Bonaventure Cemetery Tour: Savannah's Outdoor Art Museum
4.9
816 Ratings
Savannah
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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)
Additional Information
Don’t just visit Bonaventure, immerse yourself in its rich narratives! Join Shannon Scott or his talented apprentice as they guide you through this stunning outdoor museum of art, life, and death, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. You’ll marvel at the depth of the tales told, the concealed significance of the art and symbolism gracing the grave markers, and their connections to not just Savannah but the wider world. There’s simply no exploring Savannah without experiencing Bonaventure, and our team is determined to demonstrate this widely accepted local belief!
- 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
Location
2XR4+R6 Savannah
Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Parking Area
330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTPBc7XsDuXZ1mdQA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(816 Ratings)
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Debbie_k
Mar 22, 2024
Don’t miss it - Fascinating look at the cemetery. Many interesting stories and anecdotes. The guide was so engaging and knowledgeable.
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Tammy
Mar 14, 2024
We did a private tour with Shannon. It was the best part of our trip! He has so much knowledge of more than just the cemetery. - We did a private tour with Shannon and it was the best part of our trip.! Our family loved it. I highly recommend. He has so much knowledge. You won't be disappointed.
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A9178jatomp
Mar 3, 2024
The tour was Interesting and informative. We learned a lot about Savannah’s history and personal stories. - The guide was knowledgeable, answered questions directly and offered many interesting stories. We highly recommend this tour.
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Eric_w
Feb 23, 2024
Enjoying the cemetery - Ken was a wonderful guide! A tour with History, dark humor, heart-felt opinions, and stories real and imagined. Fun! Highly recommended!
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Carrie_l
Feb 23, 2024
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was excellent. Knowledgable and passionate. We learned so much about Savannah history, it’s inhabitants and this beautiful cemetery/park. Highly recommend.
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Sarahpg3615eb
Feb 19, 2024
Fabulous tour of Bonaventure - Our guide Janine was highly knowledgeable, informative and with an obvious passion for being a tour guide and all the myriad nuances of life and death in Bonaventure Cemetery. I highly recommend Janine and this experience. Last year, we used audio guides, but there was no comparison!
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Jackiea221
Feb 19, 2024
Best tour in Savannah - This is the 2nd time that we have taken the Bonaventure After Dark tour and the 5th time that we have taken a tour with this company, and they are always excellent! All of the guides are extremely knowledgeable but a tour with Shannon Scott is always the best part of our visit to Savannah. He truly brings Bonaventure to life, and we always leave wanting to know more about the people and places that he introduces us to. He is a unique storyteller with a style that is unmatched! Do yourself a favor and take this tour. It will be one of your favorite memories of Savannah!
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Stephanie_l
Feb 6, 2024
Informative and Fun! - Paschal was extremely knowledgeable about the cemetery, Savannah, and Victorian symbolism. He seemed to be able to answer every question our group of 7 people asked. The tour went a bit longer than 2 hours from start to finish, so it's geared towards adults, not a family with kids. (Unless they have an unusually long attention span!)
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I8176smkime
Feb 3, 2024
Would do it again! - Ken an excellent guide! He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and simply a delight to spend time with on this tour.
I highly recommend this tour with Ken!
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Theresa_v
Mar 15, 2024
We really enjoyed the... - We really enjoyed the historical parts of the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was williing to find an answer iif he didn't know.
I do think better directions for the meeting place would be helpful since we drove around several minutes looking for it.
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