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Magnolia Plantation Tour: Historical Charleston Exploration
4.5
788 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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(788 Ratings)
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Noah_l
Aug 18, 2025
Shaun was great! Very... - Shaun was great! Very knowledgeable and energetic. He knew a lot about the plantation and all information was supported by the plantation tours.
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Henrietta_j
Aug 15, 2025
South Carolina historical sites -
The Magnolia house tour was very interesting. It highlighted different periods of the history of the plantation, including the slave quarters.
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Connie_v
Jul 27, 2025
Great tour - Tyer was excellent. He was full of valuable history and was glad to engage with our questions . All of the people working at the plantation were very good
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Thomas_b
Jul 25, 2025
Magnolia - Excellent tours: grounds, gardens, house and cabins. Comfortable transportation to and from plantation. Recommend “bug spray” to avoid outside activities insects.
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Mickeygw65
Jul 24, 2025
Perfect Tour in Charleston! - This was the perfect tour! Our guide was friendly, helpful, and informative. He made sure we were all together and gave us lots of good insights on the property. We took the tram tour first, then the tour of the house, he walked us through some of the gardens, and finally to the slave tour. The slave tour was very well done and so meaningful! This is the perfect tour to take if you're staying in Charleston without a car. They get you to the plantation and help you to explore it. Special thanks to our tour guide for allowing us to stay in the bus for a few extra minutes during the downpour!
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Keriann_k
Jul 21, 2025
This is a must do if you... - This is a must do if you are visiting South Carolina. The house is beautiful. You do get to go inside but cannot take pictures inside because everything inside still belongs to the family. The grounds are breathtaking! We saw a gator chasing a couple of little ducklings across the pond during the wildlife train ride… we were all rooting for them and holding our breath. They made it across! The presentation of the “from slavery to freedom” component was so honest and hard to hear, brought me to tears a few times. I learned more than all that I thought I knew. I’m glad we took the adventures tour bus. They have a relationship with the property that seemed to prioritize the adventure groups and seamlessly moved us along through the wildlife train, the house, the slavery tour, and we still had time to take pictures, explore a bit on our own, and visit the gift shop. There is a little cafe on site as well with drinks, snacks, light lunch, ice cream. Tour guide Anderson was super personable, professional, knowledgeable, and had an easy going energy. This will be a visit I never forget. It was perfect and priced right. Bring water, sunblock, bug spray on hot days.
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Lisa_p
Jul 20, 2025
Knowledgeable staff - Well worth the visit! Madison was very informative and well versed with the Magnolia Plantation history! She would be an asset to any history program! Beverly was outstanding as well with her knowledge of the enslaved peoples and suffering this community endured. Bravo!
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Deanna
Jul 17, 2025
Well-maintained plantation with very informative guides. - We chose not to rent a car while staying in Charleston, but we wanted to see a plantation. Adventure Tours picked us up at the old railway station and drove us to (and from) the plantation. They also took care of purchasing all of our tour tickets.
The driver was very knowledgeable and also helped all of his passengers get where we needed to go for each of the 3 tours included in our package: House Tour; Gardens Tour; Slavery to Freedom Tour. He also took us on a river walk tour to spot alligators, turtles and birds. A very full day with the tours being back-to-back, but very enjoyable. Pick up was at 10am, and drop off was around 3pm.
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Kevin_o
Jul 12, 2025
Tyler was a fantastic... - Tyler was a fantastic guide all day. Be ready for a full 4.5 hours. The tours guides on the grounds where so knowledgeable
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Kathy_d
Aug 9, 2025
Magnolia plantation - Our driver Allen was very knowledgeable and narrated the whole ride to the plantation. Guides were knowledgeable as well and honest about the hardships of slavery. The plantation was beautiful and well worth the visit.
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