Bonaventure Cemetery Tour, Savannah

Bonaventure Cemetery is world-famous for its beautiful scenery, famous burials, and much more.

As you are enjoying a peaceful walk through the cemetery, taking in the beautiful scenery and occasionally the local wildlife, you’ll visit the gravesites of some of Bonaventure Cemetery’s most famous 'residents’ including Little Gracie, lyricist Johnny Mercer, and poet/writer Conrad Aiken. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a greater understanding of the people and history who make Bonaventure Cemetery the treasure that it is.

One of the things you'll notice right away about Bonaventure Cemetery are the mature, towering oaks trees. Throughout the tour, these trees provide ample shade, ensuring that even on the hottest days, you'll remain a few degrees cooler than the surrounding areas.

The most famous and most visited grave in Bonaventure Cemetery belongs to 'Little Gracie.'  On the tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, you'll get to visit the burial plot and statue of Little Gracie. Your guide will tell you the sad story of how this little girl came to be buried so far away from her family.

Throughout Bonaventure Cemetery, there is symbolism everywhere you look, with each statue, symbol, and marker having a significant meaning.  As you are walking through the cemetery, your guide will be pointing out classic examples of Cemetery Symbolism and what they mean.

Tour highlights:

• Enjoy a relaxing, peaceful guided walk through famous Bonaventure Cemetery.
• This is not a Ghost Tour, rather it is a pleasant tour of one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.
• See stunning statues, marble monuments and hear the stories about those buried there.
• Identify and interpret cemetery symbolism.
• A great tour for families with children. You get to slide a little history in while they are getting spooked out.
• Led by an entertaining, professional guide.

When:

• Tours available year-round 11am
  

Duration: 90-minutes

Need to know:

• This outdoor walking tour is for all ages.
• Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Please dress appropriately for expected weather conditions and walking (wear comfortable shoes).
• Please arrive 15-minutes before the tour start time to get checked-in with your guide.
• This experience runs rain or shine. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

This tour of Bonaventure Cemetery takes place in Savannah GA  VIEW MAP

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