I came here to see the Bird Girl statue and was not disappointed. The museum is free to visit on…read moreSundays, which is fabulous! They have so much gorgeous art here, too, besides the iconic statue.

The Telfair is a beautiful albeit small classical art museum housed in a historic mansion…read more A $30 ticket gets you into the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters, the Telfair Academy, and the Jepsen Center. It's definitely worth it to stop in on the Telfair Academy to get your money's worth! There are several floors of artwork, but each floor is relatively small. The architecture of the building is stunning! I think I breezed through the museum in about one hour. The Telfair Academy is the location of the statue from the cover of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! If you're a fan of the book/movie, make sure to stop in to see the statue and read more about the history of Bonaventure Cemetery!

Beautiful house and well informed tour guide - this is a wonderful home to tour! The history of the…read morehouse is amazing too - Sherman headquartered here in his March to the Sea!

Toured this house as the house looked super cool on the outside and later found out it was Gothic…read moreRevival Style. After touring another house where no pictures were allowed, we were happy to find that pics were allowed in this one. Not only that, but we were able to tour both the bottom and top floor, all rooms. The house has important historic ties to the Civil War and is beautifully decorated. It was a very enlightening tour, although there was very little in the way of furniture and décor in the house. The church purchased this property and with the museum they are trying to fill it with more furniture, including pieces from the family. If you are going to see a house fully furnished, it will be disappointing, but the history behind it is great.

This is not the typical tourist destination. It's not downtown. It's off the beaten path. It's…read morenot that close to anything else, really. And it's not flashy or exciting. I walked here, about 6/10th of a mile from Forsythe Park, in a neighborhood. There are lots of informational plaques on the wall, but this is more of a story telling destination. Miss Imani does a wonderful job of setting the stage, telling you all about the accomplishments of prior generations of Black Americans and educating you on how people from the time period lived: their jobs, their obstacles, their triumphs. It's so much better hearing this from a story teller than just reading words on the wall. I paid 20 total dollars so I can visit the Beach Institute later (part of the same organization), but the cost of Tisdell alone is 10 dollars. The gift shop is very small and not fancy, but that's not why you're here. Miss Imani also told me about various maps and apps to use to learn more about the Black community in Savannah and surrounding areas. Her hospitality was amazing. This wasn't exciting or enthralling or high octane, but it was a down to earth, tranquil, low speed learning experience where you get to connect with a member of the local community and learn about Black ancestors who laid the path to today.

Im so thankful that Beautiful Savannah is located fairly close to my nesting spot! On one of my…read moreweekend getaways I decided to visit some black history sites while roaming around. Kings Tisdell Cottage has been on my list for many yrs, so finally. They are located in a great area outside and have plenty of free parking. This is a rare gem in Savannah, there is normally no free paring anywhere in Savannah. I went at right when they opened up, so I didn't have to worry about the crowds. The cost is $7 for Military ID holders, I believe $10 for all others. The guide was very informative and welcoming during the tour. The house is packed with a lot of information, I stayed approx. 1hr to listen to oktour and browse a bit. The guide also gave me some useful information to do during my stay in Savannah. I travel yrly to Savannah but I appreciated all her tips since she has lived in the area for 20yrs. Savannah's King-Tisdell Cottage is dedicated to the preservation of African American history and culture. The cottage is named for Eugene and Sarah King, and Mrs. King's second husband, Robert Tisdell, former owners of the cottage. It contains many interesting artifacts and is furnished with period pieces typical of a coastal black residence of the 1890s. The works of African-American sculptor Ulysses Davis (1913-1990) are featured here and at the Beach Institute. Originally built on another site in 1896 by W. W Aimar, this handsomely restored Victorian center-hall cottage is significant for the intricate gingerbread ornamentation on the porch and dormer in the wheel and spindle pattern. The residence was scheduled for demolition in 1970, but a joint effort of the City of Savannah and the Historic Savannah Foundation saved the property, and it was moved to the current location. Wonderful informative visit if your in the area.

My family and I went on this tour and when I tell you it was one of the best tours, I mean, YES!…read more Rita gave great history, Sean was the driver and DJ, and they were juat the most wonderful people ever. I am not only saying this because she said I was the best cheer captain, but learning the history behind Savannah was made better by Rita's tour. Great job!

My family and I went on the tour and had an AMAZING experience! I have visited Savannah my entire…read morelife and has no idea the depth of Black History that was here. What stands out even more about this tour is the unique timeline and positive uplifting notes Rita conveys to the participants. Not to mention the cultural party and celebration that takes place. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed the tour and wished there was one in every city we visit on vacation.yy

What a beautiful experience at this lovely inn located on Bay Street in Beaufort…read more Walking distance to eateries, shops and specialty stores. Upon arrival you are greeted and shown around the historic Inn. The history and background of this wonderful historic property is explained to guests in detail so you get a good sense of where you will rest your head tonight. An afternoon reception begins at 5:00 pm and the "bayside breakfast" deliciously starts your day. Bikes are available to tour around the quaint and historic town of Beaufort. The accommodations range from a single room to two bedroom suites. ***This property was renovated in 2024 and everything about it is perfectly restored.

What a wonderful place to stay. Recently redone we loved our time here. Will certainly revisit…read moreagain and explore more of the area. Breakfast was delicious. 5 stars.

We had a private tour with Pierce and oh how much fun! He was so knowledgeable and the best thing…read moreever! He had a device that I was able to wear that had a headphone and as he spoke in to his microphone it transmitted to my ear. This was so wonderful because I was able to wander and take pictures while being able to learn about the history of Savannah!

Amazing guide, a little more than 2 hours of super fascinating stories and facts about Savannah…read more 100% worth it

Was a lovely walk through the Christmas lights! Took about half an hour to go through it all with…read moresum fun sections and photo ops like the gingerbread man and his house. You could roast s'mores for $3 each and they had a little food area with hot coco, walking tacos, hotdogs and a few other things. Overall a fun experience during the Holiday season!

Magnificent spring day at the Gardens! This was our first visit since moving to the area a little…read moreover a year ago. We especially loved the orchid house and Japanese waterfall garden. The lilies and irises were some of our favorites as well. Nice little gift shop, and clean excellent restrooms in the entrance building.

Zach, the tour guide, was probably the best tour guide I've had. He said he's an antique collector…read morehimself, so he's definitely in the right line of business. The tour itself was quick and you only walk through the first floor (and can't take any pictures) but because of Zach's knowledge and expertise in everything that is in the Mercer Williams House, he made it very interesting. I didn't know anything about the lore of the murder and what is in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, so he was very good at tying that into the tour for those who don't know the connection. Worth the tour if you're looking for tours in Savannah.

I came to Savannah for this, and it was an overwhelming experience to finally see it. I have been…read morerereading Berendt's book every decade or so since it came out and I've been teaching it to students as part of a "nonfiction novel" class I've been teaching for about ten years. I was disappointed that so many of the people on my tour didn't know or care about Jim Williams. One group was whispering the whole time about where they were going for their next cocktail. (This was the noon tour--but no shade; Jim would approve!) Our tour guide was a fellow named L (just the letter), who was sort of rude and very persnickety. There were only certain times we could ask questions and he was pretty sarcastic and kind of mean. I actually sort of liked this as it matched with the vibes of the place, but I'm not sure everyone did. My main issue, as a scholar and professor, was that the tour completely straight-washed the story of Jim Williams. It was not mentioned one single time that Williams killed his hustler boyfriend Danny, and it was mentioned only once that a murder had occurred there at all. In short: This tour is light on queer social history and heavy on obscure architectural history. I think this was strategic on the tour guide's part, as lots of tours were filled with straight couples, including dudes who really wanted to know about wood refinishing. My recommendation would be to host one or two tours per week that are designed specifically for queer people. It's insane to me that the word "gay" wasn't uttered even once and it would have been nice to hear some background on how Williams' gay identity impacted him in late-80s Savannah.