Savannah: Historic District, Islands & more VIP Private Tour
ID: GYG433111-780023
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Experience Savannah like a local and combine both our Savannah tours into an all-day VIP experience. Let us show you the best Savannah has to offer - both inside and outside the Historic District!
Your tour will include:
Savannah Squares - enjoy a stroll through a sampling of the 22 historic squares where you will see lovely homes, beautiful churches, charming inns and museums amidst the shade of live oak trees and intimate green space
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - an impressive 19th century Roman Catholic cathedral & seat of the Bishop of Savannah
Christ Church - established in 1733 with the founding of the colony of Georgia, this church is known as “The Mother Church of Georgia.”
Forsyth Park - this moss-draped 30-acre park has the city's most famous fountain, installed in 1858 and modeled after the fountains in Paris
Victorian District - experience late Victorian and Queen Anne architecture in this lovely historic district
Bonaventure Cemetery - located on the site of a former plantation, the cemetery was featured in the novel and film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Bluff Drive - explore a hidden scenic residential area on the Isle of Hope where stately southern mansions overlook the marshes
Visit Fort Pulaski - Located on Cockspur Island, Fort Pulaski is one of the best preserved forts from the Civil War. Learn about the Siege of Fort Pulaski in 1862 and the Union military technology that forced the Confederate surrender and closed the port of Savannah.
Tour Tybee Island - Tybee Island has been of strategic importance to Georgia since the early 18th century, which made the Island’s northern tip an ideal location for a lighthouse. The lighthouse was first built in 1736 and was the tallest structure (90 feet) in America at the time. After touring the lighthouse and historic support buildings, we will head to the Tybee Pier and Pavilion to experience the resort feel of this charming island.
Highlights
- Explore Savannah's Historic District and see stunning homes and churches
- Listen to fascinating facts about Savannah's heritage from a local guide
- Visit Tybee Island and experience its natural wildlife and coastal attractions
- Learn about the siege of Fort Pulaski visit a preserved fort from the Civil War
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available within Savannah city limits
If driving you can meet your guide at
Savannah Coffee Roasters
215 W Liberty St, Savannah, GA 31401
The Liberty St Parking Garage is located a block away
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.