Delve into the city’s history on a stroll around its alluring squares on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah.
• See the first home of John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, first lived when he came to Savannah and where the Girl Scouts got their start • Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed un...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Fountain at Forsyth Park
The tour ends in Forsyth Park at the fountain.
Chippewa Square to Forsyth Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Savannah
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North Historic District
About
Delve into the city’s history on a stroll around its alluring squares on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah.
• See the first home of John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, first lived when he came to Savannah and where the Girl Scouts got their start • Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed un...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Fountain at Forsyth Park
The tour ends in Forsyth Park at the fountain.
Itinerary
1
The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah
The tour starts outside The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah. You'll hear how to use the app and be introduced to the city's history.
2
Chippewa Square
The tour takes you through Chippewa Square. You'll hear the square's history as you walk.
3
Savannah Theatre
The tour passes by the Savannah Theatre, the oldest playhouse in continuous use.
4
Colonial Park Cemetery
The tour passes by a portion of Colonial Park Cemetery. You'll hear about the cemetery and some of the people buried there.
5
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The tour passes by The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. You'll hear a bit of the cathedral's history while you walk.
6
Lafayette Square
The tour passes through Lafayette Square. You'll hear a bit of its history while you walk.
7
Andrew Low House
The tour passes by Andrew Low House. You'll hear about the house, Andrew Low and how the girl scouts got their start.
8
Girl Scout First Headquarters
The tour passes by the Girl Scout First Headquarters. You'll hear about how the Girl Scouts got their start as you walk.
9
Madison Square
The tour passes through Madison Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
10
East Jones Street
The tour passes through a section of Jones Street. You'll see why it's the most prestigious street to live on in Savannah.
11
Monterey Square
The tour passes through Monterey Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
12
Alex Raskin Antiques
The tour passes by the Alex Raskin Antiques. You'll hear about the store while you walk.
13
Armstrong House
The tour passes by The Armstrong House. You'll hear about the house as you walk.
14
Forsyth Park
The tour ends in Forsyth Park.
15
Fountain at Forsyth Park
The tour ends in front of the Fountain at Forsyth Park.
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Savannah Historic District
The tour takes place in Savannah Historic District.
