Bonaventure Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
Hear the stories behind Savannah’s historic cemetery with a Master Storyteller
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided tour, Storyteller, History
Highlights
Explore Bonaventure Cemetery with a Master Storyteller who brings Savannah’s history and local legacies into focus. Discover the people and stories behind one of the city’s most recognized landmarks.
- Discover the lives of Johnny Mercer, Little Gracie Watson, Conrad Aiken, and Harry Hervey
- Hear Southern storytelling about both notable and everyday Savannahians
- Explore more than 100 acres of cemetery history and cultural traditions
- Learn how "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" brought Bonaventure’s stories to readers
- Connect with Savannah’s past through the people remembered here
Itinerary
- Meet at the front entrance of Bonaventure Cemetery and check in with your guide
- Begin a guided walking tour through the historic cemetery grounds
- Explore notable monuments, landscapes, and gravesites
- Learn about famous Savannahians and everyday citizens who shaped the city
- Conclude the tour within the cemetery near the starting area (Route may vary due to weather or cemetery operations.)
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery
- Master Storyteller guide
- Historical interpretation and storytelling
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Requires approximately 1 mile of outdoor walking over uneven terrain
- Service dogs only; pets are not permitted
- Tours operate rain or shine, except in extreme conditions such as lightning or high winds
- Behave respectfully in the active cemetery; smoking and vaping are not permitted
- Personal photos are for private use only; audio and video recording are not permitted
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. Tickets are valid until redeemed.
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FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Yes. The walking tour operates rain or shine, except in extreme inclement weather (such as lightning or high winds). If conditions are unsafe and the tour is canceled, you can reschedule on an available tour or receive a refund of the ticket price.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring water and, in warmer months, insect repellent. You can also bring a camera; personal photos are allowed for private use only.
Meeting details
330 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA 31404
Perfect For
- History buffs exploring Savannah's past
- Photography enthusiasts seeking moody landscapes
- Literary fans retracing "Midnight in the Garden"
Related locations
Bonaventure Cemetery
Admission includedWalking into Bonaventure Cemetery, you are immediately enveloped by a cathedral of live oaks whose branches, heavy with Spanish moss, arch overhead and filter the Georgia sunlight into something soft and diffuse. The air carries the faint salt of the nearby Wilmington River, and the silence is broken only by birdsong and the distant sound of water. Bonaventure Cemetery rewards slow exploration, revealing intricate marble statuary, family mausoleums, and weathered epitaphs at nearly every turn.
