Historical Houses Walking Tour, Savannah

Historical Houses Walking Tour (Self Guided), Savannah

Savannah, Georgia breathes history. You can feel it in the cobblestone alleyways and quaint squares dotting the city. An enchanting walk through the heart of Savannah's Historic District (one of the most carefully preserved in the United States) highlights an array of beautiful homes.

Saved by the forward-thinking residents from being bulldozed in the 1960s, these gorgeous structures (with architectural styles spanning two centuries) really catch the eye and offer a glimpse into the daily life of their inhabitants back in time.

Among such are the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low – founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA; the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences – one of the South's first public museums; the Sorrel-Weed House – reputedly the most haunted place in Savannah; and the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters – the stunning example of Regency architecture from 1819; to mention but a few.

Other properties of note include the Mercer-Williams House, made famous by the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," and the Green-Meldrim House, once used by General William Sherman as his headquarters during the Civil War. It was here that he gifted President Lincoln Savannah as a Christmas present!

Davenport House: The onsite museum sparked Savannah’s historic preservation movement back in 1955; its gorgeous courtyard area is now a popular spot for quaint wedding celebrations.

Also, the Olde Pink House, while a restaurant today, is one of Savannah's oldest buildings, dating back to the 18th century.

Visiting such historical locations is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Savannah's captivating history, from its early colonial days to its role in the Civil War and beyond. For a more detailed acquaintance with these and other eclectic mansions that make Savannah such an interesting place, and discover their secrets, take this self-guided walking tour!

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How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Historical Houses Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Savannah (See other walking tours in Savannah)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

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Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Savannah?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Savannah Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Savannah?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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