Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
Savannah, USA
6 hours
Art & Culture
|
Good for Groups
|
Walking Tours
|
Bus & Driving Tours
|
History
What You Will Do
Your day begins with a walking tour of Bonaventure Cemetery to learn about the lives of notable inhabitants like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair, philanthropist Mary Telfair, as well as the tragic tales of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery walking tour meanders under moss draped oaks and along the bluff of the Wilmington River. Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries.
Following the cemetery tour, you will have lunch on your own at one of our favorite local restaurants.
After lunch, your visit to Wormsloe includes a breathtaking drive down the famous live oak tree lined drive. You will take a short walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century and visit the museum of the Georgia State Park Historic Site. Finally, a stop is scheduled at the Famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies.
What's Included?
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Time for lunch on your own at one of our favorite local restaurants
- Walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century
- Drive through the famous live oak tree lined drive at Wormsloe Historic Site
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off from Savannah's Historic District Hotels
- Half-Day Wormsloe Historic Site & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour from Savannah
- Learn about the lives of Bonaventure inhabitants like Johnny Mercer, Edward Telfair, Mary Telfair
What's Not Included?
- Food & Drinks (lunch is not included in ticket price)
- Gratuities
- Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center *(FREE 1st hour & $1.00 each hour following
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Our guide will be at the Gray Line Savannah's Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. office.
1
Gray Line Savannah
Join us for a half day tour of 2 of the city’s most popular attractions outside of the historic district.
Show 3 more stops
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Gray Line Savannah
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Per State law, any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
Guide Options
- Guide - English