Savannah Walking and Bus Tour to Learn about Slavery
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Enjoy an informative tour to discover Savannah's journey from slavery to freedom with the city's Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller "Sistah Patt".Start with a 60-minute guided walking tour along River Street, Factor's Walk, Bay Street, and Johnson Square. Learn about the history of the West African people who were brought to Savannah and used as slave labour to build the warehouses along River Street.Visit the places where cotton was shipped out to the United Kingdom and storage facilities that look similar to "containers for the enslaved people". Stand where enslaved people were auctioned off in Johnson Square. Hear about the incredible journey to freedom as you board a bus and travel past the Second African Baptist Church.
Highlights
- Enjoy a mix between a bus and a walking tour
- Meet "Sistah Patt", Savannah's Master Gullah Geechee Truth-Teller
- See the Cluskey Vaults up close
- Discover the heartbreaking stories of enslaved people's lives
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
- Tour guide
Where you'll meet
Meet the local operator's representative next door to The Clyde Coffee Shop. Please, be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance. Parking is available at 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd at the Savannah Visitor Center.
Operated by
Savannah Gray Line
Important information
Not allowed:
* Infants (0-2 years)
Know in advance:
* unfortunately, this tour isn't suitable for people with physical impediments
* this tour involves walking about 1 mile on uneven surfaces
* there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will decide between an alternative or full refund
Remember to bring:
* comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen and sunglasses if necessary