Self-Guided Tour Experiences

Hidden in
Plain Sight

Savannah's free and enslaved people of color
The homes they purchased, the businesses they ran and the slaves they owned

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Our Story

Most tours show you what everyone sees.
We reveal what's hidden.

Savannah, Georgia is a city of extraordinary depth — layered with stories that don't appear on any official marker or tourist map. The most remarkable history is encoded in the details: the direction a statue faces, the spacing of windows in an antebellum townhouse, a mason's mark carved into the base of a fountain in 1858.

Hidden in Plain Sight was founded by historians and storytellers who spent years uncovering these coded messages. Our guides don't recite dates — they decode the city's built environment, revealing the Underground Railroad waypoints, the dueling grounds, the speakeasy cellars, and the quiet acts of resistance that shaped Savannah's identity.

Every route is carefully designed for comfort and accessibility. We keep groups small so every guest can hear every story, and we plan rest stops and shade at every stop — because age or mobility should never be a barrier to discovery.

Decoded History
We uncover the stories encoded in Savannah's architecture, squares, and streetscapes — the history that isn't on any plaque.
GPS-Guided Routes
Every tour is fully GPS-mapped with audio narration, an interactive stop guide, and video content included in your access.
Accessible by Design
Routes are planned for comfort — minimal elevation change, shaded rest stops, and seating at every stop. Senior and family friendly.
Small, Intimate Groups
We cap every tour so every guest can hear every story. No shouting over crowds — just you, the city, and its secrets.