Bonaventure Cemetery: Art, Life & Death Museum Tour

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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.

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Emmitt62
Feb 15, 2025
Fantastic evening out. - Valentine's evening lantern tour. Was fantastic!! A great tour. Would highly recommend. Shannon Scott is very knowledgeable and a great speaker.
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Nancy_d
Jan 20, 2025
Jon is an excellent... - Jon is an excellent guide. He is v ery knowledgeable about Bonaventure cemetery and Georgia's history.
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Michael_n
Jan 1, 2025
Geeat experience! - Was a great overall experience! All the little detail information about the grave sites/ history on that grave we went too was amazing! Definitely would do it again!
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Christine_s
Dec 31, 2024
Hauntingly beautiful journey through Bonaventure Cemetery - Our tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah was absolutely captivating! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and history that brought the cemetery to life. The serene beauty of the grounds, with its stunning moss-draped oaks and intricate monuments, made for an unforgettable experience. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Savannah!
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Brenda_k
Dec 29, 2024
Although it poured our... - Although it poured our guide never rushed and was very knowledgeable. Would love to see in spring when flowers in bloom!
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Jerroldh229
Dec 27, 2024
Bonaventure Cemetery Tour - We had a great tour of the Bonaventure Cemetery during the Christmas Holiday. The weather was a bit chilly, but we found the tour quite interesting. Our guide, Janine (a true taphophile), was excellent and full of information about the local history and the cemetery.
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Joseph_f
Dec 27, 2024
Bonaventure is AWESOME - The tour was fantastic. We have gone on three tours. The tours are always different. We learn something new about our great city of Savannah every time we go.
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Julie_j
Dec 18, 2024
great tour and tour guide - loved the story of gracie and loved the view of river we had a great tour guide liked what we learned about the symbols and plants on stones
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Lschroth
Dec 4, 2024
A must-see while in Savannah - It would be a mistake to visit this cemetery without a guide. Sure, it’s beautiful, but the stories behind the gravesites make the experience memorable. Our guide, Daniel Cohen, clearly loves the cemetery and is extremely knowledgeable.
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Landocotton
Oct 30, 2024
Best tour I took in two weeks - I was "sold" on this particular walking tour by the website and how Shannon Scott became an expert on Bonaventure Cemetery. So when I arrived at the tour and was greeted by tour guide Jon Cohen, I was disappointed. I'd already had another "switcheroo" on a tour in Savannah - apparently this is a Savannah thing - and I lowered my expectations. In fact, my first impulse was to just walk away and get on Trip Advisor to give a bad review. I'm including all this information because I seriously think Savannah needs to be held accountable for the many things they get wrong about tourism - and deception is a big one. HOWEVER, Jon was fantastic. He has a charm that kept me from walking away and quickly turned me into an attentive fan. The tour was extremely enjoyable. I learned so much about the people buried in Bonaventure, the artist who created the many magnificent tombstones and even some "behind the scenes" stories about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. He was very attentive to every one of us on tour and was the best tour guide I experienced on my two weeks in the Low Country. I highly recommend taking this tour ... and try and get Jon as your guide.
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