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Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours Group Tour

Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours Group Tour

Overview

Savannah’s ONLY after hours, cemetery tour! Conducted by Shannon Scott, this specialty adult tour delves into layers of secret society topics, root doctor ritual work, gangsters, bootleggers, murderous lovers and other clandestine story gems that Scott defines as “the taboo tales” of Bonaventure. For fans of Midnight In The Garden of Good & Evil? This is the ultimate show as you roam the grounds discussed in the novel where many of the characters are now buried and per expectation told in a highly personal, maverick manner by The Bard of Bonaventure, Shannon Scott!

City: Savannah

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $56.42

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $56.42

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional local guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Customers must have a cell phone on them and provide cell phone number at the time of booking.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Shannon Scott Tours

Tour the South's most illustrious, Victorian Cemetery with 29 year, resident storyteller, Shannon Scott or one of his other premium story hosts! Bonaventure is home to poets, songwriters, actors, artists, industrialists, duelists, Confederates, and every life story under one sunny cemetery! Fans of Secret Societies like The Freemasons won't be disappointed either as Bonaventure is imprinted everywhere with their emblems! See Little Gracie, Johnny Mercer, Conrad Aiken, Noble Jones and more! Fans of "Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil?" Get close to the characters! Talk about a personal & impacting day out! Inquire about Historic District Hotel Transportation!

Bonaventure Cemetery

During this 2.5 hour tour, you will be joining a very exclusive club of people who have seen the cemetery after it closes to the public. Not since it opened in 1846 has this been an opportunity, but thanks to your very special local host, now it is. You are literally locked in the cemetery the entire time; for the right taker, there's no price you can put on the joy of that. Imagine having the serenity, stillness, and quiet of the cemetery, uninterrupted by the living world. Stories stretch from the present day all the way back to Bonaventure's plantation beginnings in 1754. Our topics range from the funny and uplifting to the macabre at its most morbid. Some of the stories that will be covered include those of: • A "hooch runner" for Al Capone • A bizarre love story that ended in one murder and one visit to the electric chair • Savannah's role in The DaVinci Code • Lady Minerva & Jim Williams in Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (142)

Justgyms

Apr 2015

While some families may not be comfortable doing this with their kids, our 9 & 12 year old boys loved it! Shannon was a great and informative storyteller. It was fantastic to hear the history of some of the current residents of Bonaventure. He mixed in facts, with rumor, humor, and a little bit of fear in a perfect blend that kept everyone enthralled. We loved hearing our kids retelling bits of their favorite stories from this evening. Why just settle for a typical tour when you can spend a few hours after the cemetery closes and soak up the spirits!

lounx801

Mar 2015

We have been on many tours, some good, some bad. This one was totally different in fact I really hesitate to call it a tour. what Shannon provides is more of a walking history lesson of Bonaventure cemetery. his knowledge of the cemetery is quite extensive to say the least. As far as activities in Savannah go, this was the high point of our trip. no trip to Savannah would be complete without this experience providing of course that this is within your interest area. thanks Shannon delightful 3 hours we would definitely do this again.

Beth M

Feb 2015

My friend and I took Shannon Scott's daytime Bonaventure Cemetery tour while visiting Savannah. The cemetery is like a beautiful sculpture garden, and what a fascinating way to learn about all the key figures that shaped the history of this beautiful southern city. Shannon makes each of their personalities come alive once more with his colorful storytelling. This is such a fascinating way to learn about Savannah. I highly recommend this tour if you have a few hours and truly want to learn what makes Savannah the special city that it is!