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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)

Helaine R

Dec 2017

I had read the book but my husband knew nothing about it. Both of us really enjoyed the tour. Our guide did a wonderful job of telling us all of the interesting tidbits as we walked through the town. He had a great way of presenting the information. It was fascinationg.. I highly recommend the tour.

Sunne C

Nov 2017

Group of 8 made it perfect for the walking tour. Martin,our guide, was very engaging and gave good background to the book and movie. Need to be familiar with the movie or book to really get the most out of the tour, I think.. Locations from film were all covered as well as further stories along the walk that made for a most interesting afternoon. We went in afternoon in October and weather was perfect. Not too much walking and at a pace that most could handle even if not regular walkers..

Gayle H

Nov 2017

My family went as a group of 7 and everyone had a great time. Martin was very well spoken, knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend this tour! Thank you Martin, you were awesome!

Response from Host

Nov 2017

Thank you very much for you review and recommendation, Gayle H. I had a great time with ya'll also! I hope you can come back to Savannah soon! Martin Sinderman, Owner Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC