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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)

Marianne_P

Sep 2018

the tour was outstanding not only learned more about the characters in the movie but some historical information about Savannah. The tour guide was excellent. My sister-in-law and I told people we met to take this tour since it was very good.

pathei1

Aug 2018

We had a great time on this tour. Martin was the perfect tour guide and was an expert on The Book, the movie and Savannah. It was a nice size group (not too large) and a perfect day to enjoy all the sights and stories. Thank you Martin!

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Hi Pat - Many thanks for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! All the best- Martin Sinderman

Carolyn C

Jul 2018

As a fan of The Book ( yes, in Savannah it’s revered with capital letters!) and The Movie this walking tour was the highlight of my Savannah stay. But even if you haven’t read it or seen it, this tour covers major sights around Savannah’s famous squares and imparts a real understanding of the Savannah renaissance that began in the period of the novel (80s). Martin is a thoughtful and expert guide and clearly loves what he does - everything is perfectly paced with all the right stops from the Olde Pink House to Forsythe Park with delicious details of the filming and the trial tucked in. A great way to get in your 10,000 steps!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Hi Carolyn - It's always great to have a true fan of The Book say they enjoyed themselves on the tour. It was a pleasure to have you as my guest -- and Thank You for your kind review! Best Regards- Martin Sinderman