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Savannah's Dark History: True Crime Walking Tour
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Overview
Savannah's Original Dark History Tour reveals the city's sinister past through fact-based storytelling. This walking tour explores Savannah's dark side, focusing on documented historical events rather than ghost stories. It's perfect for history buffs and those interested in true crime.
Guests can expect to journey through significant locations, each with a story of tragedy and intrigue. The tour starts with a duel in a bar that still operates today. The group will then visit the site of Savannah's first murder, the original cemetery, and the grave of a Native American figure important to Georgia's early success. The tour also stops at Colonial Park Cemetery, a silent witness to centuries of Savannah's history and the site where a serial killer met a victim. The tour finishes at the location of a notorious killing that put Savannah on the pop culture map and contributed to the city's tourism boom.
The tour includes all fees and taxes. This experience does not include food, drinks, or gratuities. Discover Savannah's hidden stories on this fact-based journey through the city's underbelly. This tour is offered by the original Dark History tour company in Savannah. Many have followed, but none have maintained the dedication to historical fact. 
Highlights
Uncover Savannah's Dark Past: Explore the city's true crime history with documented stories.
Visit Historic Locations: See sites of murders, duels, and colonial tragedies.
Expert Guided Walking Tour: Learn from a knowledgeable guide passionate about Savannah's history.
Fact-Based History: No ghost stories, just the real, dark events that shaped Savannah.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers highly recommend the tour due to the guide's knowledge and the tour's focus on factual history.
Customers loved Brandon's passion for Savannah's history.
Visitors appreciated learning factual details about the city.
Families found the tour to be very informative and educational.
Guests highlighted the tour's focus on true events rather than ghost stories.
The Journey
Colonial Park Cemetery
Journey into the heart of Savannah's haunting past at Colonial Park Cemetery, a historic burial ground established in 1750. Wander among weathered tombstones and Spanish moss-draped oaks, as you uncover the stories of Savannah's earliest settlers, Revolutionary War heroes, and victims of yellow fever epidemics. The cemetery's poignant atmosphere and reported paranormal activity make it a must-visit for history buffs and ghost hunters alike, offering a glimpse into the city's rich, and sometimes chilling, heritage.
Know Before You Go
This walking tour includes all fees and taxes. Food and drinks are not included, so guests may want to bring their own refreshments. Gratuities for the guide are also not included. The meeting point is at a central location in Savannah.
Hot Tip
One reviewer highly recommends the tour if you are interested in learning factual history about the city. So come prepared to learn the true history of Savannah!
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Charleston Ghost Tour: Spooky Smartphone Adventure
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