Bonaventure Cemetery Scenic History Art Symbols and Film Tour

4.9 (893 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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Where angels await the visitor. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Our job is to make your forget you're in a cemetery! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

There's good reason we were the contract recipients of filmmaker Ken Burns' American Journeys Tour Series! Since 2002, Shannon Scott and his gifted guides have shown visitors not just a cemetery, but a sacred story ground without peer. You'll be awestruck by the beauty and characters buried here, but will marvel at the hidden meanings of esoteric, religious symbols adorning grave art, and how much of it connects to Savannah and our everyday lives. As much as this is a history buff's deluxe day out, Bonaventure is a haven for wildlife with over 100 daily bird species! From owls, hawks, eagles, but also foxes and, at times, dolphins in the river! While a photographer's dream tour, for our film buffs, Bonaventure as a filming location stretches back to the Silent Film Era all the way up to modern-day Film & TV, and of course, is central to everything inspirational to Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil! By tour's end, you'll feel like a mini-expert and glad for the adventure!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Bonaventure, Historic Savannah, Low Country & Private with Shannon Scott Tours

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: Professional art historian guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: DVD (available to purchase)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)

Itinerary

Bonaventure Cemetery

2 hours Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Parking Area

330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States

End point

Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Parking Area

330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States

Using your ticket

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Parking & Meeting Point; when arriving to 330 Bonaventure Rd take note of central entrance with granite pillars, statues on top of them. Follow through to the right, placing red brick office building on your right. Exactly 50 feet to first paved road on your LEFT, called Mullryne Way. Take that LEFT. Follow Mullryne Way all the way to the river's edge where you will see a gravel parking lot on right. There's a bridge and marina in distance as a landmark. Park in this lot which is free. Your guide will meet you near picnic tables or in this same parking area. We advise telling UBER/LYFT or TAXI drivers to follow these instructions. If they drop you at front entrance? You can expect 10 to 15 minute walk to us.
Wheelchair accessible, but there are uneven surfaces that may require a helper
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.