Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour

4.9

based on 379 reviews

| Savannah, Georgia, United States

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2.3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Local licensed professional Savannah tour guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This tour does not include a tour of the Mercer Williams House Museum.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour is not recommended for children under 14.
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Enjoy a small-group (15 guests maximum) deep dive into all things Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Led by a veteran journalist and long-time downtown Savannah resident, the two-hour tour provides the back-stories and up-close-and-personal insights into author John Berendt's book, director Clint Eastwood's movie of the same...

Duration 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 15 people in the group

1
Reynolds Square
Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's main character, Jim Williams, and an outside look at what is probably his most high-profile Savannah project - the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern. We also introduce Minerva, the voodoo priestess and member of his...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Johnson Square
We stop here to talk about Johnny Mercer and the Midnight movie soundtrack, and why director Clint Eastwood thought it was important to have a movie soundtrack that was 100 percent Johnny Mercer music.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Wright Square

A look at the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Qe compare it to the book, and take a deep look at its characters and the various places it was filmed, including an outside look at the Federal District Court Building, used as an exterior in the...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Chippewa Square

A brief presentation about the movie Forrest Gump.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hamilton-Turner House

An in-depth look at one of the main venues for the book and the movie - The Hamilton Turner Inn. Talk about Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis (the real "Mandy), and Jerry Spence. We also introduce "Vamp of Savannah," Hillis' tell-all book.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

West Jones Street

We'll trace the history of Clary's Cafe and introduce Moe Fetzer (the real Luther Driggers). Then we take a look at 115 W. Jones St., anchor of the movie's famous scene introducing Joe Odom. Then we see John Berendt's first home in Savannah, as well as the home where Berendt...

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Mercer Williams House Museum

We stand in front of the Mercer Williams House Museum and discuss its history to present-day; its role in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil saga; and the trials of Jim Williams. We do not go inside the museum.

Duration 15 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Armstrong House

We stand in front of the Armstrong House and discuss its history and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is now a private home, we do not enter it.

Duration 15 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Forsyth Park

Our tour ends here with a discussion on Midnight characters and "where are they now." We also talk about how the author wrote the book and what the book has done for Savannah - and anything else tour participants want to talk about!