2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour
Description
Noble Jones Architect Tour is an opportunity to walk and learn about Savannah's architecture and the architects behind the buildings. The guest limit is capped at ten people for this tour, giving our guests the opportunity to ask questions and have a more personal experience with our guides. Architecture is the material essence of the city. In just over one century, five men became the soul of the movement to match the beauty of the square design of our city. This tour discusses those architects, their backgrounds and how Savannah came to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This guided walking tour of the historic district includes an examination of the historic homes and buildings from 1817 through 1923. An interpretation of the architect's works and contributions to the city is discussed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Discussion on Savannah's father of architecture, William Jay
Discussion of Charles Klusky
Discussion of Harper Folkes House and the site of what was once The Bullochs House
Discussion of Savannah's original armory and William Gibbons Preston
Discussion of Scottish Rights Temple, appendage of the Freemasons and architect Hyman Witcover.
Discussion on architect John Norris and preservationist Jim Williams.
Discussion of John Norris
Discussion of Andrew Low and architect John Norris
St John the Baptist Cathedral and J.D. Hall's Hamilton-Turner House
Williams Jay"s first commissioned work.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(66)
Kelce was a wealth of information and stories about the eclectic architects that came to Savannah. My engineer husband chose this tour and loved it, I wasn't exactly looking forward to it but it was fantastic!!
Our guide Kelce was very knowledgeable and entertaining He emphasized Savannah’s history , focusing on 5 architects. These architects worked from the late 1700,s through early twentieth century
Great tour with architecture as a foundation for talking about the history of Savannah enthusiastic guide
We went the Hidden Gems tour with Ashley. What a fantastic tour. I highly recommend this tour. She was so incredibly knowledgeable and a great orator!
Our guide had in depth knowledge of the buildings and architects/builders. The tour is well worth it.
Kelce was a terrific and knowledgeable guide who shared so much interesting detail about not only the architectural styles of Savannah’s historic homes, but also about the architects and the families they built for. Would highly recommend!
This was a super interesting tour and fascinating lens to view Savannah through. Kelse the tour guide was great.
Kelse was an excellent guide. Well versed in the historical and architectural knowledge of the buildings, architects of the civic buildings and families of the homes. He was friendly and engaging. Very happy this tour was booked.
This tour offered individual Hearing devices so you didn’t have to be close to the tour guide. Excellent addition
Thank you! It was a pleasure to show you around the city.
If interested in architecture and history this is an outstanding tour. Kelce, our guide was enthusiastic, extremely well informed and entertaining. Plus with Savannah as a backdrop you can’t go wrong.
