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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 25 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)

yn0ts0n

Apr 2018

This was my all time favorite walking tour!!! Martin was an excellent guide and a wealth of knowledge. All the little stories and anecdotes that one does not get from reading the book made the tour a very enjoyable experience. It was very helpful for most of us having read the book at least once as we all had a good background of the circumstances and characters of the novel. I highly recommend this tour to all readers and fans of Savannah!!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you very much for your review, Tony! Please make sure to check in with us the next time you are in Savannah. All the Best- Martin Sinderman Savannah Sidewalk Tours

VancouverLAMI

Apr 2018

Thanks to Martin to giving the low down on the true story of MITGOGAE. Martin was friendly and professional and fielded all the questions, then at the end spent some time with us suggesting places to eat and other attractions. The Book is why I have always wanted to go to Savannah, so this was a nice addition to our holiday. The walking was easy and the info was great.Martin also added little tidbits of Savannah history beyond the book. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thanks much for making Savannah Sidewalk Tours a part of your holiday in Savannah, Lara. It was my pleasure to show you around downtown and talk about The Book on a beautiful spring afternoon! Best Regards- Martin Sinderman Savannah Sidewalk Tours

morrison67dee

Apr 2018

This was an excellent tour. Martin was so informative on both the book and movie (fact and fiction re events and characters) that it didn't matter that I read the book about 30 years ago! We also learned many other historical and current facts about Savannah and its architecture. Two hours well spent which gave us a better appreciation of Savannah. Thank you Martin.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your trip to Savannah, Deirdre. I'm glad you had a good time -- so did I! Best Regards- Martin Sinderman, owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours