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Bonaventure Cemetery

Bonaventure Cemetery
Photo: John Muir, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Bonaventure Cemetery opened in 1846 on the grounds of a former plantation. It holds graves of many Savannah residents and features sculpture and moss covered trees. The site gained wider notice from the book and film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 7 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Visiting Bonaventure Cemetery: what to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Morning to avoid heat and crowds
Getting there
10 minute drive or bus from downtown Savannah

Savannah itineraries with Bonaventure Cemetery

Day 7 of Charleston and Savannah in 7 Days

Bonaventure and Wormsloe

How Bonaventure Cemetery fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Wormsloe Historic SiteSavannah
  2. 13:00Bonaventure CemeterySavannah
  3. 17:00Lafayette SquareSavannah
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Bonaventure Cemetery FAQs

Is Bonaventure Cemetery open every day?

The cemetery is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm.

Can visitors take photos at Bonaventure Cemetery?

Photography is allowed for personal use.

Are tours available at Bonaventure Cemetery?

Guided tours run on some days. Check locally for current schedules.

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