Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott

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Tour with Shannon Scott or one of his highly-rated guides through the illustrious 200 acres of the 18th century plantation turned hallowed Victorian Gothic cemetery made famous in "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil", packed with art and history.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    2 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Learn about Bonaventure with expertise of Shannon Scott or one of his incredible guides
    • Enjoy the lush scenery
    • Delight in various art, sculpture, and story intrigues from Bonaventure's best-known storyteller
  • Full description
    Enjoy a 2-hour cultural and historical tour of Bonaventure, a more than 200-acre land which one can freely wander but better explore with an exceptional guide at the helm. 
    On this tour with Shannon Scott or one of his incredible guides, you will come to see the important aspects of the cemetery and understand Bonaventure’s many layers, from the 18th-century plantation era, and the Victorian cemetery, to all of the art and traditions of the place.
    Stroll around the live oak avenues of the Cotton Boom yesteryear and hear about the people that made all of those buildings and squares in town so infamous and colorful. 
    Some of the characters, such as "Crooner of 1500 Songs" Johnny Mercer and writer Conrad Aiken, are world-renowned, while others you will come to love were famous only in their hometown Savannah. Other characters consist of photographers, painters, scientists, soldiers, industrialists, and...  more
  • Includes
    • 2-hour guided tour
  • Exclude
    • Transportation
      Gratuities
From US$ 30 per person
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