Go for a stroll through Savannah’s historic squares and green spaces during this guided tour focused on botany. Learn to identify the city’s plants and flowers as you explore gardens, parks, and more. See several top Savanah landmarks including Columbia Square and Colonial Park Cemetery. Discover Savannah from a different perspective with this walking tour focused on the city’s natural beauty.
- Learn about Savannah’s plants and flowers
- Visit parks, gardens, cemeteries, and more
- Discover Savannah with a guided walking tour
- See landmarks including the Andrew Low House
What To Expect
Columbia Square
Your guide will introduce you to the cast iron ornamentation in Savannah, starting with the oldest fountain downtown, making our way through the works of the largest historic Georgia foundry, and to the modern cast iron of Ivan Bailey. They will also discuss the plant life in and around the square, including Star Jasmine, Bottlebrush, Tea Olive, Privet, Azaleas and Rhododendron..
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colonial Park Cemetery
On your way to and through Colonial Park cemetery, your guide will discuss Spanish Moss, Palmetto Trees, and Crepe Myrtles. Highlights also include Ginko Trees, Magnolias, and possibly the oldest Crepe Myrtle downtown.
• Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Square
On this square you will see Variegated Shell Ginger, Green Leopard Plants, and Japanese Holly Fern. There will be beautiful views of the Cathedral and homes, as well as a lovely fountain.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Andrew Low House
You’ll visit the garden of the the Andrew Low House, which was lovingly grown by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. In her garden you will see Crepe Myrtles, several varieties of Camellias (Juliette’s favourite), Narcissus, and many others. (small possibility of garden being closed based on house schedule, though everything can also be seen from outside the fence as well)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Madison Square
In Madison Square we will discuss the Agapanthus, Reed Canary Grass, and Big Leaf Hydrangeas. There are also some very large Lacy Tree Philodendrons, Shrimp Plants, and a Japanese Cherry Blossom.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
West Jones Street
We’ll stroll along Jones St, voted by Better Homes and Gardens as the “prettiest neighborhood to live in” in the country and enjoy views of private gardens, a live oak canopy, and learn about additional plantlife and ironworks.
• Admission Ticket Free
Monterey Square
In Monterey Square we will discuss Georgia’s olives, as well as juniper and gardenias. There are also some more lovely examples of our local ironworks.
• Admission Ticket Free
Forsyth Park
We will conclude tour in Forsyth Park, Savannah’s largest open green space, by pointing out the oldest live oak in downtown Savannah, the Savannah Scent Garden for the Blind, and discuss live oaks and resurrection fern.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Well-behaved pets allowed
Not recommended for those who cannot walk/roll 1/3 mile without resting
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Fully narrated and interactive tour in English
Exclude
Max group – 15
