Walk With Me’s Savannah 101 is a focused, two-hour guided walk through the city’s original squares, covering colonial planning, antebellum architecture, and Civil War history. Start at Johnson Square and finish in Wright Square while learning the people and events that shaped Savannah.
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The fountain in Johnson Square spits and sparkles as the guide in an orange polo gathers the group; live oaks lean in, Spanish moss brushing the air like a slow curtain. This two-hour walk threads the original 18th-century grid of Savannah, moving from the eastern fountain by Christ Church through a sequence of public squares that condense centuries into a few city blocks.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most travelers who can walk 0.25 miles without resting; light stamina for standing during narration recommended.
Wildlife
History
Savannah was founded in 1733 under James Oglethorpe’s square-based plan; its public squares served defense, social, and urban planning roles that shaped the city’s layout.
Conservation
The Historic District is protected by preservation ordinances—stay on public paths, avoid touching historic materials, and support local businesses that practice sustainable tourism.
Reserve your spot on the Savannah 101, a History Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Meet Early
Arrive 10–15 minutes before the start at the eastern fountain in Johnson Square to locate the guide in an orange polo and avoid missing the 5-minute late window.
Wear Supportive Shoes
Expect 0.5–0.8 miles on mixed surfaces including brick, cobbles and sidewalks—supportive walking shoes make the two-hour tour comfortable.
Hydrate and Shade Up
Bring a refillable water bottle and sun protection—Savannah’s coastal sun and humidity can hit quickly during summer months.
Respect Sensitive Sites
The tour discusses cemeteries, enslaved peoples, and wartime sites—photograph respectfully and avoid stepping on memorials or private property.
Supportive walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort on cobbles, brick, and uneven sidewalks.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during summer humidity and throughout the two-hour tour.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Blocks strong coastal sun during midday walks along riverfront and open squares.
summer
Light rain shell or umbrella
Short coastal showers are common—compact rain protection keeps the tour on schedule.
spring