Self-Guided 'Old Squares of Savannah' Solo Walking Tour
Overview
WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through Savannah telling you the stories of it's founding, it's old squares, it's buildings, founder, churches, Telfair museum, where Forest Gump was filmed, the founding of the girl scouts, Tomochichi's memorial and so much more.
The tour takes 1 plus hours to walk without stopping. But feel free to stop in the shops, squares or restaurants you'll discover as you walk through this picturesque city.
The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour.
Go anytime, explore on your own schedule.
Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels.
Inclusions
- WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Old Squares of Savannah"
- Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
- Walk through the old squares in Savannah
- Learn Savannah's history, founding, natives and culture
- See where Forest Gump was filmed
- Entry/Admission - Wright Square
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Reynolds Square, Abercorn Street Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, GA 31401
We will visit old Reynolds Square and here the stories of the Olde Pink House and the victims that died of Malaria in the square. it's can be a bit historical and a bit spooky.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: Lucas Theatre For the Arts, 32 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
We will stop by the Lucas theater briefly and hear it's history.
Stop At: Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, 124 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3732
We will stop outside the Owens Thomas House and hear the story of the house and the slave quarters. The house is also a museum that you can visit but that is not included in the tour. If you are interested pause the tour and and visit. Just press play to continue.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Davenport House Museum, 324 E State St, Savannah, GA 31401-3411
We will stop outside the Davenport house and hear it's story. And after that we will head into the Colombia square and see the old historic fountain.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square, Bull Street Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, GA
We will stop in Wrights square and hear the story of Tomochichi the chief that helped establish the city of Savannah. We will learn about is grave and the statue that now stands in the middle of the square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wright Square Vintage & Retro Mall, 14 W State St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
We will stop by Wright Square Antique and learn about the movie industry in Georgia. Did you know it's one of the biggest filming locations in the world! Many movies you know were filmed right here in Georgia. You can pause the tour and check out the shop.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-3612
Your tour will go to Telfair Square and stop at the entrance of the Telfair Museum. it's the oldest art museum in the South. You'll hear the story of how it was was established and the 5 statues that sit out front.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace, 10 E Oglethorpe Ave (corner of Bull St. and Oglethorpe Ave.), Savannah, GA 31401-3707
We will stop by the outside of the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, or as you may know here The Founder of the Girl Scouts!
Duration: 3 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- This is a Solo Smart Phone Powered Tour that is self guided. It's not in a group making it a great social distance travel experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Very easy to follow, definitely made my solo trip fun and I learned a lot about the area. As an introvert, I enjoyed being off on my own away from the crowds. It traces your steps/direction so you won’t get lost. 10/10 would recommend!
Very easy to follow, definitely made my solo trip fun and I learned a lot about the area. As an introvert, I enjoyed being off on my own away from the crowds. It traces your steps/direction so you won’t get lost. 10/10 would recommend!This self guided tour is incredible and easy to follow. Very informative and optional to gain additional knowledge by selection of "dig deeper" button on app.
This self guided tour is incredible and easy to follow. Very informative and optional to gain additional knowledge by selection of "dig deeper" button on app.Great sites and very informative! Wish we had more time. It was a quick trip but very worthwhile! Will do this again in the future.
Great sites and very informative! Wish we had more time. It was a quick trip but very worthwhile! Will do this again in the future.Had a terrible time down loading app. Even with had 5 G. Couldn’t get sound to work. Only thing we could get was map tour and introduction by voice. The app. Just wasn’t user friendly at all. Waist of money.
Had a terrible time down loading app. Even with had 5 G. Couldn’t get sound to work. Only thing we could get was map tour and introduction by voice. The app. Just wasn’t user friendly at all. Waist of money.Couldn’t get code and app to work together. Never used the app for intended purpose. Code provided by Viator would not work.
Couldn’t get code and app to work together. Never used the app for intended purpose. Code provided by Viator would not work.We loved all the historical homes. We enjoyed the information about the squares. This was a ver easy and informative tour.
We loved all the historical homes. We enjoyed the information about the squares. This was a ver easy and informative tour.