Savannah Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil Narrated Walking Tour | 2 hours 15 minutes

312 Reviews | Savannah
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Good and Evil Tour
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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.

Overview

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!

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 point

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The tour ends in Forsyth Park

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.

    10 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • Chippewa Square

    A brief presentation about the movie Forrest Gump.

    5 minutes

  • Hamilton-Turner House

    An in-depth look at one of the main venues for the book and the movie - The Hamilton Turner Inn. Talk about Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis (the real "Mandy), and Jerry Spence. We also introduce "Vamp of Savannah," Hillis' tell-all book.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    We'll trace the history of Clary's Cafe and introduce Moe Fetzer (the real Luther Driggers). Then we take a look at 115 W. Jones St., anchor of the movie's famous scene introducing Joe Odom. Then we see John Berendt's first home in Savannah, as well as the home where Berendt met Joe Odom.

    15 minutes

  • Mercer Williams House Museum

    We stand in front of the Mercer Williams House Museum and discuss its history to present-day; its role in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil saga; and the trials of Jim Williams. We do not go inside the museum.

    15 minutes

  • Armstrong House

    We stand in front of the Armstrong House and discuss its history and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is now a private home, we do not enter it.

    15 minutes

  • Forsyth Park

    Our tour ends here with a discussion on Midnight characters and "where are they now." We also talk about how the author wrote the book and what the book has done for Savannah - and anything else tour participants want to talk about!

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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!

Free Cancellation

June 20100% refund
June 21No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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312 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 285 reviews with 5 stars

Great Tour, Great Time.

Published on Jan, 2025

We really enjoyed the tour. I learned so much more than I already knew about the story. Our guide, Martin, was great and made the tour very interesting.

Great tour!!

Published on Dec, 2024

Very interesting and informative tour. Martin was very knowledgeable. Learned more about Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

“Tales from Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil in Savannah”

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide gave a fascinating, rich narrative of each location we strolled for 2 hours. Much deeper than the “Hollywood magic” from the movie, debunking scenes and giving factual accounts. Stunning to visit during Christmas season for the decor.

The one tour that can't be missed!!!

Published on Dec, 2024

Martin our tour guide was incredible, he was fun, charismatic, and knowledgeable. He was a world class storyteller and I would highly recommend this tour to any fans of the book or any history buffs. Thanks again for an incredible time.

Great Day Learning about The Garden of Good and Evil

Published on Dec, 2024

My husband and I with our adult daughter all read the book and were very pleased with our tour. We are now excited to watch the movie. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the cast of characters and the locations in the book, in addition to other historical landmarks. If you read this book or saw the movie I highly recommend this tour!

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