Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour
Enjoy a small-group (15 guests maximum) deep dive into all things Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Led by a veteran journalist and long-time downtown Savannah resident, the two-hour tour provides the back-stories and up-close-and-personal insights into author John Berendt's book, director Clint Eastwood's movie of the same name, and the rich Savannah history surrounding them both. You'll stop at several sites where the story unfolds, including the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Clary’s Cafe, and Mercer-Williams House; you'll also get the scoop on the story's unique array of characters, from Jim Williams to Minerva to Joe Odom to Nancy Hillis to Moe Fetzer -- and everyone in between!
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Good and Evil Tour
What's included in Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Reynolds Square
Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's main character, Jim Williams, and an outside look at what is probably his most high-profile Savannah project - the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern. We also introduce Minerva, the voodoo priestess and member of his defense team.
Johnson Square
We stop here to talk about Johnny Mercer and the Midnight movie soundtrack, and why director Clint Eastwood thought it was important to have a movie soundtrack that was 100 percent Johnny Mercer music.
Wright Square
A look at the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Qe compare it to the book, and take a deep look at its characters and the various places it was filmed, including an outside look at the Federal District Court Building, used as an exterior in the movie's courtroom scenes.
Inclusions
- Local licensed professional Savannah tour guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- This tour does not include a tour of the Mercer Williams House Museum.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This tour is not recommended for children under 14.
- BOOK CLUBS WELCOME!
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet at the John Wesley statue in the middle of Reynolds Square, which is right across the street from the Old Pink House Restaurant and Tavern at 23 Abercorn St.
End Points
- The tour ends in Forsyth Park
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Ticket Redemption
• Tour Company: Savannah Sidewalk Tours LLC • Departs from Reynolds Square (Directly in front of the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern) which is located at Abercorn and Bryan streets in the Historic District of downtown Savannah.
