Bonaventure Cemetery History Tour
Description
Did you know that this is one of the busiest and most well-known cemeteries in the entire world? Yes, it is also recognized as one of the spookiest cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. Many Savannah locals think that this 160-acre region has a unique vigor and energy that distinguishes it from other areas of the city. Due to its discreet location within the Wilmington River, this region has traditionally been considered the ideal spot for funerals and visiting the deceased. Nothing else even comes close to the monuments and statues found here. There are many azalea trees in this area, and everything is covered in Spanish moss, even the tombs. There are numerous Savannah residents buried here, and you shouldn't miss seeing their monuments. Come learn about the past and beauty of this peaceful plot of land.
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Itinerary
Learn the background of some of the most well-known monuments in this lovely and ancient cemetery by taking a tour. You'll pass by well-known locations like the Jewish Section, "Little Gracie," Johnny Mercer, and John Mungen.
Former site of cursed pillar
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
A lot to see! Our guide told us he would stay with us as long as we wanted to tour with him. He was very knowledgeable and personalized his presentation and shared anecdotal and historical information with us. We had a very enjoyable experience with Jean-Patrick!
Hi Brad, thank you for your ghostly great feedback! We’re so glad you had such an enjoyable experience with Jean-Patrick. It’s wonderful to hear he made the tour personal, informative, and engaging with both historical insights and anecdotes. Thanks for joining, and we can't wait to have you back!
My partner and I had a lovely tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with our guide, Jean-Patrick Nova. He gave us great directions to find the parking lot (which would have been confusing otherwise). The tour was both informational and conversational and Jean-Patrick really made it special and tailored to the group.
Hello Maggie, thank you for your ghostly great feedback! We’re so glad you and your partner enjoyed your tour of Bonaventure Cemetery with Jean-Patrick Nova. It’s wonderful to hear his guidance, storytelling, and personalized approach made the experience special and easy to navigate. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another spooky adventure!
Our guide told us a little of the beginnings of Bonaventure Cemetery And we saw some of the most outstanding monuments.
Hello Belinda, thank you for your ghostly great feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about the beginnings of Bonaventure Cemetery and exploring its outstanding monuments. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another spooky adventure!
The guide was very knowledgeable but we spent close to a half hour on the first two gravesites we came to. As big as the cemetery is we asked the guide if we could move along there is a lot to see and at that pace we’d only have time to see a few more. The guide did say okay I’ll pick up the pace. We at one point with the size and scope of the cemetery thought about going out on our own. It was a great tour and full of history and his knowledge of the sculpture was great. We ran into a few other guides and felt that we missed a lot of the cemetery
Hi Joe, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the guide knowledgeable and enjoyed learning about the cemetery’s history and sculptures. We’re sorry to hear the pacing of the tour did not fully meet your expectations and that you felt you may have missed some areas of the cemetery. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve the overall guest experience. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future.
Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. I learned a lot from her. I thought I was booking a golf cart tour, but it turns out there was a miscommunication and we ended up with a walking tour. This is no fault of our guide.
We appreciate your feedback and your grace! It’s wonderful to hear that your guide made the best of the situation and still delivered a great tour. We’ll pass along your kind words and hope to give you the full golf cart experience in the future!
Our guide did not show up. When we called the company, twice, they stated our guide was on the way. When we had waited a half hour past the beginning time, we booked a tour with another company that was present. Don’t book with this company, but do the tour! It was amazing! We learned so much more than expected and even had a few laughs. Beautiful place and I will definitely recommend a tour there.
Hello, Ronne! We are so sorry for the trouble you faced with your guide not showing up. This is certainly not the experience we strive to provide, and we apologize for the frustration it caused. We're happy you still had a great time on your tour and learned so much. Please reach out to guestrelations@wejunket.com with your booking details, and we will make sure this is addressed.
This was a fantastic tour. We walked at a steady pace and it was a beautiful day. Our guide was fantastic and could be heard even though there were alot of us.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and your guide. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon!
Great guide and an interesting and informative tour of the cemetery. So much Savannah history to learn about and a great way to connect the past with the city.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we're happy that the history of Savannah piqued your interest. We'd love to have you join us again in the future for more stories and history!
