Bonaventure Cemetery Tour: Complete Walking Experience
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1,572 Ratings
Savannah

Experience the most comprehensive and accurate historian-led walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery. Discover the true stories behind the myths and legends, with door-to-door transportation and Southern Hospitality included.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bonaventure Cemetery - Complete tour of the cemetery, mostly by walking tour, but we drive through the rest on the way in and way out. Its over 100 acres, but we concentrate our walking tour on the historic section. All for about the price of what the other tours charge to “meet you out there.
What's Included
  • Comprehensive Bonaventure Cemetery walking tour with a 6th generation local historian.
  • Curated recommendations for top dining and activities.
  • Inclusive transportation.
  • Provided umbrellas for rain or sun protection.
  • Complimentary cold bottled water.
  • Bug spray provided for comfort.
Additional Information

Experience the only comprehensive walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery that includes transportation, offering the most accurate insights into Bonaventure, without exception! Unlike other tours that begin at the gate and repeat a scripted narrative filled with myths and legends designed to part visitors from their money, this tour is led by a 6th…

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Location
Savannah
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ruth_m
May 26, 2026
Tons of info packed into the tour! - Tim was very knowledgeable! It was so nice that he gave us water because it was so hot. It was also nice that he dropped us off after the tour wherever we wanted.
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William_s
May 26, 2026
Great Time - Tim is very knowledgable. Highly recommended. The walking is manageable. It was fun even though that sounds unusual for a cemetary.
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Pwreen
May 25, 2026
Superb experience - Highly recommend Tim as a tour guide. Very knowledgeable, very accommodating, very interested in answering questions. The day we went it poured rain at a few points. Tim gave people the option to cancel, get a refund, or continue on. We continued on. He got soaked but we did not because he provided umbrellas (and water). He is exceptional. Tim has a deep respect for the cemetery and an obvious love of Savannah history and lore.
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Lin
May 23, 2026
Bonaventure Afternoon Walking Tour - What a gorgeous cemetary. I spend much time in cemeteries and Bonaventure, covered by trees and full of artistically inspired monuments, is exceptional. I respected my guide for not only his understanding of beauty, but an appreciation for unknown grave sitters who care for the monuments of souls. Cemeteries are living stories. I would advise one to arrive comfortable. Wear sneakers, as the cemetary is rocky. Although trees are plentiful, carry an umbrella for the sun. If you don't have water, take the water bottle offered.
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Imyourtallcool1
May 23, 2026
Beautiful and interesting. - We were here early morning on a weekday. We were unable to book a tour, but we enjoyed the cemetery. There is an app you can download to guide you to specific graves.
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Andrea_z
May 22, 2026
A must do! - Tim was absolutely amazing!!! He was so down to earth and was so passionate about Savannah and his families 6 generations here. He was encouraging to ask as many questions as you would like. He spoke about history on the way to the cemetery, even recommend some place to eat and check out while we are visiting. He even offered bug spray, water and umbrellas which is so thoughtful. He was so knowledgeable about the cemetery. He was also respectful of what you wanted to see and take pictures of. On the way home he even asked "where does everyone want to get dropped off" even made suggestions. I highly recommend this tour. It was by far our favorite experience on our trip.
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Jocelyn_z
May 21, 2026
Tim was absolutely... - Tim was absolutely amazing. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He supplied water and bug spray for all in the group. It was a lifesaver. Transportation to and from the cemetery was so convenient. We were picked up and dropped off just across the street from where we were staying. I would definitely recommend this tour. Top notch experience.
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Janet_s
May 21, 2026
Great tour! - Tim is a great communicator. His knowledge comes from his generations of family in Savannah. He picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off where we wanted. He provided water and bug spray. The stories of the burials and statues were captivating.
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Lisak280
May 21, 2026
This should be on your to do list! - Tim knew what he was talking about. He told no exaggerated ghost stories. Tim answered all questions and them some. He picked us up had some water handy and dropped us off at our next destination. He made this tour our favorite, he also made it fun. There was plenty of shade in this hot sun! Bonus-we spotted a manatee!
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Snumerator
May 20, 2026
A Walk Through History with a First-Rate Guide - Sometimes guided tours are led by people who treat their tours as an occupation. That is not the case with Tim who treats his Bonaventure tours with passion for the subject. He has a tremendous knowledge of the cemetery (and other nearby cemeteries) and really wants to share it. His background in the hospitality industry as a bartender and other positions is evidenced in his extremely chatty and cordial style. He welcomes questions and tries to answer them from his extensive knowledge of Savannah. Getting to the tour is super convenient. Tim will pick you up in his van at a designated point near your accommodations before driving out to the cemetery and return you to the same location. He will share some basics on the drive out but the real details comes out in the roughly two hour walk through the cemetery. You will see and spend time at the key sites such as the graves of Little Gracie Watson, Conrad Aiken, the Mercer plot and the Bird Girl location. (Don't expect to see this icon from the cover of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil as she has move to a local museum). He will also talk about less well-known subjects such as the extensive Jewish burial section, how plots are maintained and cleaned and other interesting tidbits. You will come away from this tour with a pretty complete understanding of this unique place and its importance to Savannah.
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