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Historic Homes of Savannah Guided Walking Tour
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North Historic District
About
Celebrating 30 years in 2025!
More than a discussion of architecture, this highly detailed and enchanting walk through the heart of the Historic District focuses on Savannah’s majestic mansions, their residents and their roles in history! Learn about Savannah’s ongoing historic preservation movement and hear about the contributions of residents dedicated to protecting and conserving our rich history. Ask about a private tour for couples or large groups!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
House museum suggestions will be given by the guide at the end of the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Warren Square
The tour will meet in the middle of Warren Square.
Return
The Olde Pink House
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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More than a discussion of architecture, this highly detailed and enchanting walk through the heart of the Historic District focuses on Savannah’s majestic mansions, their residents and their roles in history! Learn about Savannah’s ongoing historic preservation movement and hear about the contributions of residents dedicated to protecting and conserving our rich history. Ask about a private tour for couples or large groups!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Guide
House museum suggestions will be given by the guide at the end of the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Warren Square
The tour will meet in the middle of Warren Square.
Return
The Olde Pink House
Itinerary
1
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Guests will learn about the circa 1916 mansion. Who built it, who lived in it, what it was built of and why it still stands today.
If desired, the home offers tours every hour on the hour.
10 minutes
2
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
Walk with and learn why this golden jewel built in 1818 still stands on the corner of Bull and Oglethorpe. The home Juliette Gordon Low was born in and a house William Tecumseh Sherman was invited to dinner. But not why you might think!
15 minutes
3
Green-Meldrim House
Your guide will introduce you to the Green family and their circa 1853 Gothic Revival mansion! Built at a cost of $93,000, it was Savannah’s most expensive home.
15 minutes
4
Davenport House Museum
Learn about this circa 1820 Federalist style mansion and its unique role in history. It’s the home that started the restoration movement in Savannah in 1954!
1 hour
5
Hamilton-Turner House
Now a bed and breakfast, your guide will introduce you to this stately Second Empire style Victorian mansion and its role in history. It was the first home in Savannah illuminated with the electric light bulb and was used as the pattern for the Haunted Mansion at Disney World by Walt Disney!
