Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Walking Tour

Join us for a leisurely stroll through Savannah's Historic District as we go by locations featured in the book. Here the real stories and see the real photos of these characters from the book that helped put Savannah's tourism on the map. In addition to the locations listed, we also stop by the home where John Berendt lived when he first arrived in Savannah, along with Joe Odom's House, the home of Helen Drexel (Serena Dawes in the book and the film), as well as a few other locations.

1. 1

   Armstrong House

   5 min

   We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams, Sony Seiler, as well as Wiliam Simon Glover and Patrick, the dog. Sonny was Jim's lawyer during the second, third, and fourth trials.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 min

   We stop outside here to discuss the story of Luther Driggers (Maurice Elmore Fetzer, Jr.) and how he relates to the book. He would eat breakfast here every morning.

3. 3

   Mercer Williams House Museum

   15 min

   We stop outside here to discuss Jim Williams and his contributions to Savannah. We discuss the events that led up to the murder of Danny Hansford. We do not enter the Mercer House, however they do have their own tour inside the home.

4. 4

   Hamilton-Turner House

   5 min

   We stop outside here to discuss Nancy Hillis (known as Mandy Nichols in the book and Mandy Dawes in the film). We talk about Joe Odom and his many fly by night business schemes.

5. 5

   Forsyth Park

   5 min

   We stop by the front entrance here to discuss William Simon Glover, Minerva, and Patrick the dog.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.