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Much of Savannah’s charm rests upon the beauty of its historic architecture and the numerous squares of its city plan.

Savannah was famously spared the fate many other Georgia cities suffered during General Sherman’s March to the Sea, and has a rich variety of 19th-century architecture (plus a few 18th-century survivors of the devastating fires that plagued Savannah during its early growth).

Savannah’s landscape architecture and civic design, too – the squares and its extensive urban forest – are as distinctive and remarkable as its assortment of historic buildings.

Local tour guides offer numerous general history walking tours that provide an introduction to the city and its past, but if you have already taken a general tour, or have a special interest in architecture, an architecturally-focused walking tour provides a much more in-depth guide to Savannah’s buildings and landscape than a historical overview tour has time for.

A few of Savannah’s guide companies specialize exclusively in architectural tours – Savannah Rambles (Dirk Hardison) and Architectural Tours of Savannah (Jonathan Stalcup) – drawing upon their professional experience and academic knowledge of architecture and preservation in the city.

The rest of the architecture tours, though their focus is usually on a specific aspect or period of Savannah’s architecture or landscape, are offered by general tour companies.

See also: – Savannah’s must-see sights – Things to see and do on River Street – The Historic District – Black history tours – Historic house museums

! Tour times and availability may vary by season, and operators may withdraw or change specific tours without notice. Please check all details directly with the company or guide when planning your trip.

Overview Architecture Tours Of Savannah

Several tours provide a chronological overview of Savannah’s architectural history from its earliest surviving styles through to the present day.

“Savannah Architecture Ramble” (pet-friendly, 12 max) 2hrs or 5hrs . With Savannah Rambles. Former professional restorationist and architectural consultant Dirk Hardison offers two tours providing a general review of the city’s architecture and the people who shaped its landscape from the colonial era through to the preservation projects of more recent times, geographically focused around the area of the Bull Street squares.

The shorter tour (2 hours) is usually available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday-Saturday mornings. Adults $20, children/students (8-21) $10, young children (0-7) free. Reservations are recommended (either online or call 912-704-8170) but not required.

The longer tour (5 hours, break included) covers roughly twice the distance, and is available fall through spring on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. $60 per person. More details

Architecture Tour, 1hr30 . With Architectural Tours of Savannah. SCAD architecture graduate Jonathan Stalcup offers a single, chronological overview tour of Savannah’s main architectural periods and styles, mostly within the more northerly portion of the Historic District.

Tours are available most mornings, $30 per person. Reservations are required, email [email protected] or call 912-604-6354. More details

Savannah’s Mansions & Residential Architecture

Much of Savannah’s notable architecture consists of its historic houses and mansions. You can expect these to be discussed on any general tour, but some center on this topic specifically.

Please note that unless otherwise specified, tours will not enter any of the homes seen, including those that are ordinarily open to the public. For details of visiting Savannah’s historic house museums, see here.

“The Historic Homes Walk” (pet-friendly) 1hr30 . With The Savannah Walks, a general-interest tour company with several guides. This tour focuses on the history of Savannah’s Historic District mansions, their residents and preservation history, and includes a visit to the Harper-Fowlkes House (though please note that if you bring your dog on the rest of the tour, they may not be brought into the house).

Tours are available every morning. Adults $30, children (6-14) $12, young children (0-5) free. Admission to the Harper-Fowlkes House is included in the price. Reservations can be made online. More details

“Savannah Homes” 1hr30 . With Private Walking Tours of Savannah, a general-interest tour company with multiple guides. This private-only tour examines Savannah’s historic residential architecture and how domestic styles changed with the growth and economic development of the city.

Morning and afternoon tours are available daily. $45 per person, 2 person minimum. Reservations are required, either online or call 912-509-2084. More details

Landscape Architecture: Squares & Gardens

The architecture of Savannah’s landscape – its system of 22 squares in particular, but also the effect produced by the Historic District’s many individual domestic gardens – contributes as much to the city’s appeal as does the architecture of its homes and public buildings.

A small number of tours specialize in this landscape history. Please note that unless otherwise specified, no private gardens are entered. The only way to pay a visit to Savannah’s notable privately-owned gardens (excepting those attached to historic house museums ) is to attend either the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens or the North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens, organized each year in spring.

“Gates and Gardens” (pet-friendly) 1hr30 . With The Savannah Walks, a general-interest tour company with several guides. This tour focuses on the history of Savannah’s historic squares and private gardens.

Early afternoon tours are available daily. Adults $20, children (6-14) $9, young children (0-5) free. Reservations recommended, available online. More details

“Gardens & Historic Homes” 2hrs . With Noble Jones Tours, a general-interest tour company with several guides. This tour examines several of Savannah’s squares and their history, plus the gardens and ironwork of surrounding homes.

Tours are available Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, usually in the early afternoon. Additional days may be available seasonally. Adults $30, children (8–14) $15, young children (0-7) free. Reservations are required, call 912-660-6468 or book online. More details

“Garden/Architectural Tour” . With Harriet Meyerhoff, Personalized Tours of Savannah. Private walking tour of Savannah's gardens and architecture. Call 912-234-0014 for inquiries and reservations. More details

Savannah’s Neighborhoods & Period Architecture

Many of Savannah’s neighborhoods have their own distinct architecture, often tied to the history of their development. Today, these neighborhoods are often the target of preservation efforts.

Occasional current tours focus on this neighborhood history. Some additional public tours that venture outside of the Historic District may sometimes be offered, but for the most part, if you want an architectural tour of Savannah’s more outlying neighborhoods, it will have to be self-guided.

“Early Bird Preservation Tour” 1hr40-2hrs . The Davenport House Museum offers seasonally-available tours focused on the Savannah’s preservation history. April tours (Saturdays, 8am) discuss the Historic District’s East Side. May tours (Saturdays, 8am) explore the history of Savannah in the 1820s. $21 per person

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See also: – Savannah museums – Historic house museums – State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah – Kayak tours near Savannah – Savannah events

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Architecture is your first encounter when you enter Historic Savannah. See how Savannah’s cultural and economic history shaped architecture from colonial to contemporary designs, including every era in between. Tours are offered daily and most depart from Oglethorpe Square. Customized tours are also available! Call for times and reservations.

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Satisfy your craving for Savannah’s alluring past and present. Book your tour or combination of tours today and find out how the unending pursuit of truth through knowledge is a Noble Jones.

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What is noble jones tours.

Noble Jones Tours is a company that provides historic walking tours of Savannah, Georgia.

What kind of tours do you offer?

We offer a variety of tours. General overviews of the history of Savannah, Civil War tours, Architecture Tours, private group tours, and more. Please give us a call or send us a message if you are looking for customized tours tailored to your interests.

How long are the tours?

Public tours are two hours long.

How much do the tours cost?

Prices vary depending on the tour. Civil War tours are $35 per person Architect's Tour is $50 a person

Do you offer private tours?

We offer private tours for groups of all sizes. Please call the office for more information.

What is the maximum group size for a tour?

The city of Savannah caps tours at 30 people max. We like to keep our groups smaller than that. We also offer listen to talk technology so that you can hear your guide up to 150 feet away.

Do the tours operate in inclement weather?

Yes, the tours operate rain or shine. However, in the case of severe weather, the tour may be canceled or rescheduled.

How do I book a tour?

You can book a tour on our website or by phone at 912-660-6468

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time will receive a full refund. Please call the office directly if you need a refund.

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Architectural tour.

The Architectural Tour is a leisurely stroll which takes a chronological look at Savannah from its oldest to newest structures. Beginning with Georgian Savannah and continues through almost 300 years of buildings to the end with Savannah’s most recent construction project. On this tour you will also explore the origins of the 13th colony and share James Oglethorpe’s dream for his new town of Savannah as you tour “Twenty First Century” Savannah. Tour is appox. 2 hrs.

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Guests will board Motorcoach for a 2-hour tour of the Historic District of Savannah. This fully narrated tour will take your group through the old City Market to the cobblestone streets along the riverfront to beautiful Forsyth Park. Your group …

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Discover historic savannah with jonathan stalcup.

Experience a personally guided architectural walking tour of Historic Savannah legendary tour-guide Jonathan Stalcup. Jonathan graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Master of Architecture degree in 2004. He shares Savannah’s history by describing the city’s-built environment. Jonathan presents Oglethorpe’s original plan, today’s desire to balance preservation with a living city, and almost 300 years in between as a narrative timeline. The tour is one-hour in length and includes a 1-mile radius of Perry Lane Hotel.

Private tours are $300 each, from 1 to 20 guests per tour.  

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Tours can be booked through the Perry Lane Hotel Guest Relations team by calling 912-415-9000.

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“ Jonathan does a great job of layering the city in a historical perspective without becoming dull or monotonous. ” in 54 reviews

“ He's published a book on Savannah architecture and helped prepare an audioguide for Savannah's oldest art museum. ” in 5 reviews

“ He graduated with a degree in architecture, thought he wanted to be an architect until he started his tour company. ” in 6 reviews

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Fantastic tour! Enjoyed how Jonathan wove history of city within the explanations of the buildings. Referring this tour to all my friends!

A definite must if you want a thorough, educated tour of Savannah's Historic District's architectural growth. Jonathan's enthusiasm and knowledge is infectious. The waking tour was about 90 minutes. We went on a Sunday morning at 10 am, which I found the timing to be best because it was less crowded on our walk from other groups/ tourists. One of the men who was part of our tour has done Jonathan's tour 2 times before, which says a lot! Enjoy!

Knowledgeable, pleasant, easy to follow, gracious, and takes his time without belaboring any particular style or stop. Jonathan is a joy to spend time with!!

Jonathon Scalcup, owner and tour guide offers once daily tours highlighting the history and architecture of Savannah. His presence is commanding because he is both passionate about his love of architecture as well as very easy to engage with in conversation. Our tour today lasted about 1.5 hours, peppered with details about architecture and the historical happenings of the times' influence on the same. He is wealth of knowledge, and I will certainly be back to walk with him again soon. Check out his page at www.architecturalsavannah.com

Excellent, informative, well-researched tour. I also loved the printed "cheat sheet" of architectural styles that Jonathan gave us toward the end of the tour. Highly recommend!

Jonathan was an excellent tour guide and offered a fantastic introduction to Savannah for our first visit to this fine and historic city. He provided a systematic and well thought out view of the city that tied the history to the architecture, political and social climate without making it a dry and boring lecture. Jonathan didn't just run through a scripted monologue, but he listened to our questions, picked up on some of our background (like us being from New Orleans area) and adjusted his presentation to include other information and parallels to New Orleans, plus he recommended other sites to see in Savannah, based on our interchanges. I highly recommend Architectural Tours of Savannah for any first time visitor, seasoned visitor that wants a fresh perspective, or even a long t ID.me resident who wants to know more about their city!

Well worth the time and money. Jonathan was so full of passion and information that everyone in our group learned something. Great for all ages.

Absolutely loved Jonathon's tour - he explained Savannah's architectural history in a fun and easy to understand manner. Was one of the best tours I've ever taken!

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Jonathan's 90-minute walking tour begins at Oglethorpe Square and an overview of the history of Savannah. Jonathan discussed the city grid and the creation of the garden squares. As we saw the squares and lanes, he pointed out the early houses and the progression in styles, materials, uses, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the lecture, learning about the homes and neighborhoods. It's a leisurely walk and on level ground, so not rigorous. Jonathan gave us each a cheatsheet of the architectural styles and periods at the end of the tour. He's published a book on Savannah architecture and helped prepare an audioguide for Savannah's oldest art museum. He can give recommendations on food, art, history, real estate, etc. Highly recommend his tour!

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We were in town for a wedding and i last minute brought a group of 9 ranging from "not much interest in architecture" to a "home designer" and everybody loved it. Jonathan creates a great narrative that he plays out with the actual houses with historical connections that keep everybody engaged. He keeps things concise and entertaining but can easily go as deep into architecture as you want thru questions. He is a natural presenter keeping the information at the heart of it but has a quick wit that had us all chuckling.

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T his is a limited selection of places that we have enjoyed with friends and guests. There are many more places to eat, sleep, and visit in Savannah, but this will get you started and might even fill up your entire Savannah schedule. After touring Savannah, many people ask for reading recommendations. You can find a brief list of book shops and specific books at the bottom of this page.

Get caffeinated  here  – a few of our favorite coffee shops to grab a cup before the tour. • Cup to Cup •  Collins Quarter • Bitty & Beau’s • Franklin’s • Sentient Bean • Cafe M • Gallery Espresso • Mirabelle

Eat here – a few of our favorite restaurants. (offerings from one restaurateur listed together) • Collins Quarter, Ukiyo • The Grey • Local 11 Ten , The Public Kitchen , Franklin’s • Kayak Kafé • Vic’s On The River • WildFlower Café , Common Thread • Gryphon • Chive , Flying Monk , The Vault , Little Duck Diner, Arco • Husk • Sobremesa • Olde Pink House , Garibaldi • Cotton & Rye • Crystal Beer Parlor • Moon River Brewing Company • 17hundred90 • B. Matthews , The 5 Spot • Starland Yard • Hop Atomica • Ardsley Station • Despositos • Driftaway Cafe • Cohen’s Retreat

Visit these sites – museums and attractions with architectural significance. • Telfair Museums – Owens-Thomas House , Telfair Academy , Jepson Center • Davenport House • Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist • Mickve Israel Synagogue • First African Baptist Church • Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum • Green-Meldrim House • Harper Fowlkes House (Champion-McAlpin) • Juliette Gordon-Low Birthplace • The Beach Institute & King-Tisdell Cottage • Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum • SCAD Museum of Art • Andrew Low House • Mercer House • Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home • Massie Heritage Center

Sleep here – inns and hotels we recommend based on location, staff, and guest feedback. • Catherine Ward • Hamilton-Turner • Azalea Inn • Green Palm Inn • Forsyth Park Inn • Ballastone • Foley House • Marshall House , Eliza Thompson , Gastonian , Kehoe , East Bay Inn • Plant Riverside (JW Marriott), Bohemian Hotel • The DeSoto • Andaz • Brice • Perry Lane Hotel • Bardo

Read these – books to read about Savannah, architecture or both. ••• The first four links are local shops you can visit in person. ••• The Book Lady Bookstore ••• E. Shaver, bookseller ••• Historic Savannah Foundation (Davenport House) ••• Telfair Museums (Owens-Thomas House) • Savannah Architectural Tours (Jonathan’s book) • Buildings of Savannah • Savannah Revisited •  Historic Savannah (Survey Book) Third Edition • A Field Guide to American Houses • What Style Is It?: A Guide to American Architecture • The Oglethorpe Plan • The National Trust Guide to Savannah

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