Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott
ID: GYG19911-19917
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Tour with Shannon Scott or one of his highly-rated guides through the illustrious 200 acres of the 18th century plantation turned hallowed Victorian Gothic cemetery made famous in "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil", packed with art and history.
Enjoy a 2-hour cultural and historical tour of Bonaventure, a more than 200-acre land which one can freely wander but better explore with an exceptional guide at the helm. On this tour with Shannon Scott or one of his incredible guides, you will come to see the important aspects of the cemetery and understand Bonaventure’s many layers, from the 18th century plantation era, the Victorian cemetery, to all of the art and traditions of the place.
You will stroll around the live oak avenues of the Cotton Boom yesteryear and hear about the people that made all of those buildings and squares in town so infamous and colorful. Some of the characters, such as "Crooner of 1500 Songs" Johnny Mercer and writer Conrad Aiken, are world renowned, while others you will come to love were famous only in their hometown Savannah. Other characters consist of photographers, painters, scientists, soldiers, industrialists, and duelists!
Bonaventure is characterized by great sculpture and here you will see the works of some of the greatest artists of their period. The cemetery is one visual playground of symbols pertaining to everything from the Masonic Lodge mentioned in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code to the Bible, Ancient Egypt, and everything symbolizing the religious, fraternal and eternal. From angels to cherubs to lifelike figures of the people buried there, you'll get to see them all!
Highlights
- Learn about Bonaventure with expertise of Shannon Scott or one of his incredible guides
- Enjoy the lush scenery
- Delight in various art, sculpture, and story intrigues from Bonaventure's best-known storyteller
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours are subject to availability by way of reservation levels and the career schedule of Shannon Scott. Tours do go most days, but there are understandable exceptions. We recommend calling a few days before your scheduled tour time to double confirm your tour reservation.
Shannon Scott Tours has a 24-Hour Cancellation Policy and tours go "rain or shine." Cancellation must be made by phone only and not left in a message. Cancellation isn't valid until Shannon Scott Tours has confirmed with purchaser directly. Unused tickets are "good until redeemed" by the purchaser and have no expiration date with Shannon Scott Tours. Unused tickets may also be gifted to friends or family in the instance where the original purchaser cannot make use of them.
Stories on tours are for entertainment purposes only.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
When arriving at 330 Bonaventure Rd, look for the pillared entrance with 2 goddess statues. As you drive through, follow to the right, which puts the red brick office building on your right. Exactly 50 feet (15 meters) up to your left is your first paved road (Mullryne Way). Take that left, following Mullryne Way as it snakes all the way down to the lower river bluff, and where it ends you'll observe a gravel parking lot on your right. Parking is free, so park there. Your additional landmarks will be a bridge in the distance and a marina. There is a single picnic table on the far side of the parking lot going towards the marina. Your guide will meet you in the general area of the table.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
