Savannah Historic District: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.4 (71 reviews) Savannah, USA
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Duration45m - 1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Stroll Savannah’s Historic District, where every leafy square has a story, at your own pace and with no tour group crowds!
Why did General Sherman spare this city, and why do so many locals swear it’s haunted? Walk from Wright Square to Forsyth Park and find out, passing the birthplace of the Girl Scouts’ founder, the house Sherman made his headquarters and the mansion at the heart of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

No set start times and no rushing past the places you love. Start whenever you like, stop for coffee or photos, and pick up where you left off. GPS plays each story as you arrive, so you look up at the oaks, not down at a map, all for a fraction of the price of a group tour.

Highlights:
- See the spot in Chippewa Square where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates.
- Pass the Mercer Williams House and Sherman’s HQ at Green-Meldrim House.
- Start any time and go at your own pace, with GPS audio that works offline.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Wright Square
    Pass by
    This self-guided walking tour starts in Wright Square. Before you start walking, you'll get some background on Savannah, your guide and how VoiceMap works.
  2. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
    Pass by
    The tour stops briefly outside Juliette Gordon Low home. You'll hear a bit about who Juliette Gordon Low was and the role of the house today before continuing on the walk.
  3. Independent Presbyterian Church
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    The tour stops briefly in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church. You'll learn a bit about it before continuing with the tour.
  4. Pass by
    The tour briefly stops in front of the original filming location of Forrest Gump bench. You'll find out where the bench is today before moving on with the tour.
  5. Madison Square
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    The tour takes you through Madison Square. You'll learn a bit about the history associated with the square.
  6. Green-Meldrim House
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    The tour stops briefly in front of the Green-Meldrim House. You'll learn a bit about the architect, the people who lived there and have an opportunity to take a look inside.
  7. Mercer Williams House Museum
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    The tour stop in front of the Mercer-Williams House. You'll hear about the architect, the former owners of the house and have an opportunity to stop the tour while you go inside.
  8. Armstrong House
    Pass by
    The tour stops briefly in front of the Armstrong-Kessler House. You'll hear about the house's original owner and its current owner.
  9. Forsyth Park
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    The tour ends in Forsyth Park where you'll hear about the park and its history.
  10. Savannah Historic District
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    This self-guided audio tour takes place in Savannah's Historic District.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in Forsyth Park.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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