Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

5.0 (89 reviews) Savannah, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.

What's included

  • This is a walking tour about the book, featuring real photos and stories of the characters.

What to expect

  1. Armstrong House
    5m
    We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams, Sony Seiler, as well as Wiliam Simon Glover and Patrick, the dog. Sonny was Jim's lawyer during the second, third, and fourth trials.
  2. 5m
    We stop outside here to discuss the story of Luther Driggers (Maurice Elmore Fetzer, Jr.) and how he relates to the book. He would eat breakfast here every morning.
  3. Mercer Williams House Museum
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams and his contributions to Savannah. We discuss the events that led up to the murder of Danny Hansford. We do not enter the Mercer House, however they do have their own tour inside the home.
  4. Hamilton-Turner House
    5m
    We stop outside here to discuss Nancy Hillis (known as Mandy Nichols in the book and Mandy Dawes in the film). We talk about Joe Odom and his many fly by night business schemes.
  5. Forsyth Park
    5m
    We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the Sgt. William Jasper monument, which is located in the middle of Madison Square. Madison Square is at the intersection of Bull St. and Harris Street. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to check in with your tour guide.

End point

This tour will end in front of the Mercer House, which is located in Monterey Square.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Cancellation policy

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

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