Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.

What's Included

This is a walking tour about the book, featuring real photos and stories of the characters.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

This tour will end in front of the Mercer House, which is located in Monterey Square.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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 eat breakfast here every morning.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mercer Williams House Museum

    We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams and his contributions to Savannah. We discuss the events that led up to the murder of Danny Hansford. We do not enter the Mercer House, however they do have their own tour inside the home.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    We stop outside here to discuss Nancy Hillis (known as Mandy Nichols in the book and Mandy Dawes in the film). We talk about Joe Odom and his many fly by night business schemes.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Crime Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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