Embark on a captivating exploration of Savannah's renowned Bonaventure Cemetery with the guidance of an expert tour guide, storyteller, historian, author, and artist, Shannon Scott, or one of his talented assistants. Choose between morning and afternoon departures, and delve into the cemetery's captivating landscapes and rich narratives. Gain insights into the symbolism, art, architecture, and burial traditions of different eras, including the Victorian Age. As you wander this unique resting place, you'll hear stories about notable figures like lyricist Johnny Mercer, underground poet Conrad Aiken, maritime hero Josiah Tattnall, and many others who found their eternal home in this extraordinary spot, offering a memorable and informative experience of Bonaventure Cemetery.
This is a guided cemetery walk built around storytelling and interpretation rather than a scare-focused night tour, so it suits people curious about symbolism, art, architecture, and burial traditions across eras. The operator names specific guides, including a historian and author who leads or hands off to trained assistants, which signals a lecture-and-stories style over a paranormal-investigation format.
Morning and afternoon departures make it a daylight outing, which fits travelers who prefer to see the grounds clearly and photograph the landscapes rather than experience the site after dark. Expect walking on cemetery paths and time spent listening at markers. It is a better match for visitors who want context on notable figures buried there and the Victorian-era customs than for anyone hoping for a fast-paced or spooky evening walk. Savannah offers plenty of after-dark options elsewhere; this one leans scholarly and reflective.
Questions people ask
Is this a ghost tour of the cemetery?
No. It is framed as an expert-led exploration of the cemetery's landscapes, symbolism, art, architecture, and burial traditions, with stories about notable figures buried there. The focus is history and interpretation rather than the paranormal.
When does it run?
You can choose between morning and afternoon departures, so it is a daytime tour. That makes it easier to see the grounds and take photographs than an after-dark walk.
Will I learn about specific people buried there?
Yes. The listing says you hear stories about notable figures who found their resting place at the cemetery, alongside context on burial traditions and different eras, including the Victorian Age.
