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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Tue 24 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)

bill a

Mar 2018

We thought the walking tour was excellent! Martin was a most excellent tour guide and we learned many additional facts and tidbits regarding the book and movie. Was really neat seeing the places and locations talked about in the book and movie. Our tour had 8 people total so was right size walking around Savannah. Was a bit over two hrs in length, just the right amount of time. Martin also pointed out other information beyond the movie as we walked past sites/locations. We totally recommend this tour if you like the book or movie! Bill and Angela

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hello Bill and Angela - Thank you very much for your kind review. And I appreciate you letting me be a part of your trip to Savannah! All the best- Martin Sinderman

myrott1

Mar 2018

this walk was geared towards people who are interested in the book/movie " midnight in the garden of good and evil " , our guide geared it more towards the book . as all people who have read any book , then saw the movie , the book has more detailed events. a leisure walk with interesting and probably unknown tidbits about the characters in the book and in savannah in general. a great tour and guide . would definitely recommend .

Response from Host

Mar 2018

I'm happy you enjoyed your tour, myrott1! Thank you for your kind review, and most of all, thank you for being my guest. All the best- Martin Sinderman

William H

Mar 2018

This was really great tour. Be sure to at least watch the movie. Owner/operator Martin Sinderman was really knowledgeable about the book, movie and real life facts concerning the murder. You can't go wrong by taking this tour!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Thank you for your review, William! I'm glad you and the Mrs. had a good time! Martin Sinderman