Guided Tour of Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe

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Wormsloe State Historic Site greets visitors with one of the most photographed sights in the American South: a mile and a half long avenue of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, planted in tribute to the colonial estate of Noble Jones, who arrived in Georgia with General Oglethorpe in 1733. This six hour tour pairs Wormsloe State Historic Site with the haunting beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, weaving together two of the Savannah area's most atmospheric landmarks into a single, unhurried day. The oak avenue alone makes the journey worthwhile, but Wormsloe's deeper story, the tabby ruins of Georgia's oldest standing structure, reaches back nearly three centuries.

Inside Wormsloe State Historic Site, the tour moves past the iconic oak alley toward the colonial life area and the remains of Jones's fortified house, built from tabby, a coastal concrete made of oyster shells, lime, sand, and water. Walking trails wind through maritime forest toward the marsh, where the salt air mingles with the earthy scent of pine straw and damp moss. The contrast with Bonaventure Cemetery is part of the magic of this experience: where Bonaventure is sculpted, sentimental, and filled with Victorian monuments, Wormsloe State Historic Site feels raw and rooted, a place where Georgia's earliest colonial chapter still whispers through the trees.

This tour is ideal for history lovers, photographers, garden and landscape enthusiasts, and travelers who want more than a quick downtown stroll. Families appreciate the easy walking paths and open spaces, while couples often linger under the oaks for quiet moments and unforgettable photos. If you want to understand how Savannah began and see the landscape that shaped it, a guided visit to Wormsloe State Historic Site, paired with Bonaventure Cemetery, is a deeply rewarding way to spend the day.