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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

Sat 28 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 28 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)

joyce_d

Nov 2021

The book truly came to life because of the effort put into it by our guide. The walk was not stressful as we were able to sit and rest at various points. It was enjoyable and memorable

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you very much, Joyce! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Brandi B

Nov 2021

Our guide was great and the tour lasted about 2 hours. Excellent tour for movie and book enthusiasts alike. History fans would like this tour too.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for walking with me, Brandi. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Patricia488

Oct 2021

We are very familiar with everything Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. We've toured Mercer House a number of times and visited Bonaventure Cemetery several times. Our tour guide was Martin. He is very informative but a little hard to hear. I can't understand why these tour guides don't wear lapel mikes because of all the street traffic and noise, sometimes some information was lost. Otherwise, we enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Hi Patricia - I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure taking you out. Lapel mikes (and the accompanying earphones for guests) are for tours with large numbers of guests, with minimal opportunities to interact directly with their guide. I don’t run my tours that way. I keep my tours small. Maximum 10 people, for a more intimate experience where guests can easily interact with their guide at any time - including asking for me to repeat something they missed. Like when downtown Savannah street noise occasionally interrupts. Thanks for the review! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk tours LLC