I took one of the walking tours while in Savannah and had an amazing time with Daniel. It was an very intimate group of three which made it more personable and not rushed. We were able to ask more questions. We started at Johnson square and ended at Forsyth park. We walked the downtown area and learned a great deal of history about Savanna. Our guide was very knowledgeable and appeared to be passionate about history. i loved that he spoke about the good, bad and ugly of the historical moments. All in all I had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour. read more

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daniel was excellent! very informative of the savannah history and culture. the tour is free outside of a mandatory fee they have to charge on their website and the guides make their money off tips, which are definitely well earned! would take the tour again next time i'm in savannah! read more

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We do a lot of walking tours when visiting different cities and they are a great way learn about a city and the history. We enjoyed our tour in Savvanah. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Savannah's rich history. Most of our tour revolved around the central squares, beautiful houses and monuments. Our guide shared the history of the city and its involvement with Sherman's March to the sea. Of course he also told us about Savannah's film history and the historical district revival. We enjoyed this your and I would positively recommend taking one. The tour lasted about one and half hours. read more

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I'm not sure if these tours are always this incredible but my Guy Joe did a great job on the morning of April 26th!!!! That guy seriously killed it. You could hear the passion and love for the city as we walked around. He is very animated and appropriately alters the inflection in his voice to both emphasize key points but also maintain the audiences engagement. You can tell that he is going to be a great guide from the minute he starts his introduction. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, and as a local was able to toss in some fun facts from his own family's stories. He even offered some tips for great restaurants to stop at for food. Plus, he called us to make sure we were still coming, because we were that group that walked up exactly on the hour. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Savannah, and if you can book Joe! read more

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We've done several of this type of walking tour before but unfortunately this one fell a little short. Chuck, the guide, seemed knowledgeable but was very difficult to hear. He is easily the quietest tour guide we've had. The tour didn't seem to involve too much walking at all which I understand with all the squares it's a very tightly built city but we literally stood at the starting point almost 20 minutes and then walked around to the other side of the monument in the same square for a few minutes and then around back to the font where we began. I believe we were in the first square between 20-30 minutes before really moving on to any other area. The other tourists were very slow to walk, often a full block behind which of curse is not the guides fault but he did wait for everyone to catch up every time and at no point made any effort to try to rangle up the group and get people to stay together better, even with 1 polite request. We did end at Forsyth Park a few minutes before the full 90 minutes though so I'd guess the tour isn't even the marketed 90 minutes if people weren't lagging behind so badly. This was our last day in Savannah and we had already learned quite a few things and were surprised some of those things weren't mentioned about buildings we passed so the full time could have been completely used for sure. The tour has no rest periods at any coffee shop or bathroom which we've experienced on longer tours in the past. It was not an issue for this shorter tour but it's good to know you'll want to bring something to drink with you from the start. read more

We were in town in early December. Last minute decided to give this a try. Chuck was on time. It was a good tour. We had been in town for a few days before we took the tour. It may have been a better tour one of the first days were there. I have no complaints though. Do note they charge a fee (few dollars, the city forces them to charge it) on the website to book and then you decided what to pay the tour guide. A nice walk around the city. Myself and my husband and one other lady on the tour. read more

Great tour today with them Joe was our guide Funny fun Intresting tour Very knowledgeable and wove the history and local stories in seamlessly Reccomend highly read more

Went on this tour for valentines day it was great! Chuck took us on a tour during the rain m. read more

Chuck was our tour guide. He was amazing. I love doing these free tours Bc they are just so much fun and so informational. Chuck gave us great information about Savannah and all the history surrounding the city and how it came into existence. We visited lots of great areas and took lots of pics. I definitely recommend this tour of this beautiful city. read more

Chuck was very punctual. There were about six of us in his group. He started with a story about the founding of Savannah that went on far too long... just standing in the hot sun without any idea as to where this lengthy story was going was not an auspicious start. He speaks exceedingly fast and is not always easy to follow. He said he would be open to questions, but as soon as he had finished his spiel, he turned and walked on... no time for questions. No one said a word to him throughout the tour. We enjoyed seeing the different squares, but without any interaction ourselves, they have all morphed into one. The stories have all blended. read more

Great walking tour with Chuck today! Very informative and hit so many of the city's highlights.

We enjoyed our "free" walking tour that stopped at and passed through 5 or 6 of Savannah's many squares, plus the cemetery and some historic homes. For our personal needs, we wished that we had come to Savannah when it was warmer (there was a crazy chilly cold snap going on when we were there this time), and when the trees and shrubs were flowering. I think our experience would have been enhanced if that had been the case. We found that Daniel really personalized his stories and descriptions, maybe even a bit too much. He was also very enthusiastic and tried often to engage everyone in his words and his love for Savannah. read more

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This was a great walking tour. It lasted about 90 minutes and Chuck was a wealth of information and very entertaining. This tour is indeed free, but gratuities are welcome. I highly recommend. read more

A great tour that gave bits of info about Savannah. Topics ranged from history, flora, landmarks, and pop culture. Perfect duration, very informative. Large tour group size, but I believe everyone was able to hear the guide without difficulty. Loved the business model as it allowed all our party members to enjoy the tour without worrying if it would "feel worth it" to everyone. read more

I was very disappointed with this booking. First and foremost, you book and you pay the tax at the time of booking. The website states you will be provided an email with instructions and the spot to meet for your booking. I booked in advanced and did not receive an email. I called their number numerous times only to receive caller busy signals. I was never contacted via email, could not reach anyone to speak with, and to top it off I received a call the day of the tour at the intended start time by the tour guide and could barely hear the person because it was so garbled! Don't waste your time with this company unless you want to be frustrated with this awful service. read more

Chuck was very informative and funny. We were late to the tour and he started the tour, but didn't leave the Johnson Square starting point until we arrived. We would have liked to learn about the slaves's role in Savannah history. read more

Daniel was our tour guide on a chilly Sunday morning in February, besides the discomfort from the cold, the tour experience was perfect. The 90 minute tour started in Johnson Square, just one of the 22 currently 'operating' squares in downtown Savannah. From there we walked to Write Square, then over to the Owen-Thomas House on Oglethorpe Square (although we didn't tour the house, we talked about it's significance). We then walked to Colonial Cemetery and over to see the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (you MUST go look inside, they don't give you a chance on the tour, but just break off for a moment and take a look if you don't plan on going back) and Lafayette Square. Next onto the Green-Meldrim House on Madison Square and back to Chippewa Square to finish (where Forest Grump's bench scenes were filmed). This tour is all walk and no play, you'll be on tour the entire time, no chance to stop for a coffee halfway through (or more likely an alcoholic beverage), so make sure you've got something in hand pre-start. The tour is broken down into the history of Savannah (and layout), historical persons, architecture and influence. I learned the perfect amount on the tour and definitely felt like it was a great way to see the city and squares you'll know Savannah is famous for. At the end of the tour, I didn't feel pressured into tipping Daniel, he simply puts a bucket out and says he'd love to recommend further places for you or help you on your journey. You SHOULD tip him, because is fantastic, but he's very tactful in his approach. Highly recommend this tour, it's kid friendly and moderately healthy elderly person friendly as well. Strollers would be fine on this tour as well. read more

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Definitely worth FREE! Chris is a history buff and after traveling around the world for a few years he settled back in Savannah and started this tour company. It is heavily history based and discusses the important figures that are buried around Savannah or influenced Savannah in some way. The tour started at Johnson Square and ended at Forsythe Park. Took 90 min and it is recommended that you tip at the end ($10-$20/person). read more

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Thank you yelp for showing me this! We signed up for a tour through yelp and they were prompt in sending both email and text confirmations. Chris was our tour guide and he was at the appointed place early. He walked around the square a few times, approaching people to find all the participants. He was friendly and nice and did a great job at making us excited about the tour. And the tour was great! Chris focused on the squares and the history of the monuments, but also gave a great overview of the history of the midnight in the garden of good and evil. He answered all questions, told great stories and was very patient with our young daughter. Highly recommend this tour read more

Had an amazing time learning about Savannah history, culture, and architecture on our tour. Chris was awesome and did a great job of making everyone feel welcomed. We saw a lot of interesting places and it was great to hear about some of the history of this beautiful city. Couldn't of asked for a more pleasant experience! read more

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All the other reviews are true! Enjoyed all the usual pleasures of a weekend in Savannah, but my trip didn't feel complete without knowing more about the history of this wonderful city. Free Savannah Tours took care of that! In an hour and a half walking tour that flew by, I learned so much interesting information about Savannah's history, architecture, and it's people. Made me appreciate the city so much more. Highly recommend for all the history, war, and architecture buffs. read more

We loved this tour! Joe was knowledgeable about Savannah's history and he had a great personality. Most of our tour revolves around the central squares and monuments and Joe shared a history of the city and its involvement in wars, and made some great jokes along the way! We had a lovely and relaxing time and highly recommend. Don't forget to tip at the end!! read more

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This is a great tour! We have done trolley tours in Savannah before but I much preferred the walking tour because it wasn't a fly by of the city. You're walking and talking with an awesome guide, Chris, who is quite entertaining and knowledgeable of the rich history and haunts of the city. Savannah isn't "small" but it's small enough that you're able to see the historic district on the tour. We had a large group but our guide made sure we could all hear and made stops in places big enough to accommodate our group (32). Highly recommend. I love history and often on these types of tours there is a bit of exaggeration and stretching to truth to entertain, this tour was true historic facts with a great guide who makes it entertaining and fun! Which was awesome because we had our kids with us! Take this tour! You've got nothing to lose but I'd bet you'll be more than satisfied. read more

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Covered history of the founding of the town, stories of famous residents and architectural highlights. I'd highly recommend. There was an$2 pp booking fee online and tips are expected. Definitely worth it to orient yourself to the city and get a few memorable facts! read more

Chris was great! Very knowledgeable and insightful. Very evident that he has studied his craft and done the research to back up his tour. One thing that Chris does especially well is control the environment around him so the tour makes sense and others are comfortable. On this note, there was a mother on our particular tour who simply could not handle her extremely poorly behaved children. Chris did a great job of asking to keep the children from running amok and still keeping a light air about it. Parents, control your children! If you are unable, avoid the groups of parents who can. Be a parent...not a buddy! Do not apologize for the rant, only regret I have to mention it. Again, great job Chris!! read more

This was a great walking tour. Our guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the history of Savannah. The tour starts off in Johnson Square and goes from square to square until you get to Forsythe Park. Tour is free but you should tip (maybe $15-20pp). You should still register ahead of time so they have enough space for everyone. I would definitely recommend. read more

Informative, entertaining tour. It was a really large and somewhat unwieldy group of about 25 people, but the tour guide did a great job of herding everyone. He seemed very knowledgeable about Savannah history. We all thought it was a great way to spend the afternoon. Highly recommend. (We had five in our group and we tipped him $80. Well worth it.) read more

Super, excellent tour! We really and truly enjoyed this tour! History, funny and lots of good walking. Tour guide was also owner of company, and he was simply amazing! This is a must! Excellent!!!! read more

Our tour guide was Chuck, and I found him very knowledgeable. He kept us moving at a nice pace so it never got to be too long in one place, and the historical anecdotes he shared were fun and informative. The overall length (90 min) was perfect. Can highly recommend for something to do with friends or family. read more

It was pretty good!! Our guide was Chuck Norras - yes, but with an "A"!!! Chuck was knowledgeable in the city history and shared a lot of information about the city, it's founders, historical sites and events. But Chuck was on a mission - he had all his lines memorized and nothing was going to derail him from his exact routine. Chuck would have continued with his tour unfazed even if I had dropped dead in the middle of it :-) Also, given the average high age of his clients, there was not a bathroom break during the 1.5 hour tour!! It would have been helpful to include a public bathroom stop, or to warn the guests in the introductory email or speech. read more

Shout out to Daniel! My daughter and I lucked out and got our own private tour of downtown Savannah. Daniel is one of the two owners of this company and was an enthusiastic and informative guide. He clearly is proud to be a Savannah native and did a thorough job showing us the highlights of this beautiful city. We ended our stay here with this tour and it was a great review of what we had learned. I liked his emphasis on The accomplishments of the women who made their mark on Savannah history. You can't go wrong choosing this tour as a 1 1/2 hour history lesson read more

This tour is a must is you are visiting Savannah! Chris was funny, friendly, and highly entertaining. When we signed up for this tour we figured that it would either be really great, or so boring that we would use our preschooler as an excuse to get out of it early. Thankfully it was really great. read more

I know these tours are advertised as free but there's a good reason why they are free. The route isn't very detailed and you are allowed to get on and off but once you step off the trolley, you really don't know when the next trolley is going to come by. The paid tours give you more detailed information and provide a better tour of Savannah than the limited one....just my two cents worth. read more

As mentioned by other Yelp reviews, this will be another broken record. The tour is free, and it is worth far far more than that. I took a tour with Daniel a few weeks ago, and couldn't have been happier. The sheer volume of knowledge that he has about Savannah is top notch, and his interest and pride in Savannah shows in the tour. This was an experience in Savannah that I would strongly encourage any visitors to try. In particular, I would advise this as your first stop on your trip because it will give you a greater appreciation for the city for the rest of your trip. The tour is slated to last 1.5 hours, but depending on how many questions there are, it would last up to 2 hours (well worth it). read more

This is the first time I have ever written a review on Yelp. However, after taking this tour on 12/30/2014, I am compelled to sing its praises! Chris, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable. He made the city's history interesting and entertaining. His passion for his native city is contagious! Support a local, small business and MAKE time for this tour! read more

We took a tour with Daniel (I believe) and have to say it was almost on the boring side, even though I had a couple of drinks before we started. While he did have lots of historical information on the 8 or so stops we walked past it was probably the least interesting walking tour we've done in Savannah. A few people left the "tour" half way through, don't think they were impressed either. Glad we didn't take our teenagers because they would have hated it. (We still felt obligated to "tip" him $20 each for his 1.5 hours of time). Would recommend some of the more genuinely animated personalities in this town for walking tours - the ghost tours we've taken with other companies were much more fun with more interesting/different historical information in our opinion...and they were completely kid friendly (not scary at all). read more

Chuck Norras gives the best tour in town. Awesome to hear the history of Charleston on an idyllic walk through the park squares. Short walking distance, tour is heavy on the history but gives a feel for the modern town. Ends in the big park which is nice to walk through afterwards. read more

Joe was an amazing tour guide today to give us an overview of Savannah's rich history. We really enjoyed the 90 min tour. It was comprehensive, entertaining and educational. I would highly recommend this tour and Joe as the guide. He takes great pride I. Bring from Savannah and it shows! Thanks Joe! read more

This tour was great!! Our tour guide Daniel was very informative!! He knew his information and made history entertaining. Although it's a walking tour it's not a very difficult walk. This reminded me of new Europe tours which are always amazing. I would highly recommend this tour of Savannah!! read more

These guys were great, especially for free!!!! They really have a huge heart for Savannah and I absolutely appreciate it! I've taken other tours of Savannah and no other tour guides had more enthusiasm for the town than this company. If you don't mind walking about a mile or more, and really taking in Savannah, then I highly suggest going with Free Savannah Tours. I tipped them just as much as I would pay a regular tour because they deserve it!!! Thank you!!! read more