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January 2024 by Casha Cappuccio
Our tour guide Dawn Martin was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so many facts about not only the cemetery, but about Savannah and its history. The tour is a good length and incorporates all the highlights that Bonaventure has to offer. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits!
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December 2023 by Lori Carter
Dawn is a fantastic tour guide, providing interesting history and facts, with her knowledge of the area. We were the only 2 because of unpredictable weather, and it was great! The beauty and history here are not to be missed while in Savannah.
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November 2023 by Ashlie Reese
Beautiful cemetery! Had a great time adventuring with my wife and our puppy
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August 2023 by Chrisy Wierima
Our tour guide Steve was absolutely amazing! Very informative, funny and went out of his way to be sure those who departed early were good! It is impressive just how much I learned about a cemetery and what the meanings were of the carvings on the stones. Highly recommend going on this tour!
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July 2023 by Morgan Slugantz
Hello. My rating of the tour I took yesterday on July 13 at 10 AM would be one out of however many stars there are.First, the lady in front was not the friendliest. Borderline rude to my mother and other patrons of our tour.Second, A LOT of the information given to us on the tour by Richard was inaccurate. We found ourselves Googling as the tour went on to get the most accurate information.Third, we could barely hear Richard. We found ourselves being asked by others and asking others on the tour what was said.Fourth, Richard never looked to make sure he had all of his party. Ourselves and numerous others kept being left (trying to take pictures).Fifth, $30 a person for this tour is WAY TOO MUCH.You’re walking around and getting inaccurate information.Would we do this tour again? NOWould we recommend this tour to anyone? NOIf I knew how to get my money back - I would absolutely try!!
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May 2023 by Tristan Childress
Really an excellent tour. We had Richard Hodges as our guide, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.Wear comfortable shoes and maybe take some bug screen!
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April 2023 by DJ Luzzo
There is so much history in this cemetery. Our tour guide, Richard, was a natural storyteller. The stone architecture was amazing, and symbol meanings were educational.
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February 2023 by Donna C.
The cemetery was very interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this place
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February 2023 by Kris B.
Dawn did a fantastic job as guide! Her incredible knowledge of the Bonaventure Cemetery and of Savannah history in general was amazing. There was a very personal feel to tour, highlighted by her connection to Johnny Mercer, through his niece. Her performing a medley of his songs while standing near his families plot was incredible. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Savannah area.
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February 2023 by Rebecca Zelanin
I'm my opinion if you go to Savannah, you ought to tour the Bonaventure Cemetery. I did the tour in 2018 and decided it was a "must-do" a second time. This time my guide was Dawn of Savannah's Dead. Yes, you can walk a self guided tour, but walking through the cemetery with a local guide is something that should not be missed. I enjoy the extra tidbits that a local guide can share. It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning stroll....in a cemetery.
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December 2022 by DaRealMrRogers LIVE
Dawn was such a great tour guide! She was very informative and we had so much fun learning about the dead of Savannah and the history of such a beautiful cemetery. We even got to enjoy a nice little singing act from Dawn of some well known songs originally sung by John Mercer. There are so many things we learned about cemeteries and headstones that you would have never know without taking the tour. I will never look at a cemetery the same ever again! Highly recommended!! Don't forget to check out the gift shop!
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October 2022 by Haley Hicks
I was in Savannah for a work conference and a large group of us did this tour. Dawn was our guide and I thought she was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic during the tour. She was a joy to talk to and I would definitely recommend her.
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August 2022 by Katy Ford
Really great tour! Didn’t know what to expect but left with a lot of pretty pictures, Savannah history, and knowledge of gravestone symbolism. Dawn of Savannah’s Dead was a fantastic guide and super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
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August 2022 by Hannah Conn
Highly recommend this tour for visitors of all ages! Dawn (AKA Dawn of Savannah's Dead) was our guide on this excursion and she did an excellent job educating us on the history, traditions, and past/present lifestyle in Savannah. Thanks so much!
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August 2022 by Ben meisner
Bonaventure Cemetery is breathtakingly beautiful and is a must see whether you take the tour or not. With that said I had a great time on the tour and learned a lot. Dawn of the Dead was a wonderful guide, and she hit all the highlights. She taught you a lot about how the gravesites were designed but also gave everything a personal touch. I liked the place so much I hung out for a couple more hours after the tour ended.
