Georgia, United States
Explore 100 acres of Southern Gothic history. Compare guided walking tours and find practical advice for visiting this Savannah landmark.
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Most bookedBonaventure Cemetery Tours is a guided walking tour through Savannah's world-famous Bonaventure Cemetery, a treasured American landmark preserving over 170 years of...
Small groupYou will be touring one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the United States with an expert tour...
Top ratedThe only FULL WALKING TOUR of Bonaventure Cemetery WITH TRANSPORTATION and most accurate Bonaventure Tour, bar none! Most other tours start at the gate and regurgitate a...
Explore
Discover the main areas and notable gravesites.
The cemetery gates are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 365 days a year.
Entry to the grounds is completely free.
Plan your visit
Most guided walking tours last between 1.5 to 2 hours. You will cover about 1 mile of pathways.
Mid-March is peak season when pink azaleas bloom. October offers great fall weather and Halloween ambiance.
The cemetery is a 15-minute drive from downtown Savannah. Free parking is available near the entrance.
Admission is free. Commercial guided walking tours generally cost $30 to $48 per adult.
Bonaventure Cemetery spans over 100 acres. It features winding pathways, elaborate Victorian funerary art, and ancient live oak trees. Spanish moss hangs from the branches throughout the grounds.
The site gained international fame from the book and film 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'. You can visit Notable Gravesites like the resting places of Johnny Mercer and Little Gracie Watson. Visitors can explore independently or join guided tours.
Respecting the grounds is mandatory. Visitors must stay on paths and off private grave plots. Read up on Rules & Etiquette before arriving. Gravestone rubbings are strictly prohibited.
We separate traditional walks from golf cart tours for those with limited mobility.
We highlight tours that include round-trip hotel transit from downtown Savannah.
We list budget options alongside comprehensive half-day combos.
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1,436 reviews of the walking tour on Viator
This was a great tour! I initially considered walking the cemetery on my own, but chose to go with a tour. I’m so glad I did! Chris was a great guide-very knowledgeable. I learned so much about the history of Savannah and surrounding areas. The walk was easy and the 2 hours flew by! I definitely recommend this tour.
The tour guide was entertaining and kept the pace going. Very interesting stories about the gravesites. The statues in this cemetery are beautiful and worth the work through. The guide just gives it a little more spooky vibes.
This is a relaxed walking tour that included opportunity to see some beautiful art. Natalie was great - she explained much artistic symbolism of the past and painted a picture of the evolution of burial trends within the cemetery. Her knowledge about the lives of locally known figures buried there was extensive. She even took extra time after our tour ended to show me a grave I’d asked to see!
Bring bug spray lol Gracie’s grave Johnny Mercer’s grave. Confederate soldiers graves A good guide makes the difference
Loved this! Learned a lot about the history and the symbolism, our guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. Very worth seeing.
My daughter and I took this tour and despite the misty weather, enjoyed it tremendously. Our guide/driver was full of great information, details, dates and humor. He drove carefully and was obviously very familiar with Bonaventure and Savannah. Highly recommend!
This was a great tour and Tim is extremely knowledgeable about the cemetery and Savannah itself. I highly recommend!
Excellent tour and a beautiful cemetery! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we all enjoyed it. Highly recommend!
Dennis was an amazing tour guide! He was energetic, funny, and made the entire experience so much fun. His great personality and enthusiasm kept everyone entertained throughout the tour. I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this experience to others!
Travel tips
Tickets & ToursCompare free visits, weekend tours, and guided walking options.Read 
Getting ThereCompare driving routes, free parking, rideshares, and tour shuttles.Read 
Best visit timesFind the best seasons and times of day for ideal weather and photos.Read 
Book LocationsFind real-life spots from the famous book.Read 
Rules & EtiquetteLearn the official rules for walking, driving, and photographing.Read 
Guide vs. AppCompare self-guided app walks with guided historical tours.Read Yes. Entry to the cemetery and parking are completely free.
Commercial guided walking tours generally cost $30 to $48 per adult. See Tickets for exact pricing.
The Bird Girl statue is no longer in the cemetery. It was moved to the Telfair Academy. Read more in our Book Locations guide.
Famous figures include lyricist Johnny Mercer, poet Conrad Aiken, and Little Gracie Watson. See the Notable Gravesites page for more details.
Most guided walking tours last between 1.5 to 2 hours. They cover about 1 mile of paved and unpaved pathways.
Leashed pets are welcome in the cemetery. They must be kept off the graves and cleaned up after. Note that pets are typically prohibited on commercial group tours.
Book a guided tour to understand the deep history of these grounds.
