Savannah Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Savannah’s best introduction may be a game that makes you look twice. This smartphone-guided scavenger hunt leads you from City Market through historic squares, a colonial cemetery, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and the waterfront, asking you to notice details you could easily walk past.

I like the freedom to start anytime between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and I like that your group controls the pace. You can pause for ice cream at Leopold’s or a glass of sweet tea, then return to the clues when you are ready. The main drawback is that you need a working smartphone with a US cellular data plan, and some clues can be tough if you are not comfortable studying monuments and buildings closely.

Key points to know

• About two miles on foot: The route covers a compact but active stretch of central Savannah.
• Five named stops: You visit City Hall, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, Colonial Park Cemetery, and Wright Square.
• Your phone is the guide: There is no in-person guide, so you start and pause on your own schedule.
• Built for small groups: One voucher covers a team of two to five people.
• Clues reward close attention: Hints are available, but a few puzzles may require careful counting and reading.
• A flexible city introduction: It works well for newcomers, families, friends, and even mixed-age groups.

A game that gets you looking up in Savannah

The Savannah Scavenger Hunt Adventure begins at 23 Montgomery Street, close to City Market. From there, the route sends you into the city center rather than keeping you on a single sightseeing street.

That matters in Savannah. The city is easy to admire at a glance, with broad squares, old buildings, monuments, and leafy walkways. But a scavenger hunt gives you a reason to stop and inspect a seal, count details on a memorial, or read a marker that you might otherwise pass without much thought.

You receive the hunt through your smartphone and follow the course at your own speed. The software records your team’s points and places the final score on a city leaderboard, which adds a little competition without forcing you to race.

I would treat the leaderboard as a bonus, not the purpose of the outing. The real value is the way the clues turn a normal walk into an active search. You are not simply being told that Savannah has an old cemetery or an important square. You are asked to pay attention to what is in front of you.

City Hall and the first clues near City Market

The opening stop is Savannah City Hall. Starting here puts you near City Market, a handy central point with plenty of activity around it.

Your first clues help you learn how the game works. You will use the phone to read questions, inspect nearby features, enter answers, and check your score. That setup is simple in theory, but you should make sure everyone in your group understands the system before setting off.

City Hall also gives the hunt a civic starting point. Instead of beginning with a broad overview, the game asks you to connect Savannah’s public spaces with the details built into them. It is a good way to settle into the route before the walking becomes more spread out.

Bring your phone fully charged. You do not need to carry printed directions, but the phone is essential from start to finish.

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

The route continues to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, one of the most recognizable stops in central Savannah. The building gives the hunt a change of mood, moving you from civic architecture and open streets to a major religious landmark.

The clue here is not just a marker on a map. You need to look carefully at the building and its surroundings to solve the question. That makes this stop useful for people who enjoy small visual puzzles more than a standard narrated tour.

Keep in mind that this is an outdoor scavenger hunt, and the activity information does not promise interior access to the cathedral. You should think of the stop as part of the route and clue-solving experience, not as a guided visit inside.

For first-time visitors, this stop also helps establish how varied Savannah’s sights can be. In only a short walk, the hunt shifts from city government to religious architecture, with the historic squares linking the two.

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum

Next comes the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum. The house is tied to the founder of Girl Scouts, giving the route a personal story alongside its civic and religious landmarks.

The hunt does not include a museum admission or a guided house tour. The stop is used as one of the places where you search for an answer, so you should not book this experience expecting a full museum visit.

That limitation is also part of the design. You get a reason to notice the building and its place in the neighborhood, then continue through Savannah rather than spending the full afternoon inside one attraction.

If you want to visit the museum itself, treat that as a separate plan. The scavenger hunt can help you locate it, but the included activity is the phone-based game.

Colonial Park Cemetery adds a quieter pause

Colonial Park Cemetery changes the feel of the walk again. Its weathered stones and historic setting make it one of the more memorable places on the route, and the clue asks you to use the site rather than simply pass through it.

This is where careful reading helps. One puzzle involves details that may require counting or studying words and memorial features. The hunt offers hints, but you may still need patience before the answer becomes clear.

I like this kind of stop because it encourages respectful attention to a historic place. At the same time, cemetery clues can be slower than questions based on an obvious landmark. Give yourself room to inspect what you see instead of trying to solve everything in a hurry.

The cemetery also provides a quieter break from the streets around City Market and the waterfront. That variety keeps the route from feeling like one long line of similar stops.

Wright Square and the final stretch

Wright Square is another key point on the course. Savannah’s squares are part of what makes the city so pleasant to explore on foot, and the hunt uses one of them as more than a photo stop.

You will need to examine the square and its features to answer the clue. This is the sort of task that can draw a group into a short discussion: one person spots an inscription, another checks the phone, and someone else notices a detail near the monument.

The route also takes you toward the scenic waterfront before returning to the meeting point. The supplied stop list names five main locations, but the full course includes other places along the way, including waterfront views and additional points of interest.

Because the activity ends back at the starting point, you do not have to arrange a ride from a distant finish. You can continue exploring downtown afterward, or return to City Market for food and a break.

How difficult are the clues?

The clues are not presented as impossible puzzles, but they are not all instant answers either. Some can be solved by looking closely at a building or memorial. Others may require counting, reading, or using a hint.

That mix is part of the fun for a group that likes puzzles. It also explains why the experience may feel less comfortable for people who want a simple walking tour with information delivered clearly at every stop.

I would divide the work among your group. One person can handle the phone, another can scan the site, and another can read signs or inscriptions. That makes the hunt more social and reduces the chance that one person does all the work.

The activity can suit a wide age range. A group that included people from age 12 to nearly 80 found a way to enjoy it together, and a family completed it with a mother using a wheelchair, although the outing took longer and had to be finished the next morning after the chair lost power.

That experience points to two practical facts. The route can work for mixed ages, but it is not a quick, effortless stroll. Plan around the person in your group who walks most slowly, and make sure mobility equipment is charged before you begin.

Three hours, two miles, and your own schedule

The hunt takes about three hours and covers roughly two miles. The exact time can change because you control the pace, stop for breaks, and decide how long to spend on a difficult clue.

The flexible start is one of the strongest features. Operating hours are listed as 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, so you can fit the game around breakfast, lunch, a museum visit, or an evening plan.

You can stop for ice cream at Leopold’s or pause for sweet tea at your own expense. Those breaks are not side issues. They make the activity feel less like a timed contest and more like a self-guided day in Savannah.

Still, do not underestimate the walking. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather. The hunt operates in all weather conditions, so rain or heat can make the two miles feel longer.

The $49 team price and what you receive

The listed price is $49 for a group of up to five people, with one voucher covering a team of two to five. That can be good value if you fill the team, since the cost is shared across the group rather than charged as a separate guided-tour fee for each person.

A minimum of two people is required, and the maximum is five. You need to book together as one team, so do not assume that separate reservations will combine later.

The price covers the scavenger hunt itself. Your smartphone, food, drinks, museum admission, and other personal expenses are not included.

For a couple, the per-person cost is less impressive than it is for a group of four or five. The value comes from the route, the game design, and the freedom to spend three hours exploring without following a fixed departure time.

The phone requirement is important

You must have a smartphone and a US cellular data plan. This is not a minor note. The phone provides the instructions, records your answers, tracks points, and gives you access to hints.

You should also be ready to manage the technology as a group. If the website or redemption process causes trouble, the provider says support is available, and the booking information states that a money-back guarantee applies. Even so, sort out access before you walk away from the starting point.

The activity is offered in English. It does not include an in-person guide, so you will be responsible for reading the instructions and organizing your group.

Service animals are allowed, and the activity is near public transportation. The information provided does not promise full accessibility at every stop, so anyone using a wheelchair or needing extra walking support should allow more time and check the route conditions before booking.

Who will enjoy this Savannah hunt most?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors who want a quick sense of downtown Savannah but do not want to sit through a standard group tour. It is also a good fit for friends, families, and local residents looking for a different way to spend a few hours with visiting relatives.

Puzzle fans will get the most from it. You will enjoy the hunt more if you like examining a monument, debating an answer, and using a hint when a clue refuses to cooperate.

It is less suitable if you want a polished lecture about every sight, indoor access to the museum or cathedral, or a fully effortless route. The two miles of walking and occasional tricky clues require a moderate level of fitness and some patience.

Should you book the Savannah Scavenger Hunt Adventure?

Book it if you want Savannah sightseeing to feel active and flexible. The route connects City Hall, the cathedral, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace, Colonial Park Cemetery, Wright Square, the waterfront, and other downtown sights, while the game gives you a reason to pay attention.

For the best value, bring three to five people, charge your phone, wear comfortable shoes, and start with plenty of time before your next fixed booking. If your group includes someone with limited mobility, plan a slower outing and check that any wheelchair or mobility device is ready for the full route.

I would skip it only if you prefer a guide who explains each site as you go. For everyone else, this is a practical way to get your bearings, see several important places, and turn a familiar sightseeing walk into a shared challenge.

FAQ

Where does the Savannah Scavenger Hunt Adventure start?

It starts at 23 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, near City Market. The activity also ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the scavenger hunt take?

The activity takes about three hours. The exact time depends on your walking speed, how long you spend solving clues, and how many breaks you take.

How far do you walk?

The route requires approximately two miles of walking.

How many people can join one team?

Each booking requires at least two people and allows a maximum of five. One voucher is valid for a team of two to five people, and the team should book together.

Do I need a smartphone?

Yes. A smartphone is required, and you must have a US cellular data service plan. The smartphone provides the hunt instructions and records your team’s score.

Is the activity offered every day?

The listed operating hours are Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It operates in all weather conditions, so you should dress appropriately.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted.