Chippewa Square to Forsyth Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Savannah

4.6 (9 reviews) Savannah, USA
Duration1h - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Delve into the city’s history on a stroll around its alluring squares on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah.

• See the first home of John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, first lived when he came to Savannah and where the Girl Scouts got their start
• Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also 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
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour starts outside The Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah. You'll hear how to use the app and be introduced to the city's history.
  2. Chippewa Square
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    The tour takes you through Chippewa Square. You'll hear the square's history as you walk.
  3. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Savannah Theatre, the oldest playhouse in continuous use.
  4. Colonial Park Cemetery
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    The tour passes by a portion of Colonial Park Cemetery. You'll hear about the cemetery and some of the people buried there.
  5. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
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    The tour passes by The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. You'll hear a bit of the cathedral's history while you walk.
  6. Lafayette Square
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    The tour passes through Lafayette Square. You'll hear a bit of its history while you walk.
  7. Pass by
    The tour passes by Andrew Low House. You'll hear about the house, Andrew Low and how the girl scouts got their start.
  8. Girl Scout First Headquarters
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    The tour passes by the Girl Scout First Headquarters. You'll hear about how the Girl Scouts got their start as you walk.
  9. Madison Square
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    The tour passes through Madison Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
  10. Pass by
    The tour passes through a section of Jones Street. You'll see why it's the most prestigious street to live on in Savannah.
  11. Monterey Square
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    The tour passes through Monterey Square. You'll hear about the square as you walk.
  12. Alex Raskin Antiques
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    The tour passes by the Alex Raskin Antiques. You'll hear about the store while you walk.
  13. Armstrong House
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    The tour passes by The Armstrong House. You'll hear about the house as you walk.
  14. Forsyth Park
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    The tour ends in Forsyth Park.
  15. Pass by
    The tour ends in front of the Fountain at Forsyth Park.
  16. Savannah Historic District
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    The tour takes place in Savannah 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 at the fountain.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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