Leading Savannah’s walking tour industry in professionalism, customer service and historical interpretation. Consistent tours, information and quality sets us apart from the many options of tours in the city.

Noble Jones Tours was started as a safe harbour for historians and tour guides to apply their craft.

Kelse Palko and Mike Mack started Noble Jones Tours in 2013, working from the trunks of their cars with the goal of providing accurate history and customer service. Through many years of befriending tourists, concierge and locals alike, they were able to sign a lease for an office space off of Oglethorpe Square where we begin our tours to this day. Now, with a team of well read guides, Noble Jones Tours is able to provide a variety of tours daily, ranging from general overviews, to deep dives into specific interests such as Civil War and Architecture.

Savannah’s history has always been the most important component of this business. We find that through honest research and interpretation, we have become leaders of some of the best tours the city has to offer.

our HISTORY

Kelse Palko

Kelse Palko hails from the tidewater area of Virginia. He is an avid reader, enthusiastic traveler and always a student of American history. He has been giving historic walking tours of Savannah, Georgia for over 14 years.

founder & Tour Guide

Mike Mack

Mike, originally from The Northland (Philly, PA), has been a Low Country resident for over 30 years. In addition to being a degree in Forestry and Land Surveying, Mike is an avid gardener and Civil War buff. His own horticultural history lends great substance to garden tours, and he thrives on developing all of his tours through in-depth research that reveals more truths about Savannah’s story and her people. Mike delivers the type of voracious presentations that enthralls his guests, hands down every time, and is considered one of the city’s most professional and entertaining tour guides.

Tour Guide

Pierce McIian

tour Guide

Pierce’s ancestry dates back to the mid 1800’s when his family immigrated to Savannah, Georgia via Scotland. He studied history at the University of Georgia and obtained a law degree from the University of Kentucky. His extensive knowledge on all things Savannah led him to sharing his well researched information by way of becoming a tour guide in his hometown.

Champ Kleeman

tour guide

Champ was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and brings a unique historical perspective with his depth of understanding the coastal Georgia region. He studied history at the University of Georgia, and has taught Georgia history for over a decade. His lifelong passion for history makes him an excellent guide to explore Savannah’s historic district with. In his spare time, he volunteers his time coaching high school football and loves to take long walks on the beach.

Savanna Padgett

tour Guide & Admin

Savanna was born in Atlanta and raised in Sanford, Florida - about 4 hours south of Savannah, Georgia. Having vacationed in Savannah through many phases of life, she decided to make the move to the Coastal Empire in early 2020. She studied Event Management and Education at the University of Central Florida. Historical architecture, the Civil War and landscape architecture are her biggest points of interest. She has represented some of Georgia’s most iconic historical institutions, including the Fox Theatre and the Eliza Thompson House. She brings Savannah’s historic figures to life with a passion for storytelling and excitement about the city’s past.

Ashley Steele

tour guide

Ashley is from sunny Central Florida and moved to Savannah when she fell in love with the city after her 2015 nuptials in Bonaventure. Bit by the “tour guide bug” she spent seven years at Universal Orlando facilitating VIP tours. She now loves spending time walking guests around the beautiful city, sharing its history with a focus on fascinating lives who built it.

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