Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
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Savannah, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore historic Georgia without the hassle of navigating on your own on this guided tour to two major landmarks: Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Historic Site. Along with pickup from hotels in Savannah's Historic District, you'll get guided access at both sites, plus you'll see the 18th-century Plantation Tabby Ruins. To top off the trip, you'll stop by Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for tastings of their famous treats.
- See the famous live oak-lined drive of Wormsloe
- Learn about Bonaventure's famous inhabitants
- Explore 300 years of history in one of the country's most historic cities
- Hassle-free pickup from your centrally located Savannah hotel
What's Included
- Half-Day Wormsloe Historic Site & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour from Savannah
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off from Savannah's Historic District Hotels
- Learn about the lives of Bonaventure inhabitants like Johnny Mercer, Edward Telfair, Mary Telfair
- Drive through the famous live oak tree lined drive at Wormsloe Historic Site
- Walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Food & Drinks (lunch is not included in ticket price)
- Gratuities
- Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center *(FREE 1st hour & $1.00 each hour following
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Our guide will be at the Gray Line Savannah's Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. office.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your day tour begins with a handy pick-up from your accommodation in Savannah’s Historic District, or from a designated meeting point. There’s no need to drive yourself or catch public transport in an unfamiliar place.
Start with a walking tour of the 19th-century Bonaventure Cemetery. Learn more about many of the famous local personalities buried here from your guide, and appreciate the beautiful, atmospheric surroundings.
Refuel with lunch at a top local restaurant (own expense), then hop back in the bus for a drive down the oak-lined roads to the Wormsloe State Historic Site. See the 18th-century Plantation Tabby Ruins, and put all of this history in context at the museum.
Before a transfer back into the city, stop at the Savannah Byrd Cookie Company for a sweet treat.
Start with a walking tour of the 19th-century Bonaventure Cemetery. Learn more about many of the famous local personalities buried here from your guide, and appreciate the beautiful, atmospheric surroundings.
Refuel with lunch at a top local restaurant (own expense), then hop back in the bus for a drive down the oak-lined roads to the Wormsloe State Historic Site. See the 18th-century Plantation Tabby Ruins, and put all of this history in context at the museum.
Before a transfer back into the city, stop at the Savannah Byrd Cookie Company for a sweet treat.
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Gray Line Savannah
Admission Ticket Included
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Bonaventure Cemetery
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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Wormsloe Historic Site
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
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Byrd Cookie Company
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Per State law, any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Is there parking available near the departure point for the Savannah Fort Jackson & Bonaventure Guided Tour?
A:We offer pickup from hotels in the Savannah Historic District, however, if you would prefer to drive to the departure location, there is parking at the Savannah Visitor's Center. (Note: There may be a parking fee)
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 845 reviews
Elan_F, Apr 2026
We left the tour feeling disappointed with the experience. The guide’s delivery was scripted and lacked flexibility, as he often declined to answer questions that didn't fit his specific timeline. He also followed a rigid schedule that didn't account for individual preferences; for example, we asked to walk the Oak Tree Boulevard when we arrived there, but he told us to get back in the van to move on to a museum at the end of the boulevard that we found unengaging. The content was also a bit of a concern. A significant amount of time was spent on local trivia, such as the opening of nearby shopping centers, rather than connecting Savannah’s development to broader American history. As history buffs, we were looking for a more thorough overview of Georgia’s past, including the history of slavery and the Jim Crow era. While we know specialized tours exist for those topics, omitting them here felt like a missed opportunity for a general history tour.
Katelyn_D, Apr 2026
I’m probably a tour guide’s worst nightmare because I can be a bit feral, wanting to see what I want to see. But this tour was a highlight of my trip and Albert was so gracious, patient, and thoughtful, really making sure everyone had the experience they hoped for. He really knows his history and was so informative. Bonaventure was beautiful, certainly, but also Wormsloe. Incredibly special place! And the swing through the Isle of Hope was an added gem! Even if you have limited time in Savannah, if you love nature, I would make this a priority!
Lisa_K, Apr 2026
Ashley was a great tour guide. Not only a wealth of knowledge, but she genuinely cared that we all were safe, not getting bitten up by bugs, and of course, enjoying ourselves. The lunch at Erica Davis Lowcountry was amazing too.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Ashley is awesome! We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with her! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Carrie_J, Apr 2026
Bonaventure Cemetary is amazing!! Could’ve spent the entire day there. Gorgeous grounds, interesting history. Ashley our guide for the day is a knowledgeable & entertaining guide who was very engaging and wanted to make sure everyone had the perfect day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Jill_H, Apr 2026
Our guide, Dennis, was very knowledgeable. He was great! Wormsloe was more walking than I thought it would be, though.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dennis is the best! We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with him. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
ficekrhonda, Mar 2026
Tour guide was knowledgeable and had lots of personality.
Would recommend that she use a microphone and equip participants with earbuds-/ hard to hear whe walking in the cemetery and ruins.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Debbie_P, Mar 2026
Excellent service. We were picked up right at our hotel at exactly 9:00 by Dennis.
Dennis was the most amazing, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide I swear I have ever had on a tour. Not a single note in hand and his memory of dates, names and history was actually truly astounding. I actually asked him if he used to be a history teacher. His sense of humor and southern charm were very genuine. Loved him!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dennis is the best! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Valerie_H, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Ashley, was amazing and very knowledgeable. She made the experience so enjoyable. They provided pick up and drop off services which was definitely a plus. Highly recommend this tour, and if you can arrange for Ashley to be your guide, you won’t be disappointed.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Ashley is awesome! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Melissa_A, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour. Highly recommend. Dennis was our tour guide. He was full of knowledge and very personable. We had a great time!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Dennis is wonderful! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Stephanie_T, Mar 2026
Wonderful and detailed experience. Highlight recommend, also tour guide was very funny and friendly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Cheryl_F, Mar 2026
Great way to spend the afternoon. Albert was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Kept things moving and interesting
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Albert is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Robert_T, Mar 2026
An absolutely wonderful day and experience. Thank you for so much knowledge and expertise!!! Beautiful day seeing amazing history!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Ann_E, Mar 2026
Great tour of two must see landmarks in Savannah. Our tour guide Dennis was very knowledgeable and it was obvious he loves his job which made for a great day
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Barbara_H, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Dennis was amazing.
So very knowledgeable about the history of Bonaventure and Wormsloe.
Easy to understand, considerate and one of the best tour guides I’ve ever listened to.
Our lunch at Erica Davis Lowcountry restaurant was outstanding !!
Highly Recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dennis is the best! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Amber_T, Feb 2026
Dennis was the best guide to have. So knowledgeable and super friendly. Answered all of our questions and was very patient with our group. I would high recommend him.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dennis is great! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time touring with him! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Paul_R, Feb 2026
This tour introduced us to many of the people who made Savannah what it is today. Good bit of History. Bonaventure Cemetery is a very beautiful spot and we enjoyed walking among the various plots and seeing the the gravestones among the beautiful Spanish moss laden trees. Warmsloe was also enjoyable. We learned about the Tabby built buildings and seeing the long tree-lined Avenue. Two things I would suggest is a few less personal stories that were pretty long. And wash the windows on the bus. Dirty windows have a very negative effect on the whole trip.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Christopher_S, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Tim was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The day flew by as we learned all about the local history while stopping for delicious barbecue food and at Byrd’s Cookies.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Tim is wonderful! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Robin_K, Jan 2026
The cemetary has historical significance and some of the first settlers of Savannah are buried there.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Eddie_K, Dec 2025
Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Great way to spend the day learning about Savannah
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Ben_K, Nov 2025
It ended up being closer to 7 hours. The historical facts were few and far between. There was also about a 20 minute detour to look at houses on the Isle of Hope that didn't appear to have any real significance other than they were big houses.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We hate to hear this tour was not for you. This is not a typical review of this tour however we appreciate your feedback.
Rebecca_S, Nov 2025
It’s an all day tour so make late dinner plans. There was more walking involved than I anticipated which allowed us to see more of Wormsloe than maybe some other group tours.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line!
Melissa_D, Nov 2025
This is a tour with walking intervals. It is not a strenuous walk but more of a stroll through beautiful countryside. Very interesting and well worth the time.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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susan_s, Nov 2025
Good learning experience, beautiful natural history, good guide. Worth doing. Cemetery not quite as impressive as advertised - worth seeing but less time unless you value repeated glorification of Confederate soldiers and their iron cross paraphernalia. Confederate flags at state-run museum too worth seeing because it’s disgraceful but real.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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karina_h, Nov 2025
Dennis was a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor who kept the stories coming and the conversation flowing. He was also ready to answer any question the guests might have.
The tour of Bonaventure Cemetery was a highlight. Dennis weaved together stories of Savannah’s prominent people with details about the craftsmen tasked with creating their opulent tombstones.
It’s a photographer’s paradise with its live oaks, palms and other greenery.
The fried shrimp lunch at Erica Davis Lowcountry was delish and fun.
Wormsloe plantation was also very interesting and beautiful and Dennis did a wonderful job explaining the area’s significance. But it was disconcerting to see the museum omit any meaningful information about the plantation’s abundant use of enslaved people. Despite that disappointment, the grounds and the vegetation are lovely.
It was a great way to spend a day in Savannah.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dennis is great! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Dana_R, Oct 2025
Michelle is amazing!! Very informational and very kind. Great tour, freedom of resturant choice for lunch
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Michelle is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Susan_H, Oct 2025
The guide the very knowledge about the history of Savannah. Really enjoyed the Bonaventure but wish we could have looked around on our own for a little. The entrance to Wormsloe was breathtaking. The cookies were a nice treat.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Colleen_B, Oct 2025
We had Albert as a guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and had many good stories to weave into the tour. It was interesting getting out of Savannah's historic district and seeing some of the outer areas including the Isle of Hope.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Albert is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Tina_D, Sep 2025
Our guide Tim was very qualified with lots of knowledge. Kelly Tours took good care of us and offered us pickup first thing in the morning. Excellent!
We had a fantastic lunch at the Driftaway Cafe’, a highlight! I did not realize this was a walking tour once we got to our destination. Perhaps I should’ve read that somewhere. There was a fair amount of walking on uneven terrain. Good to know for anyone with disabilities or a bum knee.
Although Tim was knowledgeable, kind and patient, “Boyd” was a little long-winded with personal stories and accounts. I would’ve welcomed a snapshot of the historical figures and their significance to Savannah on such a long, hot day. Too much standing around is one of my pet peeves when it comes to tours in general.
Overall, I would recommend this tour since it’s one of the few available that visit Wormsloe. A beautiful, must-see while in Savannah!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
LauraDay, Sep 2025
The tours were very nice and informative. The driver was very knowledgeable. The place they stopped for lunch was excellent. The only downside was the air conditioner in the bus was not working properly and was very hot.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are happy to hear you had a great time. We apologize if the vehicle had AC issues on this day. We appreciate you letting us know! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Maria_G, Sep 2025
Beautiful places and Dennis was a fantastic guide! Thank you so much, we enjoyed the lovely tour and company.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dennis is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
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