Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What your day looks like
Stroll along streets lined with southern live oak trees draped in Spanish moss on this self-guided walking tour of beautiful Savannah. You will discover how and why the city was established and learn about the battles that were fought here. You will hear stories filled with intrigue and, as Savannah’s southern charm draws you in, you will hear how this city has grown into the popular destination it is today. High points along the way include: • Discovering the history and home of the Gordon family, along with Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts • Seeing where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates • Exploring a former battleground • Finding out why Savannah is the most haunted city in the country This audio tour covers all that, and much more. It can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home. It begins in Wright Square and ends at Forsyth Park, and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings and truly savor Savannah.
The experience, in brief
- Explore Savannah’s history and southern charm
- Discover iconic landmarks and film locations
- Learn stories of battles, legends, and local culture
The journey, in full
This self-guided walking tour starts in Wright Square. Before you start walking, you will get some background on Savannah, your guide, and how VoiceMap works. The tour stops briefly outside the Juliette Gordon Low House. You will hear a bit about who Juliette Gordon Low was and the role of the house today before continuing on the walk. The tour stops briefly in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church. You will learn a bit about it before continuing with the tour. The tour briefly stops in front of the original filming location of the Forrest Gump bench. You will find out where the bench is today before moving on with the tour. The tour takes you through Madison Square. You will learn a bit about the history associated with the square. The tour stops briefly in front of the Green-Meldrim House. You will learn about the architect, the people who lived there, and have an opportunity to take a look inside. The tour stops in front of the Mercer-Williams House. You will hear about the architect and the former owners of the house and have an opportunity to stop the tour while you go inside. The tour stops briefly in front of the Armstrong-Kessler House. You will hear about the house’s original owner and its current owner. The tour ends in Forsyth Park, where you will hear about the park and its history.
Your day, step by step
Savannah
City/Town Tour.
Savannah
Sightseeing.
What to know before booking
Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Not Included
Food and drink Smartphone and headphones Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route Transportation
Restrictions
Not suitable for pets
Meeting & Pickup
Wright Square - Chatham County Savannah, Georgia, 31401.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic