Midnight in the Garden Tour

Experience the enchanting Savannah Historic District on a captivating Midnight Garden Book Tour. Discover the real stories and photos behind the characters that put Savannah’s tourism on the map.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Armstrong House - We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams, Sony Seiler, as well as Wiliam Simon Glover and Patrick, the dog. Sonny was Jim’s lawyer during the second, third, and fourth trials.
  • Clary’s Cafe - We stop outside here to discuss the story of Luther Driggers (Maurice Elmore Fetzer, Jr.) and how he relates to the book. He would…
What's Included
  • Walking tour themed around the book
  • Real photos and stories of characters featured
Additional Information

Take a relaxed walking tour in Savannah’s Historic District and discover the spots brought to life in the book. Hear the true tales and view the authentic pictures of these memorable characters that boosted Savannah’s tourism. Besides the mentioned sites, we also visit the residence of John Berendt during his initial days in Savannah, Joe Odom’s House,…

Location
Madison Square
We will meet at the Sgt. William Jasper monument, which is located in the middle of Madison Square. Madison Square is at the intersection of Bull St. and Harris Street. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to check in with your tour guide.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mnplant
Sep 12, 2024
Exceeded Expectations - Ryan guided us through the "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" story with excellence. His breadth of knowledge of the history and obscure details made the story really come to life. 5+ stars!
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Heide_b
Sep 12, 2024
Exceeded Expectations - Ryan's breadth of knowledge of the history and obscure details made the story really come to life. We'd recommend this tour in a heartbeat.
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Gretchen_h
Sep 10, 2024
Excellent tour! - This tour was high on our list of things to do during our girls' trip to Savannah, GA. We had all read the book, so expectations were high. Our guide, Ryan, did not disappoint! Highly recommend this tour.
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Kathleen_l
Aug 2, 2024
Great Tour for Book and Film fans - My sister has and I were on a day trip to Savannah and both of us are huge fans of both the book and film. This tour was fantastic. Our guide gave us such great inside info on the characters and the locations. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Kara_b
May 19, 2024
Great family tour - Our guide Ryan was fantastic- Can’t say enough positive about the tour, the pace, the discussion and all the factual details.
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Bobn84
Apr 30, 2024
Outstanding!! - Ryan was outstanding and highly recommend this tour!!!!! He was well researched and expertly delivered the information.
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Cynthia_h
Mar 18, 2024
Take this tour! - This is my 2nd time doing the tour but I brought the hubby & another couple this time. It’s definitely worth it - everyone enjoyed the tour and Ryan’s knowledge of Savannah.
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Caroline_c
Mar 17, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Ryan, as an accomplished author and expert on the subject, gives a fantastic tour. Definitely recommend.
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Trudymichelle
Feb 19, 2024
A must-do tour for some true Savannah history! - Having read the book/watched the movie several times, I expected a good solidification of what I already knew. Boy was I wrong! This tour is so much more! I learned things the book nor movie could ever begin to elude to! There is so much more to know about the characters from "The book" and of Savannah, and this tour gives you that. Do not sleep on this tour. Ryan again puts his all into his research to provide facts. After all, Savannah's true and rich history is better than ANY made up story and thanks to Ryan this tour gives you that amazing, in depth history! We would definitely take this tour again!
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Unwrittn
Feb 14, 2024
I loved it! A different spin on a historical tour! - I love Savannah and its rich history. I’ve been on a lot of history tours and ghost walks here. Afterlife Tours had something a little different I couldn’t wait to try: a tour of the people and places in The Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tour! I read the book years ago and couldn’t remember it that well, but it came back to me as the tour went on. It’s fascinating to learn about the real people that inspired characters in the book! I also have not seen the movie, so I loved how Ryan (our guide) had pictures with him to show how the real people from Savannah participated in the movie. I will likely do the tour again the next time I’m in town! Excellent tour! Highly recommended!
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).