Cathedral of St. John the Baptist vs Chippewa Square: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Chippewa Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 77 for Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and it has 54 ranked ways to see it versus 28. With a full day in Savannah, pair them: plan Chippewa Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | Chippewa Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 28 | 54 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 84 | 88 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 77 | 81 |
| Cheapest experience | $30 | $30 |
| Average time needed | 2h | 2h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 92% of options |
| Free to visit | No | Yes |
Best ways to see Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- 1. 2-Hour Explore Savannah Bike Tour
Outty Ranking 84 · from $49 · 2h
- 2. "Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour
Outty Ranking 80 · from $59 · 1.5h
- 3. Savannah Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Outty Ranking 80 · from $46 · 2h
- 4. 60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah
Outty Ranking 78 · from $55 · 1h
- 5. Explore Savannah Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Bonus Unlimited Shuttle Service
Outty Ranking 77 · from $35 · 1.5h
Best ways to see Chippewa Square
- 1. Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 88 · from $30 · 2h
- 2. Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 88 · from $39 · 1.5h
- 3. Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 84 · from $35 · 1.8h
- 4. Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 83 · from $35 · 2.3h
- 5. Historic Savannah Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 81 · from $32 · 2h
Frequently asked questions
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist or Chippewa Square: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Chippewa Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 77 for Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and it has 54 ranked ways to see it versus 28. With a full day in Savannah, pair them: plan Chippewa Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist or Chippewa Square?
Ranked experiences at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist start from $30 and at Chippewa Square from $30 per person. Chippewa Square can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Chippewa Square?
Experiences at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist run 2 hours on average and at Chippewa Square 2 hours, so both fit in one day in Savannah with a break in between.
Can you do Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Chippewa Square on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist options and 92% of Chippewa Square options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: 2-Hour Explore Savannah Bike Tour (Outty Ranking 84, from $49). For Chippewa Square: Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 88, from $30).
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