Tombs of Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery Experience Savannah: Bonaventure Marble Memorials Walking Tour
ID: GYG427847-770720
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Unearth stories behind the ornate graves of Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Embrace the solemn beauty with a walking tour of the graveyard made famous by the book “Midnight Garden of Good and Evil.”
Step onto the worn paths of Bonaventure, a 19th-century cemetery lined with monuments, shaded by oak trees and Spanish moss. Find yourself walking in a time bubble as modern Savannah fades into the background the further you follow your tour guide along the Wilmington River.
Walk through one of the most-photographed cemeteries in the world and discover why tourists are drawn in from around the world. Follow your guide through the 100-acre historical site that looks more like an art museum than a burial ground.
See famed works like “Little Gracie,” a hauntingly beautiful marble statue that resembles the 6-year-old that was buried here so closely her parents couldn’t bear to look at it. Learn about the lives and deaths of southern icons like the Mercer family who were laid to rest here.
Highlights
- Wander through a mystical maze of historic gravestones under towering oaks
- Marvel at the detail of stone tributes to lost loved ones like “Little Gracie”
- Uncover the dramatic stories behind Bonaventure's tombs, obelisks, and plaques
- Delve into the history of Victorian-era views and superstitions on death
- Hear about influential individuals and families now immortalized in the cemetery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
Meet your guide at the Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Parking Area near the Wilmington River. Your guide will be wearing a Junket t-shirt.
INCLUDED
- Shared guide
- Walking tour
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
