Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

Thunderbolt, Georgia

Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

$30 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Bonaventure Cemetery Tour Experience

A 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah exploring historic graves, funerary art, and stories like Little Gracie Watson.

Details

Walk through the haunting beauty of Bonaventure Cemetery, where crumbling angels stand watch beneath twisted oaks and trailing Spanish moss. This daytime walking tour guides guests through a labyrinth of sorrow and beauty, revealing the history and stories of Savannah’s most storied souls. As visitors explore the ornate headstones and peaceful pathways, the experience brings to life the city’s rich funerary traditions and the lingering presence said to remain among its historic graves.

Among the cemetery’s most well-known figures is Gracie Watson, affectionately known as “Little Gracie,” whose tragic early death inspired one of Savannah’s most iconic memorials. Her lifelike statue and the legend surrounding it continue to draw fascination, blurring the line between remembrance and folklore. Blending history, symbolism, and local storytelling, this tour offers a reflective and atmospheric journey through one of Savannah’s most famous resting places.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31410, USA

Meeting Point
  • 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, Georgia, 31404: Once you arrive, please look for your Tour Guide at the large house at the entrance to the Cemetery.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.


Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

$60 /Per Person

  • Offered daily, year-round
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • All bookings are final and nonrefundable.
  • Free rescheduling up to 48-hours prior to tour start time.

What's Included
  • A shared Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Transportation
Know Before You Go
  • Pets are not allowed on this tour
  • You may NOT bring your alcoholic drinks on this Ghost Tour
  • The Bonaventure Cemetery Tour is not a ghost tour. It is an all-ages guided tour focused on the history, beauty, and famous residents of Bonaventure Cemetery. Guests will enjoy a peaceful walk through the cemetery, taking in the beautiful scenery and occasional local wildlife.
  • On the tour, guests will learn about some of the most famous “residents” of Bonaventure Cemetery, including Little Gracie, Conrad Aiken, Johnny Mercer, and more. Guests will also see the graves of Savannah’s founding fathers and famous performers, some dating back to the 1700s.
  • Bonaventure Cemetery is about a 15-minute drive from the Historic District. Ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft are recommended as convenient options for getting to Bonaventure.


Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

$60 /Per Person

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