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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)

Holli64

Apr 2019

Really fantastic tour - our guide Martin was great. Read the book or see the movie before going so you really get the full experience

ladybugpug

Feb 2019

My husband and I booked this tour this past weekend. We watched the Midnight movie a week or so before the trip and liked it enough that we thought the tour would be fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the book, the movie, the actual people both were based upon, and Savannah in general. The tour took around 2 1/2 hours so you definitely get your money's worth. The time went by really quickly tho. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and to dress warm enough if the day is chilly. We took a few different tours this weekend and so many people were way under dressed for the weather and looked cold and uncomfortable. Our guide did give a bathroom/snack/drink, etc break about half way through. I highly recommend this tour if you are a Midnight fan. I picked up a copy of the book in town (a few places sell it lol) to start reading on the flight home. Definitely recommend this tour!!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Hi Ladybugpug - Thanks for walking with me! And I hope you've had a chance to get into reading the book - a great read! Thanks again, Martin Sinderman

Kim L

Jan 2019

If you enjoyed the Movie, Midnight in the Garden, then you must take this tour. Lots of scenes from the movie almost puts you there on the screen. Lots of memorabilia along the way to create AHA moments. Don't miss it.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Hi Kim - Thanks for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour - and thank you for walking with me! Martin Sinderman