Savannah Walking Tours
For a leisurely day exploring Savannah, opt for one of the many Savannah walking tours around the city. Discover things off the beaten path, things the tourguides don't have time to show you, like hidden alleyways, tiny restaurants off the main streets, and cafes where locals meet and dine on pastries and pie. Savannah walking tours will open up a world of city sculptures, benches and urban landscaping, inviting you to stop and soak up the ambiance, never at all feeling rushed. You can hit the main parts of the Savannah on a walking tour, even if you only stay in town for a few days.
Make sure any of the Savannah walking tours you embark upon include a stroll through Forsyth Park. Oak trees form a dense canopy over thirty acres of parkland, right in the city. The cast iron fountain from the mid nineteenth century is the focal point, and all winding pathways eventually lead to it. A good itinerary for Forsyth Park is to start at the corner of Broughton and Bull Street. Walk south down Bull Street and you'll find yourself strolling through quaint town squares reminiscent of Europe. Notice the public sculptures, shops, and historic town houses. After you hit Monterey Square, which is located at Bull and Gordon Streets, you can't help but notice Forsyth Park. This is a good place to picnic and have lunch after a lovely morning stroll, one of the nicest Savannah walking tours we know of!
Savannah Carriage Tours
If Savannah walking tours is not leisurely enough for you, then why not take a Savannah Carriage Tour? These leave every hour on the hour from the Hyatt Regency. The Hyatt is at Bull and West Bay Streets. If you're in Savannah on the weekend, the carriage tours leave twice an hour. Tickets are $20 for adults and $9 for children.
Savannah Walking Tours & Shopping
If you find yourself strolling down Broughton Street, stop in The Paris Market & Brocante. This shop carries Old World gifts and fine items for the home you may not be able to resist. And while you're in the mood for shopping, try 37th Abercorn Antiques and Design. 6,000 square feet of antique crystal, clocks and silver, if you can even imagine that!
