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    Bonaventure Cemetery

    5,844 Reviews
    #11 of 166 things to do in Savannah
    Sights & Landmarks, Cemeteries
    Closed Now: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404-3295
    Open today: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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    Bonaventure Cemetery was developed on the historically-significant site of Bonaventure Plantation. The peaceful setting rests on a scenic bluff of the Wilmington River, east of Savannah. The site was purchased for a private cemetery in 1846 and...more
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404-3295
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed October 24, 2005
    Lovely Place

    I live in Savannah, GA and just visited the Bonaventure Cemetery for the first time. This is a "must see" if you are visiting. It is more fun to explore the grounds on foot (providing you aren't limited and have time) but keep in mind,...More

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    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed February 22, 2004
    Bonaventure do's and don'ts

    Bonaventure Cemetery in east Savannah remains a mecca for tourists intent on seeing the sites mentioned in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". However, if you are planning to visit Bonaventure please beware that is is NOT a safe place. Daytime car burglaries...More

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    Bonaventure cemetery

    We had a wonderful tour with Timothy Rowell and Dash Tours. He was quite accommodating on a very cold day, driving us instead of walking. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and honest about what he didn’t know. But he did know almost everything we asked. I...More

    Thank X5271UUbarbaran
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Wonderful old cemetery

    My second time to visit this site and I loved as much as the first time. So many unusual statuary and graves. The massive trees covered in Spanish moss really set the mood. One side of the cemetery runs along the river. You could spend...More

    Thank lcb5310
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Very worthwhile tour

    Tim is very knowledgeable of not only the history of Bonaventure Cemetery but of all of Savannah. Definitely worth your time.

    Thank Paradise65015645637
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Beautiful Old Cemetery

    The cemetery is quite beautiful. Lots of live oaks with hanging moss. It is also quite large. Best to pick which graves you want to see and make a plan rather than wander aimlessly. It is mentioned in "The Book" (Midnight in the Garden of...More

    Thank Nelson T
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful!

    The cemetery is worth a visit while in Savannah. It is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I have ever seen with the beautiful live oaks and Spanish moss. Very ornate tombstones and mausoleums.

    Thank 499JulieS499
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Interesting but a little long

    The Cemetery itself is very cool with lots of history. Our first guide was very informative and had lots of interesting details. About 15 minutes into the tour we got a different guide that was a little too wordy for my taste and tended to...More

    Thank 619charlesg
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    History

    We enjoyed the history, the walk. The grounds are very well taken care of. Parking available. Just needed more time to walk around more.

    Thank michd61
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Worth the drive!

    Coolest cemetery I've ever seen! It's worth the drive or Uber to get there. I highly recommend Shannon Scott as your tour guide.

    Thank Sunshine831181
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very interesting way to get the history of the city

    ...but be prepared to walk! The tour was supposed to be 2 hours, but our tour guide, Dawn, was so knowledgeable that she added another 20 minutes. The tour includes the funeral art and architecture, as well as histories and anticdotes I’d the family laid...More

    Thank Janet H
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    If Heaven looks like this; I'm ready to go!

    The ambiance of this place is so peaceful. It is filled with history and beauty; as well as Savannahs dead. Here you will be graced with gorgeous vistas of the salt marshes and river lulling one into tranquility. Beautiful memorials, vaults and statuary grace its...More

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    Response from Margot F | Reviewed this property |
    It’s a long way.. 15 mins by car.. but safe enough I think! and I doubt there are any gluten free options around bonaventure. It is suburban mainly! Good luck!
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    Response from D9447PXjohns | Reviewed this property |
    We bought a map and did a self-guided tour. They have graphics of the well-known and big statues obviously shown on the map, as well as graves of historical interest. However, there's probably some insight in a guided tour... More
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    Yes as long as it’s plastic cups and not partying
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