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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

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Savannah, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.

What's Included

  • This is a walking tour about the book, featuring real photos and stories of the characters.

    Meeting Location

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    Savannah
    GA 31401, USA

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    West Gordon Street
    Savannah, GA 31401, USA

    This tour will end in front of the Mercer House, which is located in Monterey Square.

    What To Expect

    Armstrong House

    We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams, Sony Seiler, as well as Wiliam Simon Glover and Patrick, the dog. Sonny was Jim's lawyer during the second, third, and fourth trials.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clary's Cafe

    We stop outside here to discuss the story of Luther Driggers (Maurice Elmore Fetzer, Jr.) and how he relates to the book. He would eat breakfast here every morning.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mercer Williams House Museum

    We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams and his contributions to Savannah. We discuss the events that led up to the murder of Danny Hansford. We do not enter the Mercer House, however they do have their own tour inside the home.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hamilton-Turner House

    We stop outside here to discuss Nancy Hillis (known as Mandy Nichols in the book and Mandy Dawes in the film). We talk about Joe Odom and his many fly by night business schemes.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Forsyth Park

    We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-37115P10

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    • This is a walking tour about the book, featuring real photos and stories of the characters.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Travel time is included on the total tour duration
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).

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