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Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour

Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour

Overview

Take a deep dive into John Berendt's

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil on this 2.5-hour, small-group walking tour led by a veteran journalist and downtown Savannah resident. Enjoy up-close-and-personal insights into the characters and events depicted in John Berendt’s masterwork. You’ll also see several sites where the story unfolds, including the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Clary’s Cafe, and Mercer-Williams House; and a number of venues used in the movie.

City: Savannah

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local licensed professional Savannah tour guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour is not recommended for children under 14.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Reynolds Square

Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Johnson Square

We stop here to talk about Johnny Mercer and the Midnight movie soundtrack.

Wright Square

We talk about the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and its characters.

Chippewa Square

A brief presentation about the movie Forrest Gump.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Talk briefly about the Cathedral's history and relationship with St. Patrick's Day.

Hamilton-Turner House

Talk about Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis/Mandy.

Mercer Williams House Museum

We stand in front of the Mercer Williams House Museum and discuss its history to present-day, its role in the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and the trials of Jim Williams. We do not go inside the museum.

Armstrong House

We stand in front of the Armstrong House and discuss its history and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is now a private home, we do not enter it.

Forsyth Park

Our tour ends here with a discussion on how the author wrote the book.

Show 6 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (215)

Sue_B

Dec 2022

Martin was so knowledgeable, chatty, and friendly! We had a fantastic tour. He knows all about "the Book" and the movie, inside out, plus the history of Savannah. The tour was perfectly paced, and his explanations were exactly timed for the locations where we stopped. He easily answered questions and wove them into his continuing narrative. Even though it's a walking tour, there were plenty of benches to sit on at the stops and even refreshments for purchase at Parker's, a discovery in and of itself. This tour vastly exceed all expectations.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sue_B! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Valerie_P

Nov 2022

Very informative and entertaining. A movie walking tour around city. Would have liked to go to Bonaventure cemetery but wasn’t part of tour.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thanks for the review Valerie! Yes, it would be great to have Bonaventure as part of the tour, but it’s about 1-plus hour walk from the area our tour covers, too much for most folk. Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Keo_F

Oct 2022

It was a nice tour. Great that we had a small break. We enjoyed all the stories. You can’t control the weather but, that was great too!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

I’m glad you enjoyed your tour, Keo! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC