Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

An active house of worship as well as a historic landmark, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist welcomes guests for services, events, and tours. You can explore the church at your own pace on a self-guided tour or join a docent-led tour that gives you the opportunity to learn more about the cathedral’s history and architecture—the original structure was built in the 1870s, it was mostly destroyed by fire in 1898, and the current cathedral was rebuilt in 1900.

• The cathedral is a popular stop on tours of Savannah’s historic district.
• There is no entrance fee but small donations are appreciated.
• To arrange a docent-led tour, call the church in advance or book online.
• The cathedral is wheelchair accessible—use the elevator on the Harris Street side.

Set in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is easily accessible on foot, by public transportation, or by car. If driving, take Liberty Street to Abercorn Street. You can also visit on a hop-on hop-off bus or trolley tour—the cathedral is located at stop 6 on the Old Town Trolley tour.

The cathedral hosts both morning and mid-day masses. It is open to tours Monday–Saturday. The church does not allow tours during weddings and funerals.

With so many important historic sites in Savannah, it can be hard to know where to begin. Luckily, you can let someone else do the leg-work for you by booking a guided city tour or hopping on the Old Town Trolley. Both options ensure you don’t miss any of the historic highlights such as River Street, Madison Square, the Davenport House, and other historic homes, bars, and parks.