Johnny Mercer Tour: Discover His Savannah Roots

Explore Johnny Mercer’s Savannah roots on a walking tour. Discover his Oscar-winning journey from local ice cream shop to music legend.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • East Gwinnett Street - Visit the original location of Leopold’s ice cream shop, where Johnny Mercer worked during his teenage years.
  • Mercer Williams House Museum - Explore one of Savannah’s most renowned homes. Originally owned by the Mercer family in the 19th century, it gained fame through Jim Williams from “Midnight in the Garden of Good…
What's Included
  • Candy Canes
  • In-Person Tour Guides
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Johnny Mercer was one of the greatest songwriters to ever live. Did you know the 4x Oscar winner grew up right here in Savannah and worked at the local ice cream shop Leopold’s? Take a journey through his childhood and life and learn how this local boy who couldn’t read music wrote one of the most famous songs in motion picture history, “Moon River”,…

Location
226 E Gwinnett St
East Gwinnett Street
Childhood home of Johnny Mercer. Your tour guide will be outside with a sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

From $29
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).