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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Thu 26 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)

Dana E

Oct 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Martin. Very informative and enlightening regarding the details of the life of Jim Williams.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

It was my pleasure to walk with you, Dana. Thank you for the review! Martin Sinderman

mdtraveler1237

Oct 2018

Martin was excellent. He gave our tour even though it was only 2 of us. The tour included not only items from the book and movie, but it also included other facts about the city. The tour was well planned including a rest stop. No one could possibly beat his knowledge on the topic. Martin also spent extra time with us helping plan our visit and making sure we had the "must see" attractions on our list. What an excellent ambassador to such a beautiful city.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you very much for your kind review. I'm glad you had a good time walking with me in beautiful downtown Savannah -- I enjoyed it too! All the best- Martin Sinderman owner

Gloria H

Sep 2018

I read the book when it first came out and wish I had re-read. While this is the case, I definitely enjoyed the tour. Informative and entertaining. The only think missing was information on the patterns in the square where the tours ends.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Hi Gloria - I'm glad you enjoyed your tour, and thank you for the recommendation. Not sure I understand what you're asking about re "patterns in the square." Please feel free to drop me an email, I'm happy to try to explain anything I may have left out on your tour. Thanks again! Martin Sinderman Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC