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Bonaventure Cemetery: Art, Life & Death Museum Tour
4.9
825 Ratings
Savannah
Discover the captivating stories and hidden meanings behind the art and symbolism at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. Join our knowledgeable guides for an awe-inspiring tour of this outdoor art museum.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bonaventure Cemetery - Host Shannon Scott or his highly-rated protégé stroll you through Bonaventure Cemetery’s most coveted historic sections with detailed stops covering stories of the famed dead, statues, symbolism, burial rites, plant life and much more. Gravesites generally include Johnny Mercer, Conrad Aiken, Little Gracie, and locations particular to setting for Midnight In The Garden of Good & Evil.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Signed Poster Art (Available For Purchase)
Additional Information
Don’t just visit Bonaventure, immerse yourself in its rich narratives! Join Shannon Scott or his talented apprentice as they guide you through this stunning outdoor museum of art, life, and death, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. You’ll marvel at the depth of the tales told, the concealed significance of the art and symbolism gracing the grave markers, and their connections to not just Savannah but the wider world. There’s simply no exploring Savannah without experiencing Bonaventure, and our team is determined to demonstrate this widely accepted local belief!
- Please check your Parking & Meeting Instructions
- Wheelchair accessible, but there are uneven surfaces that may require a helper
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
2XR4+R6 Savannah
Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Parking Area
330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTPBc7XsDuXZ1mdQA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marinajavy
Sep 2, 2024
Great experience! - We were lucky and our tour was turned into a private one. Highly recommend our guide, Jon, he was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We recommend taking the earliest tour possible as it gets really hot and don’t forget to bring a bug spray.
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Annmarie_d
Aug 22, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Bonaventure Cemetery is an amazing and beautiful place. It was so helpful to have a knowledgeable guide (Jon) point out the historical significance and symbolism of the memorials. Highly recommend!
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Navigate579026
Jul 26, 2024
Great tour - This is a really good tour. Especially if you are into history. Janine our tour guide was great. She showed us so many unique statues and monuments. She educated us on the symbolism on the grave stones that we had no idea what they meant. She also shared so much history with us. I highly recommend it.
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Tabitha_d
Jun 27, 2024
Walking Tour with Guide - Our guide Rick was very knowledgeable. Bring water with you. Would not have been able to find sites with out a guide. I would recommend this tour.
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Rosiemq836xr
Jun 25, 2024
Great experience! - Our tour guide, Jon, was phenomenal! His tour was filled with interesting and fun-filled facts. He was friendly and engaging and even provided us with cold water during our tour. Don't think about, just book this tour......you won't regret it!
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Nicolled380
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour! - loved this tour! we hit all the hot spots in the cemetery and more. our tour guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. highly recommend!
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Lynn_f
May 30, 2024
Prettiest Cemetery I’ve ever seen! - Paschal was our tour guide and he was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful cemetery and very interesting history. We had a great time touring with him. I would recommend to others.
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George_s
May 9, 2024
Bringing the Cemetery to life - Pasqual Miller, our guide, was absolutely incredible. His wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm was amazing. He welcomed questions and had a great sense of humor. We would highly recommend this tour with Pasqual. I can't imagine doing it with anyone else!
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Christine_c
Apr 30, 2024
Amazing Tour - I wasn’t too sure if this would be something I enjoyed or not but my husband wanted to do the tour. It turned out to be an incredible experience. I learned so much about the history. It was a beautiful place and the history behind the architecture is amazing. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and an exceptional speaker. I would definitely recommend visiting this area if you have the opportunity.
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Gina_b
May 31, 2024
Cemetery tour - I loved learning fun historical facts about Savannah and the cemetery in particular! Rich is a good story teller and we had a great time!
The only thing I think they can improve upon is being more specific where to meet. There was some confusion there and when I asked for help at the visitors center they had no idea from looking at the tour details what to tell me. When you’re from out of town you want to have a clear understanding of where to go.
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