SAVANNAH WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Midnight Saunter Through Savannah’s Secrets
A 90-minute walking tour that traces the true stories and eccentric episodes behind John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, useful for anyone wanting a concise, book-based orientation to Savannah’s most notorious tales.
A Midnight Saunter Through Savannah’s Secrets.
Under dripping Spanish moss, Savannah reveals a seam of scandal beneath its genteel facades. A Walk Through Midnight condenses those stories into a 90‑minute walk led by Savannah Walks, pairing Southern charm with the shocking soirees and whispered rumors that made John Berendt’s bestseller famous.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
True tales from a bestselling book
The tour translates the episodes and personalities from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil into on‑the‑ground narratives, showing how the book’s scandals and characters are rooted in Savannah life.
Southern charm with a shadowed edge
Expect a juxtaposition of genteel streets and eyebrow‑raising anecdotes—the city’s polite exterior framing the shocking soirees and scandalous affairs that the guide recounts.
A brisk, story‑driven walking tour
Presented as a 90‑minute saunter, the walk is paced to deliver concentrated storytelling about Savannah’s eccentric history as told through the book’s episodes.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The experience is narrative first: guides lead a compact route through Savannah while layering historical context and the real‑life backstories that inspired Berendt’s characters, transforming porches, squares and gardens into chapters of the book.
THE STORY
True tales from a bestselling book
The tour translates the episodes and personalities from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil into on‑the‑ground narratives, showing how the book’s scandals and characters are rooted in Savannah life.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Southern charm with a shadowed edge
Expect a juxtaposition of genteel streets and eyebrow‑raising anecdotes—the city’s polite exterior framing the shocking soirees and scandalous affairs that the guide recounts.
THE FORMAT
A brisk, story‑driven walking tour
Presented as a 90‑minute saunter, the walk is paced to deliver concentrated storytelling about Savannah’s eccentric history as told through the book’s episodes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Gather at Oglethorpe Square (Abercorn and State Streets) prior to departure.
The walk is operated by Savannah Walks and is based around the narratives of John Berendt’s bestseller.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is A Walk Through Midnight?
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Where do we meet the tour?
The meeting location is Oglethorpe Square at Abercorn and State Streets.
Is the tour based on Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?
Yes — the walk is presented as a saunter through the pages and true stories behind John Berendt’s bestseller.
Who runs the tour?
The tour is operated by Savannah Walks.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The tour is listed as appropriate for all ages.