Top Savannah Literary Tours

Discover the real-life drama behind the international bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and see spots you might not find on your own with this walking tour of Savannah. Walk through Savannah's iconic squares and under trees dripping with Spanish moss as your guide regales you with tales of the city's historic scandals while en route to sights made famous by the novel.

Take a leisurely stroll through the squares and streets of the Savannah Historic District on this walking tour. Together with a resident of Savannah, visit one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. See the historic homes as well as the houses of the South’s most famous generals. Visit the buildings from the war years of the 1860s and learn about the town’s storied past.

Explore Savannah’s famous Bonaventure Cemetery on this guided tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then discover the cemetery’s scenery and stories with tour guide, storyteller, historian, author and artist Shannon Scott or his talented assistants. See where death and beauty meet and learn about the symbolism, art, architecture and burial traditions of the Victorian Age and other periods. Hear about famous lyricist Johnny Mercer, underground poet Conrad Aiken, maritime hero Josiah Tattnall and many more who call this special spot their final resting place.

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Savannah on this walking tour. The city is full of historic sights, beautiful squares, churches, antebellum homes and great shopping and dining. Travel back in time to learn about Savannah's colonial past, as well as its roles in the American Revolution and Civil War, as you explore the Historic District, Reynolds Square, and more.