Walking Savannah’s Hidden History Tour

History with its claws out

The Savannah Hidden History Tour is a unique, uncensored history walk for grown-ups. Forget the polished tourist version and discover the true stories of Savannah and her people.

Using source materials, we bring colorful characters off the dusty page and back to life. We explore the city through its secrets, scandals, power struggles, overlooked voices, and unforgettable personalities.

Expect a smart, lively walk through beautiful squares and streets, guided by locals who love this city and take its history seriously — while still knowing how to have fun.

What to expect

Tour highlights:

• 90-minute exploration with an expert local guide
• Uncover centuries of Savannah’s fascinating past
• Stroll gorgeous historic squares beneath moss-draped oaks
• See antebellum architecture and remarkable mansions
• Small groups for a more personal experience

We cover:

• Colonial Savannah and the founding of Georgia
• The Revolutionary era and Civil War years
• Scandal, crime, and social history
• Hidden corners, overlooked landmarks, and local legends grounded in real research

Good to know:

• Ages 16 and up
• Dogs are welcome on a leash
• Please arrive 15 minutes early
• Bring water, insect repellent, and comfy shoes
• We tour in heat, rain, and cold — please dress for the weather

Meeting point

The tour starts in Chippewa Square. Please arrive a little early so we can begin promptly out of courtesy to all guests.

What makes this tour different

This is not a sanitized overview. We dig deeper into the city’s past to uncover the people and episodes that are often flattened, misunderstood, or skipped entirely.

We discuss Savannah from its earliest colonial days through the Civil War and into the rowdy years of prohibition, always aiming for a balance of fun, accuracy, and real scholarship.

Figures like James Edward Oglethorpe are given a closer look, but we also highlight the people too often pushed to the margins of standard history — including Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw, and women whose voices survive in letters, diaries, and public records.

When you look closely at the past, you find that it is full of strange turns, unforgettable characters, and stories that rival fiction. That is the spirit of this tour.

Locals and visitors alike love this walk because it combines humor, depth, and a genuine sense of discovery in one of America’s most beautiful cities.

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