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Savannah Historic Homes & House Tours

Close up view of the doorway and entrance steps at the Davenport House, Savannah, GA.

Savannah has an unusually large number and variety of historic house museums for a city of its size. Most of them date from the early to mid 19th century and are restored to reflect that period.

Savannah’s historic homes can offer a closer look at the lives of its (mostly white and wealthy) residents in times past, an appreciation of the architecture and furnishings of a particular period, or even just something to do on a rainy day.

In the majority of these houses, guided tours only are available, though the gardens (where applicable) can be toured at your own pace. Allow about an hour or so for your visit to any of the homes.

See also: – Savannah’s must-see sights – Savannah’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December – More attractions and things to do – Museums in Savannah – River Street

Andrew Low House

329 Abercorn Street. Official website

The Andrew Low House was built for one of Savannah’s wealthiest businessmen, the Scottish-born cotton factor Andrew Low. It was built in 1848-1849, the architect believed to be John S Norris.

The house is also associated with Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts story: Gordon Low lived here after her marriage to Andrew Low’s son William Mackay Low. Though they later divorced, Gordon Low remained in the house until her death; the adjacent carriage house served as the first meeting place for the Girl Scouts organization, which she founded in 1912.

The house (today owned by the Colonial Dames of Georgia) has numerous restored rooms showing how life would have been for a wealthy Savannah family in the 19th century, including a children’s playroom and, more unusually, one of the earliest indoor bathrooms.

The Andrew Low House also has one of the few surviving original gardens created in 19th-century Savannah. The design of the gardens dates from the mid century, shortly after the completion of the house.

→ See current hours and admission for the Andrew Low House

Davenport House

324 East State Street. Official website

The Davenport House Museum is one of the oldest of Savannah’s historic houses open to the public. It is also significant as one of the first major successes of the historic preservation movement in Savannah.

New England builder and architect Isaiah Davenport built this house for his family from around 1820, completing it a year or so later. A large and distinctive red brick structure, it is designed in the Federal style, popular from the last decades of the 18th century.

The Historic Savannah Foundation saved the house from destruction in the mid 20th century. Once serving as their headquarters, it opened as a museum in 1963. The house is restored to its appearance in the 1820s; the gardens have also been redeveloped.

Tours explore the life and household management of a thriving Savannah family in that period, and outline the strategies and achievements of the projects undertaken in Savannah over the past several decades to preserve the city’s historic heritage.

The Davenport House also offers several annual special events, some seasonal and others focusing on aspects of Savannah’s history and preservation. See upcoming events

→ See current hours and admission for the Davenport House Museum

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

207 East Charlton Street. Official website

This house is the former residence of Flannery O’Connor, one of the South’s most celebrated authors. O’Connor’s literary reputation rests on her four works – two novels, Wise Blood and The Violent Bear It Away , and two collections of short stories, A Good Man Is Hard To Find and Everything That Rises Must Converge , the latter published posthumously – bizarre and highly religiously-inflected works that drew upon her intense and lifelong engagement with Catholicism.

O’Connor lived in the house until the age of 13 (a third of her short life), after which her family moved to Atlanta. After traveling north for her education, O’Connor spent much of her remaining time on her mother’s Milledgeville, GA farm. She died aged 39, of lupus.

The Flannery O’Connor childhood home is one of Savannah’s more unique historic house museums. It is the only house museum that depicts life as it would have been during the Great Depression of the early 20th century. It also provides an insight into life for a more modest middle class family, in contrast to the homes of Savannah’s elite.

→ See current hours for the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

Green-Meldrim House

14 West Macon Street. Official website

Amongst Savannah’s most popular historic houses is the Green-Meldrim House, on the west side of Madison Square. From this house, General William Sherman wrote his historic telegram presenting the City of Savannah to President Lincoln as a “Christmas present.” It is currently owned by the adjacent St John’s Episcopal Church.

The house was built for English merchant and one of the wealthiest businessman in Savannah, Charles Green, in the early 1850s, at that time one of the grandest houses in the city and reputedly, the single most expensive ever built to that date. It was designed by John S Norris, and is considered an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture.

Charles Green famously offered the use of his house to General Sherman during the Union army’s occupation of Savannah around the winter of 1864. Some said this was a gesture intended to spare his southern fellow-citizens the indignity of hosting the enemy. Others thought Green was motivated by the hope that the invading forces would not burn his fine new house, though he needn’t have worried: Sherman spared Savannah.

→ See current hours and admission for the Green-Meldrim House

Harper-Fowlkes House

230 Barnard Street. Official website

The Harper-Fowlkes House, a striking Greek Revival home on Savannah’s Orleans Square, was once owned by the influential Champion and McAlpin families. It stands today as testament to the preservation work of Alida Harper-Fowlkes.

The house was designed by Charles Cluskey in the Greek Revival style, constructed in 1842. The Harper-Fowlkes House is the last remaining of the large homes that once graced the formerly-fashionable Orleans Square, its imposing double-story columns a hint of the square’s lost grandeur.

The Harper-Fowlkes House was owned by various members of the Champion and McAlpin familes for much of its first century. Alida Harper (Alida Harper-Fowlkes after her marriage) bought the property in 1939. Though she was never very active in Savannah’s leading preservationist organization, the Historic Savannah Foundation, Harper became an influential force in the restoration of Savannah’s old houses and neighborhoods.

Harper substantially restored the historic Orleans Square home, later deeding it to the Society of the Cincinnati with the proviso that it would never be sold (the house is currently managed by the Coastal Heritage Society). Tours discuss the home’s architecture, artworks and antiques and Harper’s own preservation work.

→ See current hours and admission for the Harper-Fowlkes House

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

10 East Oglethorpe Avenue. Official website

Juliette Gordon Low is known nationwide as the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. The Birthplace, or Wayne-Gordon House as it is otherwise called, was her childhood home. It is one of Savannah’s key cultural sites.

Juliette Magill Gordon was born in 1860. The house, built around 1820 for the recent mayor of Savannah and later Supreme Court Justice James Moore Wayne, was bought from him by her grandfather, politician and railroad man William Washington Gordon I. Its design is attributed to William Jay.

Juliette Gordon Low (as she became known after her marriage to William Mackay Low in the 1880s) founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, inspired by the Boy Scouting/Girl Guiding organizations she had learned of during her travels in Britain.

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is both a museum of the Girl Scouts organization and a historic home. It is restored to reflect the life of an upper class southern family in the late 19th century, also displaying many artifacts from Low’s life and the history of Girl Scouting.

→ See current hours and admission for the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

King-Tisdell Cottage

514 East Huntington Street. Official website

The King-Tisdell Cottage is a rare example of a visitable Savannah historic home formerly owned by and depicting the lives of the city’s African-American citizens.

The house was originally built in 1896 for the white woodmill owner WW Aimar, constructed in the delightful ‘gingerbread’ style then popular. The King-Tisdell Cottage is a beautiful example of this late-19th century architectural trend, characterized by the intricate, ornate woodword employed as decoration of the porches and other outer features of a dwelling.

In 1925, the house was bought by a young African-American couple, Eugene and Sarah King, both of them representative of the Black entrepreneurship that often thrived in early 20th-century Savannah. Eugene King was the owner of a laundry business; Sarah King would operate her own confectionery out of their home, then located at 516 Ott Street, out in Savannah’s southern addition.

More of a museum in a historic house than a historic house museum, its exhibits include: the experiences of enslavement and emancipation and of Black entrepreneurship in the city; the Gullah-Geechee culture of the sea islands and coast; the life of museum founder and Civil Rights activist WW Law; and the stories of the home’s former owners.

→ See current hours and admission for the King-Tisdell Cottage

Mercer-Williams House

429 Bull Street. Official website

The Mercer-Williams House, former residence of the preservationist and antiques dealer Jim Williams, is undoubtedly the most widely-known of Savannah’s historic homes.

The early history of the house was largely unremarkable. John S Norris designed the home in 1860, for Hugh Weedon Mercer. War interfered with its construction, however, and it was not completed until 1868, by which time Mercer had sold it to John Wilder.

In 1969, Williams bought the house, restoring the property and redesigning the interiors according to his own tastes and interests.

Always a controversial figure, Jim Williams became a notorious one when he shot and killed his lover in the old Mercer House. Soon after, the man, the events and the home would all be immortalized in John Berendt’s international best-seller, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , also made into a movie.

Tours of the Mercer-Williams House focus on the architecture and restoration of the house; Williams’s legacy as a historical preservationist; and the remaining antiques (most of the antiques with which Williams filled the house have now been sold). Discussion of both the shooting and “The Book” is minimal.

→ See current hours and admission for the Mercer-Williams House

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

124 Abercorn Street. Official website

The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is one of Savannah’s most outstanding antebellum houses, and also one of its most completely preserved. Enslaved people’s quarters and English-style parterre gardens can be seen, besides the architecture and antiques of the main house itself.

The Owens-Thomas House dates from the 1810s, built for wealthy cotton merchant and banker Richard Richardson and his family. It was William Jay’s first Savannah commission: Jay is one of the most notable architects to have worked in the city, and the Owens-Thomas House is considered his finest work.

The house was completed in 1819, but tragedy soon struck. By 1822, Richardson’s wife Frances and two of their children were dead, and Richardson had lost their home, ruined by a recession and bad investments.

→ See current hours and admission for the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Savannah House Tours & Garden Tours

Several annual tours of private houses, gardens and other architecturally distinguished buildings, many of which are not usually open to the public, are conducted in Savannah.

In spring are the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens (recently suspended on account of the pandemic) and the North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens .

Other home tours in Savannah and nearby include the winter Holiday Tour of Homes and Inns , and prior to the pandemic the Tybee Island Tour of Homes and the St Vincent’s Academy Fall Tour of Homes.

More Things To Do In Savannah & Nearby

– Guided tours of Savannah – Black history sites in Savannah – Kayak tours near Savannah – Boat tours from Savannah and nearby – Savannah museums – Beaches near Savannah – Art galleries in Savannah – Savannah events – Georgia food festivals – Hilton Head Island events – Ossabaw Island tours – Sapelo Island tours

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The 17 best savannah tours: pub crawls, trolley rides & more.

Experience real southern hospitality when visiting Savannah with these top tours.

The Best Savannah Tours

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Whether you want to see Savannah's historic architecture, beautiful cemeteries or taste its food scene, you'll find a tour to suit your desires.

A great way to get to know Savannah, Georgia , is with the aid of someone who lives there and knows the city's history. With the help of traveler reviews and editor analysis, U.S. News selected Savannah's best guided tours, some of which focus on the city's architecture, others on its food and some on its ghostly residents . Whether you're walking through the Historic District or riding a Segway through a storied cemetery, you'll gain an insider's perspective on Savannah's culture and folklore on these tours.

Old Town Trolley – Savannah Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Price: Adults from $28; kids from $20 Duration: 1.5 hours

Old Town Trolley's hop-on, hop-off tours allow visitors to explore Savannah's most popular attractions at their own pace. Trollies make 15 stops in total, including Forsyth Park , City Market , River Street , Madison Square, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Colonial Park Cemetery. If you choose to stay on for the entire ride, the tour takes about 90 minutes. Drivers provide commentary on the city and its sights – a point of praise for most tourgoers. Reviewers suggested riding the entire route at least once before hopping on and off so you can get a sense for the city's history and attractions.

Tours begin at 9 a.m. and depart every 20 minutes until 5 p.m. depending on the season. If purchased online, one-day passes with unlimited hop-on, hop-off privileges start at about $28 for adults and $20 for kids ages 4 to 12; kids 3 and younger ride for free. The tour company also runs a popular nighttime Ghost & Gravestones trolley tour.

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Genteel & Bard – History Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

Genteel & Bard's History Walking Tour takes visitors to many of the city's most popular downtown attractions , including the Colonial Park Cemetery, the Green-Meldrim House, Jones Street and Lafayette Square. A local historian and storyteller leads the two-hour excursion. Many reviewers enthusiastically praise the guide's in-depth knowledge and passion. Others appreciate the microphone/earbud system that makes it easy to hear the stories even from 100 feet away.

Tickets start at $30 for adults and $15 for kids ages 7 to 12; reservations are required. Tours are generally available Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m.; an additional afternoon tour may be offered on the weekend, depending on the month. For those interested in the supernatural, the family-owned company also leads a Savannah Ghost Encounter Tour.

Ghost City Tours – Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl

Price: From $30 Duration: 2 hours

The Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl takes visitors to three bars and pubs deemed the city's "most haunted." Over the course of the two-hour walking tour through Savannah's Historic District, guides tell stories about the city's famously spooky history, as well as its distinct architecture and landmarks. It also includes a stop at the Colonial Park Cemetery. According to travelers, the guides are experienced and entertaining, though some wished the stories were scarier. Plus, thanks to the city's open container policy, visitors can carry their drinks in to-go cups from bar to bar.

Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, cost about $30. Tour-takers must be at least 21 years old. Tours are offered nightly at 8 and 9 p.m.; additional tours may be offered on Friday and Saturday evenings, depending on the month. Ghost City Tours also offers ghost tours suited for families and cemetery tours.

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Savannah Taste Experience – Port City Food Tour

Price: From $65 Duration: 3 hours

Savannah Taste Experience's Port City Food Tour takes visitors to a half-dozen eateries to sample everything from South African-inspired cuisine to ice cream. The Savannah food tours, which are offered up to four times a day Wednesday through Sunday, are limited to 12 people. Reviewers – including those familiar with Savannah – validate the accuracy of the "secret" part of the tour's name, acknowledging that they would not have found some of the restaurants on their own. What's more, guides win high marks for their good humor and knowledge of local lore.

Tickets cost about $65 per person. Tickets include food, but not adult beverages, which can be purchased separately. For families with young children, the company recommends signing up for its First Squares Food Tour.

Savannah Ghostwalker Tour

Price: From $25 Duration: 2.5 hours

Savannah Ghostwalker Tours stop at multiple cemeteries, battlefields and other purportedly haunted sites, including Colonial Park Cemetery. Guides, also known as "ghostwalkers," share their experiences of ghost research and related local history and folklore, which many reviewers find informative, entertaining and even a bit scary. As an added bonus, Ghostwalker Tours provides "ghost-hunting" equipment intended to detect paranormal activity. The 2 1/2-hour walking tours are limited to 15 people – a major pro for many travelers.

Tickets start at $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tours are generally available nightly at 9 p.m.

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Adventure Tours in Motion – Bonaventure Segway Tour

Price: From $75 Duration: 1.5 hours

According to reviewers, the best way to traverse Bonaventure Cemetery 's 100-plus acres is via a Segway with Adventure Tours in Motion. On this 90-minute tour, you'll glide past Spanish moss-draped oaks and the tombstones of famous residents like Conrad Aiken and Johnny Mercer while your guide shares historical and architectural facts. Along with the ease of using the Segways, travelers express praise for the guides, who they describe as insightful and funny.

Cemetery tours are generally offered daily at 9:30 a.m. Tickets, which include round-trip transportation from the Historic District to the cemetery, cost approximately $75 per adult. The company also offers 60- and 90-minute Segway tours of the city's Historic District, as well as a Movie Tour that visits some of the city's top filming locations.

Old Savannah Tours – Historic Hop-on, Hop-Off Tour

Price: Adults from $38; kids from $16 Duration: 1.5 hours

On this trolley tour, visitors can take a roughly 90-minute ride around the Historic District or hop off to explore at any of the 14 must-see stops along the way, including Savannah City Hall, River Street and Forsyth Park. Trolleys run every 15 to 20 minutes daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 or 5 p.m., depending on the season. Drivers provide running commentary and actors portraying historical figures appear at some stops – a highlight for many reviewers.

Tickets start at $38 for participants ages 12 and older and $16 for children ages 5 to 11; kids 4 and younger ride for free. If the hop-on, hop-off element of the tour doesn't appeal to you, the company also offers a continuous version of this tour that doesn't make any stops, allowing riders to stay on the trolley for the full roughly 90-minute experience. Several ghost-themed tours are also available.

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Blue Orb Savannah – The Zombie Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 2 hours

Blue Orb Savannah's Zombie Tour is a two-hour, adults-only walking tour that offers an in-depth, "uncensored" look at the ghosts that haunt the city. Along the way, guides share stories of paranormal activity recorded throughout Savannah. Reviewers regularly praise the guides' historical expertise and humor and say the two hours fly by.

Tours generally depart at 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets start at $35 per person. The Savannah Shadows Tour is a shorter (90-minute), all-ages version of the tour with tickets starting at $25 for kids and $30 for adults.

Southern Flavors Savannah – Taste Tour & Pub Crawl

Price: From $55 Duration: 3 hours

Southern Flavors Savannah's Taste Tour takes small groups (of no more than 12 people) on a walk through downtown Savannah and along its riverfront with stops at six restaurants. In between samples of Lowcountry fare like shrimp and grits and pimento cheese bites, travelers pass by several of the city's top attractions, including its famous squares. The food, and the respectable quantities of it, receive fulsome praise from reviewers, as do the tour guides, who travelers describe as personable and insightful.

The excursion starts daily at noon and lasts about three hours. Tickets start at around $55 and are available for culinary enthusiasts ages 16 or older; alcoholic beverages are not included. Southern Flavors Savannah also conducts a tour focused exclusively on desserts as well as a haunted pub crawl.

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Savannah Dan Walking Tours

Savannah Dan's public walking tours take visitors through about half a dozen squares in roughly two hours. Throughout the tour, the colorful, eponymous guide – self-described as a "stand-up historian" – will offer his thoughts and opinions on the history, legends and myths of his city. Many reviewers find the self-billed Southern gentleman who leads the outings engaging and knowledgeable. Savannah Dan is also known for offering helpful tips on where to dine in the city. Reviewers also appreciate the tour's laid-back pace.

Tours start at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Tickets cost approximately $35 per person. Savannah Dan also conducts private walking tours.

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Savannah Bike Tours – Pedal Through History Bike Tour

Price: Adults from $39; kids from $19 Duration: 2 hours

Savannah Bike Tours offers two-hour cycling trips that take visitors to some of the city's most popular attractions. During the 3-mile ride, travelers pass by several of Savannah's famous squares, Forsyth Park, the Savannah River waterfront, historic mansions open to the public and sites that have been featured in well-known movies. According to visitors, the bike tour allows you to cover more ground than a walking tour and includes insider tips from the local guides.

Tours are offered daily at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; an additional 6 p.m. tour is offered on Friday and Saturday in summer. Tickets start at $39 for participants 12 and older and $19 for kids 11 and younger. The price includes use of bikes with baskets and bottled water. Helmets, which are optional for adults, but mandatory for children, are also available. Electric bike tours and ghost-themed bike tours are also available.

Gray Line Savannah – Savannah Land & Sea Tour

Price: Adults from $69; kids from $36 Duration: 3 hours

Enjoy two quintessential Savannah experiences on this tour, which includes a scenic river cruise and a trolley ride. You'll start your excursion with a 90-minute narrated trolley tour through the city's historic district. Then, you'll hop on a classic riverboat for a 90-minute cruise that features commentary from the captain about Savannah's historic port. Travelers applaud the humorous, engaging trolley tour guides, but are less impressed with the boat ride, saying there's not much to see.

Tours are generally available daily starting at 10 a.m.; the last afternoon tour begins at 1 p.m. Tickets start at approximately $69 for adults and $36 for children ages 3 to 12. Gray Line operates a variety of tours in Savannah, including one that explores the Wormsloe State Historic Site .

Noble Jones – Savannah Saunter

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $18 Duration: 2 hours

For a crash course in Savannah history, consider this two-hour walking tour led by Noble Jones. As you stroll past top sights like Forsyth Park and River Street, you'll learn about the city's Colonial and Civil War history, as well as its modern-day renaissance. Tourgoers rave about the guides, who they describe as personable and well-versed in Savannah history.

Savannah Saunter tours are available daily in the morning and afternoon (generally 9:30 or 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Tickets start at $25 for adults and $18 for youths ages 8 to 14. History buffs may also be interested in the company's Civil War walking tour, which offers a more in-depth look at Savannah's role before, during and after the war.

Best Savannah Tours

Explore Savannah – Heart of Savannah - 2hr Walking Tour

Hear stories about Savannah's founding, its reputation as one of the most haunted cities in America and its connection to the Girl Scouts on this approximately two-hour tour. Tours begin at Wright Square and end at Forsyth Park. Travelers are impressed with the tour's pace and the guides, who they say personalize the experience for each group and encourage questions. Some reviewers say this walking tour offers a better history lesson than the city's popular trolley tours.

Tours are offered twice a day at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets prices start at $30 for adults and $15 for kids ages 6 to 12. Explore Savannah also operates a ghost tour, as well as private walking tours.

Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $15 Duration: 1.5 hours

When you need a break from Savannah's historic squares and ghost stories, consider heading to Tybee Island for a cruise with Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure. On this 60- to 90-minute ride, you'll cruise around the coastal waters of the barrier island passing historic lighthouses and Fort Pulaski National Monument while dolphins play in the boat's wake. Reviewers praise the adept captain and crew, and report seeing an abundance of dolphins. Many travelers say this is a great, family-friendly activity.

Tickets start at $25 for passengers ages 13 and older and $15 for children 12 and younger. Infants 2 and younger can ride for $5. Tour times vary by month; there is usually at least one morning departure and one afternoon departure. Boats depart from Tybee Island, about 15 miles east of River Street. Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure also offers a sunset tour, in addition to private tours.

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Hearse Ghost Tours – Public Hearse Ghost Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 75 minutes

Ride around Savannah's Historic District in a convertible hearse on this 75-minute ghost tour. Each hearse, which was used by real funeral parlors for more than 15 years, can hold a maximum of eight passengers. As you ride around town, your guide will regale you with tales about Savannah's paranormal activity and the stories behind the famous ghosts that supposedly haunt its streets. Reviewers applaud the entertaining guides and call the experience unique. Though it is a ghost tour, travelers say the guides manage to incorporate a fair amount of levity in their storytelling.

Tour times vary by month; the company usually runs at least two tours a night. Tickets start at about $35 per person. Private tours are also available.

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Historic Homes

Savannah has charmed visitors for centuries with her history, architecture and famous hospitality. With this tour, you will:

  • Explore the rich architectural heritage that spans two centuries
  • Take a tour of the Harper-Fowlkes Mansion!
  • More than a discussion on architecture, this enchanting walk through the heart of the Historic District focuses on Savannah’s majestic mansions and their residents.
  • Learn about Savannah’s ongoing historic preservation movement and hear of the contributions of residents dedicated to protect and conserve our rich history.
  • This tour features a visit to one of Savannah’s most beautiful historic homes.

One of the places you’ll see on this tour is the Owens-Thomas House, widely regarded as the premiere example of regency architecture in the United States, and learn about the achievements of architect William Jay. You’ll also see the Green Meldrim House, where Gen. William T. Sherman was a “guest” during the Civil War. Other house highlights includes discussions on the development of domestic dwellings in Savannah, from colonial times to the present, featuring fine examples of architecture that span two centuries.

Discover why Savannah is the Hostess City of the South. Book your Historic Homes Tour  today!

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The only difference between the tour sessions is the time the private homes are open for touring.  

Tour Session I

8 private homes from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Museums from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Inns from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  

Tour Session II

8 Private Homes from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Inns from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Tour Information

Tour Headquarters

The Tour Headquarters, where you pick up your tickets on Dec. 9, will be located at 402 E. Broughton St. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the Ticket Pickup section for details.  

Please note : there is no ticket pickup prior to the day of the tour.

Not wheelchair OR stroller accessible

Most historic homes in Savannah have multiple steps to climb and as such, are not accessible by wheelchairs.

No photography or video allowed

Out of respect for our homeowners, no photography or videotaping inside the homes is allowed.

Refund Policy Due to high demand, there are no refunds. All ticket sales are final.

Parking Information

Information on parking in Savannah, including meters, garages, visitor parking passes, disability parking spaces and Savannah’s parking app can be found  HERE .

No high-heeled shoes

High-heeled shoes are not allowed, as they may damage the historic wood floors.

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Take a Step Back in Time: A Tour of Savannah’s Most Beautiful Historic Homes

Savannah, Georgia is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful homes. The city is home to a large number of historic homes, each with its own unique story and character. From grand antebellum mansions to charming cottages, these homes are a testament to the city’s rich heritage and a fascinating glimpse into the past.

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While any walk around the city will result in beautiful homes here are a few you don’t want to miss. 

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Mercer .

429 Bull St, Savannah, GA

The Mercer House is a stunning example of Antebellum architecture and a fascinating piece of the city’s history. Built in the late 1800s the home is known for its striking design and as the setting for the famous book and movie, “ Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. “

Designed in 1868 by John S. Norris for General Hugh W. Mercer, a Confederate veteran, the home was designed in the Italianate style and features a distinctive four-story tower, spacious balconies, and a grand entrance hall. The home was built with the latest technology and design elements of the time, including indoor plumbing, gas lighting, and central heating.

After General Mercer’s death, the home was sold and went through several owners before being purchased by Jim Williams, a prominent antique dealer, in 1969. Williams restored the home to its former glory and filled it with a collection of antique furniture, art, and artifacts. He also opened the home to the public for tours and events, making the Mercer House one of the most well-known and popular homes in Savannah.

The Mercer House is perhaps best known for its connection to the book and movie, “ Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil .” The book is based on the story of Jim Williams and his trial for the murder of a young man named Danny Hansford. Quickly rising to best-seller status, the book was later made into a movie in 1997 starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack. The house was featured prominently in the movie and is now a popular tourist destination for fans of the book and movie.

You can get a glimpse into the home’s history and stunning architecture of the Mercer House through a tour or one of the many events in the home.

Mercer-Williams House in Savannah Georgia

Davenport House 

323 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA

The Davenport House, located in Savannah, Georgia, is a Federal-style house that was constructed in 1820. The building was nearly demolished in 1955 but saved as the first project of the Historic Savannah Foundation. The three-story house features nineteenth-century furnishings, ceramics, textiles, and fixtures selected to match Isaiah Davenport’s inventory. 

Today, the Davenport House is one of Savannah’s most historic homes and is a popular destination for visitors to the city. You can visit the home’s public museum for tours.

Green-Meldrim House 

14 West Macon Street, Savannah, GA

Situated on the corner of Madison Square, this stunning home was built in 1853 and designed by John S. Norris in the Gothic Revival style with beautiful stained-glass windows, and stunning gardens. The Green-Meldrim House has a rich history and has played a significant role in the city’s past, having served as both a hospital and a headquarters for General William T. Sherman during the Civil War .

Over the years, the Green-Meldrim House has undergone several changes in ownership. It was originally built for a British subject named Green, who was residing in Savannah prior to 1854. The house was then purchased by Judge Peter W. Meldrim in 1892, who made it his residence until he sold it to St. Johns Church in 1943, thus ensuring its preservation.

Today, the Green-Meldrim House is open to the public and visitors can take guided tours to explore its many original adornments and learn about its history. 

Gingerbread House (The Asendorf House) 

1921 Bull St, Savannah, GA 

Listed as a historic property in Georgia and included in the Historic Architecture and Landscapes of Georgia collection this three-story southern mansion has maintained its original design for more than 100 years.  Built in 1899 in the Steamboat Gothic style. Today it is considered one of the most outstanding examples of the gingerbread style in the country.  The house was built in 1899 for Cord Asendorf, a German immigrant who purchased the property on Bull Street in 1898. The house was built by the Hawley Construction Company for just $3000, but it is unclear whether the design came from a pattern book or was a whimsical collaboration between Asendorf and Hawley.

While the home is the site of several events each year, there are no tours offered at this time.

Gingerbread House in Savannah Georgia

Sorrel-Weed House 

6 W Harris St, Savannah, GA

The Sorrel-Weed House, also known as the Francis Sorrel House, is a historical landmark located in Savannah, Georgia . It is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival and Regency architecture in the area and has a rich, deep-south history. The house was built in 1839 by Francis Sorrel, a wealthy merchant and shipping agent, and his business partner, Henry Douglass. Both General Sherman and General Lee were entertained here during the Civil War.

The house has a dark history related to slavery, and it is said that Sorrel and Douglass were involved in the slave trade. Some of the slaves were reportedly mistreated and tortured, leading to numerous ghost sightings and paranormal activities within the house. The haunting stories have given the house the reputation of being one of the most visited haunted houses in America.

Today, the Sorrel-Weed House serves as a museum and is open for guided tours. Visitors can explore the house and learn about its architecture and the history behind the haunted house. With its rich history, unique architecture, and paranormal activities, the Sorrel-Weed House is a must-visit location in Savannah, Georgia .

Harper Fowlkes House 

230 Barnard St, Savannah, GA

Sitting just off Orleans Square and built in 1842, the Harper Fowlkes House is an exquisite example of Greek Revival architecture. The house was designed by architect Charles B. Cluskey for local shipping magnate Stephen Gardner]. Gardner, however, only owned the house briefly before being forced to sell it due to financial troubles. The property changed hands several times before being purchased by Alida Harper Fowlkes in 1939 at a Citizens and Southern National Bank auction for $9,000.

The Harper Fowlkes House is known for its impressive architectural features and is now serving as the headquarters for the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia after Alida Harper-Fowlkes bequeathed the house to the Society in 1985. 

It is open to the public for tours, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of a wealthy Savannah family in the mid-19th century.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace 

10 East Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, GA

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is a historic home that is the birthplace of the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), Juliette Gordon Low. 

Built in 1821, the house is now a museum dedicated to Low’s life and legacy. Visitors can tour the home learning about her experiences growing up in Savannah and how she went on to create the organization.

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

124 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA

Built in 1819, the Owens-Thomas House is a stunning example of English Regency architecture. It was designed by British architect William Jay in the early 19th century and features one of the country’s first indoor plumbing systems. 

The house itself is one of the best-preserved examples of William Jay’s English Regency-style work in the country and is considered a technological marvel of its time. It features a columned entrance portico, a beautiful cast iron balcony, a winding double staircase, and an indoor bridge.

The Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is a significant historical site that tells the story of the people who lived and worked on the property, both free and enslaved. The addition of the Slave Quarters to the name and tour of the house is an important step in recognizing the often untold and overlooked history of enslaved individuals in America.

The house has undergone conservation and restoration since the 1990s and now includes new interpretive exhibitions as part of the Telfair Museums Slavery and Freedom in Savannah project.

The home played an important role in sparking a movement within the historic home community to change the way history is presented. The addition of the Slave Quarters to the name and tour of the house has helped to uncover the untold history of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the property. This change has inspired others to follow suit and consider the inclusion of previously untold stories in their own presentations.

The historic homes of Savannah are a testament to the city’s rich heritage and a fascinating glimpse into the past. From the grandeur of the Antebellum mansions to the charm of the Gingerbread House, these homes offer a unique window into the history and culture of this beautiful city. Whether you’re a fan of history, or architecture, or simply enjoy exploring beautiful homes, touring a few of these homes is a must-do during your Savannah visit.

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  • Date: December 10, 2022 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Venue: Savannah Repertory Theatre
  • Categories: Christmas , Show On Calendar , Tour

Savannah’s Holiday Tour of Homes features exquisite architecture, beautiful furnishings, and gracious hospitality. Presented by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Savannah, GA Inc.

  • Date and time: Sat, December 10, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
  • Location: Tour Headquarters Savannah Repertory Theatre 402 E Broughton St Savannah, GA 31401
  • Home Tour Tickets are $75.00. Tickets are non-refundable, and, unfortunately, we will not be able to provide a “wait list” this year.

There are two tours you can choose from:

  • House Tour Session I: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (8 Private Homes from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Museums from 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. and Inns from 11:30 .am.-2:30 p.m.)
  • House Tour Session II: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (8 Private Homes from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm, Inns from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Museums from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

ALL tour participants MUST come to Tour Headquarters on the day of the tour to pick up their color-coded wristband, which is your ticket. Tour headquarters will be at Savannah Repertory Theatre, 402 E. Broughton St Savannah.

The shuttle bus takes participants from the Tour’s Headquarters to a centrally located site. The shuttle service is provided by a local tour company. This is a round-trip ticket, and the shuttle will run throughout the day. You may also purchase a shuttle bus pass for $10.00.

To help guide you along the way, home locations will be posted on our STQRY Guide App at noon on December 6th. You will get directions regarding this download after you purchase your tickets on Eventbrite .

For those who do not wish to download the STQRY Guide App, the homes will be listed and mapped in the Tour Guidebook distributed at Tour Headquarters on the day of the tour.

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11 Historic Homes in Savannah You Can Actually Visit

February 10, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Savannah , Georgia has one of the nation’s most carefully preserved historic districts. And it wouldn’t have been possible without some forward-thinking residents who saved historic homes from being bulldozed in the 1960s.

Some historic homes are managed independently while others are handled by the Historic Savannah Foundation . Like in Charleston , you can now visit many of these homes, which have been turned into museums, inns, and even restaurants.

Additional private homes are open on seasonal tours of homes. Visit Savannah has great information on historic homes.

A Note On Plantations:  These homes have a dark history that shouldn’t be ignored. Only you can decide whether this is something you’re interested in doing. Read  this post  for more perspectives on both sides of the debate.

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Savannah House Tours and Tickets

Each of these homes has its own ticketing process, but you can also purchase combination tickets to see more than one. For example, Old Town Trolley Tours has a package that includes admission to the Davenport House and the Andrew Low House. The Owens-Thomas House can be visited in conjunction with the Telfair Museums.

Historic Savannah House Museums

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Harper Fowlkes House Savannah

The Harper Fowlkes House is a Greek Revival historic home dating back to 1842. It was saved by preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes, who bequeathed it to the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia in 1985.

The home is known for its antiques, with items like 19th-century china, early portraiture from colonial Georgia , and Rococo sculptures. Fowlkes was herself an antiques dealer. The gardens are also stunning.

They operate tours on Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. They also allow you to make appointments. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free for those under 12. The Harper Fowlkes House is located at 230 Barnard Street, near Orleans Square.

Davenport House

Davenport House Museum

The Davenport House Museum was one of Savannah ‘s first historic house museums and the Historic Savannah Foundation was created solely to save it from demolition. Built in 1820, the two-and-a-half-story brick structure was the home of Isaiah Davenport, his family, and his slaves.

In 1955, the home was nearly demolished to make room for a parking lot. The gardens have been partially restored to feature the plants of coastal Georgia that would have existed during the Davenports’ time.

Tours run Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. They last around 40 minutes and the garden is self-guided. It’s also a popular stop for a Savannah ghost tour .

Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children, and free for those under 6. The house is located at 324 E. State Street, near Columbia Square.

Andrew Low House

Andrew Low House

The Andrew Low House was built in 1848 in the Italianate style for the self-made Scottish immigrant. He became Savannah’s wealthiest citizen through the cotton trade. Over the years, his lavish home hosted Robert E. Lee and the Earl of Roxbury.

The house was owned by his descendants until the death of his daughter-in-law, Juliette Gordon Low, who had a house nearby. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia purchased it in 1928 and it opened to the public in 1950.

Tours are offered on Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, AAA and AARP members, and Girl Scouts, and free for active military. The Andrew Low House is located at 329 Abercorn Street, around the corner from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Visit on the Garden & Historic Homes Tour , which stops by the Low, Mercer, and Green Houses.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace was the home of the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. She was born at the home in 1860 and lived here for most of her life growing up. She returned later in life when her husband died.

In 1912, she got the idea of the Girl Scouts of America here. Girl Scout troops from all over the world visit the home, which includes much of the house’s original furnishings. In 1953, the home was purchased by the GSA to operate as a museum. Exhibits include early uniforms from the troops.

Tours run around 40 minutes and cover Low’s life and areas of the home. Tickets are $12 for adults, seniors, students, and military, $10 for Girl Scouts, and free for children under 4.

Tours run every Monday to Saturday but tour times vary. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is located at 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue, south of Wright Square.

Mercer-Williams House

Mercer-Williams House

The Mercer-Williams House was built in the Italianate style in the 1860s for General Hugh W. Mercer, the great-grandfather of acclaimed songwriter Johnny Mercer. But a few years later, it was sold to John Wilder.

In 1969, the most famous owner, Jim Williams bought the property. It was here that Williams murdered Danny Hansford, featured in “The Book” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil . Williams painstakingly restored the home and furnished it with antiques he’d collected over the years.

The house then passed to his sister Dorothy Kingery, who continues to live in the home and support restoration efforts. Tours operate from around 10:30 am to 4:10 pm Monday to Saturday and 12 to 4 pm on Sunday.

Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $8 for students. The Mercer-Williams House is located at 429 Bull Street, right on Monterey Square.

Visit on the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour of Savannah , which discusses the importance of the home in the book and subsequent movie.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

Acclaimed author Flannery O’Connor lived in Savannah from 1925 to 1938 when she moved to Milledgeville . The  Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home  now operates as a museum on her life after her cousin, and neighbor, Katie later purchased the home.

It’s been restored to how it would have looked when the family lived here thanks to generous contributions from director Jerry Bruckheimer. The home also hosts lectures including past talks by authors Pat Conroy and Roxane Gay.

The home is open for tours Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Guided tours last 30 minutes and are $8 for adults, $6 for students and military, and free for children under 12. The Flannery O’Connor Home is located at 207 E Charlton Street, near Troup Square.

Green Meldrim House

Green-Meldrim House

The Green Meldrim House was built in the 1850s in the Gothic Revival style for English cotton merchant Charles Green. In 1864, Mr. Green invited General Sherman to use the home as Union headquarters during the occupation of Savannah during the Civil War.

It was passed to Green’s son in 1881 and in 1892, the house was purchased by Judge Peter W. Meldrim. His family continued to own it until 1943 when the Green Meldrim House to the neighboring St. John’s Episcopal Church. It now operates as their Parish House.

Tours are operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The Green Meldrim House is located at 14 W Macon Street, right on Madison Square.

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

The Owens-Thomas House was built in 1816 in the Regency style for merchant Richard Richardson and his family and slaves. The family suffered financially and sold it.

In 1824, Mary Maxwell operated it as a boarding house. It’s most well known for being where the Marquis de Lafayette gave a speech to the locals during his stay.

By 1830, it was the home of Mayor George Welshman Owens and later, granddaughter Margaret Gray Thomas. It became a museum in 1954.

It had the first indoor plumbing in the country, created by architect William Jay, who went on to create homes in Charleston and his native England.

Tours are offered from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday to Monday from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and $5 for children.

The 45-minute tours visit the carriage house, slave quarters, and cellar. The Owens-Thomas House is located at 124 Abercorn Street, on Oglethorpe Square.

Visit the home with the combination Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters and Telfair Museums Ticket .

Scarbrough House at The Ships of the Sea Museum

William Scarbrough House, Savannah

The Scarbrough House was built in 1819 for William Scarbrough, the owner of the steamship Savannah , the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Built in the Greek Revival style, it is one of the earliest examples of this type of architecture in the South.

In 1820, Scarbrough was in great debt and his house and furnishings were sold to a relative. By 1878, it became a school for African American children and continued until 1962. It was abandoned for a time before being restored by the Savannah Historic Foundation.

In 1995, it was acquired by the Ships of the Sea Museum and completely restored, including the portico and garden. Today the museum has pieces like models of the Wanderer and Titanic as well as maritime antiques.

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for students, seniors, military, and AAA members. Children under 5 are free.

The Scarbrough House at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is located at 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just a few blocks from River Street.

Visit the William Scarbrough House with the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Self-Guided Tour .

Sorrel-Weed House

Sorrel-Weed House

The Sorrel-Weed House was built for French Haitian merchant Francis Sorrel in the 1830s in the Greek Revival style. The site was where the Battle of Savannah took place in 1779. The Sorrel family lived there through the Civil War and even hosted Robert E. Lee.

Local businessman Henry D. Weed purchased the house in 1862 and it remained in his family until 1914. The home opened to the public in 1940 and features antebellum antiques. It’s also been featured on the show Ghost Hunters for its dark history.

Architecture and ghost tours are offered daily, lasting sixty minutes, and vary based on the tour type. Tours are $10 for adults and $6 for children. The Sorrel-Weed House is located at 6 W Harris Street, north of Madison Square.

Telfair Academy

Telfair Academy

The Telfair Academy was built in 1819 as a Neoclassical mansion from architect William Jay, who worked on many Savannah homes. Alexander Telfair lived here until passing it on to his sister Mary, who turned it into an art museum.

Opened in 1886, it’s the oldest public art museum in the South and the first museum in the United States founded by a woman. The collection includes American and European works from the Telfair family. The most well-known piece is the Bird Girl, which graced the cover of  Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil . 

Tours are offered from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday to Monday from 12 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and $5 for children. Telfair Academy is located at 121 Barnard Street, south of namesake Telfair Square.

Historic Savannah Restaurants

Some of Savannah’s historic homes and buildings have taken on a new life as restaurants.

The Pirate’s House

Pirates House

The Pirate’s House was built around 1753 on the site of the Trustee’s Garden, an early agricultural project. The building itself is said to be one of the oldest standing structures in the state and the oldest continuously operating restaurant.

It became a tavern and boarding house, hosting seafaring pirates and even Robert Louis Stevenson stayed here while working on  Treasure Island . 

The building fell into disrepair but was saved in 1945 by Mary Hillyer, wife of the Savannah Gas Company owner. In 1953, it opened as a tea room.

Today the popular restaurant has some of the best fried chicken anywhere, not to mention a stellar Southern food buffet. The Pirate’s House is located at 20 East Broad Street, right off River Street.

The Olde Pink House

The Olde Pink House Restaurant & Tavern -

The Olde Pink House is one of the most well-known restaurants in Savannah, set in a Colonial mansion. It was built in 1771 as the Habersham House for James Habersham Jr., who lived here until 1800. It later operated as a bank and then Union headquarters during the Civil War.

Preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes not only restored ten homes but also operated The Georgian Tea Room in the basement of the Pink House in 1929.

In 1992, it became a restaurant serving traditional Southern food. The Olde Pink House is located at 23 Abercorn Street, right on Reynolds Square.

Historic Savannah Inns and Bed and Breakfasts

Kehoe House

Many of these formerly private homes now operate as Savannah’s historic inns and bed and breakfasts .

The Hamilton-Turner Inn was built in 1873 for businessman Samuel Pugh Hamilton near Lafayette Square. In 1915, it was sold to Dr. Francis Turner and in the 1960s it was saved from demolition. Today the home has 17 rooms with clawfoot tubs.

Kehoe House, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection near Columbia Square is one of Savannah’s finest properties. Built in 1892 for William Kehoe, it was also saved from demolition before becoming an inn in 1990.

The Alida Hotel is a newly built boutique hotel overlooking River Street, named for Alida Harper Fowlkes. It has trendy rooms, a restaurant, and three bars.

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Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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    Learn about the stories behind Savannah's elaborate mansions during a walking tour in the Historic District. Meet your guide for a city stroll focused on the architecture, history, and local preservation movement of these grand homes. See some of Savannah's most beautiful buildings including the Harper Fowlkes House, the Green-Meldrim House, and Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace.

  20. Plan Your Visit

    Located directly across Madison Square from the Green-Meldrim House, this special bookshop is not-to-be-missed. ... Savannah Insider Guide 2023. ... established in 1927 has a 40+ year tradition of providing an annual self-guided walking tours and serving Tea with traditional southern hospitality. Our members look forward to preparing and ...

  21. 2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour 2023

    Open in Google Maps. Tour will meet in Chippewa Square in front of the Ogelthorpe statue. 330 Abercorn St. 330 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA. Open in Google Maps. This tour will end at Lafayette Square in front of the fountain in the center of the square. Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

  22. NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens

    Savannah's Hottest Rooftop Bars & Restaurants. The Garden Club of Savannah (GCS) hosts the annual spring event, The NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens, is in its 46th Year. April 22 & 23, 2022. Sharing the Art of Southern Hospitality is a 46 year tradition for GCS, so you won't want to miss this event and partake in the delightful tea.

  23. Walking Tour of Savannah's Must-See Sights 2023

    A Must-See Savannah walking tour takes in the famous highlights, but also the off-the-beaten path details between them. Immerse yourself in the lush moss-draped live oak canopy, fascinating stories, gorgeous architecture, stunning photo backdrops, and colorful modern vibe that is our city. Your guide has led thousands of visitors and locals alike throughout the Historic District for over 14 ...