Magnolia Plantation: Historic Southern Estate Tour

Discover Magnolia Plantation’s rich history and stunning landscapes. Enjoy guided tours, scenic trails, and wildlife adventures. Perfect for nature and history enthusiasts.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - Enjoy a guided tour of the Magnolia Plantation House, along with an exclusive Nature Train or Boat Tour of the estate.
  • Explore six miles of picturesque walking and biking trails, as well as the Wildlife Center.
  • Delve into the rich history of the plantation and gardens, which date back to 1676.
  • Wander through…
What's Included
  • Exclusive, choose the Nature Train Tour through scenic trails and gardens, or the Wildlife Boat Tour
  • Guided Tour of the Magnolia Plantation House
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Round-Trip Transportation
  • Explore the Wildlife Center, home to a variety of rescued animals and native species
  • Infants 3 and under are free
  • Entry into the 66-acre Magnolia Plantation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the captivating Magnolia Plantation, a true treasure nestled in the heart of the Lowcountry. This tour invites you to explore the historic estate, offering a guided tour of the Magnolia House, steeped in Southern tradition. Choose between a Nature Train Tour through stunning gardens or a Wildlife Boat Tour on the Ashley River, ensuring there’s…

Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Look for the Old Town Trolley Tours bus and the driver at the Charleston Visitor Center where all the tour busses depart. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_c
May 7, 2026
Great tour guides for all... - Great tour guides for all three tours included. Beautiful plantation, nice restaurant onsite, very clean and well kept.
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Anna_h
Apr 24, 2026
Beautiful plantation!... - Beautiful plantation! Enjoyed walking through it's gardens, tram tour and house tour. The tour on slave's quarters was a bit too long though.
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Randi_c
Apr 24, 2026
Making history REAL! - The tour guides were all very knowledgeable, it was well organized and allowed us to touch history!!
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264kristenb
Apr 18, 2026
Great way to spend half a day in Charleston. Absolutely worth the money! - The tour was so enjoyable. Our tour guide, Chef, was amazing. He shared so much information and was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Paula_s
Apr 16, 2026
Informative and Beautiful - I had a wonderful experience on the tours at Magnolia Plantation. All guides were well informed and interesting to listen to. The grounds were beautiful and what was blooming was bright. The house is stunning BUT the nature boat trip was best. To see nature in its own element is always amazing.
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U6099vhdenisem
Apr 15, 2026
A must see when visiting Charleston - What an amazing tour. The grounds are beautiful and the various tours at Magnolia were spectacular. A must see if you are visiting Charleston.
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W4155xhcherylk
Apr 14, 2026
Lovely place, great docents! - The plantation was very pretty! The docents and tour guide, Major Ted were very knowledgeable.
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Annieritapark
May 7, 2026
Informative, but Could Be More Accessible - Overall, the tour was interesting and extremely informative and comprehensive. Prepare to see lots of sights and learn all kinds of history in the process,, all shown in an immersive manner, particularly on the slave tour! This facility, however, could do to improve their ADA compliance, such as widen sidewalks and ramps for wheelchair access and allow exceptions for blind/visually-impaired people to be able to touch items.
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Diane_s
May 2, 2026
Magnolia Plantation - Magnolia plantation was beautiful. Good history lesson on slaves, civil war and what happened to plantation owners after the war. One of the slave cabins had old newspapers on the walls for insulation. The grounds were beautiful. Not enough time to see all the grounds but they now allow you to come back within a week to see more at no cost.
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Blythe_d
Apr 26, 2026
Magnolia Plantation Tour - The plantation house tour and train tour was really good. The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. The slave cabin tour never happened because the tour guide never showed.
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From $75
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).