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Bonaventure Cemetery: Historic Savannah Tour
4.8
798 Ratings
Savannah
Immerse yourself in Savannah’s rich history with a walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery and a visit to Wormsloe Historic Site. Explore notable inhabitants, ancient ruins, and indulge in delicious cookies.
Immerse yourself in Savannah’s rich history with a walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery and a visit to Wormsloe Historic Site. Explore notable inhabitants, ancient ruins, and indulge in delicious cookies.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gray Line Savannah - Join us for a half-day tour of two of the city’s most popular attractions outside the historic district.
- Bonaventure Cemetery - Your day starts with a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, where you’ll learn about notable residents like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair,…
- Gray Line Savannah - Join us for a half-day tour of two of the city’s most popular attractions outside the historic district.
- Bonaventure Cemetery - Your day starts with a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, where you’ll learn about notable residents like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair, philanthropist Mary Telfair, and hear the tragic stories of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The walking tour winds under moss-draped oaks along the Wilmington River bluff. Established in 1846, Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemeteries.
- Wormsloe Historic Site - Your visit to Wormsloe includes a stunning drive down the famous live oak tree-lined avenue. You’ll take a short walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins from the 18th century and visit the museum at the Georgia State Park Historic Site.
- Byrd Cookie Company - Finally, a stop at the famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters is scheduled for shopping and tasting Byrd’s Famous Cookies.
What's Included
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Time for lunch on your own at one of our favorite local restaurants
- Walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century
- Drive through the famous live oak tree lined drive at Wormsloe Historic Site
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up &…
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Time for lunch on your own at one of our favorite local restaurants
- Walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century
- Drive through the famous live oak tree lined drive at Wormsloe Historic Site
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off from Savannah’s Historic District Hotels
- Half-Day Wormsloe Historic Site & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour from Savannah
- Learn about the lives of Bonaventure inhabitants like Johnny Mercer, Edward Telfair, Mary Telfair
What's Not Included
- Food & Drinks (lunch is not included in ticket price)
- Gratuities
- Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center *(FREE 1st hour & $1.00 each hour following
- Food & Drinks (lunch is not included in ticket price)
- Gratuities
- Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center *(FREE 1st hour & $1.00 each hour following
Additional Information
Your morning kicks off with a guided stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery, where you’ll hear the stories of renowned residents including Johnny Mercer, an Academy Award-winning composer, Edward Telfair, Georgia’s initial governor, the philanthropist Mary Telfair, along with fascinating accounts of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery tour…
Your morning kicks off with a guided stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery, where you’ll hear the stories of renowned residents including Johnny Mercer, an Academy Award-winning composer, Edward Telfair, Georgia’s initial governor, the philanthropist Mary Telfair, along with fascinating accounts of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery tour winds under oaks festooned with moss and along the Wilmington River bluff. Bonaventure Cemetery, established in 1846, stands out as one of the most picturesque burial grounds. Upon completion of the cemetery jaunt, you’re free to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant we highly recommend. Post lunch, your excursion to Wormsloe features a stunning drive down a drive bordered by majestic live oak trees. A brief walk will take you to the 18th Century Plantation Tabby Ruins and then to the museum at the Georgia State Park Historic Site. Wrapping up the day will be a scheduled halt at the renowned Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters where you can shop and taste Byrd’s renowned Cookies.
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Per State law, any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
Location
223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Our guide will be at the Gray Line Savannah's Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(798 Ratings)
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Karina_h
Nov 6, 2025
Wonderful tour of parts of Savannah’s history - Dennis was a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor who kept the stories coming and the conversation flowing. He was also ready to answer any question the guests might have.
The tour of Bonaventure Cemetery was a highlight. Dennis weaved together stories of Savannah’s prominent people with details about the craftsmen tasked with creating their opulent tombstones.
It’s a photographer’s paradise with its live oaks, palms and other greenery.
The fried shrimp lunch at Erica Davis Lowcountry was delish and fun.
Wormsloe plantation was also very interesting and beautiful and Dennis did a wonderful job explaining the area’s significance. But it was disconcerting to see the museum omit any meaningful information about the plantation’s abundant use of enslaved people. Despite that disappointment, the grounds and the vegetation are lovely.
It was a great way to spend a day in Savannah.
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U2526ipsusans
Oct 31, 2025
Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historical Site Tour - We had such a great time on our tour with Dennis! He was incredibly friendly and full of interesting facts and stories that brought everything to life. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
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328leannab
Oct 26, 2025
Definitely worth seeing! - Absolutely beautiful! The history and the beautiful landscape make it worth it! Pictures do not do it justice. Wear bug spray and comfy shoes!
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Nicole
Oct 24, 2025
Amazing Albert - Albert was our guide with the mostest! He provided us with so much knowledge, humor and flexibility on our guided tour of Bonaventure & Wormsloe. He allowed all of us to veer towards our individual interests while still managing to wrangle us in...not easy with our group! He was a delight & I highly recommend Albert to everyone!
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Dana_r
Oct 21, 2025
Michelle is amazing!!... - Michelle is amazing!! Very informational and very kind. Great tour, freedom of resturant choice for lunch
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Christopherri1524nt
Oct 18, 2025
Enjoyable tour and Savannah history. - Had a wonderful tour of Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe with our tour guide Albert. The tour was interesting and informative with facts and history of Savannah and the sights we visited.
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Ninall814hm
Oct 16, 2025
Get Albert as your guide! - Albert was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and insightful about the history of Savannah. Would recommend this tour.
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Victoriavq1493nm
Oct 15, 2025
Thanks Albert!! - My partner and I recently took the Bonaventure Cemetery + Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour in Savannah, and it was outstanding from start to finish.
Guide — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We toured with Albert, and he was a gem. Super patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. Even with our group being large (it can be awkward when “big tour group” = rushed commentary or lost travelers), Albert never made us feel like cattle being herded. He checked in, made space for questions, tailored highlights to our interests, and kept the energy friendly without being cheesy. We felt like we were in good hands the whole time.
Experience & Pacing
From the moss-draped oaks in Bonaventure to the historic ruins at Wormsloe, every stop felt meaningful. The tour never felt rushed, a tricky balance, especially with many people, but we had enough time to pause, absorb, snap photos, and listen. The transitions between sites were smooth and well managed.
Lunch, Delicious, Relaxed, Zero Hurry
One of the biggest pleasant surprises: lunch. It was so good. Fresh, flavorful, nicely presented. But beyond the food itself, the pace was perfect. We never felt pressed to eat fast or cut the meal short to “stick to schedule.” That added a layer of comfort and luxury to the experience.
Group Size & Logistics
Yes, it was a large group, but logistically, everything worked. We were never so crammed we felt awkward, never so spaced that we lost the group. The meeting times, transport, walking segments, all felt well thought out. The itinerary had just enough flexibility built in for small delays, which, in my book, is a mark of a seasoned operator.
Final Thoughts
If you’re pondering whether to take this tour, do it. Having a strong guide like Albert turned it from “just another sightseeing tour” into a genuinely memorable day. From landscapes that feel pulled from a dream, to a relaxed, delicious lunch, to feeling heard (and not rushed) even in a big group, this experience delivered.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. 5 out of 5.
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Madelinel598
Oct 15, 2025
Great! 10/10 - Albert was incredible! Knowledgable, friendly, patient, and passionate. The cemetery was my favorite part, I wish there was more!! Erica Davis is such a yummy lunch spot. Food was fresh and service was delightful. Will definitely be recommending to my friends.
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Susan_s
Nov 7, 2025
Good learning experience,... - Good learning experience, beautiful natural history, good guide. Worth doing. Cemetery not quite as impressive as advertised - worth seeing but less time unless you value repeated glorification of Confederate soldiers and their iron cross paraphernalia. Confederate flags at state-run museum too worth seeing because it’s disgraceful but real.
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