
Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House worth booking?
Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House is a 1.2-hour experience in Savannah, United States, from $18 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 1.2 hours
- From
- $18 per person
Step inside the Davenport House Museum, the home that launched Savannah’s preservation movement, and explore one of the city’s most significant historic sites. Visitors move through beautifully restored Federal-style rooms while learning about the Davenport family, the architecture of the home, and the broader urban landscape of a growing port city. Tours also share the experiences of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on the property, using archaeological findings and archival records to present a fuller, more comprehensive story of the site. - Guided tours last about 70 minutes and are limited to 15 participants for an intimate experience. - Self-guided tours available only on Saturdays, with flexible entry times from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Tours begin in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy with nearby parking options. - Admission discounts available for students, seniors, and military members.
What you get
About this experience
Step inside the Davenport House Museum, the home that launched Savannah’s preservation movement, and explore one of the city’s most significant historic sites. Visitors move through beautifully restored Federal-style rooms while learning about the Davenport family, the architecture of the home, and the broader urban landscape of a growing port city. Tours also share the experiences of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on the property, using archaeological findings and archival records to present a fuller, more comprehensive story of the site. - Guided tours last about 70 minutes and are limited to 15 participants for an intimate experience. - Self-guided tours available only on Saturdays, with flexible entry times from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Tours begin in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy with nearby parking options. - Admission discounts available for students, seniors, and military members.
What's included
Included
- Admission to the museum
What you'll see and do
Davenport House Museum
Travelers who book this experience will tour one of Savannah’s most important historic homes. You’ll walk through beautifully restored Federal-style rooms, learn about the Davenport family, and explore the city’s early 19th-century history. The tour also includes the basement spaces, where archaeological findings and archival records highlight the lives of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the property. Guided by knowledgeable staff, visitors gain a comprehensive and engaging understanding of the home that launched Savannah’s preservation movement.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Savannah Historic District
The Davenport House Museum is located in the Savannah Historic District
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Savannah
The museum experience begins in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton Street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The museum experience begins in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton Street.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Davenport House Museum
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The basement exhibition is wheelchair accessible as is the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Where the Historic Preservation os Savannah Began
The Davenport is an overlooked gem of a home tour. The preservation movement in Savannah began here. Our guide, Kya, was awesome. The staff's passion for history and detail was impressive. The tour was well paced with time for questions and we weren't rushed.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
Excellent tour, very informative.
via Tripadvisor
Very engaging guide, and an appreciation of how Savannah was 'saved'
Though this house shares a rough date of construction with some of the others you can tour, it 'feels' older - Federal, almost Georgian in some ways, and certainly not Greek Revival - which it might have been given its construction period. But then owner was a master builder, a skilled tradesman if you will - and not landed gentry with a city home. Almost austere inside, done in a different period and on a much simpler (and less expensive) scale than its viewable contemporaries. You could call it a palette cleanser if interspersed with some of the more ornate house museums. Really gratified to learn the history of the 'Seven Ladies' who spearheaded the whole preservation movement in Savannah and you can take some time to read about them after the tour (they get an intro at the beginning) Engaging tour guide. Rock solid floating staircase (having been in houses where one is nervously instructed to hug the wall) And oh yes, there is a third floor which you just might see.....
via Tripadvisor
An excellent tour of a historic house to learn about life in Savannah!
Great tour of this historic house to see inside and learn about the 18+ people who lived or worked there. The family lived on floors two and three. The first floor is where the slaves cooked meals and did other chores and where some of the slaves slept. We had a docent give a 70-minute tour. There was a lot to see on the first floor and so much history on all of the people and what their lives were like. I highly recommend this house and tour if you not only want to see inside a house, but learn a lot about the people and what their lives were like (lots of artifacts from the family and period pieces).
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful home with a nice tour
We visited this home, built in the Federal style. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We learned about the family and (unfortunately) the slaves they kept. Worth taking this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Savannah.
How much does Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House cost?
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Prices start at $18 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Savannah usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House take?
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Plan for about 1.2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Savannah is not rushed.
Is Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Savannah, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Savannah can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Savannah and add a light layer if any part of the 1.2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Savannah within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Savannah?
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Savannah is a walking city with a dense guide market, which means quality spread is wide. Historic district walks, Bonaventure Cemetery trips, trolley hop-on routes and ghost tours with tavern access make up most bookings. Outty Ranking leans on licensed-guide status and group size, since the squares get loud once a tour passes twenty people. On Outty we rank every Savannah experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation, Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour, Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
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March to May for azaleas, or October to November for cool evenings. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Savannah?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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Included: Admission to the museum. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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The museum experience begins in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton Street. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: The basement exhibition is wheelchair accessible as is the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Savannah. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, good for families. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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