The timelines, for example, are a little out of sync, and the slant of the stories can still spark debate among locals. So now fans of The Book have had a refresher course, and those who haven't read it at least have an idea of what we are talking about. Let's move on to how visitors to Savannah can walk inside Berendt's pages. If you want to cover a lot of Book territory relatively quickly, the tour buses are your best bet. Be aware that tours have a tendency to run longer than advertised, so allow plenty of time.
All tours require reservations, which can be made by phone.
Remember that the Book-related tours are just part of a wider tour menu offered by each company. Others include ghost tours, walking tours, Civil War-themed tours, carriage tours, Savannah history tours and the like. The city of Savannah requires that tour guides pass a test and hold a license. Along the way, you'll get a chance to see the city's more conventional attractions as well, and chances are the tour guide will throw in a few comments about those. The highlight of all the tours is a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery, which you can read about elsewhere in this chapter.