Discover the heart of the oldest city in Georgia with this self-guided walking tour of Savannah! Stroll along cobblestoned streets and past all kinds of cute shops and restaurants on the beautiful riverfront. Admire beautifully preserved historic architecture. Get to know Savannah’s most influential residents of days past.
Our tour begins at the Savannah Visitor Center. From there, you’ll stroll toward the waterfront. On your way, you’ll hear about Savannah’s pre-colonization history. The first landmark you’ll see is the Ships of the Sea museum, which offers a chance to learn more about how maritime trade shaped Savannah. Then there’s the First African Baptist Church, dating back to 1773!
You won’t be able to resist snapping some photos when you arrive at the riverfront, especially since it looks like a slice of the past! As you walk along these cobbled streets, you’ll hear about the struggle between enslavers and abolitionists.
Next, swing by the site of a grisly murder that was made infamous by the 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Finally, you’ll arrive at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum. Your tour concludes here.
