Bonaventure Cemetery Segway Tour: Savannah Victorian Grounds

Glide through a Victorian cemetery and hear the stories of the families buried there

A guided Segway tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah covers 100 acres of Victorian grounds with a live English-speaking guide who shares the history of the original plantation, the statuary and the families interred there. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle; riders must be at least 16 years old.

The Experience

How do you cover 100 acres of cemetery grounds without walking the whole thing? A Segway does the work, and a headset radio keeps you connected to the guide's narration as you ride. Bonaventure is a spacious property with room to move, and the narrated route takes you past the statuary and monuments that mark the families buried here, along with the history of the original plantation that once stood on the land. You'll learn details about the people and the place that a walking tour would stretch across hours.

The tour runs 90 minutes total. Bottled water is included, and you'll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle between segments or when needed. A live guide in English leads the whole thing, so questions and context flow as you go. The minimum age is 16, and the tour is wheelchair accessible; service animals are allowed. Public transportation options are nearby if you're staying in downtown Savannah without a car.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• fully narrated tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• access to all 100 acres of the cemetery grounds.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Savannah Segway

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Savannah without a car and want to explore the cemetery's full grounds without walking miles. The Segway covers distance quickly, and the narrated route with a live guide means you're not navigating or planning stops yourself.

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Top questions

What is Bonaventure Cemetery and why is it worth seeing?

Bonaventure Cemetery is a 100-acre Victorian burial ground in Savannah with elaborate statuary, monuments and the graves of prominent families from the city's history. The tour narrates the stories of the people buried there and the history of the plantation that originally occupied the land, turning the cemetery into a lesson in local history and 19th-century funerary art.

Do I need Segway experience to book this tour?

No prior Segway experience is required. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and riders must be at least 16 years old. If you're new to Segways, the guide will get you oriented before the narrated tour begins.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 90 minutes total, covering the 100-acre grounds by Segway with a live guide narrating the history and stories along the way.

I'm staying downtown without a car—how do I get to the cemetery?

Public transportation options are available near Bonaventure Cemetery. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, so once you arrive, you're covered for any transitions between Segway segments.