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Architectural Tours of Savannah

PO Box 8572, meet in Chippewa Square, Savannah, GA 31401 (Downtown)
(912) 604-6354
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Ranked #3 of 114 activities in Savannah
Type: Tours
Owner description: You don't have to be an architect to enjoy the Architectural Tours of Savannah with Jonathan Stalcup. He is author and holds a Master of... more » Owner description: You don't have to be an architect to enjoy the Architectural Tours of Savannah with Jonathan Stalcup. He is author and holds a Master of Architecture degree from SCAD. Jonathan not only knows his stuff design-wise, he makes it really easy for the average tourist to understand how Savannah was born and grew into the beautiful and beautifully singular city it is. He not only stops and points, he brings along visual aids to help you understand how a particular building or square evolved. You won't be bored or even tired- the tour progresses (and walks) through hundreds of years of history at leisurely pace. « less
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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our architectural walking tour. Jonathan is an architect/author - who makes Savannah's architectural history come alive. The tour follows a historical timeline - and Jonathan has great stories and insights into each buildings architectural style, it's architect, and the family who commissioned it's construction. Throughout the tour Jonathan was engaging answering questions and filling... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

An excellant tour, Jonathan, a SCAD alumni, is well versed in the history of Savannah. The tour is more in depth than the trolley tours, you learn a great deal about the architecture. Dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes!! After this tour, you'll have a better understanding of the city and your internal GPS will be thankful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

A great way to pick up the history of savannah - learning so much through the architecture from the very start in the C18th to the present day modern. Jonathon is a charming and extremely knowledgable guide. 90mins isn't long enough!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

In some respects, if you are a history or architecture buff, Savannah can be very overwhelming to the senses. Block after block of varying styles of homes and business buildings can make you wonder what came first, why certain materials or building styles are employed in Savannah, what is the role of preservation in the city, and why does the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Jonathan's tour managed to tell us the story of Savannah, from its beginnings up to present day, as revealed in the architecture of some of its most notable buildings. Over the next three days of my wife's and my trip to Savannah, we repeatedly referred back to insights gained from the architectural tour, and found that our appreciation of the... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This was a fun way to get an overview of the history, urban design and architecture of Savannah both for me (who loves to explore architecture) and my boyfriend (who has seldom thought about buildings and design). Avoiding the tourist mess of River Street, we got what we wanted when we headed to Savannah--a sense of the unique features of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Jonathan is very knowledgeable but most importantly is a people person. Well worth the price to learn so much about Savannah's diverse architecture styles.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

You can tell Jonathan loves Savannah, the architecture and the history. Buildings that look cool take on a whole new meaning after Jonathan gives you the details. We loved the tour and are so pleased we foundd Jonathan through Trip Advisor

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This could have been scholarly and cold, but Jonathan not only knew his stuff thoroughly, but presented it along with history combined into a fascinating over-view of Savannah, which is a very interesting town. I was a little skeptical before it began, but Jonathan's enthusiasm immediately caught on and continued. I not only appreciate the art and science that went... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Johnathan Stalcut has created a new way to see Savannah. He is amazingly knowledgeable of anything to do with architecture - and uses the various styles to tie history to the style of the structures you are viewing. It is a walking tour through beautiful Savannah. It is a micro view of multitudes of styles and how style changes through... More

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