Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
Overview
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
- 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
Meeting Location
301 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Bonaventure Cemetery
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wormsloe Historic Site
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Byrd Cookie Company
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Activity code: C-3902P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour is as follows:
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Savannah. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Visit Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
