On this tour, we see 5 historic squares and end in beautiful Emmet Park beside the Celtic Cross. See the Irish influence on Savannah today from street names to flags flying. Learn about the Old Fort area where many Irish communities settled in the 1800s. After this tour, you will have an in-depth understanding of why the Irish immigrated to Savannah and what their experience here was like. Questions and requests encouraged. We would love to have the opportunity to show y'all our hometown!
KT O'Brien and Tom O'Brien are excited to present the Irish History of Savannah Tour. They are both especially passionate about sharing these stories as their first Irish ancestors came to Savannah in the ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person guide
Meeting Points
Departure
201 E Charlton St
Please meet at the fountain in the center of Lafayette Square. It is the square just beside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Return
Emmet Park
We end at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park. It is just beside the river so you will be in a good place to keep on walking or grab a bite at one of the many wonderful restaurants nearby.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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On this tour, we see 5 historic squares and end in beautiful Emmet Park beside the Celtic Cross. See the Irish influence on Savannah today from street names to flags flying. Learn about the Old Fort area where many Irish communities settled in the 1800s. After this tour, you will have an in-depth understanding of why the Irish immigrated to Savannah and what their experience here was like. Questions and requests encouraged. We would love to have the opportunity to show y'all our hometown!
KT O'Brien and Tom O'Brien are excited to present the Irish History of Savannah Tour. They are both especially passionate about sharing these stories as their first Irish ancestors came to Savannah in the ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person guide
Meeting Points
Departure
201 E Charlton St
Please meet at the fountain in the center of Lafayette Square. It is the square just beside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Return
Emmet Park
We end at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park. It is just beside the river so you will be in a good place to keep on walking or grab a bite at one of the many wonderful restaurants nearby.
Itinerary
1
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral has a big connection to the Irish in Savannah. We will walk beside it and learn the history here.
2
Colonial Park Cemetery
We walk alongside the Colonial Cemetery which dates to 1750.
10 minutes
3
Warren Square
Learn the connection between Warren Square and the Irish History of Savannah.
10 minutes
4
Emmet Park
We end at the Celtic Cross in Emmet Park which used to be named the Irish Green after all the Irish immigrants who settled there.
10 minutes
5
Washington Square
A big connection to the Irish in Savannah will be shared here. This used to be known as the Old Fort area of Savannah.
