Uncover the Turbulent Side of Savannah

As the first permanent, English settlement in what is present-day Georgia, Savannah holds more than its share of historical secrets and surprises. From braving the rough path of America’s beginning to facing the turbulent trials that pitted North versus South, Savannah has seen nearly all of America’s history, and there’s a story for each time period waiting in the wings. Below, you’ll find a variety of walking tours featured in the Savannah area, each offering its own, unique perspective into Savannah’s fascinating, and at times dark, history.

Pirate’s Walk Maritime History Walking Tour

Just as the English came to stake their claim on the fair lands of what is today Savannah, so did ruffians and pirates follow to make a bounty of what had been created by the settlers. Along this tour you’ll discover the intertwined history that Savannah shares with pirate’s as you hear tales ranging from popular names such as Blackbeard to untold adventures and tirades of pirate’s that never staked their claim to fame outside of the Savannah area.

Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour

Situated in the heart of the South, Savannah saw more than its fair share of troubles and triumphs in regards to the Civil War. Along the Homemade Thunder Civil War Tour, travelers will explore not only the sights of Savannah, but topics ranging from Southern generals and their war strategies to the effects the war had on the common man and woman.

Hauntings Tour

With its long-standing, and at times troubled, history and charming Victorian feel, Savannah is a hotbed for ghostly activity. From film to book, this notion has been documented in popular culture, and now you can experience the eerier side of Savannah up close. Along the tour your guide will share documented information as well as provide you with first-hand encounters from locals for the perfect way to truly decide for yourself if Savannah’s specters are myth or reality.

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