Discover the captivating stories and hidden meanings behind the art and symbolism at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. Join our knowledgeable guides for an awe-inspiring tour of this outdoor art museum.
Discover the captivating stories and hidden meanings behind the art and symbolism at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. Join our knowledgeable guides for an awe-inspiring tour of this outdoor art museum.
- Bonaventure Cemetery - Host Shannon Scott or his highly-rated protégé stroll you through Bonaventure Cemetery’s most coveted historic sections with detailed stops covering stories of the famed dead, statues, symbolism, burial rites, plant life and much more. Gravesites generally include Johnny Mercer, Conrad Aiken, Little Gracie, and locations…
- Bonaventure Cemetery - Host Shannon Scott or his highly-rated protégé stroll you through Bonaventure Cemetery’s most coveted historic sections with detailed stops covering stories of the famed dead, statues, symbolism, burial rites, plant life and much more. Gravesites generally include Johnny Mercer, Conrad Aiken, Little Gracie, and locations particular to setting for Midnight In The Garden of Good & Evil.

- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)
Since 2002, Shannon Scott and his talented guides have been offering visitors a unique experience, showcasing not just a cemetery, but an ancient burial site that evolved into an 18th-century riverside plantation, now a Victorian cemetery. Visitors will be captivated by the beauty and the intriguing characters interred here, while also being fascinated…
Since 2002, Shannon Scott and his talented guides have been offering visitors a unique experience, showcasing not just a cemetery, but an ancient burial site that evolved into an 18th-century riverside plantation, now a Victorian cemetery. Visitors will be captivated by the beauty and the intriguing characters interred here, while also being fascinated by the hidden meanings of the esoteric and religious symbols that adorn the grave art, many of which have connections to Savannah and everyday life. While this is a perfect outing for history enthusiasts, Bonaventure is also a sanctuary for wildlife, with over 100 bird species spotted daily! It’s common to see various owls, hawks, eagles, and even foxes, and occasionally dolphins in the river! This tour is a photographer’s paradise, and for film enthusiasts, Bonaventure has been a filming location since the Silent Film Era, continuing to modern-day Film & TV, and is famously linked to “Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil.” By the end of the tour, visitors will feel like mini-experts and grateful for the adventure!
- Please check your Parking & Meeting Instructions
- Wheelchair accessible, but there are uneven surfaces that may require a helper
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.