Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour Savannah: 2-Hour Guided History

Two hours among the graves and live oaks that inspired writers and filmmakers

A guided walking tour through Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah covers over 170 years of American history, famous inhabitants, and the cemetery's role in literature and film. The two-hour tour starts and ends at the cemetery entrance, includes a professional guide in English, and operates in all weather. Comfortable shoes and up to one mile of walking are required. The group stays under thirty people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking tour of cemetery

• Meet at Bonaventure Cemetery entrance
• Begin guided walking tour
• Explore picturesque landscape and symbolism
• Learn about famous inhabitants' lives
• Conclude tour at cemetery entrance

The experience

The tour begins at the entrance of Bonaventure Cemetery between the red brick building and public restrooms, where free parking is available for the duration. A professional guide leads groups of no more than thirty through the landscape that has drawn writers, poets, naturalists, photographers and filmmakers for decades. The walk covers up to one mile across the grounds, so wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen or insect repellent: the cemetery operates rain or shine unless conditions turn dangerous, and umbrellas are available on request.

What unfolds over two hours is the story behind the graves themselves: the lives of famous inhabitants, the symbolism embedded in monuments and plantings, and why this particular cemetery became a landmark in American culture. The guide connects the physical landscape (the live oaks, the water, the arrangement of plots) to the people buried there and the eras they represent. This is not a quick walk past headstones. It is a reading of the place.

The tour ends where it started, at the entrance. Wheelchair access is available, and parents with infants or small children can bring a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are nearby if you arrive without a car, though parking at the cemetery itself is free and straightforward.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• free parking for the duration of the tour.
• umbrellas upon request.
• public restrooms at the entrance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by 6th Sense World

Is this one for you?If you have a free afternoon in Savannah and want to understand the place beyond the downtown squares, this tour anchors you in one landmark and gives you the stories that explain why it matters. The guide does the research. You walk and listen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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 is Bonaventure Cemetery and why do writers and filmmakers care about it?

Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the world's most famous cemeteries, located in Savannah, and has inspired writers, poets, naturalists, photographers and filmmakers for decades. The cemetery preserves over 170 years of American history and is known for its picturesque landscape, rich legacy and the stories of its famous inhabitants.

How far will I walk on this tour?

The tour covers up to one mile of walking across the cemetery grounds. You should wear comfortable shoes and have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Is there parking, and what if I arrive by public transportation?

Free parking is available for the duration of the tour at the cemetery entrance. Oversized vehicles should call ahead to arrange options. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer not to drive.

How many people will be on the tour?

The tour has a maximum of thirty travelers, so groups stay small enough for the guide to be heard and for the pace to feel manageable.