The Best of Savannah: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

The journey, in full

-Meet your guide at the fountain in Forsyth Park, the largest and most popular park in Savannah, -Explore the historic district, a handsome quarter with the feel of a bygone era with more than 1,100 historically significant buildings -Pass by The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, a 143-year-old Roman Catholic Cathedral -Take a stroll down Chippewa Square, one of the most known squares featured in one of the bench's scenes in the movie Forrest Gump, which was later donated and showcased in the Savannah History Museum -See the Davenport House Museum, built in the years 1820-27 by master builder Isaiah Davenport -Learn the secrets of Savannah from its founding history - the Civil War, the Revolution, architecture and the role of women, as you pass by Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace -Discover The Marshall House, a historic hotel and iconic building that was used as a hospital during the civil war and has been part of Savannah's history since 1851 -Walk down Johnson Square, the oldest and largest square with a 50-foot marble monument to honour General Nathanael Greene -End your tour at Savannah's waterfront and discover some great dining recommendations from your guide. Attractions along this route: - Johnson Square: At the heart of America's first planned city, Johnson Square has been at the center of the city since it was built in the 1730s. - Davenport House Museum: The federal style home was built by famed architect Isaiah Davenport and was part of an initial effort to save historic homes in Savannah in the 1930s. - Owens-Thomas House Slave Quarters: Though it's been on the registry for historic places since 1976, the preserved slave quarters were not discovered until the 1990s. Restoration continues today. - Chippewa Square: Known by movie fans the world over for the iconic bench in Forrest Gump, Chippewa Square sits at the heart of the city's local activities all year round. - Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace: The birthplace of the founder of Girl Scouts of America now serves as a museum honoring her life and is a treasured spot for all Girl Scouts. - Forsyth Park: With over 30 acres, the park is the memorial site to Savannah's Confederate soldiers and several other monuments from the Spanish-American War and WWII. - Hamilton-Turner Inn: Considered one of the most haunted buildings in America's most haunted city, guests of the inn regularly report paranormal activities. - Colonial Park Cemetery: The six-acre cemetery in the historic district was established in 1750 and is the final resting place of over 9000 Savannah residents. - The Kehoe House: The historic hotel was first home to Irish immigrants, William Kehoe, who became a successful foundry owner in Savannah. - Marshall House: Thrice used as a converted hospital, the hotel is not to be missed by anyone seeking a haunting experience. - The Pirates House: Though it has served as a restaurant for its entire history, its basement is known for having held captured people to work on pirate ships on the high seas.