Southern Odysseys, combines exploration and education. There are many important stories to be told and lessons to be learned. The goal of our tours is to inform, instruct, and make history an adventure for all participants.
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Join us in nightime family entertainment of discovery walking tours.
The i Spy tour offers children 4-10 years of age a variety of interactive experiences that delve into history and tantalize their perceptions of reality.
The Walk with the Shadows tour chronicles terrifying stories of stranglers, lynchings, suicides and bloodcurdling murder mysteries. This tour also reveals the ghosts that still linger in this sleepy river town.
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Ghosts, legends, and murder mysteries in a sleepy southern town.
Walk the path of the spirit realm. Hear about unexplained murders, a suicide and accidental death as well as the ghost that still haunts the river's edge. In this spell-binding tour you will visit one of America's Most Haunted buildings - the Springer Opera House. Stroll with us and glimpse into lynchings, an Indian chieftain beheading, the famous Stocking Strangler murders and listen as we tell you the bizarre story of The Lady on the River.
from: First full Friday/Saturday of every month
runs: Yeat round (check back here or call for exact dates)
starts at: 8 - 9:30pm (lasts 60 minutes)
cost: $13
Children* ages 8 to 13 yrs. $9 (ages 7 and under are free)
Reservations Required
departs from: Marriot Hotel Lobby (9th St. & Front Ave.)
Twilight Tour - the lives and events that shaped the Chattahoochee River Town.
What do Siamese twins, steamboats, Tom Thumb and grist mills all have in common? Discover the answers on this historical tour that winds through brick laden streets and down the riverfront. It is a narrative of a city, its people, and the struggle between social unrest, development, and preservation of the landscape. Astonighing tales and stunning photographs tell the continually evolving reltionship the city and its river have had from teh 1600's to the present day.
from: First full weekend of every month or by appointment
runs: Year round (check back here for dates)
time: 6 - 7:00pm (lasts 60 minutes)
cost: $10
Discounts available for groups of 15 or more with a minimum of 10 prepaid.
Reservations Required
departs from: Marriot Hotel Lobby (9th St. & Front Ave.)
Find historical clues!
Kids search for answers to historical events with their flashlight on this walking tour designed for children between 4 and 10 years old. The adventure ends with a game of hide-n-seek at twilight. Be sure to bring your own flashlight.
from: Last Saturday of every month
runs: Year round (check back here or call for dates)
starts at: Sunset (lasts 45 minutes)
cost*: children 4 to 10
$8 *children under 4 and supervising adults are free.
Reservations Highly Recommended
departs from: Marriot Hotel Lobby (9th St & Front Ave.)
Parental/Adult Supervision Required
tour can accommodate up to 20 children
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To reserve a space for one of our tours,
please call us at: 706.225.8888
You can pay buy cash, VISA, or MasterCard. Payments are accepted over the phone or in person at time of tour.
Group reservations must be made by phone and pre-paid. If you have any questions, please contact us at the number above.
Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before tour. Cancellations made after the 24 hour timeframe or no-shows are a full charge to the card. No refunds given once tour begins. Tour coupons only.
Tours may be cancelled due to weather, lack of participation, or local special events.
Monica Cobis owns and operates Southern Odysseys, a tour guide company headquarted in Columbus, GA. She is a Certified International Tour Manager and was a Certified National Park Service Trainer. She is the co-creator of the internationally acclaimed Alcatraz Kidz Tourz at night and has been featured on San Francisco Bay Area radio and magazine spots. Monica also worked as a hiking leader in northern California for two years with Nature Outings and she has experience in the travel agency business. In June 2006, Monica was awarded the MEA Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. She currently is an instuctor at Columbus State University teaching Tour Guide Essentials.
If you participated in one of our tours we want to hear from you.
Feel free to:
call us at: 706.225.8888
by email: info@southernodysseys.com
Learn About
Keeper of life stories from the Civil War to the Civil Rights, Columbus awakens the adventurer in us all. Trace the steps of heroes and legends in this region where the last battle of the Civil War was fought. Walk humbly on the path where Creek Indians began their “Trail of Tears.” Lay your head gently on the grass, decipher the rhythm of the fountains, and recognize the simple-ness of days gone by.
Columbus is a medium sized city with a small town ambiance. Steeped in tradition, but not lacking in innovation, this city is on its way to being considered one of the best places to live in America. Encounter the place where progress meets preservation – Columbus, Georgia USA!
Picturesque and rich in history, Georgia is a hidden gem of the United States. The last of the original 13 colonies, this state holds secrets of the past with an eye towards the future. With its coastal sands of sea mist, mountains full of lofty pines, endless fields of sweet watermelons and cotton, Georgia is a place of inspiration. Here you can put your dreams in motion, free your unrestrained spirit and weave yourself into the tapestry of the south.
The taupe of the peaches, the smell of the magnolias, the melody of the mourning dove and taste of tangy BBQ create a unique experience that is unmistakable. Perhaps that is why Georgia is known as the toast of the South. Explore Georgia, discover yourself!
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