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Magnolia Plantation Tour: Historical Charleston Exploration
4.5
853 Ratings
Charleston
Take pleasure in this 4.5-hour excursion of Magnolia Plantation, a historical landmark that has withstood the passage of time since 1676. As one of the significant historical sites in America, you’ll journey in the convenience of an air-conditioned coach. A well-informed and professional guide conducts this tour, offering an immersive step back in time.
Take pleasure in this 4.5-hour excursion of Magnolia Plantation, a historical landmark that has withstood the passage of time since 1676. As one of the significant historical sites in America, you’ll journey in the convenience of an air-conditioned coach. A well-informed and professional guide conducts this tour, offering an immersive step back in time.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - The history and beauty of Magnolia Plantation has stood the test of time. It is also the only Plantation on the Ashley River that survived both the American Revolution and the Civil War. It is one of the oldest plantations in the south and is also known as America’s most beautiful Garden.
This guided Magnolia…
- Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - The history and beauty of Magnolia Plantation has stood the test of time. It is also the only Plantation on the Ashley River that survived both the American Revolution and the Civil War. It is one of the oldest plantations in the south and is also known as America’s most beautiful Garden.
This guided Magnolia Plantation Tour comes with round trip transportation in our climate controlled buses. All gate fees are included in the price of this 4.5 hour tour and will allow you to step back in time, so you can experience Magnolias incredible history.
On this tour, you will experience a 45-minute narrated tram ride past slave cabins, through swamps, rice fields and see wildlife such as alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles on the nearly 600 acre plantation and garden visit. You will also receive a guided walk through America’s last large scale Romantic Garden, which is also known as America’s most beautiful Garden.
What's Included
- Round-Trip Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Admission to Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
- Wildlife Spotting: Alligators, Egrets, Herons, Turtles
- Guided Tour of America’s Last Large Scale Romantic Garden
- Services of a Professional Guide
- 30-Min Tour of the Historic Magnolia Plantation Home
- 45-Min Narrated Tram Ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens
- Round-Trip Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Admission to Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
- Wildlife Spotting: Alligators, Egrets, Herons, Turtles
- Guided Tour of America’s Last Large Scale Romantic Garden
- Services of a Professional Guide
- 30-Min Tour of the Historic Magnolia Plantation Home
- 45-Min Narrated Tram Ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Tour is not recommended for children under 3 years old.
- Drinks are available for purchase at the Magnolia Plantation
- Cannot accommodate wheelchairs, but we can accommodate those with limited mobility if they can be assisted by a companion.
- No pets. Service animals are allowed.
- Dress code is casual
- Please Arrive 15-Minutes before departure…
- Tour is not recommended for children under 3 years old.
- Drinks are available for purchase at the Magnolia Plantation
- Cannot accommodate wheelchairs, but we can accommodate those with limited mobility if they can be assisted by a companion.
- No pets. Service animals are allowed.
- Dress code is casual
- Please Arrive 15-Minutes before departure time
- Moderate amount of walking is required, not suggested for those with limited mobility
Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(853 Ratings)
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Tracy_s
Jan 22, 2026
It was a great tour.... - It was a great tour. Anderson was great. Very personable. We enjoyed looking at the ground. Beautiful
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Tracy_s
Jan 22, 2026
Definitely enjoyed. I... - Definitely enjoyed. I would recommend. There was a wealth of information and the ground are very pretty
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Cristina
Jan 3, 2026
January on The Plantation - The mansion is beautiful, the gardens romantic; the Slave to freedom tour was powerful. Anderson- the guide, was friendly and fun.
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Cecile_p
Dec 31, 2025
Touching History - This was a wonderful visit! The grounds are beautiful and meticulously maintained. Our guides were equally as good and very knowledgeable! Don’t pass up the opportunity to touch history!
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Roger_w
Dec 10, 2025
Good Choice for Plantation Tour - The tour of the plantation in the tram was informative. The house tour was very interesting. Our driver, Allen, did a good job of warming us up on the way there. It was a very cold day, so it wasn’t good to walk around the grounds, which would have elevated the experience.
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Esther_a
Nov 18, 2025
Worthwhile tour in Charleston - This is a well run and interesting tour. We enjoyed the different parts - touring the house, the gardens and the slave quarters. The tour guides did a great job.
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Pjag19
Nov 13, 2025
Beautiful and Great History Lesson - We did mansion and slave tours only due to time we had. They were both very well done and interesting. We especially enjoyed the slave your presentation. Weather was cool and cloudy but didn’t stop us
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Jwcmmc
Jan 1, 2026
Not much to see in the house - The house is impressive from the outside and the wrap around porch is so beautiful. But the inside is small and you really don't get to see that much. I was hoping to see the kitchen but all they take you to is a couple sitting rooms and bedrooms; oh and we did see 1 roped off bathroom. The grounds are gorgeous and huge. The snack shop wasn't very good. I had a chicken salad sandwich that I tossed after one bite. My husband had a pulled pork sandwich that he ate only because he was starving. This is the only plantation we had time to visit but I know there are others. I would pass on this one though.
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Charles_b
Jan 1, 2026
Our experience at the... - Our experience at the Magnolia Plantation was average. The gardens and swamp areas were beautiful and the highlight of the tour. The nature train ride and tour of the house were interesting, but nothing that left us with a “wow” feeling. Our tour bus guide was nice and friendly. He crammed in way too much information about South Carolina and the plantation on our 30 min ride out. It was just too much information to absorb. We got overwhelmed. I think being more selective in the information communicated on the way out to the plantation would be much better.
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993lorin
Dec 26, 2025
The house was closed for a private event, and we werent notified beforehand. Don't recommend this one. - One of the primary reasons you visit a plantation, is to tour the house. Not only was the house closed, so we could only see the grounds, but we were told the slave quarters tour was optional and we'd either be returned to downtown at 1 or 2. It wasn't optional, and we had booked a walking tour for 2. Thankfully our driver was very quick to get us back in time, but we nearly missed it. Really poor communication with this plantation. I'd recommend going to a different one.
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