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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

Savannah, United States 1h 30m 5.0 · 86 reviews EN 37115P10
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Tour route
4 stops ~1 km
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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.

Tour at a glance

Duration
1h 30m
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Tour type
Group tour
up to 30 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN
live guide
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Pickup
Meet at start point
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Operates
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Starts 09:00
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 18–64
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Rating
5.0 / 5
87 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

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

Itinerary

  1. 1
    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.

    5 min Admission free
  2. 2

    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.

    5 min Admission free
  3. 3
    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.

    15 min Admission not included
  4. 4
    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.

    5 min Admission free
  5. 5
    Forsyth Park

    We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.

    5 min Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

We will meet at the Sgt. William Jasper monument, which is located in the middle of Madison Square. Madison Square is at the intersection of Bull St. and Harris Street. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to check in with your tour guide.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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Brian_S Sep 2026 · Viator
Great Tour

Ryan was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciated the historical efforts put into the tour. Highly recommended!

Jana_B Jun 2026 · Viator
Outstanding tour guide!!!...

Outstanding tour guide!!! We loved it!!! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Gave us information that we were totally unaware of!

S4067UKrobertm Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Would recommend

It was an great tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and provided a great deal of information.

Pati_K Jun 2026 · Viator
Fan of book or movie tour is a must

This is a great walking tour if you’re going though in June or summer make sure you bring a water or a fan does get a little bit hot and steamy. Ryan was fabulous. Very knowledgeable. Loved all of his insights and personal pictures of the real people that the books about love that it was so historically correct!

Francesca_N May 2026 · Viator
The guide was phenomenal....

The guide was phenomenal. He sent me a message after my email. I deleted it mistakenly. If you could forward his information that would be wonderful. We enjoyed the tour.

Lesli_C May 2026 · Viator
This tour was excellent! ...

This tour was excellent! So much interesting information! Ryan was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

David_L May 2026 · Viator
A great tour.

This was a very thorough and informative tour with a knowledgeable guide. He knew the subject details inside and out. I highly recommend.

Jeannette_R May 2026 · Viator
❤️Chablis

Our guide was so per informative. Made the tour so interesting. Kudos to the knowledge behind the history.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 1h 30m.

Is hotel pickup included?

Everyone meets at the start point.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Which languages is the guide available in?

Guide languages: EN

On which days does it run?

It runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Starts 09:00

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.

Is this a private tour?

No, this is a shared group experience.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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