Get a unique insight into the beautiful city of Savannah on a small group walking tour. Discover the people, places and events depicted in the novel and movie adaptation of John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

See locations from the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Learn the stories behind the characters
Get fascinating facts and insights about events that took place in the book
Admire the elegant buildings of the Savannah Historic District

Full description

Discover the city of Savannah through John Berendt’s best-selling novel, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and its 1997 movie adaptation by Clint Eastwood. Walk in a small group with a journalist guide, who is a long-time downtown Savannah resident. Get an up-close look at landmarks that play key roles in the story as you set off from Reynolds Square in the Savannah Historic District and make your way towards the fountain in Forsyth Park. Stop at the city's oldest public plaza to admire the magnificent buildings on Johnson Square. Continue through Wright Square, graced with an impressive memorial to William Washington Gordon, and then be captivated by the beauty of Hamilton-Turner Inn. Walk down Jones Street and find a quiet oasis in Monterey Square. Admire some of the elegant mansion houses, such as Mercer Williams House and Armstrong House along the way.

Includes

Access to Forsyth Park
Access to Reynolds Square
Live tour guide

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to the statue of John Wesley in the middle of Reynolds Square, directly in front of the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern, 23 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

This tour requires good weather to operate. If your tour is canceled due to bad weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Bring a bottle of water
Well-behaved pets are always welcome
The tour does not end where it starts. Your guide will be happy to provide directions back to your car or your next location
This tour is in English only

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4.8 /5

based on 76 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.9/5

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I did the tour in August after all the kids had gone back to school, so I ended up being the only person on the tour which was fabulous! Savanna is the most beautiful city in United States I do believe.The guide was very knowledgeable about the book and related it to his personal experience during the time it was written. As you may know, many of the characters in the book were real life people so for me it was just really enjoyable.

August 20, 2021

We loved the tour. It was a great overview of not only the book/movie but also the city overall. Martin had great stories and so much knowledge about the area. It was a great way to see the city, get the history of many landmarks in the book and hear personal insight as well.

April 13, 2021

Martin was very knowledgeable about both the book and the movie. The weather was beautiful and we even got to stop for a restroom/drink break (5 minutes) in the middle of the tour which was fantastic since the 2pm tour is after lunch. He showed us places that were filmed in the movie and told us in depth information about the characters of the book. If you love the book and/or movie, I totally recommend this tour with Martin!

February 25, 2021

Savannah: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Tour

Savannah: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Tour

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