Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah | 2 hours

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Behind the Plaques - 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Savannah
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities

Overview

House of Clayton offers unique, informative, impassioned tours through Savannah's Historic District. It's our passion with intent to give our guests the same feeling, while providing the most accurate information possible. We read and research constantly and search for articles confirming other information. Our guides strive to connect with each one of our guests. This tour draws its inspiration from the historical markers or plaques and gives detailed information not included there, and rarely included on other tours.

Meeting points

Located on Bull Street just north of the Six Pence, west of McDonough's, south of Wright Square. Meet on the south side of the square by the cement bench, in front of the statue of James Oglethorpe.

End point

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The tour ends one square south of Chippewa Square, about four blocks, where the tour starts.

Itinerary

  • Chippewa Square

    Chippewa Square, named after the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. Monument to James Oglethorpe, Eastman-Stoddard House, First Baptist Church, Savannah Theater, and Original Location of Forest Gump Bench.

    20 minutes

  • Wright Square

    Wright Square, named after James Wright, last Royal Governor of Savannah. Resting place of Tomo-Chi-Chi, chief of the Yamacraw people, and friend of James Oglethorpe, and boulder monument to him. Monument to William Gordon, President and Founder of the Central Georgia Railroad and the Central Georgia Railroad Bank, and father to Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Original Town Hall, now the Court House. On the inside southwest building is the location of Savannah's original cemetery.

    15 minutes

  • Oglethorpe Square

    Oglethorpe Square, named after James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia and the city of Savannah.

    10 minutes

  • Columbia Square

    Named after a nickname for the American Colonies. Location of the Kehoe House, Davenport House, first Savannah city gate, the Wormsloe Fountain, and the Historical Society House.

    10 minutes

  • Colonial Park Cemetery

    Graves of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War heroes, politicians, artists, yellow fever victims and more.

    20 minutes

  • Lafayette Square

    Named after General Marquis de Lafayette. At the square is the Flannery O'Conner childhood home, and the Andrew Low house. A plaque honoring Mary Musgrove, translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomo-Chi-Chi.

    10 minutes

  • Madison Square

    Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States. The monument honors Sergeant William Jasper, Revolutionary War hero. On this square is St. John's Episcopal Church, The Green-Meldrim House, the Sorrel-Weed House and the Desoto Hotel.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for those who are unable to walk for at least two miles.
  • Not recommended in the summers for anyone with difficulties with high humidity and hot temperatures.

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Lovely walk

Published on Feb, 2025

I had a lovely walk around Savannah, by chance alone with my guide, for two whole hours. He was very enthusiastic and told me a lot about the city, which has an interesting history. He also explained about ghost energy here... Anyway what come to my mind is that a visit to an American city cannot be compared to Italy, which boasts a much longer and richer history ;)

Great insight into Savannah's history

Published on Oct, 2024

My husband and I just went on the Plaques tour with Ben tonight. What a GREAT walking tour around the historical landmarks in central Savannah. As it turned out, we were the only two on the tour. It was a perfect type of historical tour for my husband, who is known to our family as the one who has to stop and read any historical plaque that he comes across. It was such an enjoyable time to learn, ask questions and glean from Ben's knowledge. HIGHLY recommend booking this tour.

Informative and fun

Published on Jul, 2024

I had a wonderful time. I love that I could ask so many questions. I liked all the inside stories about the historic district.

Historic Savannah

Published on Feb, 2024

We signed up for a group tour and it turned out to be just two of us. Brian met us promptly at the time and place. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Savannah. He answered any of our questions we had. We would highly recommend this tour to not only learn the history but also get familiar with how to get around the historic area of downtown Savannah.

Amazing Tour and Guide!

Published on Oct, 2023

Stephen was an excellent guide! I am here in business with a co-worker and the Your was a wonderful break! Stephen’s knowledge aid the history of Savannah was impeccable! It was so cool to have a personal tour with just the two of us with him. Highly Recommend!

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