Private tour in Savannah Bonnie T

Time Warp Through Savannah's History: Explore Savannah's growth in a chronological journey from north to south

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Bonnie T.

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Hi there! I was born and raised in Savannah and have always felt a deep love for my hometown and privileged to have been born in such a beautiful place. When I was a kid, my family lived in a turn of the century Queen Anne Revival house in an old part of the city, so History always had a very tangible presence in my life. It has never been just words on a page or a class at school- it was the space in which I lived. My dad, who was also born here, loved history as well- local history especially- and taught me all kinds of things growing up. He would take me out to Fort Pulaski and tell me about the Civil War; he would walk me around Colonial Park Cemetery and tell me about the gruesome Yellow Fever epidemic of 1820; it was never boring for me and I don't want it to be boring for you either. On my tours, I hope to leave you with the same love for Savannah and the South that I feel. Aside from educating you about the city's past, I want to show you where to look in the present for the most beautiful things, the best food, and the most fun. I am happy to serve as your personal concierge while you're in town and connect you with all the local fun and games that get obscured by flashier events with a bigger advertising budget. I have been involved in community theatre here since I was 9 years old and always keep abreast of what our local troupes are doing. I am also friends with several musicians in town and can help you figure out where to enjoy the best live music. I can help you pick which museums to go to, give you directions to outlying attractions, and do whatever it takes to make sure you get to experience Savannah beyond what you see in the glossy travel brochures. I have been a tour guide here for 19 years, been doing walking tours for 18 of those. Trust me, on foot is the best way to see Savannah. I have been conducting small, private tours for 13 years and am happy to let you go at your own pace, linger where you like, and rest whenever you need to. Wherever you come from, leave it behind and dive "behind the moss curtain" with me. Business Tax Certificate issued by the City of Savannah Majored in History and minored in Gender and Women's Studies at Armstrong Atlantic State University Been a tour guide for 19 years I am not licensed to drive a tour vehicle. I have access to public historical spaces, but not private homes or house museums. All of my tours take place within the Landmark Historic District.

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Overview of your Savannah tour

Savannah grew from north to south for most of its history until recent years. So, meet up with Bonnie at the Savannah River, where a bunch of English people got off the boat in 1733. Then let her take you the length of the Historic District, moving southward so the neighborhoods get younger and younger, all the way to where the city ended at the start of the Civil War. Along the way, you are welcome to break off and tour one of the city's numerous museums if you like. Guests are also free to work in a break for lunch if they please, or just a snack.

Your Savannah tour itinerary

Meet on River Street at the back of City Hall Come up the stairs either at City Market or Johnson Square and begin working our way southward Continue down Bull Street and possibly also Abercorn, taking in the sites and learning about the city's growth in the 18th and 19th centuries as exhibited by its surviving architecture Travel through probably 6-9 of Savannah's historic Squares, depending on the pace you set End at Forsyth Park, the most popular park in Savannah You may choose to leave me for a while to tour one of the museums. You may also stop for lunch at a restaurant of your choosing or my recommendation partway through the tour. If the weather is uncooperative, we can delay our start time to see if it clears up or see if it's possible to reschedule.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

By foot

What's included
Private Guide
Other: My fee includes my time and you are welcome to contact me with questions before or after the tour. We might also visit various attractions that are free and open to the public. Depending on their visiting hours and the route we cover, we might take a look inside - the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension - the Lucas Theatre - Savannah Theatre
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Admission to one house museum.
Meeting location

1 West River Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States

On the river walk at the back of City Hall (the building with the gold dome)

Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
1402663
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in Savannah best suited for?

This private tour in Savannah is perfect for history enthusiasts who want to explore the city's growth from its early days in 1733 to the Civil War era. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and wish to experience Savannah's historic architecture and squares at a leisurely pace. With Bonnie T. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the city's past. The tour is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for travellers with mobility concerns.

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