Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to Boone Hall Plantation, one of America’s oldest working plantations. Experience a guided house tour, Gullah Theater, and more.
Your visit to Boone Hall Plantation starts with transportation by climate-controlled bus from the Charleston Visitor Center. Your gate fee is included in the price of the tour.
Founded in 1681, Boone Hall was built when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. When you arrive, your tour begins on the front porch with a 30-minute presentation by a knowledgeable guide in historical dress. You will be introduced to the history of Boone Hall and its evolution through a variety of owners since the 17th century.
Learn many facets of the plantation’s history, and listen to a presentation called Slave Street, which provides a look at the living quarters, historical relics, and insight into the life of the slaves here. In addition, learn about Gullah culture, the language of the descendants of slaves who lived in the Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina. Boone Hall is the only plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry to present a live presentation, in season, about this culture.
At the end of your journey, tour the garden to see antique roses that are more than 100 years old. Then head back to the bus for the return drive to Charleston.
Points of Interest
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Boone Hall Plantation
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Adventure Sightseeing
- Self Guided Garden Tour
- Historic slave cabins
- Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point
- All gate fees included
- Transport by air-conditioned buses
- Gullah Theater presentation by costumed performer
- Availability-based Tram Tour
- Guided Plantation House Tour with guide in historical dress
- Expertise of a professional driver
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Travel back in history for a 4.5-hour excursion to one of the oldest operational, living plantations in the United States. Arrive at this significant location with a professional driver in a cool, cozy mini bus. Boone Hall Plantation has earned the title of #1 Plantation in the Charleston area by USA TODAY. The tour package includes two-way transportation from the Visitors Center in Charleston, all admissions, a guided tour of the house, Gullah Theater (seasonal), a self-guided garden and grounds tour, and a tram tour (subject to availability). The small-group tour can accommodate a maximum of 25 participants.
- Drinks/snacks are available for purchase at Plantation
- Not wheelchair accessible, but those with limited mobility are welcome if they can be assisted by a companion
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
