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Mercer Williams House Museum

Museum • Savannah, Georgia United States

About Mercer Williams House Museum

The Mercer Williams House Museum in Savannah, Georgia, stands as a captivating testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. This iconic museum offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Mercer family, renowned for their influence in the local community. As a popular tourist attraction, the museum draws in visitors from near and far to explore its elegant interiors and meticulously preserved period furnishings. Stepping through the grand entrance, guests are transported back in time to the antebellum era, where they can marvel at the exquisite details of the house's design and craftsmanship.

Each room within the museum tells a story of wealth, culture, and social prominence, reflecting the refined tastes of the Mercer family. From the intricate moldings to the ornate furnishings, every detail showcases the luxurious lifestyle of Savannah's elite during the 19th century. History buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike will find plenty to admire within the walls of the Mercer Williams House Museum, as they uncover the secrets and scandals that have shaped its storied past. A visit to this historic establishment is sure to leave a lasting impression, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of Southern grandeur.


Tours for Mercer Williams House Museum

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Mercer Williams House Museum has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour in Savannah, Georgia $33 Tour Provided by Viator
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

Savannah, Georgia United States

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.

Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour in Savannah, Georgia $25 Tour Provided by Viator
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Private Savannah Medical History Walking Tour

Savannah, Georgia United States

This is Savannah's only walking tour that covers Savannah's lengthy medical history from plagues that almost destroyed the fledgling colony, to a pandemic a century later that seemingly passed over the city's enslaved population, to the foundation of a soft drink giant. Given by a working Registered Nurse the tour attempts to be an inclusive look at the contributions the city's multi-ethnic population made to medicine and the city's survival.

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Trivia Tour in Savannah, Georgia $30 Tour Provided by Viator
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Trivia Tour

Savannah, Georgia United States

Trivia Tour offers Small group sizes. Never more than 15 in a group with an average of 10. Trivia Tour is an hour and a half walking tour which covers approximately 1.5 miles at a gentle walking pace with plenty of opportunities to sit on a park bench, take pictures, and explore Savannah.

Trivia Tour engages participants through exciting trivia questions about the city of Savannah's: history, haunting's, economic development, movie scenes, famous Savannians, and geography. Trivia questions and answers will be given throughout the tour and concludes with a bonus round at the end of the tour. Just like in the classroom, a prize will be given to the contestant with the most points. Play with your friends as a team against others on the tour or play as an individual against your friends.

Trivia Tour engages students/tourists with fun questions and student engagement. You may be the class clown or the teachers pet!  Storytelling is an old Irish gift. 

Interactive Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour in Savannah Georgia in Savannah, Georgia $30 Tour Provided by Viator
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Interactive Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour in Savannah Georgia

Savannah, Georgia United States

Join Spirit Xperience, LLC as we guide you through the beautifully eerie streets of Savannah not only sharing our rich history and fascinating folklore by our experienced storytellers, but actually attempting to communicate with the multiple Savannahian Spirit's that are in abundance in one of America's most haunted cities. Paranormal Equipment will be supplied in order to conduct mini investigations. We limit the number of guests on our tour and only offer one tour a night to ensure that our guests have ample time to have an interactive experience with our intuitive guides as well as the numerous Spirits of Savannah.

We offer two tours:

WRIGHT SQUARE TOUR
Wednesday & Friday
8:30pm

MONTEREY SQUARE TOUR
Thursday & Saturday
8:30pm

Youth/Adults $29.95 each
Children (5-11) $19.95 each
Infants (0-4) FREE

Both tours are approximately Two (2) Hours and will cover about 1/2 mile. We encourage wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a beverage.

OUR GUESTS' EXPERIENCE IS OUR PRIORITY!

Savannah Spirits Ghost Tours in Savannah, Georgia $45 Tour Provided by Viator
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Savannah Spirits Ghost Tours

Savannah, Georgia United States

Experience the legends and facts of the city on our Hangman Tours – Savannah Spirits Series with a nationally-renowned ghost hunter. Let our experienced paranormal investigator be your guide through the spirit realm of Savannah. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of the paranormal, a serious history buff, or simply curious about what lies beyond – Hangman Tours will give you an experience you shan’t forget.
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Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour in Savannah, Georgia $35 Tour Provided by Viator
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Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour

Savannah, Georgia United States

Named in the Top 1% of TripAdvisor’s U.S. Cultural & Historical Experiences for 2024! Featured in "Garden & Gun", "Goop", "Coastal Living", & "Samantha Brown's Places To Love".

This Historic Savannah Walking Tour is an easy stroll through the most beautiful city in the U.S.. Learn some of Savannah's historic stories and see locations that shaped this country, while enjoying photographs, music, and first account letters. You're sure to walk away with new friends and a deeper love for the Hostess City. This Savannah walking tour brings the museum experience outdoors for an unforgettable live story-telling production that you absolutely can't afford to miss.

Unlike the silence between locations with other companies, our live mic'd hosts and sleek listening devices allow for a continuous and immersive storytelling experience, giving you the absolute most value for your money.

This is a beautiful walking documentary of Savannah’s most beautiful squares, history, and architecture.

2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour in Savannah, Georgia $50 Tour Provided by Viator
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2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour

Savannah, Georgia United States

Noble Jones Architect Tour is an opportunity to walk and learn about Savannah's architecture and the architects behind the buildings. The guest limit is capped at ten people for this tour, giving our guests the opportunity to ask questions and have a more personal experience with our guides.

Architecture is the material essence of the city. In just over one century, five men became the soul of the movement to match the beauty of the square design of our city. This tour discusses those architects, their backgrounds and how Savannah came to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

This guided walking tour of the historic district includes an examination of the historic homes and buildings from 1817 through 1923. An interpretation of the architect's works and contributions to the city is discussed.

Private Historic Savannah Tour in a Vintage Citroën in Savannah, Georgia $175 Tour Provided by Viator
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Private Historic Savannah Tour in a Vintage Citroën

Savannah, Georgia United States

Our tours provide a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll get to see Savannah from the comfort of an iconic vintage Citroen 2CV which matches our historic streets and architecture perfectly and since this tour is private each one is unique and catered to our guest's interests, sights, and neighborhoods they want to see most. Your private guide will lead you along scenic routes and share stories of Savannah’s unique history along the way.

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