Savannah: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walk
ID: GYG18704-18704
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:45 hours
Description
Walk the trail of the real events that John Berendt transformed into the bestselling "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." Learn newly discovered facts and stories, and it's even possible you might see actual characters who appear in the book.
Who would have thought that a story about characters in a sleepy Southern enclave would have created the stir that John Berendt did with his non-fiction novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"?
Even the rumors whispered beneath dripping Spanish moss are enough to make a man blush, and it's all true! Just another day in this eccentric city?
Savannah Walks is proud to present A Walk through Midnight, a saunter through the pages of Berendt's runaway 1994 bestseller, which Clint Eastwood made into a film in 1997.
Guides offer personal insights and observations, as well as recently unearthed stories about the characters in what the people of Savannah have come to call "the book." Some of the guides were even extras in the movie!
The guides also have special items of interest to show you along the way. Who knows? On some days you might even see some of the actual characters strolling about the city! No other "book tour" gets you as close as this!
Highlights
- Enter the world of the runaway bestselling non-fiction novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"
- Learn facts and stories that have come to light about the real characters portrayed in the book and film
- See Savannah the best and most intimate way - on foot
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
• Walks will depart in light rain, so please bring an umbrella or rain coat if the weather looks questionable
• During the summer, please be mindful of the Southern heat and humidity, and bring water along
The tour departs from Oglethorpe Square, 127 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA (enclosed within Abercorn street and State street). Metered parking spots are available in the area, and a new city parking garage is located within a block of Reynolds Square. The garage, located at the corner of Drayton Street and East Bryan Street, has entrances on Drayton and Abercorn streets. It charges $1.00 for the first hour, and $0.50 for each additional hour, up to a maximum of $4.00 per day.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
