour, check out the Savannah Bonaventure Dash Tours.

If the boutiques and shopping is what piques your interest, then the walking tour for you would be the Sip N’ Shop Tour .

On this 3-hour guided walking tour of downtown Savannah and its squares you will get to shop at the finest boutiques and sip complimentary wine. On top of the complimentary wine, you stop at New Realm Distillery for an exclusive cocktail. Enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 20% at the boutiques along the tour. For a great walking tour for you and the girls, book the Sip N’ Shop Tour.

If food is what you are wanting to experience while in Savannah, then make sure to check out the Savannah Taste Experience .

On this 3-hour walking and tasting tour you will enjoy a fun, one-of-a kind culinary experience while strolling through the gardens and historic, cultural landmarks of the squares of Savannah, the “Hostess City of the South.” This tour is acceptable for all ages. Learn about the food, restaurants, history, and culture of Savannah. Sample delicious foods from several restaurants and specialty food stores. To experience what the food of Savannah has to offer, book the Savannah Taste Experience.

Savannah is easily one of the most beautiful and walkable cities with the historic squares and towering live oaks. Walking tours allow you to have unique experiences while also taking in the city. From pub crawls, food tours, and history tours there will be a walking tour for everyone.

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A Complete One-Day Itinerary for a Walking Tour of Savannah, Georgia

Experience the best sights of the Historic District in this walking tour of Savannah!

The historic district in Savannah, Georgia is easily explored with one full day in the city. We have visited this area in every season and love walking through the squares and past the harbor. What keeps us coming back to this area year after year are the oak tree-lined streets dripping in Spanish moss, delicious southern-style food offerings, and the slower pace of the city.

Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and has its share of some of the darker parts of our country’s history. This is a great town for ghost stories, along with St. Augustine, Florida and Charleston, South Carolina . But this area that was once steeped in historical battles is now filled with parks, cobblestone streets, and wide open spaces. Follow along on our one day walking tour of Savannah!

Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour of Savannah's Historic District

Even though the entire historic district is only two square miles in size, this walking tour of Savannah covers about 3 ½ miles and takes a good portion of the day depending on stops. You will reach your step goal with this one day itinerary but don’t fret, there are plenty of places to stop, sit, sip, eat, and relax. Savannah is nicknamed the “Hostess City of the South”, and the picturesque historic downtown is easily walkable.

If you don’t want to spend the day walking through Savannah, another great way to see the city is with the hop-on hop-off trolley . We have done these tours in St. Augustine and in Key West, and they are a great way to see the best sights if you have mobility issues, if you are traveling with children who can’t walk very far, or if you would prefer a guided tour.

Start your walking tour at Forsyth Park

Forsyth Park is a huge 30-acre green space serving as the ultimate gathering spot for both locals and visitors. Offering wide open fields, meandering paved pathways, tennis and basketball courts, fragrant gardens, and even an amphitheater , the park is surrounded by towering live oaks and marks the beginning of Savannah’s historic district. While strolling through the park we encountered musicians, artisans, and exercise enthusiasts running, walking, and even doing yoga in the park.

Tip : There is a convenient parking garage called the Liberty Parking Deck located at 301 W. Liberty Street. This is the perfect starting and ending point to this walking tour of Savannah, right in the middle of all of the best sights.

The fountain at Forsyth Park is one of the most photographed places in Savannah. Installed in 1858 in the northern section of the park and modeled after fountains found in Paris, this is the famous fountain that is dyed green during the city’s over-the-top St. Paddy’s Day celebrations .

Unfortunately when we visited the fountain was under repair. But honestly, we saw so many other beautifully ornate fountains on our walking tour that we weren’t too bummed!

We happened upon several “picnic pop-ups”, where the Savannah Picnic Company sets up an elaborate picnic based on the guests’ preference- all you have to do is show up. They offer services from the typical basket and blanket picnic to a romantic full-service luxury picnic for two. And if you are boating for the day, they can drop off all the provisions you will need for a day on the boat delivered right to your dock.

Enjoy brunch at Collins Quarter

One of the things we love about visiting Savannah is that it sits in the “low country”, where things start a little later and the pace is a little slower. Because of this most restaurants don’t open very early, and some close between lunch and dinner.

Enjoying a good brunch is a great way to start your day, filling up before beginning your walking tour of Savannah. Collins Quarter is located under the gorgeous old oak trees in Forsyth Park. This is just one of many unique restaurants in Savannah serving up absolutely delicious food in a cool setting!

Start walking north to Madison Square

Way back in 1733, the founder of the colony of Georgia General Oglethorpe was designing the layout of Savannah. He wanted a city that was easy to navigate and gave locals places to enjoy outdoors, but still allowing areas for the military to practice. The idea was to create a grid pattern with squares made for public use. There were originally 24 town squares in Savannah, of which 22 still remain.

One of the most iconic and enjoyed parts of Savannah, these squares often house elaborate fountains, memorials, grassy areas, and lush gardens. Madison Square is one such section of the historic district that is picturesque, showcasing large memorials from the Revolutionary War.

If you are a lover of the paranormal, stop by the Sorrel-Weed House on your walking tour of Savannah. Sitting unassumingly on the corner of Madison Square is one of the most haunted houses in Savannah! One of the largest houses in Savannah, the Sorrel-Weed house is a common stop amongst Savannah ghost tours and has been featured on multiple ghost-hunter TV shows.

Continue on to Lafayette Square

Designed to honor the Marquis de Lafayette (any Hamilton fans know this name), Lafayette Square is probably most famous for the buildings that surround it. The Andrew Low House is on the southwest corner of the square, built for the father of the founder of the Girl Scouts.

The Hamilton Turner Inn in the square is one of the finest Bed & Breakfasts in Savannah. And you absolutely can’t miss the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist neighboring the square.

Stop at the The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

The Cathedral of St. John is absolutely stunning and is a must-see landmark while on a Savannah walking tour. The most impressive building in Savannah from an architecture standpoint, the cathedral was the first building in Georgia constructed of brick. Built in 1859 and it is complete with 81 stained glass windows, 16 gargoyles, and stands 214 feet tall. At certain times during the day you can walk into the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and check it out.

If you fancy a drink, head to Peregrin

The Peregrin rooftop lounge is, by far, our favorite rooftop bar we have visited. The views of Savannah’s historic district are unparalleled. The Peregrin is located on the rooftop of the Perry Lane Hotel on Perry Street, follow Abercorn north a few blocks after the Cathedral.

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Browse the upcoming shows at the Savannah Theater

After soaking in the views at the Peregrin, walk the two blocks towards Chippewa Square and make a stop at the Historic Savannah Theater . Famous names such as Oscar Wilde and Edwin Boothe (John Wilkes’ older brother) have performed here.

Opened in 1818, the theater was remodeled to an Art Deco style after a fire in 1948. Today, shows such as Mamma Mia, Elf: The Musical, and Grease are performed here and create a night to remember!

Check out Chippewa Square

If you have seen the movie Forrest Gump, you might recognize Chippewa Square. This is the setting where a good portion of the movie was filmed, with Forrest sitting on that familiar bench waiting for his bus. Chippewa Square is located just past the theater in the center of the downtown historic district.

The bench became such a popular tourist attraction due to the film that crowds started to block traffic, and has since been moved to the Savannah History Museum. Replicas however are still seen at the popular Bubba Gump restaurants. And that’s all I have to say about that.

Grab a bite to eat

From Chippewa Square, it is time to head towards the waterfront. Don’t miss a stop by The Olde Pink House which serves classic southern-style food in a mansion that was built in 1771. This is a very popular establishment and reservations are highly recommended.

Note : The restaurants located on River Street can be crowded and overpriced. We recommend eating before heading to River Street, or right after at the City Market.

Cool off with ice cream at Leopold's

Leopold’s Ice Cream prides itself on being “A Savannah Tradition”. Our cousin lived in Savannah attending SCAD and said she and friends visited Leopold’s more times than she can count. There is almost always a line, including when we visited in winter and it was 45 degrees outside. The line goes quickly and the ice cream is most definitely worth the wait.

Continue walking north to the Historic River Street Waterfront

Time to burn off some of those deep-fried calories! No one said southern food was healthy, but it sure is good. The historic River Street in Savannah boasts more than 70 shops, art galleries, restaurants, pubs and hotels along the waterfront.

This is the perfect place to shop for kitschy souvenirs and old-time candies, and is a great place to stay in Savannah’s historic district. Known as the “main strip” in the city, this row of antique cotton warehouses and old brick buildings is now a thriving tourist attraction.

Begin your trip to River Street at the Waving Girl Statue in Morrell Park. The statue was built as a tribute to Florence Martus, a Savannah local who greeted ships from 1887 to 1931 entering Savannah by waving a cloth from her family’s lighthouse on Cockspur Island. Continue meandering along the cobblestone street alongside a working harbor, ducking in and out of shops as you please.

Tip : Savannah has a law that allows open containers of alcohol to be consumed within the historic district, most notably while walking along River Street. You will notice bars offering “to-go” or “takeaway” drinks, and as long as your beverage is in a 16-ounce plastic container, you are good to go.

Head west to Savannah's City Market

The Savannah City Market is an open-air market that has been operating since the 1700’s. A large courtyard settled between two town squares, this section of the historic district houses bistros and cafes, bars and restaurants, art galleries and local shops. More often than not bands and musicians are playing in the center of the market. This is a great spot to hop on a trolley or horse-drawn carriage ride through town.

The City Market is the perfect place to sit for a while, listen to some music, and end your walking tour of Savannah. You’ve earned yourself a cold drink and some rest!

Note : If you parked in the Liberty Parking Deck, it is just a ten minute walk from the City Market back to your car.

How to Get to Savannah, Georgia

If you are flying to Savannah, the best airport to fly into is the Savannah/Hilton Head Island International Airport , conveniently located just 20 minutes from the Savannah’s historic downtown. Alternatively, the Jacksonville International Airport is two hours south of Savannah and serves more airlines.

Savannah is also relatively close to some other major cities by car. It is a 3.5 hour drive from Atlanta, two hours from another one of our favorite southern stops: Charleston, South Carolina, and about four hours from Orlando.

Where to Stay in Savannah

We recommend staying right in the heart of the historic district. From here you can walk to almost everything we have listed, making finding a parking spot a non-issue. Here are some highly rated hotel options:

Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Homewood Suites Historic District/Riverfront
DoubleTree Historic Savannah
Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District

For the more adventurous who prefer staying in the outdoors, a great place for RV or tent campers is at the nearby Fort McAllister State Park . We found this park extremely clean and quiet, with amazing sunset views and wildlife in abundance. There were deer padding through our campsite every day! There is also a great spot to launch your kayak or canoe onto Redbird Creek, and boat docks that are perfect for fishing.

The Best Time to Visit Savannah

The best time to visit Savannah is in the spring and early summer , March through June. With little humidity and flowering trees, shrubs, and plants blooming throughout the abundant parks, this is when the city really shines.

However since Savannah has a sub-tropical climate, visitors can enjoy walking through the historic district year-round. The winter months bring cooler weather with highs in the low-to-mid 60’s. Summer can be pretty warm, but there are plenty of lakes and beaches to cool off in the area!

Tip : Avoid booking a trip to Savannah during St. Patrick’s Day weekend in March, unless you love crowds. The city is flooded with party-goers and parades for the holiday and you won’t get a true feel or vibe of Savannah. We will say though, if joining in on the luck of the Irish is on your bucket list, Savannah does it big!

If You Have More Time

This one day itinerary was designed for visitors to see the most beautiful and well-known spots in the historic district. If you have a weekend or longer in the city, be sure to continue exploring the activities and other landscapes that Savannah has to offer!

Visit Tybee Island

Tybee Island (pronounced “Tie-bee”) is a barrier island off the coast of Georgia, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Over three miles of wide sandy beaches and calm coastal waters create the perfect setting for a beach day or a family vacation.

Fishing piers, marinas for launching boats, kayaks and paddleboards, bike paths, parks and picnic pavilions dot the island. Tybee Island is a great place to stay if you prefer the beach life!

Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse sits along the coastline of Tybee Island and is one of the few light stations where visitors can climb to the top. The Tybee Island Lighthouse dates back to 1773, with the surrounding area and grounds encompassing a history from much earlier when indigenous peoples and pirates roamed the island. Take the 178 steps to the top for panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and to watch massive cargo ships navigating the waters of the Savannah River.

Peruse the artwork at the SCAD Museum of Art

The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) is a private art school in Savannah, with classrooms set in over 70 different historic buildings throughout the town. The SCAD Museum of Art displays contemporary pieces of art from emerging and established international artists, set inside a brick structure from 1853.

Along with rotating art galleries and exhibits, the museum features a small theater for film screenings and lectures from visiting artists as well as a café.

Enjoy a Savannah sunset riverboat cruise

While a boat tour any time of day is always a good idea, a sunset cruise on a riverboat is something not to be missed. Let the Savannah River Queen or the Georgia Queen take you out on a two hour cruise while you enjoy views from the top of the rooftop deck. This cruise has a full bar and grill, and operates every evening from April to October.

Stop for a Quick Photo at the Gingerbread House

A short stop on your way into town, the Gingerbread House is one of the most famous homes in the historic district. Built in 1899 the house provides an excellent example of “Steamboat Gothic” architecture. Available as a short term luxury vacation rental as well as for elevated, intimate weddings, the house is located at 1921 Bull Street.

Note: There is a similar gingerbread house we have visited in Mount Dora, FL, also falling into the Steamboat Gothic category.

Whether you have one day, a weekend, or more to spend in Savannah, this walking tour of the historic district is a great place to begin your travels. Be sure to sign up below so you can continue to follow along with our journeys, we love sharing these itineraries with you!

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Happy Travels!

10 thoughts on “ A Complete One-Day Itinerary for a Walking Tour of Savannah, Georgia ”

I keep seeing some Savannah content lately, maybe it’s a sign to book a trip there? I’ve been meaning to visit for a long time, so will save your itinerary. Thanks for mentioning certain weekends to avoid, as I didn’t realise St. Paddy’s Day was so big in Savannah.

You definitely need to book a trip there! 🙂

I recognise a lot of places in Savannah thanks to Forrest Gump! I’d love to visit one day to enjoy the icecream! And visit all the beautiful old buildings.

I have heard really good things about Savannah. If I ever make it across the pond in the near future it is defo going on the list of places to see! Thanks a lot for your really helpful guide

Savannah is one of the top cities in the south of the States that I’d love to see with my own eyes one day. It must feel so unique to walk around the parks and the streets of Savannah, as well as to enjoy the sunset in the riverboat cruise

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9 Free (Or Nearly Free) Things To Do In Savannah, Georgia

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Georgia’s oldest city is a tourist hot spot, welcoming millions of tourists a year. One visit to this charming southern town, and you will quickly understand why. Historic Savannah, Georgia, boasts gorgeous tree-lined squares, fabulous historic sites , an incredible food scene, and loads of southern charm. Savannah truly has something for everyone.

Luckily, many of the best things to do in Savannah , Georgia, can be done for free (or nearly free), and I am here to tell you all about them in this post!

1. Savannah’s Historic Squares

Savannah’s Historic District, which is also a National Historic Landmark, was first designed in 1733. Each neighborhood is laid out around four open squares, which are surrounded by four residential blocks and then four civic blocks. This unique design continued throughout the city for many years, creating 24 historic squares around the city, of which, 22 remain today.

Each of the squares in Savannah is like a mini-park. Take time to enjoy strolling along the cobblestone walkways as you rest under the towering oak trees covered in Spanish moss. While each park has a distinct personality, you especially don’t want to miss Johnson Square, the first small park in the city of Savannah.

2. Take A Free Walking Tour

To learn more about Savannah’s rich history, be sure and take a free walking tour. Companies such as Free Savannah Walking Tours take visitors on a 1.5-hour guided tour through the city. These free walking tours highlight loads of Savannah attractions and hidden gems and often include stops at unique places like the bench used in the filming of Forrest Gump .

Just make sure that you register for the tour in advance as they are often limited on space and this is one of the free things to do in Savannah that you don’t want to miss! Of course, you should always tip your guide at the end of any tour!

3. Savannah’s Prettiest Street

If you were to ask any local to name the prettiest street in Savannah, most would not hesitate to tell you, “Jones Street.” Located near Forsyth Park in Savannah’s Historic District, Jones Street still delights locals and visitors to this day. Stroll along the brick-lined street taking in the gorgeous historic homes as you imagine what life was like in Savannah 150 years ago. The historic homes are flanked by huge oak trees and many proudly fly American flags on the exterior of their homes, creating a wonderfully patriotic scene.

During your time on Jones Street, be sure to notice the unique street signs as well, like the concrete sign on the corner of Barnard and Jones. The meticulously landscaped gardens and flower beds only add to the charm of this glorious street. It is truly a photographer’s dream!

4. Forsyth Park

Savannah’s 30-acre Forsyth Park is the perfect place to relax during your time in Savannah, and like most parks in the city, it is completely free! Take a stroll along the one-mile paved trail to walk off some of that delicious southern food you are eating, or enjoy a quiet picnic on the grass under the trees. Of course, the highlight of a visit to Forsyth Park is the gorgeous (and famous) white cast iron, two-tier fountain that was made famous in the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil .

If you are traveling with children, then you will be happy to know that Forsyth Park is also home to not one, but two playgrounds. There is also a great little park café that serves breakfast and lunch items, including coffee, beer, and wine!

First African Baptist Church; Savannah, Georgia

5. Tour Savannah’s Historic Churches

Savannah is home to several historic churches and many are worth a visit during your time in the city. One of my personal favorites is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist . I just found it so charming with its glorious white exterior and beautiful stained glass windows. You can take a free self-guided tour Monday through Saturday to learn more about the church’s history and architecture.

Other historic churches in Savannah include the Independent Presbyterian (which was rebuilt in 1891 after a fire) and the Christ Church on Bull Street, which was built in 1733. The Christ Church has special historical significance as it was the first house of worship in the state of Georgia. The Historic First African Baptist Church first began welcoming worshipers in 1774. This historic church features pews built by slaves and has a subfloor that was used by the Underground Railroad.

Pro Tip: History lovers will want to take a tour of the First African Baptist Church as it is a fascinating part of American History. Just note that there is a small fee involved.

Jewish section of the historic Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia

6. Savannah’s Cemeteries

Ok, I know, this free thing to do in Savannah is a bit unconventional, but trust me, the cemeteries are truly gorgeous! One of the most famous (and beautiful) burial grounds in Savannah is the Bonaventure Cemetery , which was featured in the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil . Sitting on the banks of the Wilmington River, the cemetery is home to huge moss-covered oak trees and rows of elegant headstones and statues. Prominent Savannah residents Conrad Aiken and Johnny Mercer are buried here. Free guided tours are offered every Sunday at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m., or you can take a free self-guided tour any time during opening hours.

Colonial Park Cemetery near Downtown Savannah was established in 1789 and is the final resting place for many of Savannah’s plague victims. Another cemetery in Savannah that may pique your interest is the Laurel Grove Cemetery. Here you will find the final resting place of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, in addition to many plots dedicated to slaves and free people of color.

7. River Street

Savannah’s historic River Street is the perfect place to do some shopping, even if you are only window shopping. The gorgeous cobblestone street is home to numerous fun and eclectic shops, so you are sure to find something that appeals to you. Housing a bookshop, an amazing candy shop (that gives free samples of pralines), boutique clothing stores, and art galleries, it is easy to spend the entire day on River Street.

Of course, you will also find numerous bars and restaurants on River Street, perfect for when you need a break from all of that shopping. The area is also known to host special events throughout the year in which vendors are selling their items in open-air markets.

Pro Tip: Savannah’s River Street has a very tumultuous past and is said to be one of the most haunted places in the city. If you are interested in learning more about this, be sure to take a tour of the River Street area.

8. Savannah Botanical Gardens

Savannah’s Botanical Gardens is a must-visit for nature lovers. This beautiful oasis in the city features numerous gardens including a rose garden, a perennial garden, a fern garden, a children’s garden, a vegetable garden, and more. In addition to the gardens, the property also includes walking trails, a two-acre pond, an amphitheater, and a 19th-century historic home. The large walkway through the garden is wheelchair accessible and the garden offers several areas to sit down when you would like to take a break. The Savannah Botanical Gardens is one of the best free things to do in Savannah.

Pro Tip : If you don’t want to walk the entirety of the property, then download a garden map so that you can head straight to the areas that interest you.

9. Tybee Island Beach

When you are ready for a change of scenery, head to Tybee Island. The island is located about 20 minutes drive from Downtown Savannah and while you will pay to park (around $2), the beach is completely free to visit. Tybee Island is the perfect day at the beach during your visit to Savannah. The North Beach area is quieter and has a great view of the Tybee Lighthouse, while the beach near the Tybee Pier and Pavilion offers a livelier experience thanks to its proximity to restrooms, bars, and restaurants.

In addition to the beach, there are also several historic sites on the island that you can explore. The Tybee Lighthouse has been in operation since 1732 and is considered one of America’s most intact historic lighthouses. Please note that there is a fee to go inside the lighthouse and museum. More information can be found on their website .

The Fort Pulaski National Monument is an example of the fortifications put into place to defend the United States from overseas threats. There is a small fee to enter the fort. Please visit their website for more information.

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Pro Tip: Tybee Island is such a fun experience. Be sure to explore the little town as it has several quirky shops. Also, grab a scoop of ice cream at the Sugar Shack, you will be glad you did!

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One Day in Savannah: A Walking Tour Itinerary

Colonial homes along a sidewalk in Savannah, Georgia. Text overlay says

Only 90 minutes north of the Georgia-Florida state line, Savannah’s exit signs get little more than a passing glance. Sadly, millions of travelers ignore this charming colonial-American city as they rush-rush-rush down I-95.

Maybe it’s an American thing: We tend to focus on getting to our destinations and forget to take the time to savor the journey. But let’s be honest: Way too many of our deadlines are self-imposed.

Guilty as charged: When we visited Charlotte, North Carolina for an event, we planned to drive straight home after lunch the next day. (We always share the driving, so 9-hour drives are no big deal to us.)

And then we thought about it. What’s the rush? Would the world really end if we were to get home later than we’d originally planned?

How many times over the years had we said “We should visit Savannah” as we sped along the interstate? When, if not now? It’s such a historic city and there are so many things to do and see. Couldn’t we spare at least one day in Savannah? Or was it all talk?

Here’s what happened when we did.

Why visit Savannah, Georgia

If you exit from the speeding interstate, you’ll find that Savannah is the antithesis of rush. This colonial Grande Dame is a slow, Southern drawl of a city. Stately trees drip miles of lacy Spanish moss from their branches, creating shady, canopied streets and squares. everywhere you go.

The Savannah historic district is renowned for its beauty, peppered every few blocks with a lush miniature park that just begs visitors to “set a spell.” Indeed, no one, local or visitor, seems to hurry from place to place here.

Each of the city’s squares (22 to be exact) is different, named for a notable person, and surrounded with historic homes that are just as unique and just as enchanting as the next. Some of the squares may have fountains, others may have statues, but they all have benches.

Spanish moss drips from tree branches on a square in Savannah, Georgia

Plenty of people accept the benches’ unspoken invitation every day, enjoying the cool shade and watching frolicking children as birds chirp overhead and horses clop-clop around the square. We were no exception, and you won’t be either.

This is a long read, but Savannah is worth it. I’ll be your virtual tour guide on this Savannah walking tour itinerary and show you why.

How to visit Savannah in a day

back of Savannah cycle tour guide's shirt on left. Horse and carriage on right. Both are used to get around Savannah, Georgia

One of the best places to get accurate information about a city is at its tourist center. Along with plenty of brochures and tips, they have a map of the main attractions. It’s almost always free of charge.

Get one. If you plan on touring Savannah Georgia, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with a city map before you begin your walking tour.

The Savannah Visitor Center is easy to get to from the interstate. We arrived at 10:30 on a Sunday morning – later than we had planned – and left our car in the parking lot. Then we went inside to get our map and use the restroom before setting out.

ⓘ TIP: Visit Savannah on a weekend for less traffic and free parking.

What’s the best way to tour Savannah Historic District?

Savannah’s entire historic district fits into an area of less than one square mile. And even though Savannah’s Historic District is small, you could easily spend two or three days there and not see it all.

We find that guided tours are the best way to learn about a new city and make the most of limited time. And if you have a special interest, you can use sites like Get Your Guide and Viator to book everything from food tours to Civil War tours, to comedy and ghost tours . And while walking tours are the most popular, other options include trolley, bicycle, segway, and horse-drawn carriage tours. And as you might expect, there are Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises as well.

Or, maybe you simply want to explore on foot and soak up the city’s ambiance. For us, a self-guided walking tour of Savannah made the most sense.

We got a lot of exercise, but our feet got tired and hurt by the end of the day. If you plan to walk, wear good shoes. And consider resting your feet for a while by riding around on the hop-on/hop-off trolley.

Don’t make our mistake (please!)

Looking back, the biggest mistake we made in trying to see Savannah in one day was in not having a tour book ahead of time. Reading up on the Savannah attractions beforehand would have made our time there so much easier.

For one thing, we could have reviewed the Savannah historic district map and not had to backtrack as much as we did, and
for another, it would have helped us avoid stopping all the time to read about what we were seeing.

We found a walking tour booklet at the Visitor Center gift shop and chose an itinerary that promised to take us through half of the Historic District in an hour and a half.

Ha! Not in our case! In reality, it took longer because Dan had his camera and Savannah is chock full of beautiful things to see and photograph.

ⓘ TIP: By reader request, here is the Amazon link to the book we used for this walking tour. The author has done her research and created walking tours for a variety of interests. She shares a whole lot more information than any single article could ever include.

One day Savannah walking tour

Entry gate to Colonial Park Cemetery. D.A.R. is carved on the lintel and an eagle with his wings spread is atop the entry

As a city, Savannah is one-of-a-kind. It was laid out in 1733 by General Oglethorpe. His basic idea was to set up an easily expandable grid system: four open squares, each surrounded by four residential blocks and four civic blocks.

Anyone who walks through the historic district will agree that the original plan (now known as the Oglethorpe Plan ) was absolutely brilliant.

History oozes from every well-planned block of this city. Most of Savannah’s squares were named in honor or in memory of a person, persons or historical event, and many contain monuments, memorials, statues, plaques and other historical mementos. Read on and you’ll see what I mean.

ⓘ TIP: When you tour Savannah GA, be aware that most historic sites and museums charge admission fees to cover costs of upkeep. Budget roughly $10 per ticket. If you want to visit a few of Savannah’s homes or museums, ask about combination tickets; they can offer considerable savings. Be warned, though: photography inside these buildings is sometimes not allowed.

Orleans Square

Columned front of Harper Fowlkes House, Savannah

Only a few short blocks away was our first stop: Orleans Square. It was laid out in 1815 and commemorates General Andrew Jackson’s victory in the Battle of New Orleans that year. The fountain in the center of the square honors early German immigrants to Savannah.

With four two-story-tall Corinthian columns in front, the Harper Fowlkes House (aka Cincinnati House) is hard to miss. Its dramatic portico was copied from the Temple of the Winds in Athens, Greece, which I’d guess is why many people consider it to be one of Savannah’s most unusual homes. It is now open to the public.

Chippewa Square

Statue of James Oglethorpe atop a concrete column

Chippewa Square was named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812 . In the corner of the square is a monument to James Oglethorpe, who founded Georgia in 1735 with the following rules: No hard liquor. No Catholics. No slaves. No lawyers. We’re glad those first three didn’t stick, but it’s rather a shame that last one didn’t, ha-ha.

Anyway, this square is known for its nightlife and entertainment, partly because of the historic Savannah Theatre. The Savannah Theatre is one of the oldest continually-operating theaters in the United States and still produces shows nightly.

Nearby is the First Baptist Church, the oldest church building in Savannah, which welcomed troops from both sides of the conflict during and after the Civil War.

For some people, though, Chippewa Square’s biggest claim to fame is that this is where Forrest Gump sat while eating his box of chocolates and telling his life story to anyone who would listen.

Fun fact: They changed the traffic pattern during filming, in order to have the characters step off the bus right in front of the bench.

The bench was located on the north edge of Chippewa Square Park, at the corner of Hull and Bull Streets.

ⓘ TIP: Sorry, guys, but there’s no bench there now; it was just a film prop. If you want to see it, you’ll find it in the Savannah History Museum.

Forrest Gump sitting on Savannah park bench

From Chippewa Square, we walked down Bull Street past Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace. The house was one of the first house museums in Savannah. We didn’t stop in, but having been there before we can say that if you’re interested in historic homes, it is well worth your time.

Also, if you were a Girl Scout, you should also visit the Andrew Low House , which is where she later lived.

ⓘ BUDGET TIP: There’s a Savannah Pass that includes admission to over 30 of the city’s top tours, attractions, and historic sites. You can make advance reservations, use interactive maps, and find detailed attraction information with the handy mobile pass and guide.

Three story house where Juliette Gordon Low was born

Wright Square

We quickly arrived at Wright Square, the square where the courthouse has always stood. A simple granite memorial stands in one corner as a tribute to Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw tribe, who became a good friend of General Oglethorpe and offered peace and cooperation with the settlers. This was his original grave site, but sadly, his bones were removed in order to erect a statue to William W. Gordon.

stone with plaque Memorial to Tomochichi

You can see the statue in the center of the square. Gordon brought immense wealth to Savannah by constructing a railroad which brought cotton into Savannah’s wharves from distant plantations. William Gordon was grandfather of Juliette Gordon Low.

Oglethorpe Square

Tree frames the lower floor and entry of Owens Thomas House. I'm told it's one of the best plantation tours in Savannah GA.

Turning onto York Street, we found Owens-Thomas House at the next square . Our guide book said that architectural historians consider the building to be one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America.

If you visit, you can also see the slave quarters in the carriage house, which contains items that were constructed and used by slaves. If you don’t, you can still peek through a gate to see the home’s beautiful garden.

Colonial Park Cemetery

Nearby is Colonial Park Cemetery. Used from 1733-1850, it’s now a peaceful city park.

The most famous person buried at Colonial Park Cemetery is Button Gwinnett. He signed the Declaration of Independence.

A stack of headstones is piled along one wall. When General Sherman’s troops camped there during the Civil War the soldiers decided that it would be entertaining to alter and move gravestones. Most of the stones were replaced after they left, but that pile contains the ones they could not relocate afterward.

My tour book said that some of the dates show that someone had died before he was born!

Columbia Square

Simple metal fountainshoots one stream of water directly upward. The pool around the fountain is made of brick

The next square on York is called Columbia Square. There’s a fountain in the center, which came from a nearby plantation that was owned by the wealthiest man in Georgia colony.

Kehoe House is a Renaissance Revival mansion that was built in 1892 and looks out over the square. It was built for William Kehoe, his wife Anne, and their ten children.

Mr. Kehoe ran an iron foundry, so many parts of the house were made of iron when it was built. It was beautifully fixed up, and now it’s a high-end bed and breakfast.

Another remarkable house on the square is the Davenport House, which is open to visitors. It boasts some of the finest wrought iron in town.

Even if you don’t go inside, look for the dolphin downspouts on each corner. Also check out the third step on the front staircase: there’s a boot scraper placed below a heart!

Greene Square

Laid out a short time after the Revolutionary War, this square was named to honor General Nathanael Greene, who was second in command to George Washington. (Greene, along with his son, is actually buried in Johnson Square. Go figure.)

Greene Square was once the center of Savannah’s African-American community. On one of the adjacent lots is Second African Baptist Church. It was here that General Sherman read the Emancipation Proclamation and promised the newly freed slaves “40 acres and a mule.” A century later, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood here as well, and practiced his famous “I had a dream” speech before delivering it in Washington, D.C.

Washington Square

rough surface of tabby sidewalk in front of Savannah row houses

They named it Washington Square to commemorate a visit from America’s first president.

This is where the Trustees’ Garden was, where they tried out different crops that could make money for the new colony. Most of these attempts, like growing mulberry (for silkworms), hemp, olives, and indigo, failed, but the peach trees did well. Yes, that’s how those well-known Georgia peaches got their start.

By the way, as you walk around town, you might notice the “tabby” material used to pave the streets. Roads and buildings were often made of tabby. It is a useful mixture of oyster shells, lime, sand, and water.

Pirate’s House

Walk to the end of Houston Street and look across Broad Street. The weathered building, known as Pirate’s House was once an inn for visiting seamen.

Now a restaurant, it has a shady history because, according to legend, a tunnel ran from the cellar to the river. Patrons of the tavern were given strong drinks and when they passed out they were carried, unconscious, to ships waiting in the harbor. When they awoke, they would find themselves at sea on a strange ship bound for a port half a world away.

Pirate’s House was an inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson as he wrote Treasure Island. Indeed, Savannah is mentioned in the book more than once.

Seems to me, though, that if there really is a tunnel under the city, there would be a tour or something. Wouldn’t you think?

Warren Square

Warren Square was named for General Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War patriot. He had been President of the Provincial Government of Massachusetts and was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Several of the homes there were completely restored in the 1900s, but not all. A double house on the south side of the square was built in 1998.

We followed St. Julian Street to get there. This street has some of the oldest houses in the Historic District (from the 1700s). You can tell it because the architecture is completely different.

Reynolds Square

This square was named for Capt. John Reynolds, governor of Georgia in the mid-1750s. The bronze statue in the middle honors John Wesley, founder of Methodism. Wesley spent a few years in Savannah (1735–1738), during which time he founded the first Sunday school in America. He is shown preaching outdoors, just as he did when leading services for Native Americans.

Had it been open, Dan and I would have stopped for lunch at the Olde Pink House. Thanks to surviving a devastating city fire in 1796, it is Savannah’s only surviving 18 th century mansion. It earned its name because the soft native brick began to bleed through the white plastered walls, and the Habersham house turned Jamaican pink.

Despite being closed, they kindly let us take a look around and shoot endless photos of the atmospheric dining rooms. I must say, I was surprised at how affordable the prices are, considering the incredible ambiance. The chef created a very well-thought-out menu, and best of all, he or she is very willing to work with people who need to avoid things like sugar or gluten. Brilliant!

collage of images of Olde Pink House, Savannah

Johnson Square

Remember Greene Square, named after Nathanael Greene? This is where his and his son’s remains are buried. The obelisk in the center of the square is a memorial to the general.

Also on Johnson Square are two fountains, as well as a sundial dedicated to Colonel William Bull, the namesake of Savannah’s Bull Street. Bull surveyed Savannah’s original street grid.

Bay Street and a nice walk run along the Savannah River

Time to take a break from Savannah square-seeing. Instead, we ambled over to Bay Street, where the hundred-year-old City Hall stands, its pretty gilt dome glittering in the noonday sun.

Domed building that serves as Savannah City Hall

It wasn’t City Hall that interested us, though. Our goal was a close-up look at the historic Washington Guns.

Washington Guns

Sitting peacefully under an unassuming canopy near City Hall are two relatively nondescript “guns” (cannons?) that are fondly referred to as “George and Martha.” Tour guides will tell you that they were captured from the British during the American Revolutionary War and that they were a gift to the Chatham Artillery from George Washington when he visited in 1791.

Cotton Exchange

After checking out the historic weapons, we continued past the Exchange Fire Bell. Once upon a time, this old-fashioned method was how they used to alert citizens of fire.

The bell got its name because of its location: It’s near the old Cotton Exchange. Once upon a time, the world’s daily price of cotton was set in this very building. The men who negotiated the rate were known as Cotton Factors. I’ll tell you about that in a moment.

The fountain in front boasts a really nice-looking griffin in the center. Griffins are mythical beasts that were said to guard ancient treasure.

Old building that was once the Savannah Cotton Exchange. Griffin fountain in front.

Factors Walk

The Cotton Exchange is not far from my favorite part of Savannah, Factors Row and Factors Walk, both of which sit atop a bluff along the Savannah River. Factors Row is a unique collection of huge red brick buildings, two or three stories tall, that were used in the cotton trade back in the day.

The top floors once contained the cotton factors’ offices, while the lower floors were used as warehouses and faced the river. A series of iron and concrete walkways, known as Factors Walk, connected the buildings to the bluff.

Look down between Bay Street and the Factors Walk, and you’ll see a cobbled street and ramps leading down to the river. Their cobblestones were used as ballast when the empty ships sailed here from England. They were abandoned on the riverbanks as the ships were loaded with cotton.

These picturesque iron walkways aren’t just photogenic, they have an interesting history. The Cotton Factors would stand on these bridges and bid on the loads, as wagons full of cotton passed underneath.

These days, these historic buildings are occupied by pricey antique shops, historic inns, cafes, and exclusive offices.

Ellis Square

Rested and refreshed, we were ready to tackle the rest of the city. Ellis Square marks one end of an area known as City Market. This has been an area for public marketing since 1755. The beautiful market building once located here was demolished in the 1950s so that they could build a parking garage on the site.

After years of complaints about its ugliness, Savannah finally caved and demolished it. The space is now a public square ABOVE an underground parking garage. The new public square features a bronze statue of songwriter-lyricist Johnny Mercer (“Moon River,” “Days of Wine and Roses”), and fittingly, has open spaces for public concerts.

There’s also a small tourist office, which was staffed when we were there. In good weather, children romp and play in a spot where water spurts from the ground in patterns. The fountain was still running, as were the kids, when we were there on a warm mid-October day.

City Market

Tucked between Ellis and Franklin Squares, there’s a pedestrian shopping area known as City Market. A shopper’s paradise!

Expect live music, cute boutiques, quirky art galleries, tempting sweet shops, trendy bars, and mom and pop restaurants to vie for your attention.

ⓘ TIP: This is also a good place to arrange for a bicycle taxi or horse-drawn carriage tour.

Franklin Square

Franklin Square was named for Benjamin Franklin, who had died the year before. In the middle of the square is a statue honoring the many Haitian soldiers who fought for America’s independence in the Revolutionary War. That Haitians had defended the Colonies was a surprise to me.

First African Baptist Church overlooks the square. This still-vibrant church is the oldest African American congregation in the U.S. Much of the building’s features are original.

As a part of the “Underground Railroad,” members would hide slaves in the church before their flight north to freedom. They hid them on a finished sub-floor four feet beneath the lower auditorium floor.

The church has a museum and offers tours. Check their website for details.

First African Baptist Church in Savannah

By this time we had worked up a good thirst from all our walking and the waterfront along River Street began to beckon us. What could be better than to enjoy the breezes along the water and a bit of refreshment as we rested our feet and watch the boats tooling along on Savannah River?

Telfair Square

By the way, I have no idea how I managed it (I was in charge of the map) but somehow we completely missed seeing Telfair Square. I only realized my error after we got home. (Dang, it was right nearby!)

I’m very disappointed actually, because Telfair Square contains tributes to the Girl Scouts of the USA, founded here in Savannah by Juliette Gordon Low. I have fond memories of my times as a Girl Scout, from Brownie to Senior.

Telfair Square was one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in early Savannah and it is the only square honoring a family rather than an individual. One of the original mansions on the square was owned by Mary Telfair. She deeded it to the city in her will and it opened as Telfair Academy in 1886.

I hope her kids weren’t too upset when the lawyer read her will.

Heading to River Street

Cobbled street leading from Bay Street to Savannah River Walk

Always suckers for cobbled streets we walked back along Bay Street to Factor’s Row and descended to the lower level. Now we were at the lower levels of the cotton warehouses, below Factor’s Walk.

Here’s a Choose Your Own Adventure decision:

head down the cobbled ramp to the middle of River Street or
follow the narrow street to the end?

Option #2 was a great idea in theory, but we quickly realized we’d have to pay attention to where we stepped. Those cobbles aren’t smooth and it would be so easy to take a nasty tumble!

The waving girl

As we approached the end or the street, a trolley passed us heading down to the water. We followed its path to a park with a statue that has long been a Savannah landmark. The sculpture portrays a woman waving to passing ships.

Waving Girl statue in Savannah. Dog at her feet

The real life woman, Florence Martus, had once lived on nearby Elba Island with her parents and brother. When their parents passed away, she became the housekeeper and her brother took over the duties as lighthouse keeper.

From the age of 19 until her death, Florence waved to every ship entering or leaving the harbor. She became known as the “waving girl.”

Now felt like a good time to give our feet a break. Heaven: A bottle of cold water and a table overlooking the river.

Cold water and camera on a wrought iron table on River Street in Savannah

The blazing sun couldn’t reach us as we sat under an umbrella, and a cooling breeze wafted from the river. We watched the passersby and marveled at the variety of trinkets for sale in a nearby shop.

Why buy all that stuff? It was probably all made in China, I thought, cynically. Same worthless dust collectors as every other touristy place, just with a different city’s name stamped on the t-shirts.

Okay, so I was partially wrong.

Sure, they had a lot of knick-knacks, but the market had just as many craft stalls staffed by local artisans. One woman had some gorgeous silver earrings I almost succumbed to but (unfortunately) didn’t.

Serves me right, I suppose.

River Street

With the variety of unique nightspots, elegant inns and hotels, quaint brew pubs, and fabulous restaurants, I would imagine that River Street glitters after dark. By day, it’s the century-old cotton warehouses that tempt visitors, with all their antique shops, jewelry boutiques and galleries.

Actually, there is something for everyone along the cobbled street, including those made-in-China souvenirs. And of course, there is food galore, from grilled fish to cappuccinos to ice cream to hand-made pecan pralines.

Tell you what, I’d have liked to visit the honey tasting room we passed beneath the Hyatt Hotel. If it hadn’t been for our diet….

Cruising the Savannah River

River cruise ship docked along Savannah River Street

If the tang of the ocean in the air gets too tempting, you can board a boat for a Savannah River cruise. It’s a popular option, with everything from a daytime tour to a dinner cruise with live entertainment.

That would be a nice way to end a day in Savannah.

The other half of Savannah’s historic district

Sigh. Time to leave the river.

Here it was, mid-afternoon, and we’d only seen half of the historic district! We hadn’t seen Forsyth Park or the eight squares on the other side of Liberty Street … but we didn’t think we could manage a whole ‘nother walking tour.

Nope, our feet were loudly complaining that they had had enough. So we found a way to finish our tour the energy-efficient way.

How about a pedicab?

Always eager for new experiences, we hired a pedicab at City Market. As soon as we learned that he could charge for a set amount of time we asked him to give us a half-hour tour so we could see the few squares we had missed that morning.

I told him he could take any route he wanted, but please make it a point to go around Lafayette Square and pass the fountain in Forsyth Park.

ⓘ TIP: It really pays to check multiple resources before you start a trip. Aside from the Visitor Center, advice from locals, blog posts, and YouTube videos, try clicking “Images” in Google’s search results. That’s how we discovered that gorgeous fountain.

Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square is a “don’t miss” spot because it has three notable buildings on it:

Andrew Low House, built by Juliette Gordon Low’s father-in-law, was where she spent most of her life and the site of the first Girl Scout headquarters.
Hamilton Turner Mansion, which was the inspiration for Walt Disney’s famous “Haunted Mansion” and
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, which rivals the sky with its brilliant blue steeples. Its stained glass windows were made in Austria and its wood carvings of the stations of the cross came from Bavaria.

View of two blue steeples for Savannah's cathedral

Temple Mickve Israel

We also wanted to see Temple Mickve Israel on our tour. The temple is remarkable for two reasons:

It is the only purely Gothic revival synagogue in the United States
It has the oldest Torah in the country
The congregation received a perpetual charter from Governor Telfair in 1790, which makes it the third-oldest congregation in the U.S.

exterior of Temple Mickve Israel, Savannah, Georgia

Had it not been a weekend, we’d have liked to visit the temple. We understand that the tour is very interesting. (Tours are available from Monday-Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.)

If you visit and have more than one day, consider spending a while in Forsyth Park, too. It fills the space that two of Savannah’s squares should occupy. We rode past its dramatic fountain but unfortunately, Dan’s photos didn’t come out.

Before we knew it, our half-hour ride was over and we were back at the Visitor Center. Time to get out and cross the street to our car.

Bonaventure Cemetery

On the way out of town, we stopped by Bonaventure Cemetery. Three locals had recommended it so highly that we wanted to see why.

Once we got there, we understood.

Columns that mark the gated entry at Bonaventure Cemetery

We drove through its gates at 5 pm with the late afternoon sun slanting through the branches and Spanish moss overhead. Here and there the rays cast golden light onto grave markers, birds chirped and shadows grew long. It was quite peaceful, and not just because there were only two or three cars in the entire place.

All we knew when we entered its gates was that there’s a scenic bluff that overlooks the Wilmington River. We didn’t know who the famous people buried at Bonaventure Cemetery were … and we didn’t care to look for their resting places anyway. We just drove around as the mood took us, which was super fun. Besides, we didn’t have a map, haha.

carved headstones at Bonaventure Cemetery

It wasn’t long before we arrived at the bluff, where we found a convenient spot to park. We climbed out and found some dramatic grave markers nearby. It would have served us right if we were locked in overnight. After all, we had entered at closing time and the cemetery hours were clearly posted on the gate. Still, a little time is better than none at all; it was certainly worth just the few minutes we were able to spend there.

Most of our “one day” experiences include dinner and evening activities, but this time we had to cut our visit short. Time to head home to Florida. A shame that we had to, because Savannah is full of inviting places to enjoy an evening meal.

There are so many things to do in Savannah that one day is not enough.

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Where to stay in Savannah

The best historic hotels in Savannah include:

The Suites at Bay offers four quaint apartment-style homes on the riverfront. Located in the Oglethorpe Lodge Building, a historic landmark dating from 1822.
Kehoe House faces Columbia Square. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, each of its 13 guest rooms is appointed with elegant furnishings and antiques. Guests must be over 21 years old to stay there.
Hampton Inn Savannah Historic District is a good option if you’re not into historic hotels. It’s conveniently located on Bay Street near Reynolds and Johnson Square, River Street Market Place Shopping Center and Owens-Thomas Museum.

Where to eat in Savannah

Welcome to the coastal South, where you can expect to find shellfish and pork on nearly every menu. Actually, some places don’t offer much else. If you’re not a fan, this is one place where it pays to inspect the menu beforehand.

Besides The Olde Pink House and the Pirate House (which we’ve already mentioned), two other well-known places to eat are:

Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room (107 W. Jones St.) began as a boardinghouse in 1943 and now serves its food family style. Eating here means lining up outside, then sharing a table-for-ten with other hungry visitors. It may be hit-or-miss as to whether you’ll like what’s being served. Just like at home, they bring out the food in big dishes and soon your table will be crowded with traditional Southern specialties like fried chicken, meat loaf, cornbread dressing, sweet potato souffle, black-eyed peas, okra gumbo, corn muffins and biscuits.
On the other end of the spectrum, The Lady and Sons (102 W. Congress St.) has no lines because it requires reservations. Savannah natives Paula Deen — celebrity chef from the Food Network — and her two sons offer a buffet of Southern dishes as well as a varied menu for those who’d prefer to eat something healthier. (If you have an allergy, be aware that they cook with peanut oil.)

For a fast and budget-friendly option, try Five Guys Burgers (on Bay Street near Ellis Square). Their burgers and hot dogs (Hebrew National brand) are prepared to order, and you can even get them served without a bun. Beware if you’re counting calories, though: One order of their fresh-cut French fries is more than enough for two people!

ⓘ TIP: If you want to try a variety of authentic Southern cuisine, book a culinary tour of Savannah. You’ll hear fun stories from Savannah’s past and visit some of the best foodie spots in the historic district. This tour sells out fast.

Savannah Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Combo Walking Tour

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This walking tour was based on the book, A Self-Guided Tour of Savannah by Maryann Jurkofsky.

You can find advertised tours in travel brochures and magazines. They are available at Georgia Welcome Centers, many highway rest stops and Savannah Visitor Center. Some are discount coupons. If the one you want is booked, some ticket agents will honor competitors’ coupons.

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24 thoughts on “one day in savannah: a walking tour itinerary”.

Thanks for this! I was really looking for places to visit at Savannah Georgia! Aside from our usual Downtown stroll, I think a beach trip to Tybee Island will be fantastic as well! Thanks for sharing!

So beautiful! I fell in love with Savannah the moment I stepped foot into that incredible city! Such an amazing town for foodies too, was fortunate to try so many amazing Savannah restaurants we found on https://www.visitsavannah.com/food-drink during our trip last Feb.

Visit Savannah has a lot of good information. And you’re spot on, it’s an amazing town for foodies! Do any of the restaurants in Savannah stand out in your memory?

Thank goodness Catholics are “allowed” now. Only mildly offensive writing there 😏

Yeah, and thank goodness hard liquor is allowed, too. 😉 I’ve reworded it; don’t want anyone to misunderstand what I was trying to say.

Still incredibly offensive writing there – you might want to check that, unless you mean to say you’re glad they finally allowed slaves

“…James Oglethorpe, who founded Georgia in 1735 with the following rules: No hard liquor. No Catholics. No slaves. No lawyers. We’re glad those first three didn’t stick, but it’s rather a shame that last one didn’t, ha-ha.” Wtf.

In case you’ve forgotten your history, slavery wasn’t abolished until 130 years later. Oglethorpe wouldn’t let slaves in town. Savannah didn’t let that stick. That’s a good thing.

If you want to read it another way, it’s only because you’re looking for a reason to be offended.

We have driven past that Savannah exit sign multiple times and said the same thing, “we should go there someday”. After reading your post I really need to make it happen. The architecture is so beautiful and it looks like such a fun place to go exploring.

We hope you do, Adree. You can see a lot, even in just 3-4 hours. Besides, all it takes is turning the steering wheel toward the exit.

Where is a good place to stay, we want to see 22sq, historicdistricts, riverwalk. We don’t like B&B and we are Wyndham hotel members, just thought I would ask. Our first time to Savannah thanks

DeAnna, we’d love to help but we don’t know of any Wyndham properties in Savannah’s historic district, just the ones along the highway. We suggest calling their 1-800 number and ask if they have any new hotels in the historic area. If they don’t have a property that fits your needs, you can check Booking.com and read the reviews. We’ve had good luck with that site – we use it a lot.

Do you remember the book you used… also how long would you allocate … i know it said an hour and half, but based on your experience would you allocate more?

Thanks for asking about the book, Lauralee. It was just the incentive I needed to seek it out and insert it into the story. I was happy to find it on Amazon…at the same price we had paid at the Visitor Center. We think it would be pushing it to expect to see everything in an hour and a half. I’d allocate at least 3-4 hours at a minimum, not counting break times for shop browsing, eating and resting your feet while people-watching. And of course, an hour or two of extra time if you decide to check out Savannah’s historical cemeteries; they’re quite beautiful and not at all depressing.

What a great review and guide! Thank you for taking the time to do such a thorough and interesting job on this!

Glad you enjoyed it, Jocelyn. Have you been to Savannah yet?

awesome pics of savannah it’s looking dream city

Regards shahid

Thank you. We agree: Savannah is beautiful. I don’t know of any other city quite like it. I hope you will be able to see it yourself some day, Shahid.

I haven’t been to Savannah in YEARS, but somehow it is still one of my favorite places. So much history, Spanish moss on all of those trees and so close to the ocean. You’ve inspired me to consider making a day trip myself. We actually might have a chance to even move there! 🙂

Move there? That would be totally amazing! Have you also visited Charleston and St. Augustine? Those are fascinating too!

I really enjoy Savannah, I opted for the walking tour. There is so much history and southern charm everywhere! Thank you for the wonderful article 🙂

We are also guilty of bypassing Savannah on our road trip in January. From your description though it sounds similar to Charleston, which we really enjoyed, but due to the polar vortex we froze and cut our visit a day short. Now that we’re based on the east coast, maybe we’ll get down south again and we’ll make a point of visiting Savannah. Have you read the book, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?” It’s set in Savannah, a good read!

The statue on the cover of that book was a marker in Bonaventure Cemetery … I’ll cover our visit in Part 2 on Monday. Sadly, it’s been moved to a museum, so Dan wasn’t able to create his own dramatic shot of it while we were there.

Savannah looks like a charming town! Perfect place for strolling aimlessly and clicking pictures. 🙂

You’re very right. It’s the perfect place for wandering if you’re a photographer. Dan had a blast.

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14 Free Things to Do in Savannah, GA

Written by Jason Barnette

October 4, 2023

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Savannah is a delightful place to visit on a moderate budget. Book a comfortable downtown hotel within walking distance of things to do. Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary breakfast and then dine out for dinner at a local restaurant. Visit one of the city’s insightful museums. Hop on and hop off the Old Town Trolley.

But after paying for the hotel, parking, and restaurants, your moderate budget might be stretched to the limit. There’s no need to break the piggy bank, though. Plenty of free things to do in Savannah are more exciting and rewarding than some paid sights.

Browse this list and see if any of these might knock a paid attraction off your Top Ten list for planning a trip to Savannah. And if you have any other free things to do that I didn’t include, leave a comment below and tell me about it.

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One of the most surprising things about the Savannah Historic District is that it only covers about two square miles. It’s only one mile from River Street to Forsyth Park. Savannah is a very walkable city.

But it’s also possible to spend too much time walking. So, there are plenty of great places to find convenient parking for a museum visit or local shopping. You can easily find these places with the ParkSavannah app available on iOS and Android – the app uses your geolocation to find nearby parking and prevents tickets from expired meters.

Here are a few of the best places to park in the Savannah Historic District:

Whitaker Street Parking Garage
Bryan Street Parking Garage
State Street Parking Garage
Liberty Street Parking Garage
Visitor Center Parking Lot

The best way to quickly and easily get around Savannah is with Old Town Trolley Tours . You can hop on and hop off the open-air tour bus as often as you like at dozens of locations. And the bus drivers are trained docents with an impressive knowledge of Savannah’s historical facts and quirky trivia.

In the 1700s, River Street was the main thoroughfare for the bustling Savannah trade industry. By the mid-1800s, the street was lined with five-story cotton warehouses – Savannah was the leading exporter of cotton in the world. But nothing lasts forever, and by the early 1900s, most of the warehouses were empty.

In the 1970s, the waterfront area was redeveloped. A gorgeous waterfront plaza was built from Bull Street to the end of River Street. Buildings were renovated into antique stores, retail shops, and restaurants. River Street became a destination – a free place to enjoy the spectacular sights along the river.

One of the free things to do on River Street is Factors Walk. A series of steel and concrete footbridges connect the upper levels of the former riverfront warehouses with Bay Street on the bluff. Factors were people who set the price of cotton. During the heyday of the industry in the 1800s, giant bales of cotton were rolled along the cobblestone street beneath the bridges to the docked ships.

Another intriguing free thing to do is walk the Stone Stairs of Death. The foreboding name was given to a particularly steep set of stone stairs built in the 1800s. The 33 historic steps at the western end of River Street are infamously tall and difficult to climb. It might be best to admire the steps and warning signs from the bottom.

The Waving Girl Statue occupies the center of a small grassy square near the east end of River Street. The statue is a tribute to the local legend of Florence Martus. In her teens, Martus fell in love with a sailor. She wanted to be the first to welcome him home, so for 44 years, from 1887 to 1931, she stood at the Cockspur Island Lighthouse and waved a cloth at every passing vessel.

Sculptor Felix de Weldon, who famously sculpted the United States Marine Corps Memorial for Arlington National Cemetery, created a 9-foot-tall statue of a teenage Martus waving a cloth. The statue was dedicated in 1972 and remains one of Savannah’s most iconic sites.

Where to Park

The Bryan Street Parking Garage and Whitaker Street Parking Garage are two blocks from River Street.

Southern Living and Business Insider listed Savannah’s Jones Street as one of the most charming streets in America. The residents agree – an unofficial competition has continued for decades for the prettiest façade. And visitors get to enjoy the results.

Jones Street was named after Major John Jones, the aide-de-camp to General Lachlan McIntosh at the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War . The street stretches nine blocks between Tattnall and East Broad. The western half of the street between Tattnall and Drayton Streets still features the original bricks.

Many of the homes were completed in the mid-1850s. Featuring Colonial and Georgian styles, the homes include gorgeous flower beds, hanging planters, and front porch décor. Viewing the homes is easy, with wide brick sidewalks in the shade of giant oak trees.

The Liberty Street Parking Garage is four blocks away.

William Brown Hodgon conceived of an urban park in the growing city and set aside 10 acres of woodland at the southern edge of Savannah . Forsyth Park was built in 1851, making it older than New York City’s Central Park.

In March 1858, the city appointed a committee to purchase and install a decorative fountain. Inspired by French garden design, the committee chose a cast iron fountain from a catalog. In July, just ten months after the committee first met, the fountain by Janes, Beebe & Co. was completed. At a grand opening ceremony on August 1, the fountain was turned on to thunderous applause from drenched attendees.

Bull Street was home to the wealthiest residents in the late 1800s and early 1900s. City Hall anchored the north end of the street, and the new Forsyth Park Fountain was on the south end, creating decorative bookends to the fabulous street. The fountain has changed little today – restorations have replaced the top, and several supports, and the cast iron is now painted a brilliant white.

Some other free things to see in Forsyth Park are the Garden of Fragrance, a sensory garden for blind people, and the Forsyth Park Band Shell, where concerts entertain crowds. The original 10 acres in the north part of the park are forested with lots of welcome shade in the summer, while the remainder of the park – initially a muster field – are open grassy areas.

Streetside parking south of Gaston Street, the north end of Forsyth Park, is free, but limited because of the neighborhoods. Liberty Street Parking Garage is the best place to park eight blocks north along Bull Street.

When James Oglethorpe founded the Georgia Colony in 1733, he developed a master plan for the settlement layout, leading many to claim Savannah as “America’s oldest planned city.” The plan featured four public squares for cooking, markets, and militia drills surrounded by private homes.

As the city grew, so did the number of squares. By 1856, Savannah boasted 24 squares throughout the city. But today, only 22 remain as two were sacrificed to urban expansion.

Chippewa Square is the most popular thanks to a scene from the 1994 film Forest Gump in which Tom Hanks was filmed on a park bench that is no longer in the square. Laid out in 1841, the square features the Oglethorpe Statue, dedicated to the city’s founder.

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Franklin Square was named after Benjamin Franklin. At the center of the square, the Haitian Monument is dedicated to the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Dominigue, a group of formerly enslaved people who fought for the Patriots at the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War .

Johnson Square, one of the original four, features the 50-foot-tall Nathaniel Greene Monument. After the disastrous Battle of Camden in 1780, Greene took command of the Southern Theater of the Revolutionary War and forced the British to retreat from their stranglehold on South Carolina back to Charleston. When the monument was built in 1825, Greene and his son were buried beneath it.

Reynolds Square is another popular place to visit. The John Wesley Statue honors the founder of the Methodist church he helped establish after he arrived in the Georgia Colony in 1736.

Did You Know?

None of Savannah’s historic squares are actually square. Each square is approximately 200 feet long on two sides and between 100-300 feet long on the adjacent sides.

All of the historic squares of Savannah are free to explore, including benches for enjoying the sights and sounds of the intriguing places, and most are covered by the shade of giant trees.

The Liberty Street Parking Garage or State Street Parking Garage are the best places to park for exploring the squares.

After failing to capture George Washington during the first years of the American Revolution , the British developed a new tactic. Called the Southern Strategy, they would capture the southern colonies prosperous with indigo and rice, sue for peace, and let the fledgling American nation keep the northern colonies.

In December 1778, the British captured Savannah with very little resistance. General Benjamin Lincoln mustered 7,000 soldiers in the Continental Army in Charleston to counter the threat and marched south. At the same time, French Admiral Comte d’Estaing sailed to Savannah with 25 ships of the line and 4,000 soldiers.

In mid-September, the combined American and French forces laid siege to Savannah. On October 9, they launched an all-out assault on the city. But, poor coordination and horrid weather conditions led to disarray, and the British easily repelled the invasion. Among the French, Haitian, and American soldiers who fought at the Battle of Savannah were two men whose names you may recognize – Casimir Pulaski, the namesake of nearby Fort Pulaski National Monument , and Pierre L’Enfant, the designer of Washington, D.C.’s layout.

In 2003, the city of Savannah purchased a lot believed to be part of British fortifications. During a 2005 archaeological dig, the remains of the Spring Hill Redoubt were discovered. The earthen redoubt was recreated, and the lot was named Battlefield Memorial Park.

800 Georgia granite stones laid at the center of the park represent the American and French soldiers killed, wounded, or captured during the battle.

Battlefield Memorial Park is part of a complex of attractions, including the Savannah Visitor Center , Savannah History Museum , and Georgia State Railroad Museum . Visiting the park is free of charge.

The Visitor Center Parking Lot is less than one block away.

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Colonial Park Cemetery is the oldest burying ground in Savannah , established in 1750. It was originally a burial ground strictly for members of Christ Church Parish, but after the city purchased it in 1789, it was open to any burials. The 6-acre cemetery contains over 9,000 graves, with the last interment in 1853.

The cemetery is a popular, and free, attraction in Savannah’s Historic District. Visitors can roam among the gravesites from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the off-season and as late as 8 p.m. from March through October. A few historical markers display information about the cemetery and some of its notable residents.

One of the most notable is Button Gwinnett, one of Savannah’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. Interestingly, Gwinnett was killed during a duel in 1777 after arguing about the potential invasion of British-controlled West Florida by General Lachlan McIntosh, another of the cemetery’s residents.

The State Street Parking Garage is about three blocks away, and the Liberty Street Parking Garage is four blocks away.

In 1846, John Mullryne purchased the Bonaventure Plantation on a bluff over the Wilmington River as a private cemetery. In 1907, the city of Savannah bought the cemetery and opened it to public burials, making it the city’s fourth of five cemeteries.

The cemetery features a Victorian design with grassy areas, shady trees, and curving paths. Families would frequently spend afternoons picnicking in the cemetery. The cemetery has become a popular wedding venue with beautiful moss-draped oak trees and blooming bushes with vibrant colors.

The Bonaventure Historical Society Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The cemetery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visitors can join a free guided tour on the second weekend of every month or freely explore the cemetery during normal hours.

Some notable gravesites to visit include Johnny Mercer at H-48 and veterans killed in the Spanish-American War in Section K. The Bonaventure Cemetery Tours app makes searching for a gravesite and getting walking directions easy. The app is available for iOS and Android .

How to Get There

Bonaventure Cemetery is 4 miles from the Savannah Historic District. It takes about 10-15 minutes to drive. Parking is available at the visitor center.

The Reinhard Farmhouse was built in 1840 near downtown Savannah . When threatened with demolition in 1990, the farmhouse was moved to its present location at the Savannah Botanical Gardens . After an extensive renovation, the house is now the headquarters of the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs.

The 10-acre botanical gardens feature a garden specifically for each season, the Rose Garden with a beautiful water fountain, and the Compassionate Friends of Savannah Memorial. Admission to the gardens is free.

The Savannah Botanical Gardens is about 8 miles from the Savannah Historic District. It takes about 15-20 minutes to drive there. Parking is available at the Reinhard Farmhouse.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1927 by President Calvin Coolidge. At the time, the refuge encompassed a mere 2,352 acres along the Savannah River near downtown. Today, the refuge has grown to over 30,000 acres and is one of the largest wildlife refuges in the south.

The 4-mile Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive is the most popular place in the refuge. The one-way scenic loop connects several hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas. The American alligator and dozens of coastal and migratory birds are common in the refuge. There are dozens of trails ranging from .1-mile to the 4-mile Little Black River Trail. You can find a list of best trails at Savannah National Wildlife Refuge at AllTrails .

The Savannah Coastal Refuge Visitor Center on Highway 17 is about twenty minutes from downtown Savannah. Admission is free at the refuge. Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive is open during daylight hours.

Drive across the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 17 into South Carolina. The visitor center is on the left, about 7 miles from the bridge.

Tybee Island is one of the few developed beaches in Georgia . It’s a popular day trip destination for Savannah folk and an annual trip for the mountain folk. And the island has a long history before it became a popular tourist destination.

In the prelude to the Siege of Savannah during the Revolutionary War , French Admiral Comte d’Estaing landed his troops on Tybee Island before marching to Savannah for the ill-fated attack. In 1862, Union forces pummeled nearby Fort Pulaski from several positions on the island’s north end with their new rifled canons. But when the Central of Georgia Railroad was completed to the island in 1887, history shifted to tourism.

There are 5 public beaches on Tybee Island, but only two include visitor parking. The beaches are free, but parking is not, making this a quasi-free thing to do in Savannah. The easiest way to pay for parking is with the Park TYB app on iOS and Android .

The North Beach is the best public beach access on Tybee Island. It’s near the Tybee Island Light Station & Museum – a great place to visit, but it’s not free. The new facility at the beach access features restrooms, changing rooms, and showers. Go for a 20-minute walk north on the beach to round the corner of the island and find a patch of sand near Fort Screven.

The South Beach is the only other public beach access with parking. The parking lot stretches from the Tybee Pier & Pavilion for a few blocks along Strand Avenue. There are restrooms, showers, and picnic tables at the beach access.

The Tybee Pier & Pavilion is another free thing to do on Tybee Island. After the Central of Georgia Railroad built a line to the island, the company built the Tybrisa Pavilion in 1891. But in 1967, a fire destroyed the wooden pavilion. It took almost three decades for a replacement.

On the eve of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the Tybee Pier & Pavilion opened to the public. There is no charge to walk the concrete pier to the end and enjoy time at the covered shelter with spectacular views.

Begin on East Presidents Street and continue onto the Island Expressway. Tybee Island is 18 miles from downtown Savannah and takes about thirty minutes to drive.

The Chatham Area Transit operates the Savannah Belles Ferry , a fleet of four enclosed ferry boats offering free passage for pedestrians crossing the Savannah River between downtown and the convention center. Sightseeing is permitted on the ferry if all you want is to enjoy the view of the city from the river.

The boats are named after Savannah’s belles – strong women who shaped the city’s history. The Juliette Gordon Low is named after the woman who founded the first American Girl Scouts troop in Savannah in 1912. The Susie King Taylor is named after a woman born into slavery who worked as an army nurse during the Civil War and later established the first African-American schools in the city. The Florence Martus is named after the famous “waving girl” who spent most of her life as the unofficial greeter of ships passing into Savannah. And the Mary Musgrove is named after the Native American interpreter who helped James Oglethorpe negotiate a land treaty with Tomochichi, leading to the establishment of Savannah.

The ferry operates seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Riding the ferry is always free. The most scenic times to ride the ferry are first thing in the morning in August and September and mid-day the rest of the year.

In 2021, the Savannah City Council voted to remove the name of Calhoun Square, named after John C. Calhoun, a strong supporter of slavery. In 2023, the council finally agreed on a replacement name. It was renamed Taylor Square in honor of Susie King Taylor. The city plans to install interpretive signs about Taylor’s life and work in the square.

Savannah has many great museums where you could spend days exploring the city’s history and culture. But, the Savannah African Art Museum is the only one in the city without an admission fee.

Opened in 2017, the museum explores the cultural and spiritual history of West and Central Africa, the region where many of the enslaved were captured. You’ll find a lot to see, with over 1,000 artifacts in the museum’s collection. Daily guided tours are offered of the museum.

The Savannah African Art Museum is less than two miles from the Savannah Historic District. There is free on-site parking during museum hours.

Catholicism was banned in the American Colonies, the only exception being Maryland for a short time. But, after the Revolutionary War , the new United States of America took a position of religious freedom. Following on the heels of the revolution, a congregation of St. John the Baptist was established in 1796 by fleeing Haitian refugees and French immigrants.

The congregation built several structures in the city over the next century. In 1850, Pope Pius IX established the Diocese of Savannah. Then, in 1873, construction began on the church that exists today.

Dedicated in 1876, it was Georgia’s first brick building. Built in the French-Gothic style, the building features 81 stained glass windows, 16 gargoyles, and stands 214 feet tall with a 96-foot interior ceiling. The 9,000-pound Main Altar was carved in Italy from Carrara marble. 34 murals were painted in oil on canvas by muralist Paul Gutsche and later hung in the church.

The towering twin steeples are an icon of Savannah. Inside and out, the building is a work of art with intricate handcrafted details, gorgeous murals, and colorful stained-glass windows. It’s the most gorgeous building in Savannah and the one thing everyone must do.

In 2020, Pope Francis promoted the church to Minor Basilica. As a cathedral, it is the highest-ranking church in the Diocese of Savannah.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. until 5 p.m. Self-guided tours inside the church are free, but a $3 donation is requested. Docents are usually available to answer questions about the architecture and history of the church.

The Liberty Parking Garage is 4 blocks away.

Free Savannah Walking Tours makes a good point. Everyone needs a walking tour of Savannah. But how will you know if you’re paying for a good tour or booking a boring chunk of your valuable time?

Did you know James Oglethorpe established the Georgia Colony to escape debt? Did you know attorneys, Catholics, hard liquor, and slavery were initially banned in the colony? Did you know the ornate downspouts at the bottom of gutter pipes are called Dolphin Spouts and look like fish?

These are the things you can learn on a guided tour in Savannah. But how do you know you’re booking a good tour? It’s like a restaurant asking for tips when you order your meal. How will you know if the food and service are any good?

That’s why Free Savannah Walking Tours doesn’t charge anything for their tours. Expert guides lead 90-minute walking tours around the historic squares and buildings in the Savannah Historic District. Each tour takes a different shape but features many interesting trivia facts.

Free walking tours are not a novel idea. The premise behind the apparently complimentary service is that people are more willing to leave a large tip after receiving outstanding service than pay upfront for something unknown. And the guides are very welcoming to tips.

But there’s a catch to this free thing to do in Savannah. The city requires a $2.85 tax for each tour guest, whether or not the tour is free. To counter that fee, bookings cost $2.85 for each group member.

Each tour is given at a different spot in the Savannah Historic District. But it’s a small district, so any parking garage will be convenient for one of these tours.

The Savannah Historic District has no shortage of comfortable places to stay. Like most cities, you’ll need to pay extra to park a car – the fees range from $15 to $45 per night.

Hotel Indigo is a comfortable place to stay in an 1851 historic building on West Bay Street. Rooms feature city views and comfortable furnishings. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

The Bohemian Hotel is on the waterfront, one block from the River Street retail shops and restaurants. The hotel features garden tubs in the uniquely designed rooms and exquisite common areas throughout the historic building. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

The Drayton Hotel features a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the Savannah Historic District. It’s within walking distance of almost everything. Guests are treated to a complimentary hot breakfast. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

The Marshall House is a boutique hotel in an 1851 historic building. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

Hampton Inn features an outdoor swimming pool on the roof, but you’ll have to stand at the wall to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. Rooms feature comfortable furnishings, and the complimentary hot breakfast in the morning can’t be beaten at any hotel chain. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

Built in 1964 as a roadside motel, The Thunderbird Inn is a nostalgic place to stay in Savannah. The renovated rooms feature comfortable furnishings. Book with Booking.com or Expedia.com

Bay Street, River Street, and Bull Street are the main strips through Downtown Savannah. Bay Street is the quickest way to get from one side of downtown to the other. River Street features local retail shops and restaurants along a waterfront promenade. And Bull Street runs roughly north-south through downtown between City Hall and Forsyth Park.

The Forest Gump Bench was in Chippewa Square in Savannah. However, the bench was frequently damaged by thousands of selfie-takers. The bench was eventually removed and displayed at the Savannah Welcome Center on Interstate 95 and then at the Savannah History Museum.

Street parking and city-owned parking garages charge between $1 and $2 per hour for parking, with a maximum fee of $16 per day. Privately owned parking lots and garages can range from $10-$20 per day, but the fee varies with special events and seasons.

Savannah was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe.

There are 22 historic squares in Savannah.

The Siege of Savannah was fought between September 16 and October 18, 1779. The Continental Army was led by General Benjamin Lincoln, and the French by Admiral Comte d’Estaing. On October 9, the combined American and French forces launched an assault on British-held Savannah. The British won the Siege of Savannah and continued to hold the city until the end of the Revolutionary War.

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Savannah Tourist Passes and Deals

This post provides information about the Savannah Tour Pass, how to use it, and other services which provide a discount on several fun activities in this historic city.

Savannah Tour Pass Max

Savannah Tour Pass Select

Savannah city pass adventures, savannah combo packages.

Charleston Tour Pass
Free Savannah Walking Tours

Savannah Tour Pass MAX

This discount pass provides access to dozens of Savannah activities for one low price. Each pass lasts for at least 1, 2, or 3 days at a time, and you can use it for as many attractions as you want while you have it.

Depending on how you use the pass, you could save up to 40% or more on various tours, cruises, museums, historical sites, and even a cat cafe.

The Savannah Tour Pass has both featured and standard attractions. Featured attractions are limited based on the type of pass you choose.

1-Day Pass: Choose 2 Featured
2-Day Pass: Choose 3 Featured
3-Day Pass: Choose 4 Featured

Standard attractions are available to all pass holders for the full duration of their pass. All you have to do is show your pass when you enter to get free admission.

Here are some of the featured attractions available:

Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Savannah Riverboat Cruise
America's Most Haunted Walking Tour
Bicycle Guided Historical Tour
Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
Carriage Tour
Civil War Walking Tour
Haunted Pubs Tour
Historic Homes Walking Tour
Pounce Cat Cafe
Savannah Theatre Show Admission

In addition to those options, you can also use the pass to visit these standard attractions:

Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Telfair Academy House Tour
Old Fort Jackson
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
Jepson Center for the Arts
Harper Fowlkes House Tour
Green Meldrim House Tour
Georgia State Railroad
Davenport House Museum
Webb Military Museum

Here are the prices for each pass:

1-Day Pass: $119/Adults | $66/Children (3-11)
Price per day: $84/Adults | $44.50/Children
Price per day: $72.66/Adults | $42/Children

Purchase the Savannah Tour Pass or learn more .

Tips for Using the Savannah Tour Pass

This attraction pass is a great way to save money on popular activities in Savannah, but it’s definitely going to be better for some travelers than for others.

The best deal you can get is actually with the 3-Day Pass, because it only costs $54 per day, and it includes access to 4 featured attractions.

Since the featured attractions are also the most expensive services provided by the pass, you’re going to save more by getting access to as many of them as possible.

To show you what we mean, we’ll provide a sample itinerary for both a 1-Day Pass and a 3-Day Pass. We’ll assume that the average person will be able to visit or enjoy around 4-5 attractions per day.

1-Day Pass Itinerary

Hop-on Hop-off Trolley | $41.68
Savannah Theatre Show | $52
Owens-Thomas House | $25
Jepson Center for the Arts | $25
Total Value: $168.68
Total Price: $119
Total Savings: $49.68 (30% off)

3-Day Pass Itinerary

Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour | $36.33
Andrew Low House Museum | $12
Harper Fowlkes House Tour | $12
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum | $12
Davenport House Museum | $15
Telfair Academy | $25
Harbor Sightseeing Cruise | $38.50
Georgia State Railroad | $15
Green Meldrim House | $15
Prohibition Museum | $19
Juliette Gordon Low Museum | $15

Final Prices

Total Value: $358.51
Total Cost: $218
Total Savings: $140.51 (39% off)

As you can see, it’s much easier to save more when you get a 3-Day Pass than when you get the 1-Day Pass. That being said, both tourist passes will save you money at the end of the day.

It’s also worth noting that you’re not going to get any value out of the Savannah Tour Pass unless you have an interest in the activities included.

If you can find at least half a dozen attractions or tours of interest on this pass, chances are it will be worth picking up at least the 1-Day option.

Ultimately, the amount you save depends entirely on how much you use the pass and how it is used.

This is a different branch off the Tour Pass service, allowing guests to pick and choose which specific attractions they want to visit and save 10% off general admission prices.

While that might not be the most impressive discount, it's certainly less than you would pay otherwise, and all you have to do is find at least 2 attractions/activities to get the deal!

You can select as many discounts as you want, but the amount you save will never be more than 10% off.

Here are a few of the attractions included with the Savannah Tour Pass Select:

Andrew Low House Museum
Bonaventure Cemetery Tours
Savannah Bicycle Rentals
Savannah Carriage Tour
Dolphin Eco Boat Cruise
Jepson Center For The Arts
Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Purchase the Savannah Tour Pass Select or learn more .

The best thing about the Select pass is the opportunity to have total control over which tickets you're paying for, rather than being forced to pay one flat price for every activity.

If you find that you're only interested in a few of the attractions included with either pass, this is an excellent alternative that ensures you will enjoy a discount.

Despite their name, this company actually offers a variety of combo packages in Savannah. The idea is to save money on various tours and attractions by buying tickets for multiple activities at the same time.

The activities they cover include trolley tours, ghost tours, segway tours and more. In this section, we’ll cover all the combo packages that Savannah City Pass Adventures currently offers.

Savannah Old Town “Do It All” Tour

This combo package includes 10 different activities and attractions in Savannah for one low price. The advantage of this option is that you can use your tickets for each location or service on separate days.

As a matter of fact, you can even use these tickets on any day within 6 months of purchase, which means you don’t have to rush to get the best deal.

Here are all the activities included:

OR 2 Day Savannah Old Town Trolley Pass
2. The American Prohibition Museum
3. Massie Heritage Center
4. Webb Military Museum
5. Savannah Classic Cars Museum
6. Harper Fowlkes House
7. Davenport House Museum
8. King-Tisdell Cottage
9. Guided Tour Of Congregation Mickve Israel's Historic Museum and Sanctuary
10. National Museum Of Mighty Eighth Air Force
$125/Adults | $82/Children
$114/Adults | $82/Children
$91/Adults | $61/Children

NOTE: This discount opportunity is not currently available.

Savannah Day and Night Old Town Trolley Package

This is a combination of both the daily hop-on hop-off Old Town Trolley tour and their night tour as well. In addition to the two tours, you will also receive free discount coupons to Savannah attractions and restaurants.

Their night tour is actually called Ghosts and Gravestones, and it’s more of a ghost tour than anything else. If you’re looking to learn about the city’s haunted history, this is an excellent opportunity.

$29/Children

NOTE: This service is not currently available.

Haunted Tours of Savannah

This combo deal includes your choice of either 2 or 3 activities. Each tour provided is focused on the haunted history of Savannah. If you’re interested in the paranormal, this is the perfect package!

Here are the ghost tours you can choose from:

Ghost Haunting Of Savannah
Ghost and Gravestone Tours
Haunted Pubs Of Savannah (must 21 yrs or older)
$70 for adults
Not currently available.

NOTE: This package isn't currently being offered.

Savannah by Segway Tours

If you’re interested in taking some segway tours in Savannah, this package deal is a pretty good way to save money on admission. Although you won’t save a lot of money, there is a discount when you purchase both segway tours available.

Historic Tour of Savannah by Segway
Bonaventure Cemetery Tour by Segway
Historic Tour: $50 per person
Bonaventure Cemetery Tour: $70/Adults | $60/Youth (15+)
Combo Package Price: $110/Adults | $102/Youth (15+)

NOTE: This combo deal isn't currently being provided.

As you can see, you’ll save around $10 for adult tickets and $8 for youth tickets by taking both segway tours. This might not be the most incredible savings, but it’s definitely better than full price!

Old Town Trolley Historic Homes

If you’re interested in the history of Savannah, this package combines a tour of the city with admission to several notable houses and museums in the area.

These tickets do not have to be used on the same day, and can be spread out over multiple days.

Old Town Trolley Historic Homes Tour
Admission to the American Prohibition Museum
Admission to the Andrew Low House
Admission to the Davenport House

Price: $60 per person

NOTE: This service isn't currently available.

In addition to the combo deals offered by Savannah City Pass Adventures, there are a few other packages that could save you a little money on various activities in this historic city.

This is a well-known and respected tour company around the world, and they are currently offering a few discounts in Savannah.

The following packages combine multiple tours to help you save money while exploring and learning about the city.

Riverboat Cruise + Old Town Trolley Tour

$74/Adults | $36/Children
Purchase tickets or learn more .

Wormsloe Plantation + Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

$69/Adults | $34/Children

And much, much more

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The Best Things To Do in Savannah, GA

Posted: February 20, 2024 | Last updated: February 20, 2024

<p>Stepping into Savannah is like walking through the pages of history. It is touted as America’s first planned city, masterminded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733. It sets the stage for an enchanting vacation filled with public squares, a mix of historic buildings of different bygone eras, manicured parks, and horse-drawn carriages. It’s where every cobblestone whispers stories of the past, making it not just Georgia’s oldest city but also one of the most alluring destinations in the South. If you’re looking for things to do in Savannah, you have plenty of options.</p>

Stepping into Savannah is like walking through the pages of history. It is touted as America’s first planned city, masterminded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733. It sets the stage for an enchanting vacation filled with public squares, a mix of historic buildings of different bygone eras, manicured parks, and horse-drawn carriages. It’s where every cobblestone whispers stories of the past, making it not just Georgia’s oldest city but also one of the most alluring destinations in the South. If you’re looking for things to do in Savannah, you have plenty of options.

<p><span>The best way to get a feel for the <a href="https://wealthofgeeks.com/trend-alert-the-14-cities-drawing-millennials-like-a-magnet/">city</a> is to book a walking tour of the Historic District. This area is known for its beautiful 18th and 19th-century architecture, cobblestone streets, and lush squares. Savannah holds one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. </span><span>Most often, your guide will be a resident and knowledgeable about the area, being able to share stories about past residents and historical events. Guides can also recommend places to eat and what to see next. </span></p><p><span>If you’d rather have a more leisurely pace, try one of the trolley tours, which offer hop-on and hop-off service, and the driver acts as your tour guide. </span><span>Expect to pay around $30 per person for each of these tours.</span></p>

Take a Historic District Tour

The best way to get a feel for the city is to book a walking tour of the Historic District. This area is known for its beautiful 18th and 19th-century architecture, cobblestone streets, and lush squares. Savannah holds one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. Most often, your guide will be a resident and knowledgeable about the area, being able to share stories about past residents and historical events. Guides can also recommend places to eat and what to see next.

If you’d rather have a more leisurely pace, try one of the trolley tours, which offer hop-on and hop-off service, and the driver acts as your tour guide. Expect to pay around $30 per person for each of these tours.

<p>Savannah is home to plenty of international cuisines and local favorites. However, if you are here for the Southern cooking, you’re in for a treat. Must-tries are local shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken and waffles, and Savannah Red Rice. If you want to combine history, beer, and food in one location, check out <a href="https://www.crystalbeerparlor.com/index.html">The Crystal Beer Parlour.</a> It has locally brewed beer, tasty Southern and American treats, and a restaurant operating since the early 1930s. </p><p>For homestyle Southern cooking and hospitality, try <a href="https://mrswilkes.com/">Mrs Wilkes Dining Room</a>. This eatery features large tables where guests can make new friends while dining with strangers. This is great for solo travelers who may feel awkward dining alone. The menu changes daily, but you can expect staples like fried chicken, okra and tomatoes, butter beans, and collard greens. </p>

Try Some Southern Cooking

Savannah is home to plenty of international cuisines and local favorites. However, if you are here for the Southern cooking, you’re in for a treat. Must-tries are local shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken and waffles, and Savannah Red Rice. If you want to combine history, beer, and food in one location, check out The Crystal Beer Parlour. It has locally brewed beer, tasty Southern and American treats, and a restaurant operating since the early 1930s.

For homestyle Southern cooking and hospitality, try Mrs Wilkes Dining Room . This eatery features large tables where guests can make new friends while dining with strangers. This is great for solo travelers who may feel awkward dining alone. The menu changes daily, but you can expect staples like fried chicken, okra and tomatoes, butter beans, and collard greens.

<p><span>Savannah has numerous beautiful squares, but this one stands out for a few unique reasons. Notably, it served as a backdrop in the 1997 film </span><em><span>Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil</span></em><span>, starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack, an adaptation of John Berendt’s novel. Encircling the monument dedicated to Casimir Pulaski, the square features meticulously maintained gardens and serene oak trees adorned with Spanish moss. Additionally, the surrounding structures are among Savannah’s oldest, dating back to the 1800s, adding a historical charm to the area.</span></p><p><span>Mercer House, built in 1868, is now heavily associated with Berendt’s work. However, the strange stories surrounding the historic home are not fictional. This location has witnessed at least three premature deaths. These include the tragic incident in 1969 when 11-year-old Tommy Downs fell from the roof, the 1981 incident where Jim Williams—the current owner at the time—allegedly shot Danny Hansford, his employee, and the death of Williams himself of pneumonia and heart failure, a year after he was acquitted of the crime. Visitors can tour the house, and it’s the subject of many ghost tours in the area.</span></p>

Visit Mercer Williams House Museum and Monterey Square

Savannah has numerous beautiful squares, but this one stands out for a few unique reasons. Notably, it served as a backdrop in the 1997 film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack, an adaptation of John Berendt’s novel. Encircling the monument dedicated to Casimir Pulaski, the square features meticulously maintained gardens and serene oak trees adorned with Spanish moss. Additionally, the surrounding structures are among Savannah’s oldest, dating back to the 1800s, adding a historical charm to the area.

Mercer House, built in 1868, is now heavily associated with Berendt’s work. However, the strange stories surrounding the historic home are not fictional. This location has witnessed at least three premature deaths. These include the tragic incident in 1969 when 11-year-old Tommy Downs fell from the roof, the 1981 incident where Jim Williams—the current owner at the time—allegedly shot Danny Hansford, his employee, and the death of Williams himself of pneumonia and heart failure, a year after he was acquitted of the crime. Visitors can tour the house, and it’s the subject of many ghost tours in the area.

<p><span>When it comes to Gothic Southern beauty and charm, the Bonaventure Cemetery is the epitome of the aesthetic. Its captivating beauty and elaborate tombstones provide a glimpse into the historical heart of Savannah. Located three miles from the Savannah, it’s well worth the trip. Admission is free. </span></p><p><span>The </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bonaventurehistorical.org/" rel="noopener"><span>Bonaventure Historical Society</span></a><span> offers free tours on the second Saturday of the month. You can also use the mobile app to tour by yourself. There is also a daily paid guided </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://bonaventurecemeterytours.com/" rel="noopener"><span>tour</span></a><span> by an experienced guide where you can learn about the history of the 170-year-old cemetery and listen to associated haunted tales. It runs at 10 am and 2 pm daily and costs $30.</span></p>

Walk Through Bonaventure Cemetery

When it comes to Gothic Southern beauty and charm, the Bonaventure Cemetery is the epitome of the aesthetic. Its captivating beauty and elaborate tombstones provide a glimpse into the historical heart of Savannah. Located three miles from the Savannah, it’s well worth the trip. Admission is free.

The Bonaventure Historical Society offers free tours on the second Saturday of the month. You can also use the mobile app to tour by yourself. There is also a daily paid guided tour by an experienced guide where you can learn about the history of the 170-year-old cemetery and listen to associated haunted tales. It runs at 10 am and 2 pm daily and costs $30.

See Forsyth Park

For nature lovers, Forsyth Park is one of the top things to do in Savannah. This large city park covers 30 acres. It is famous for its winding walking paths, shady spots perfect for picnics beneath the majestic oaks, and the iconic fountain built in 1858. The fountain is meant to imitate the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. You’ll also find two children’s playgrounds and a fragrant garden created for blind people.

<p>Summer in the south can be swelteringly hot, so one of the best ways to do things in Savannah is via the water. You have several choices. <a href="https://savannahriverboat.com/">Savannah Riverboat Cruises</a> offers two historic paddle steamers with various tour options, including traditional Southern fare at their brunch or dinner cruises, plus Gospel and sunset cruises. For a more modern option, Savannah Harbor Cruises offers a Dolphin Eco Tour and a Port Tour.</p>

Try One of Its Water Tours

Summer in the south can be swelteringly hot, so one of the best ways to do things in Savannah is via the water. You have several choices. Savannah Riverboat Cruises offers two historic paddle steamers with various tour options, including traditional Southern fare at their brunch or dinner cruises, plus Gospel and sunset cruises. For a more modern option, Savannah Harbor Cruises offers a Dolphin Eco Tour and a Port Tour.

<p>Over a century ago, you would have seen cotton warehouses forming the vista of River Street. Today, these buildings have been converted into a fun mix of boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, breweries, and restaurants, creating a vibrant hub for locals and visitors.</p><p>Sitting in one of the eateries here, you can look out over the river on the warm summer nights and marvel at the paddle steamers or people-watch with a glass of cool iced tea.</p>

Walk Down River Street

Over a century ago, you would have seen cotton warehouses forming the vista of River Street. Today, these buildings have been converted into a fun mix of boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, breweries, and restaurants, creating a vibrant hub for locals and visitors.

Sitting in one of the eateries here, you can look out over the river on the warm summer nights and marvel at the paddle steamers or people-watch with a glass of cool iced tea.

<p>City Market spans four blocks and comprises nineteen refurbished warehouses. It is a unique center for social and commercial interactions in the core of Savannah’s Historic District. It embodies the Savannah experience, serving as downtown’s vibrant and historic hub, where commerce, creativity, and community converge.</p>

Visit Savannah City Market

City Market spans four blocks and comprises nineteen refurbished warehouses. It is a unique center for social and commercial interactions in the core of Savannah’s Historic District. It embodies the Savannah experience, serving as downtown’s vibrant and historic hub, where commerce, creativity, and community converge.

<p>Like <a href="https://wealthofgeeks.com/things-to-do-with-friends-in-new-orleans/">New Orleans</a>, Savannah is one of the top haunted cities in the US. You can expect to hear the history and stories of the inhabitants who once lived here. You’ll find ghost tours in just about every city and town the world over, but in places steeped in history like Savannah, you can expect a lot of options. Therefore, it depends on what sort of tour you prefer.</p><p>Walking tours offer a more personal approach, but if you’re not a fan of walking or are limited on time, there’s the Haunted Hearse Tour and Haunted Trolley tours. The pros of the latter are that your group size is limited and you don’t have to crowd on pavements to hear someone speak. Some of the walking tours allow very large groups and will hand out earphones for you to listen to the guide. If you’d rather have a more personalized experience, try <a href="https://travelcurious.com/united-states/savannah/">Travel Curious</a> or <a href="https://savannahtoursandtales.com/">Savannah Tours and Tales</a>.</p>

Attend Some Ghost Tours

Like New Orleans , Savannah is one of the top haunted cities in the US. You can expect to hear the history and stories of the inhabitants who once lived here. You’ll find ghost tours in just about every city and town the world over, but in places steeped in history like Savannah, you can expect a lot of options. Therefore, it depends on what sort of tour you prefer.

Walking tours offer a more personal approach, but if you’re not a fan of walking or are limited on time, there’s the Haunted Hearse Tour and Haunted Trolley tours. The pros of the latter are that your group size is limited and you don’t have to crowd on pavements to hear someone speak. Some of the walking tours allow very large groups and will hand out earphones for you to listen to the guide. If you’d rather have a more personalized experience, try Travel Curious or Savannah Tours and Tales .

<p>The Savannah Theatre dates to 1818 and lays claim to some famous performers, including Oscar Wilde and W. C. Fields. In the ’50s, it was turned into a movie theater. Today, it still operates as a working theatre with stage productions such as <em>Jersey Boys</em> and <em>Fiddler on the Roof. </em>Recently, it was featured on The Travel Channel’s paranormal show compliments of the ghostly activity in the building. </p><p>The Lucas Theatre was built as a movie house in the 1920s. The exterior of the building is Spanish Baroque Revival, while the interior is a combination of Art Deco and Greek Revival. It was one of the first public buildings in the US to have air conditioning in 1926<span>—</span>something that is very welcome in Savannah summers. In the ’70s, it was set to be demolished, but it was finally saved and restored in the ’80s by the newly formed Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Today, it is home to movies and many live performances. </p><p><strong>More Travel from Wealth of Geeks</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://wealthofgeeks.com/every-national-park-in-the-united-states/">Every National Park in the US</a></li> <li><a href="https://wealthofgeeks.com/beautiful-places-in-west-virginia/">The Most Beautiful Places in West Virginia</a></li> </ul>

Check Out Savannah Theatre and Lucas Theatre

The Savannah Theatre dates to 1818 and lays claim to some famous performers, including Oscar Wilde and W. C. Fields. In the ’50s, it was turned into a movie theater. Today, it still operates as a working theatre with stage productions such as Jersey Boys and Fiddler on the Roof. Recently, it was featured on The Travel Channel’s paranormal show compliments of the ghostly activity in the building.

The Lucas Theatre was built as a movie house in the 1920s. The exterior of the building is Spanish Baroque Revival, while the interior is a combination of Art Deco and Greek Revival. It was one of the first public buildings in the US to have air conditioning in 1926 — something that is very welcome in Savannah summers. In the ’70s, it was set to be demolished, but it was finally saved and restored in the ’80s by the newly formed Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Today, it is home to movies and many live performances.

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<p>Discussions about places to visit in Montenegro tend to begin with Kotor, and it is easy to see why. Kotor packs plenty into its relatively small borders, with a proud maritime history allied to modern cafes, restaurants, and bars, plus some of the most alluring churches in this part of the world. Stop for a romantic courtyard lunch at Pržun before taking the arduous walk up to the fortress walls, where the ultimate view of the Bay of Kotor awaits.</p>

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Free Savannah Tours • Best Walking Tour In Savannah, Georgia
Free Savannah Tours • Best Walking Tour In Savannah, Georgia
Free Savannah Tours
Free Savannah Tours • Best Walking Tour In Savannah, Georgia
3 Self-Guided Walking Tours of Savannah
3 Self-Guided Walking Tours of Savannah

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Free Savannah Tours • Best Walking Tour In Savannah, Georgia
The tour is free but the guides rely on your tips to earn a living average $10-$20 per person, and worth every cent. Daniel was also keen to answer any other questions that we might have about Savannah, after the tour finished. Great walking tour. Mel V. Birmingham, England. "This is the best tour in Savannah.
Free Walking Tour Savannah
Although modern Savannah is a bustling city, its historical district retains an antebellum charm that keeps luring travelers. A walkable waterfront, old mansions, large parks with moss-draped trees, atmospheric cemeteries and the best-preserved Southern architecture will be just some of the highlights of your Free Tours in Savannah. In particular, the top-rated tourist destination is River ...
3 Self-Guided Walking Tours of Savannah
Takes you around each of the squares of Savannah with the route ending at Forsyth Park. Savannah Squares. 0.000 / 4.219. km miles. >. View route map for Savannah Squares on plotaroute.com. Before visiting Savannah, a friend was telling me I absolutely had to check out all of the "squares" around the downtown area.
TOP 10 BEST Free Walking Tours in Savannah, GA
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15 Best Free Things to Do in Savannah
Here are 15 of the best free things to do in Savannah. Mother and children in historic Savannah, Georgia. Photo by @gcalebjones. 1. Spend time in the squares and parks. What sets Savannah apart from so many other Southern cities is its layout. The streets are in a grid format, usually surrounding small parks called squares that are usually ...
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Heart of Savannah History Walking Tour - 2hr. 675. Historical Tours. from. $34.86. per adult. 1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah. 118. Historical Tours.
Self-Guided Savannah Walking Tour
Discover the heart of the oldest city in Georgia with this self-guided Savannah walking tour! Listen to over 70+ audio stories along a 4.8-mile stretch of the city. Stroll along cobblestoned streets and past cute shops and restaurants on the beautiful riverfront. Admire beautifully preserved historic architecture. Get to know Savannah's most influential residents of days past.
Free Savannah Walking Tours
Tours run Monday through Saturday at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, and on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Times and tours are subject to change or cancellation. I highly recommend going on a free walking tour to start your visit to Savannah off right. Skip the carriage tours and see the city how it was meant to be experienced: on foot. Free Savannah Tours introduce ...
Free Walking Tour Savannah
Free walking tour Savannah is the best way to explore the charming coastal city of Savannah, located in the state of Georgia, known for its historic architecture, picturesque parks, and vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to many popular tourist attractions, such as the historic district, Forsyth Park and the Savannah History Museum. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities ...
Essential Free Tour Savannah
From a synagogue, to historically African-American churches, Savannah is home to a large number of churches, many built in the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the city's long history and the importance of religion in the community.Your comprehensive Savannah Free Walking Tour will take you to one of the most significant landmarks in the city, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the ...
20 Best Free Things to Do in Savannah, GA
Free Savannah Tours offers a 90-minute walking tour of the city at no cost. On the tour, your guide will take you to various landmarks, offering background and commentary on everything you see. Places you'll see include Forsyth Park, Bull Street, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and much more!
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Savannah Bonaventure Dash Tours. The best walking history tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, with round trip service from downtown trolley stops or door-to-door service from your hotel or Inn. Call or text me or book online. www.dashtours.net. (912) 401-2897Visit Website.
Walking Tours of Savannah
On this 3-hour walking and tasting tour you will enjoy a fun, one-of-a kind culinary experience while strolling through the gardens and historic, cultural landmarks of the squares of Savannah, the "Hostess City of the South.". This tour is acceptable for all ages. Learn about the food, restaurants, history, and culture of Savannah.
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109 reviews and 69 photos of FREE SAVANNAH TOURS "This tour is as good as it gets! Stories of historic Savannah come alive from the mouth of a true local. And ITS FREE! Can't beat that. ... Free Walking Tours Savannah. Haunted Ghost Tour Savannah. Photo Tour Savannah. Best Trolley Tour Savannah Georgia in Savannah. Free Trolley in Savannah.
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View Cities. March 29, 2023. 15 Spooky Savannah Ghost Tours. By Stephen Pickhardt. Savannah is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, and there are a lot of historic locations here that are reportedly haunted. If you're interested in learning more about the spookiest sites in this city, consider one of the ghost tours covered in this post.
A Complete One-Day Itinerary for a Walking Tour of Savannah, Georgia
The Cathedral of St. John is absolutely stunning and is a must-see landmark while on a Savannah walking tour. The most impressive building in Savannah from an architecture standpoint, the cathedral was the first building in Georgia constructed of brick. Built in 1859 and it is complete with 81 stained glass windows, 16 gargoyles, and stands 214 ...
Free Savannah Tours
Free Savannah Tours, Savannah, Georgia. 2,997 likes · 4 talking about this · 52 were here. Your mind blown in 90 minutes or you don't pay a dime!
9 Free (Or Nearly Free) Things To Do In Savannah
To learn more about Savannah's rich history, be sure and take a free walking tour. Companies such as Free Savannah Walking Tours take visitors on a 1.5-hour guided tour through the city. These free walking tours highlight loads of Savannah attractions and hidden gems and often include stops at unique places like the bench used in the filming ...
Free Savannah Tours
Whenever I visit a city I always look for a free walking tour. Not only is it cheaper than other tours, but the guides are usually more knowledgeable than other tours I've been on. This tour did not disappoint! ... Free Savannah Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) $ USD. United States
One Day in Savannah: A Walking Tour Itinerary
One Day in Savannah: A Walking Tour Itinerary. Last Updated: January 17, 2024. Only 90 minutes north of the Georgia-Florida state line, Savannah's exit signs get little more than a passing glance. Sadly, millions of travelers ignore this charming colonial-American city as they rush-rush-rush down I-95. Maybe it's an American thing: We tend ...
14 Free Things to Do in Savannah, GA
That's why Free Savannah Walking Tours doesn't charge anything for their tours. Expert guides lead 90-minute walking tours around the historic squares and buildings in the Savannah Historic District. Each tour takes a different shape but features many interesting trivia facts. Free walking tours are not a novel idea.
5 Self-Guided Walking Tours in Savannah, Georgia
Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Savannah, Georgia. Welcome to Savannah - a city that perfectly captures the essence of southern charm, grace, and beauty. If you are visiting for the first time, our Introduction Walk will take you to the most essential sights. Make sure not to miss the eclectic tour of famous Historic Houses that have ...
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Charleston Tour Pass; Free Savannah Walking Tours; Savannah Tour Pass MAX. This discount pass provides access to dozens of Savannah activities for one low price. Each pass lasts for at least 1, 2, or 3 days at a time, and you can use it for as many attractions as you want while you have it.
The Best Things To Do in Savannah, GA
For a more modern option, Savannah Harbor Cruises offers a Dolphin Eco Tour and a Port Tour. Image Credit: Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons. Walk Down River Street