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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)

Janice_G

Nov 2018

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil walking tour was wonderful. Small group, all interested in the subject, made the whole tour fun. Martin was a fountain of information about the people the characters were based on, the book and author and the movie. Would definitely book with him again.

Nelson T

Nov 2018

We listened to the audio version of the book on our journey to Savannah. The book is rather long so we didn't quite finish it before our arrival, but this tour was a great way to set things up for completing the book. Our walking tour with Martin Sindermann was very informative and put a face on the many sites and characters we had been hearing about. It was a great way to experience the book on a deeper level. Martin was also able to shed some light on how the book was put together and how events were not always in the order presented. The walking tour is about 2 hours with a restroom stop on the way. Ends in Forsyth Park with easy access to the free shuttle.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you very much for your review, Nelson T. Bringing The Book to life is my goal for every tour -- and I'm glad this tour hit the spot for you! Martin Sinderman

Modpink

Nov 2018

Knowledgable guide. Candid and informative. learned a lot that was different from the book. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for your review, Modpink, and for letting me be a part of your time in Savannah! Martin Sinderman