Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gray Line Savannah
Join us for a half day tour of 2 of the city’s most popular attractions outside of the historic district.
Bonaventure Cemetery
FYour day begins with a 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.
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
Food & Drinks (lunch is not included in ticket price)
Gratuities
Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center *(FREE 1st hour & $1.00 each hour following
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Wormsloe & Bonaventure Tour
Reviews
801 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Tour
Eddie K,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Great way to spend the day learning about Savannah
Enthusiasm
victoraG2290SE,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide! My sister and I learned a ton and felt very welcome. I can tell that the tour guide takes a lot of pride in the city and in his vocation.
It ended up being closer...
Ben K,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It ended up being closer to 7 hours. The historical facts were few and far between. There was also about a 20 minute detour to look at houses on the Isle of Hope that didn't appear to have any real significance other than they were big houses.
Fantastic tour and guide, Dennis!
Devonrowe,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic and the guide, Dennis is the best tour guide you can get. I learned so much and walked away with great experiences and a fond love of Savannah I wouldn’t have had I not done this tour.
Beautiful View, Great Stories, and Delicious Food
Kristen L,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn’t rent a car this trip, so we jumped on an opportunity to see both Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe! Tim was a fantastic guide with so many fun and interesting stories! We ate at Erica Davis Low country and the food was amazing! We also enjoyed Byrd’s cookies! Definitely recommend! The tour did run a little longer than expected so be sure to give yourself some extra time.
History, Legends, and Cookies!
djauwerda,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour and my wife & I really enjoyed this experience. Heather was a great guide for us, even if she did almost step on a copperhead! Her historical knowledge was fantastic and really made both the Cemetery and Wormsloe come to life. Byrds cookies at the end was a great treat.
Combo Tour - Cemetery/Plantation
Rebecca S,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s an all day tour so make late dinner plans. There was more walking involved than I anticipated which allowed us to see more of Wormsloe than maybe some other group tours.
Great day!
Melissa D,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a tour with walking intervals. It is not a strenuous walk but more of a stroll through beautiful countryside. Very interesting and well worth the time.
Good learning experience,...
susan s,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good learning experience, beautiful natural history, good guide. Worth doing. Cemetery not quite as impressive as advertised - worth seeing but less time unless you value repeated glorification of Confederate soldiers and their iron cross paraphernalia. Confederate flags at state-run museum too worth seeing because it’s disgraceful but real.
Wonderful tour of parts of Savannah’s history
karina h,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dennis was a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor who kept the stories coming and the conversation flowing. He was also ready to answer any question the guests might have. The tour of Bonaventure Cemetery was a highlight. Dennis weaved together stories of Savannah’s prominent people with details about the craftsmen tasked with creating their opulent tombstones. It’s a photographer’s paradise with its live oaks, palms and other greenery. The fried shrimp lunch at Erica Davis Lowcountry was delish and fun. Wormsloe plantation was also very interesting and beautiful and Dennis did a wonderful job explaining the area’s significance. But it was disconcerting to see the museum omit any meaningful information about the plantation’s abundant use of enslaved people. Despite that disappointment, the grounds and the vegetation are lovely. It was a great way to spend a day in Savannah.
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