2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Savannah, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the haunting beauty and history of stunning Savannah on this Bonaventure Cemetery tour. Follow your expert guide just beyond the limits of the historic district and wander through the tombstones and gardens of this 170-year-old location. Learn about the lives of its famous inhabitants and why the cemetery is considered by locals to be the place where death and beauty meet.
- Guided Bonaventure Cemetery tour in Savannah
- Learn about the haunted history of the city and cemetery
- Get an up close look at one of Savannah's top attractions
- Ideal for history lovers and first-time visitors
What's Included
- Professionally Guided Walking Tour
- Umbrellas Upon Request - Tours operate rain or shine, unless dangerous.
- Public Restrooms
- Parking for duration of tour - oversized vehicles please call ahead
- Gratuities greatly appreciated for a job well done
- Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bonaventure Cemetery Visitor Restrooms330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Inside Bonaventure Cemetery front entrance, 330 Bonaventure Rd., Savannah, GA 31404. Meet between the red brick house and the public restrooms. Your guide will arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and meet you there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Bonaventure Cemetery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour will have a maximum of thirty travelers.
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared to walk up to one (1) mile in distance. Insect repellent and/or sunscreen recommended.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Travelers appreciate Bonaventure Cemetery for its striking beauty and rich historical significance, particularly noting the distinctive Spanish Moss and notable gravesites. Guides receive consistent praise for their knowledgeable, engaging storytelling and personalized attention, which enhance understanding of Savannah’s history and cemetery symbolism. The tour’s well-balanced pacing allows visitors to comfortably explore extensive grounds within two hours, making the experience both informative and accessible.
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Dawn Martin did a wonderful job being our tour guide. She was so informative in explaining everything and she was also entertaining. She even sang to us.
Interesting and beautiful. Our tour guide Steven was very knowledgeable and funny! We enjoyed learning about the local history.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Mary, thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed exploring beautiful Bonaventure with Steven. His knowledge and passion for sharing the cemetery's rich history make for a memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another Savannah adventure!
Beautiful grounds. Our guide, Dawn Martin, was a great and knowledgeable guide teaching us the stories of families buried here and the old symbolizms regarding the plots and carved headstones for burial protocols.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Douglas, thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring beautiful Bonaventure with Dawn of Savannah's Dead. Her knowledge of the families laid to rest there, along with the fascinating symbolism and burial traditions, really adds so much to the experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope you'll join us again for another of our Savannah adventures on your next visit!
Absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide Dawn has lived her whole life in Savannah and knows so much history and was so engaging the 2 hours flew by. Seriously one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. A true must do when visiting Savannah!!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Angela, thank you for such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour with Dawn of Savannah's Dead was one of the best walking tours you've experienced! Her lifelong connection to Savannah and passion for its history make her a wonderful storyteller. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We truly appreciate your enthusiastic recommendation and hope you'll join us for another Savannah adventure on your next visit!
Dawn is the BEST guide. So very informative, fun, easy to hear in a group setting and well paced. Absolutely recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Joseph, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah's Dead. She truly loves sharing Bonaventure's history, and we're happy to hear you appreciated her storytelling and comfortable pace. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words! We hope you'll join us again for another Savannah adventure.
This was a great tour! I initially considered walking the cemetery on my own, but chose to go with a tour. I’m so glad I did! Chris was a great guide-very knowledgeable. I learned so much about the history of Savannah and surrounding areas. The walk was easy and the 2 hours flew by! I definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Lisa, thank you for the excellent review! We're so glad you decided to explore Bonaventure with us rather than on your own. Having a knowledgeable guide like Chris really brings the cemetery's fascinating history and the stories behind its remarkable residents to life. It's wonderful to hear that the walk was comfortable and the two hours flew by! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope your next visit to Savannah includes another adventure with us.
2 hours of walking but plenty of stops.
“Dawn” was a very knowledgeable tour guide with 19 years experience. Not only was she from the area, she knew the Victorian funeral protocols having been in the funeral business for years. She was a fascinating story teller with years, people, dates, & facts of the history of Savannah, GA. In addition, she was a professional singer & it was a delight to have her sing at Johnny Mercer’s graveside. Singing his award winning tunes & knew a descendent of the Mercer family. Dawn was available for questions & so pleased that we lucked out with her as our tour guide. Kudos to Dawn on a job well done.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Debra, thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We're delighted you had the opportunity to experience Bonaventure with Dawn of Savannah's Dead. Her extensive knowledge of Savannah's history, Victorian funeral traditions, and the families laid to rest at Bonaventure brings such wonderful depth to her storytelling. And hearing her sing at Johnny Mercer's graveside is certainly a special part of the experience! We're so pleased you appreciated the passion and dedication she brings to every tour. Your kind words mean a great deal, and we'll be sure to share them with Dawn. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable Savannah experience!
Our tour guide was very informative and personable. We had a great time hearing all about the beautiful Bonaventure cemetery. Def will be back in the future out do other tours with this company.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear LeeAnna, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring beautiful Bonaventure and that your guide made the experience both informative and enjoyable. It's especially nice to hear that you're planning to return and experience more of our tours! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to sharing even more of Savannah's fascinating history with you on your next visit.
The guide Dawn was very informative. She did a great job and you can tell she is very passionate about her job. Very refreshing to see someone enjoy what they do.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Dear Melissa, thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your time at Bonaventure with Dawn of Savannah's Dead! Her passion for the cemetery's history and the stories behind its remarkable residents truly shines through in every tour. After so many years of sharing Bonaventure with visitors, her enthusiasm remains as strong as ever. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another Savannah experience!
Good value for price. Our guide had plenty of history to offer. He leaned a little too much into the corny dad jokes, but he was transparent about it so no harm no foul. He offered bug spray which was a genius idea.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Joseph, thank you for the review. We’re glad you found the tour a good value and enjoyed the history shared along the way — even if a few of the dad jokes earned a groan! Savannah’s mosquitoes can certainly be memorable too, so we’re glad the bug spray came in handy. We appreciate you spending part of your visit exploring Bonaventure with us and hope to see you again on another Savannah adventure.
It was a wonderful tour! Dawn was a fantastic guide, filled with so much information and love for Savannah and sharing it's history. Would absolutely recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Bailley, thank you for the recommendation. We're glad Dawn shared her love of Savannah's history with you. Come see us again when you're back in town.
We had a great tour. Steven was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery and the surrounding area. He kept it interesting and entertaining. He had great stories to tell. Although it was a very warm day, we had a lot of shady spots which helped. Our guide was so thoughtful -he even offered bug spray because we forgot ours. Yes there are bugs out there but it wasn’t bad. The tour lasted just under two hours and that was plenty of time to see so much.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We're happy Steven kept it interesting on a warm day. Thank you for the kind words.
We had a great time during our tour of the Bonaventure cemetery. Stephen was a great guide and extremely informative and made it a lot of fun. We definitely recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Deborah, thank you for recommending the tour! We're happy you enjoyed your time at Bonaventure with Steven. We look forward to seeing you again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
Very nice tour of a beautiful cemetery. Steven was very sensitive to the heat and tried to stay in the shade, while hitting most of the key plots. He was informative and entertaining.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Neal, thank you for the feedback. We're happy Steven kept the group in the shade on a hot day while still hitting the key plots. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional suggestions for how we can improve your experience.
Take water and bug spray. The guide was exceptional- very knowledgeable about Savannah history. The cemetery is beautiful- the Spanish Moss gives it a magical feel
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Shirley, thank you for the note. We're happy the history and Spanish moss stayed with you. Next visit, there is more of Savannah we'd like to show you.
The cemetary is beautiful and contains so much history! Our tour guide Steven was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, & helpful!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Katie, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the beauty and history of Bonaventure Cemetery with Steven. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine love of sharing Savannah’s stories make him a favorite with so many of our guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit.
Chris is an amazing guide. I took this tour two years ago and he was the guide then and he is what made me want to bring my son back to see the cemetery. I was very happy that he was the guide again because his stories and the way he handles the the tour is amazing. Fun and quirky. You can tell he enjoys giving tours!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Carisa, thank you for the wonderful review. There’s no greater compliment than returning to Bonaventure two years later and bringing your son to experience it as well. We’re especially glad Chris was able to guide you again and create another memorable visit with his unique storytelling and enthusiasm. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to welcome your family back again in the years to come.
Chris was wonderful! Welcoming, thoughtful, witty, and knowledgeable! The cemetery tour was engaging and interesting.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Michelle, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your time with Chris and appreciated his welcoming personality, wit, and knowledge. It’s especially rewarding to hear the tour was both engaging and interesting. Thank you for choosing to explore Bonaventure with us, and we hope your travels bring you back to Savannah again soon.
Dawn was a spectacular tour guide! An extremely well versed storyteller, you could tell she felt a deep personal connection to the cemetery and its inhabitants. We thoroughly enjoyed our time walking with and learning from her!! The cemetery is beautiful and full of generational lore, we learned a lot about Savannah and it's former inhabitants.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Alison, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah’s Dead. Her passion for Bonaventure, its history, and the families who rest there is genuine, and we're so pleased that came through during your visit. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you'll return one day to uncover even more of Bonaventure's remarkable stories.
Very informative talk. Tour guide was super friendly. Good way to spend afternoon and gave a lot of history during tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Sara, thank you for the kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and enjoyable. Bonaventure is filled with fascinating history, and we’re happy you chose to spend part of your afternoon with us. We hope to see you again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide Dawn was exceptional. She really wanted us to understand what this cemetery was all about. She was so knowledgeable and directed us to the parts that made us feel we had had a total experience. . She provided many personal touches.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Marsha, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah’s Dead and appreciated the care and personal touches she brings to the experience. Bonaventure has such a rich history and atmosphere, and it’s wonderful to hear the tour left you feeling immersed in it all. We hope to see you again soon on another of our Savannah experiences.
Very informed guide. Beautiful place. So peaceful. Lots of history. Very interesting grave sights. Wish I had a martini to share with Conrad Aiken!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear David, thank you for the kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful beauty and fascinating history of Bonaventure. Conrad Aiken would probably approve of the sentiment. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon on another of our Savannah experiences.
Loved the history of the cemetery as well as the background on traditions. Savannah is hot and muggy so the earlier the better.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Renee, thank you for the kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the history and traditions connected to Bonaventure. We also appreciate the helpful tip for future guests visiting during the warmer months. We hope to see you again soon on another of our Savannah tours.
I recently took a tour of the Saint Augustine cemetery. Had a wonderful time. Our Guide was very knowledgeable. We went at a nice rate of speed. He did not seem to be in any hurry to get it over with. Was more than willing to answer all our questions. He was very knowledgeable with the individual tidbits of information regarding each and every family. I highly recommend this tour and especially from this tour group.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Cindy, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour and appreciated the depth of knowledge shared along the way. Bonaventure has so many fascinating stories connected to the families and history of Savannah, and we’re happy you found the experience worthwhile. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
Our tour guide, Chris, was deeply knowledgeable about Bonaventure Cemetery and Savannah’s history. The 2 hour tour hits the most popular resting places, but his personal favorites were even more interesting. We had some challenges navigating the cemetery and figuring out parking with a funeral that was happening as we arrived, but it worked out - something to be aware of. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Noelle, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Chris and appreciated both the well-known sites and some of the lesser-known stories along the way. Bonaventure is an active cemetery, so occasional funerals and temporary parking challenges can happen, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
The tour was very interesting and informative. The guide was well informed about the subject and clearly takes pride in her knowledge of the subject matter as well as her ability to communicate. Also, I had inadvertently double booked through two different sources and without me asking she immediately handled it in a matter of minutes. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Steve, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and professionalism. We’re also happy we could quickly help resolve the booking issue and make things easier for you. Thank you for the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again on one of our many Savannah adventures.
Our guide, Dawn, made the whole experience! She has an amazing voice, speaking and singing! She was incredibly knowledgeable about cemeteries, burial customs and the secrets of Savannah! She was informative and entertaining! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Rebecca, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah’s Dead and that her storytelling, knowledge, and beautiful voice made the experience so memorable. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to have you join us again on another of our Savannah experiences.
Fantastic!!! We loved Dawn and all she brought to the tour. Her knowledge, exuberance, and passion for the families and Savanah is wonderful. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Kristin, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah’s Dead and appreciated the knowledge, passion, and energy she brings to the tour. Bonaventure holds so many remarkable stories, and we’re glad the experience resonated with you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon on another of our Savannah experiences.
Dawn was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about the history of Savannah. She walked and told the stories at a great pace. You could feel her love and pride for the city. We are so glad we made it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Jessica, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with Dawn of Savannah’s Dead and appreciated her knowledge, pacing, and passion for Savannah’s history. It means a lot to hear the experience made such an impression. We hope to see you again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
It is so much better to book the walking tour than navigate on your own. So much history and information provided. Chris our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Christine, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found it a great way to experience Bonaventure. It’s always nice to hear how much more the history comes to life with a guide. We’d love to have you join us again soon on one of our many Savannah adventures.
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