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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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Fri 27 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)

Catherine H

Jan 2019

It was really fun to do this tour with the family. It gave us a reason to walk around the city and learn about it's history.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Glad you had a good time, Catherine, and thanks for the review. Come back soon! Martin Sinderman

Noemie G

Dec 2018

After reading the book some time ago, I knew I would have to take this tour when I came back to Savannah. It just so happened that it was just me on this particular tour, and I'm sure Martin could have cancelled, but thankfully he didn't and I was rewarded with a private tour. The two hours just flew by, Martin's knowledge of the book and movie is extensive and he had answers to all my (numerous) questions. Martin made me comfortable from the get-go and at the end provided me with great recommendations of what to see and where to eat while in Savannah. If you haven't already, read this awesome book and then treat yourself to this tour!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thank you, Noemie! I had a great time also. And I'm happy to have been helpful to you in making the most of your trip to Savannah. Thanks again! Martin Sinderman

pauletteberthel

Dec 2018

This was the highlight of my trip, and the one thing I absolutely wanted to make sure I did while in Savannah. I had a well informed and articulate guide, who made the tour even more fun and entertaining. From start to finish, I learned more on the tour than I did from the book and the movie combined. A must for fans of both.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thank you for your kind review, Paulette. It was my pleasure to have you as a guest! Safe travels- Martin Sinderman