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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

Sun 29 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 29 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)

James_W

Oct 2021

Saw many buildings and locations from the book and movie and heard stories about all the characters. Martin was a great tour guide.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thanks for walking with me, James_W! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Fran_P

Oct 2021

Martin was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining. My husband had not read book or seen movie but he was still fascinated by the tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

It was a pleasure to have you on the tour, Fran. Thanks for letting me be part of your trip to Savannah! Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC

Angela_S

Oct 2021

I wanted to see more things and spend less time stopped talking about stuff. Too much about the book characters

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Downtown Savannah landmarks my guests see during this tour include the Olde Pink House; the Johnny Mercer memorial bench/Johnson Square; Federal District Court Building/Wright Square; Independent Presbyterian Church; Colonial Park Cemetery; Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; the Hamilton-Turner Inn/Lafayette Square; Clary's Cafe; Jones Street; the Scottish Rite temple; the Mercer Williams House Museum/Monterey Square; the Armstrong/Kessler Mansion; Forsyth Park; and the Forsyth Park fountain. Most have Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil significance. I think one would have to do a fast bus tour to see as many sights in a little over two hours time. As far as too much stuff about the book characters - this is a Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book tour, so talking in depth about the characters is a big part of it. Thank you for walking with Savannah Sidewalk Tours. Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC