Telfair Academy

Your day begins with a walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery to learn about the lives of notable inhabitants like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair, philanthropist Mary Telfair, as well as the tragic tales of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery walking tour meanders under moss draped oaks and along the bluff of the Wilmington River. Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries. Following the cemetery tour, you will have lunch on your own at one of our favorite local restaurants. After lunch, your visit to Wormsloe includes a breathtaking drive down the famous live oak tree lined drive. You will take a short walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century and visit the museum of the Georgia State Park Historic Site. Finally, a stop is scheduled at the Famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies.

Explore the original old squares of Savannah and discover their story. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. WalknTours technology seamlessly guides you step by step through Savannah telling you the stories of it's founding, it's old squares, it's buildings, founder, churches, Telfair museum, where Forest Gump was filmed, the founding of the girl scouts, Tomochichi's memorial and so much more. The tour takes 1 plus hours to walk without stopping. But feel free to stop in the shops, squares or restaurants you'll discover as you walk through this picturesque city. The WalknTours app guides Solo travelers on a hands free tour. Go anytime, explore on your own schedule. Perfect for Solo Travelers. Especially Solo Travel Rebels.

Our tours provide a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll get to see Savannah from the comfort of an iconic vintage Citroen 2CV which matches our historic streets and architecture perfectly and since this tour is private each one is unique and catered to our guest's interests, sights, and neighborhoods they want to see most. Your private guide will lead you along scenic routes and share stories of Savannah’s unique history along the way.

Explore a city in a whole new way! This self guided historical walking tour is also a game, during which you get to play detective! Put on your sleuthing hat and get ready to solve "A Silent Murder." By solving the at each historical marker along the route, you will be guided through the clues to lead you to the murderer or Rex King, a silent film director. TECH SPECS A smart phone is required to play this game. Up to four devices can sign on with the same order number. DELIVERY You will receive an email with a login code upon purchase. Please make sure to also check your junk email.

See the charm, beauty and mystique of ‘the Hostess City’ of the South on this self-guided walking tour of Savannah. • Hop from square to square, taking in the city’s iconic haint blue structures that were said to ward off evil spirits • Hear from producer Andrew Cotton, a History Major who now owns and operates a high end, private history tour company • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.