Savannah Midnight in the Garden Tour

Enjoy a small-group (15 guests maximum) deep dive into all things Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Led by a veteran journalist and long-time downtown Savannah resident, the two-hour tour provides the back-stories and up-close-and-personal insights into author John Berendt's book, director Clint Eastwood's movie of the same name, and the rich Savannah history surrounding them both. You'll stop at several sites where the story unfolds, including the Hamilton-Turner Inn, Clary’s Cafe, and Mercer-Williams House; you'll also get the scoop on the story's unique array of characters, from Jim Williams to Minerva to Joe Odom to Nancy Hillis to Moe Fetzer -- and everyone in between!

Meeting Point

23 Abercorn St

23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

We meet at the John Wesley statue in the middle of Reynolds Square, which is right across the street from the Old Pink House Restaurant and Tavern at 23 Abercorn St.

What's included:

• Local licensed professional Savannah tour guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• This tour does not include a tour of the Mercer Williams House Museum.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Reynolds Square

Abercorn Street, Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, 31401, Georgia

Out tour begins here. Introduction to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's main character, Jim Williams, and an outside look at what is probably his most high-profile Savannah project - the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Tavern. We also introduce Minerva, the voodoo priestess and member of his defense team.

10 minutes

Johnson Square

Bull Street, Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, 31401-2602, Georgia

We stop here to talk about Johnny Mercer and the Midnight movie soundtrack, and why director Clint Eastwood thought it was important to have a movie soundtrack that was 100 percent Johnny Mercer music.

10 minutes

Wright Square

Bull Street, Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, Georgia

A look at the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Qe compare it to the book, and take a deep look at its characters and the various places it was filmed, including an outside look at the Federal District Court Building, used as an exterior in the movie's courtroom scenes.

15 minutes

Chippewa Square

intersection of Bull and McDonough Streets, Savannah, 31401-3923, Georgia

A brief presentation about the movie Forrest Gump.

5 minutes

Hamilton-Turner House

330 Abercorn St, , Savannah, 31401-4636, Georgia

An in-depth look at one of the main venues for the book and the movie - The Hamilton Turner Inn. Talk about Joe Odom, Nancy Hillis (the real "Mandy), and Jerry Spence. We also introduce "Vamp of Savannah," Hillis' tell-all book.

15 minutes

West Jones Street

W Jones St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

We'll trace the history of Clary's Cafe and introduce Moe Fetzer (the real Luther Driggers). Then we take a look at 115 W. Jones St., anchor of the movie's famous scene introducing Joe Odom. Then we see John Berendt's first home in Savannah, as well as the home where Berendt met Joe Odom.

15 minutes

Mercer Williams House Museum

429 Bull St, Entrance Located Behind The Main House At 430 Whitaker Street, Savannah, 31401-4935, Georgia

We stand in front of the Mercer Williams House Museum and discuss its history to present-day; its role in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil saga; and the trials of Jim Williams. We do not go inside the museum.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Armstrong House

447 Bull St, , Savannah, 31401-4960, Georgia

We stand in front of the Armstrong House and discuss its history and its role in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is now a private home, we do not enter it.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Forsyth Park

Savannah, 31401, Georgia

Our tour ends here with a discussion on Midnight characters and "where are they now." We also talk about how the author wrote the book and what the book has done for Savannah - and anything else tour participants want to talk about!

15 minutes