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Chatham County
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Savannah
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History and Architecture Tour of Savannah
2 h
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About this activity
Savannah's Historic District is one of the largest in the U.S. with thousands of architecturally significant buildings, including examples of Federal, Victorian Regency, Greek and Gothic Revival and Italianate architecture.
From the simple Colonial style to the Medieval-influenced cathedrals, to the gingerbread accents of the Victorian period. You will see examples of America’s 18th and 19th century prevailing architectural styles, which can be found in Savannah still.
Our History and Architecture Tour of Savannah, you will discover how the vibrancy of General James Oglethorpe’s enlightened Utopian development plan worked in the 18th century and how it thrives today.
Throughout this tour you will see:
• Christ Church,1840, James Couper, amateur architect
• Pink House, (Habersham residence) 1771
• Kehoe House,1892 by DeWhitt Bruyn
• Owens Thomas House, 1816, by William Jay
• Davenport House, 1820 - Isaiah DavenportThe magnificent ironwork is a well known feature of the architecture in Savannah. Beautiful scrolled designs appear on many of the buildings in cast-iron balconies, stair railings and window guards. Ironwork can be found in many of the squares, and surrounding monuments and fountains.
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From the simple Colonial style to the Medieval-influenced cathedrals, to the gingerbread accents of the Victorian period. You will see examples of America’s 18th and 19th century prevailing architectural styles, which can be found in Savannah still.
Our History and Architecture Tour of Savannah, you will discover how the vibrancy of General James Oglethorpe’s enlightened Utopian development plan worked in the 18th century and how it thrives today.
Throughout this tour you will see:
• Christ Church,1840, James Couper, amateur architect
• Pink House, (Habersham residence) 1771
• Kehoe House,1892 by DeWhitt Bruyn
• Owens Thomas House, 1816, by William Jay
• Davenport House, 1820 - Isaiah DavenportThe magnificent ironwork is a well known feature of the architecture in Savannah. Beautiful scrolled designs appear on many of the buildings in cast-iron balconies, stair railings and window guards. Ironwork can be found in many of the squares, and surrounding monuments and fountains.
Included
- Professional Certified Guide
- Fully narrated walking tour through the Historic District
- Over 10 Historic stops along the way along a 1.25 mile leisure stroll
- 10% discount off any in-store merchandise at the tour departure point
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Moderate walking of about 1.5 miles throughout the morning tour.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Tour runs rain or shine
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Reviews
Very informative. Knowledgeable guide. Would recommend . So much to see in Savannah . It was just my husband and I.
Knowledgeable and friendly guide
We were the first on the tour and there was no history or architecture. We did get the hop on and hop off which was nice.