Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery Private Tour with Shannon Scott

Bonaventure Cemetery's Quietest Corners: A Private Walk with Someone Who Knows Them

You spend the day exploring Bonaventure Cemetery's oldest and quietest sections with a private guide who knows the stories behind the graves. You get photo stops in places public tours don't reach, ask questions without time pressure, and move between sections in an air-conditioned vehicle. A bathroom break is included, and the pace is yours to set.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bonaventure Cemetery's antique sections

• Visit multiple antique cemetery locations
• Take plenty of photo stops

The experience

There's something about a cemetery that makes you want to slow down and actually look. Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah spreads across more than 200 acres, and most visitors see maybe a tenth of it: the main paths, the famous moss-draped oaks, the spots that fit into a two-hour public tour. A private tour with Shannon Scott goes the other way. You get the antique sections, the quieter corners, the graves and monuments that tell stories the standard route skips, and you can ask questions without feeling like you're holding up thirty other people.

The difference between a public tour and a private one here isn't just comfort. It's access. Shannon knows which sections are worth lingering in, where the light hits best for photographs, and the history behind the names and dates that would otherwise blur together. You move at your own pace through the oldest parts of the cemetery, stopping when something catches your eye instead of when the schedule says so. The air-conditioned vehicle waits between sections, so you're not walking the whole 200 acres on foot, and there's a bathroom break built in. It's the kind of tour where you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of just collecting it.

Bonaventure Cemetery isn't morbid the way you might expect. It's more like walking through layers of Savannah's past, with Spanish moss hanging from live oaks and the Wilmington River visible through the trees. The antique sections have weathered headstones, family plots, and monuments that date back centuries. Shannon's knowledge of the place and the people buried there is what transforms it from a pretty walk into something you think about after you leave.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle transportation between cemetery sections, sightseeing through antique sections with multiple photo stops, a bathroom break, and private access to areas beyond the standard public tour route.

Options for this experience

2 options

Walking Tour (Non-Transport)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00 and 13:00Private tour (non-transport): The client meets at the cemetery, 3.5 miles from the city, and walks the grounds. Transport is not provided, though the client may bring their own if preferred. Top tier guide provided: all of our guides hold a 5-star rating and are among the most exceptional in the city. This version is NOT conducted by Shannon Scott. Duration: 3 hours. This may sound long, but time moves quickly at Bonaventure; we focus on quality over the clock, for maximum reward.

Private day tour of BonaventureUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00 and 13:00Elite option: Shannon Scott is Savannah's most tenured, educated, experienced and respected guide. Duration: 3 hours. Cadillac Escalade ESV: The Buzzardmobile carries up to 6 passengers on camel leather seats, with A/C and retractable step runners for easy access.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Bonaventure, Historic Savannah, Low Country & Private with Shannon Scott Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see beyond Bonaventure's main paths and have time to absorb the history: the private format and Shannon's knowledge are what make the 200+ acres feel like something other than a walk through a pretty graveyard.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between a public and private tour at Bonaventure Cemetery?

Private tours with Shannon Scott cover more of the 200+ acres, including antique sections and off-the-main-path areas that public tours skip. You also get direct conversation with the guide and can ask questions without time constraints.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. An air-conditioned vehicle transports you between sections, so you're not walking the entire cemetery on foot.

Are there photo stops on the tour?

Yes, there are plenty of photo stops throughout the antique cemetery sections.

Is a bathroom break included?

Yes, a bathroom break is included in the tour.

Can I ask questions during the tour?

Yes, that's one of the main benefits of a private tour. You have direct conversation with Shannon Scott and can ask questions at your own pace.

Is transportation included?

Yes, an air-conditioned vehicle is included to transport you between sections of the cemetery.