Tombs of Savannah: Bonaventure Cemetery Experience

Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of Death

Did you know Savannah’s Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the most visited and photographed burial grounds in the world?

Take a closer look at the lore and legends of the most hauntingly beautiful cemetery in Savannah. With its winding paths, flowering azalea bushes, and abundance of ancient trees dripping with flowing Spanish moss, this iconic Savannah landmark was once the site of family celebrations and social gatherings. Today, the cemetery houses thousands of our dearly departed within its 160 acres situated on a scenic bluff above the Wilmington River.

“The cemetery is so big and beautiful- this tour is the only way to see all of the best parts!”

What is the Bonaventure Cemetery Dark History Tour About?

Our Bonaventure Cemetery Dark History Tour offers a more intimate exploration of Savannah’s most famous cemetery and the secrets it holds. From tales of shadowy figures that glide between the tombstones, to memorable legends of its most famous residents, the stories of these hallowed grounds will both fascinate and chill your to your very soul.

What You Will See on This Tour:

Spend 1.5 hours strolling through Savannah’s world-famous resting place, where you will hear intriguing stories of:

• The legacy of Little Gracie
• Famous artists of Bonaventure
• An eternal dinner party
• The legend of the demon dogs
• And so much more…

gaze at the elaborate monuments, marble angels, and towering obelisks that remind visitors that they are not alon in their stroll through its idyllic grounds. Listen to the rustle of the breeze through the heavy-limbed trees, sounds that may include the whispers of those lost souls longing to communicate with the living.

Join our professional guides to explore the darker shadows of this oasis of peace, where you will stroll the shaded paths between worlds- surrounded by beauty and death.

“The grand old forest graveyard, so impressive that almost any sensible person would choose to dwell here with the dead rather than with the lazy, disorderly living.”

John Muir