Self-Guided ‘Old Squares of Savannah’ Solo Walking Tour
from $9.75
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore the original old squares of Savannah and discover their story. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It’s like a real life tour guide, only it’s on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller.
WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through Savannah telling you the stories of it’s founding, it’s old squares, it’s buildings, founder, churches, Telfair museum, where Forest Gump was filmed, the founding of the girl scouts, Tomochichi’s memorial and so much more.
The tour takes 1 plus hours to walk without stopping. But feel free to stop in the shops, squares or restaurants you’ll discover as you walk through this picturesque city.
The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour.
Go anytime, explore on your own schedule.
Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels.
55 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Our tour will start here in Johnson square. You'll hear the story of the old Indian Chief that once told the origin story of the Creek's here. And you'll also here about Nathaniel Greene, the man buried in the square.
Itinerary
- 1Reynolds Square
We will visit old Reynolds Square and here the stories of the Olde Pink House and the victims that died of Malaria in the square. it's can be a bit historical and a bit spooky.
- 2Stop
We will stop by the Lucas theater briefly and hear it's history.
- 3Owens-thomas House & Slave Quarters
We will stop outside the Owens Thomas House and hear the story of the house and the slave quarters. The house is also a museum that you can visit but that is not included in the tour. If you are interested pause the tour and and visit. Just press play to continue.
- 4Davenport House Museum
We will stop outside the Davenport house and hear it's story. And after that we will head into the Colombia square and see the old historic fountain.
- 5Wright Square
We will stop in Wrights square and hear the story of Tomochichi the chief that helped establish the city of Savannah. We will learn about is grave and the statue that now stands in the middle of the square.
- 6Stop
We will stop by Wright Square Antique and learn about the movie industry in Georgia. Did you know it's one of the biggest filming locations in the world! Many movies you know were filmed right here in Georgia. You can pause the tour and check out the shop.
- 7Telfair Academy
Your tour will go to Telfair Square and stop at the entrance of the Telfair Museum. it's the oldest art museum in the South. You'll hear the story of how it was was established and the 5 statues that sit out front.
- 8Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
We will stop by the outside of the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, or as you may know here The Founder of the Girl Scouts!
What's included
- See where Forest Gump was filmed
- Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
- WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Old Squares of Savannah"
- Learn Savannah's history, founding, natives and culture
- Walk through the old squares in Savannah
Not included
- No food, entrance tickets to museums or in person guide.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
