Discover one of the tour's most surprising stories at a monument honoring hundreds of soldiers of African descent who fought in Savannah during the American Revolution. Among them was a young drummer boy whose life would take an extraordinary turn.

Begin beside the Savannah River with one of the city's most beloved—and mysterious—local legends. Meet the woman who greeted passing ships for decades and discover why sailors around the world came to know Savannah's famous "Waving Girl."

Walk along the waterfront where Savannah's modern shops and restaurants stand on ground once dominated by warehouses, ships, and cotton. Explore the marketplace and discover a much deeper—and darker—history hiding beneath today's River Street.

Pause in the heart of Savannah's revitalized riverfront and discover the man responsible for helping transform this once-neglected industrial area. There's also a fun little surprise waiting in Echo Square.

This historic riverfront building has witnessed Savannah's cotton boom, the Civil War, and generations of sailors and merchants. Today it's a restaurant—but its past holds stories that go far beyond what's on the menu.

Stand on one of the most meaningful spots along Savannah's waterfront, where a striking monument tells a story the city waited more than a century to publicly recognize. Look closely at the figures, the broken chains, and the river behind them—the details matter.

Explore mysterious brick vaults built directly into the bluff beneath Savannah. Historians know why they were constructed, but questions remain about what—or who—may once have been held inside.

Enter Savannah's oldest square and discover Revolutionary War heroes, one of the city's most famous songwriters, and the origins of Savannah's remarkable network of public squares. This is where the tour begins moving from the cotton waterfront into the heart of historic Savannah.

Meet one of Savannah's most famous native sons before discovering another side of the city's reputation. Just steps away is a museum dedicated to an era when Americans were told they couldn't drink—and Savannah wasn't particularly interested in following the rules.

Enter the final square of the tour, named for Savannah's founder, James Oglethorpe. It's a fitting setting for the final chapter of the journey, where Savannah's extraordinary beauty and complicated history come together.

Finish at one of Savannah's most important historic homes, where the lives of a wealthy family and the people they enslaved existed under the same roof. Its remarkably preserved slave quarters reveal details of everyday life that have disappeared from many other historic homes—and provide a powerful conclusion to the tour.