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Awesome Experience
It was very educational and I loved the self-guided audio. I could do it at my own pace with my dog.
Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 45 min–1h
- Price from
- $12 / person
- Location
- Savannah, United States
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 70 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
Stroll along streets lined with southern live oak trees draped in Spanish moss on this self-guided walking tour of beautiful Savannah. You’ll discover how and why the city was established, and learn about the battles that were fought here. You’ll hear stories filled with intrigue and, as Savannah’s southern charm draws you in, you'll hear how this city has grown into the popular destination it is today. High points along the way include: • Discovering the history and home of the Gordon family, along with Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts • Seeing where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates • Exploring a former battleground • Finding out why Savannah is the most haunted city in the country This audio tour covers all that, and much more. It can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home. It begins in Wright Square and ends at Forsyth Park, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings and truly savour Savannah.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $12
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wright Square
This self-guided walking tour starts in Wright Square. Before you start walking, you'll get some background on Savannah, your guide and how VoiceMap works.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum
The tour stops briefly outside Juliette Gordon Low home. You'll hear a bit about who Juliette Gordon Low was and the role of the house today before continuing on the walk.
Independent Presbyterian Church
The tour stops briefly in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church. You'll learn a bit about it before continuing with the tour.
The tour briefly stops in front of the original filming location of Forrest Gump bench. You'll find out where the bench is today before moving on with the tour.
Madison Square
The tour takes you through Madison Square. You'll learn a bit about the history associated with the square.
Green-Meldrim House
The tour stops briefly in front of the Green-Meldrim House. You'll learn a bit about the architect, the people who lived there and have an opportunity to take a look inside.
Mercer Williams House Museum
The tour stop in front of the Mercer-Williams House. You'll hear about the architect, the former owners of the house and have an opportunity to stop the tour while you go inside.
Armstrong House
The tour stops briefly in front of the Armstrong-Kessler House. You'll hear about the house's original owner and its current owner.
Forsyth Park
The tour ends in Forsyth Park where you'll hear about the park and its history.
Savannah Historic District
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Savannah's Historic District.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
70 reviews
How it compares in Savannah
- Starting price $12 is 66% below the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Savannah
Excurgo comparison of 270 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 45 min–1h. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $12 per person for this Savannah experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Savannah’s Historical District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 70 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(70)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Interesting tour going at your own pace.
It was an excellent tour with lots of interesting information. It was the right amount of time. She told us where to walk to hear the information.
M
Don’t miss Ms.Denise!!!
If you are unfamiliar with the area and history that surrounds it, do not miss the tour hosted by Ms. Denise. Her tenure and personality were highlights!!! Great set ip for your own exploration after the tour is completed.
M
Could have been better.
Could have been better. I enjoyed parts I was able to stay on track for. I would have preferred constant descriptions. If I lost track and missed a turn, I found it very difficult to get back on track. Current location dot was not always there.
M
WALKING WITH HISTORY
Can not wait to go again. The Trip's tone was set by our Ghost night tour on first evening there. We got to see some squares and thier gory history. Next morning, we went to Port Savanna to see A/C Marriott's lobby that had interesting curated Musuem peices. Cobble / brick paths be aware of where you step. BARS LINED ONE side of the street with unique Names! Also There was a movie being filmed... Road House || saw some props and Locations! My friend who lives there says it was a pretty Quiet weekend! Lots of unique and charming shops. My favorite is the Christmas Shop. Open all year round!
J
Good Information
Fine for walking but we needed a driving tour. We got lost in the city several times and had to retrace our "steps". Clearly this was a bad choice for us. Somehow I was charged for a second tour so I need info for a refund on that tour.
P
Excellent
Was traveling solo. Was able to do the tour on my own pace. Once in a while I listed to some of the trolley tours and would say that I much preferred the knowledge of this self guided tour as opposed to the jokes and generalized information I heard from some tour guides.
G
Informative, engaging, and truly enjoyable!
My friend and I had a wonderful experience exploring Savannah’s Historic District with the self-guided tour via Viator! We loved being able to go at our own pace without the pressure of a group or fixed schedule. The experience was exactly as described in the reviews I read beforehand—informative, engaging, and truly enjoyable. The VoiceMap app was easy to use and impressively accurate with location tracking, guiding us seamlessly from one point of interest to the next. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys discovering a new city on their own terms.
C
Won't take the place of a tour of savannah
Not very engaging, technology not as good as other apps for knowing where you are. Basically just covers the squares/monuments along Bull.
Operator response
Hi there, This tour often gets excellent reviews, so I'm sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your experience. Can you email more information to support@voicemap.me? This way, we can identify exactly what went wrong and process a refund if there was a technical issue. I'm sorry for your frustrating experience. Best, Helene
C
Walking Tour of Savannah, GA
It was very fun and informative. We enjoyed learning some of the history of Savannah and Georgia. The audio was very helpful in locating the landmarks.
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