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Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Overview

Enjoy this 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation and see the plantation has stood the test of time dating back to 1676. One of America's most important historical sights, you will travel in comfort on board an air conditioned coach. This tour is led by a knowledgeable and professional guide, that can transport you back in time.

City: Charleston

Sun 29 Sep

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Starting at $75.33

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Sun 29 Sep

Starting at $75.33

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What's Included

Round-Trip Transportation Aboard Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Admission to Magnolia Plantation in Charleston

See wildlife such as alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles on the nearly 600 acre plantation

Enjoy a guided walk through America's last large scale Romantic Garden

Professional Guide

30-Minute Tour of Magnolia Plantation Historic Home

45-Minute Narrated Nature Tram Ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks are requested at this time.

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (402)

Y6194MFedwardp

Sep 2021

The bus driver out to the Plantation was very informative on the history and entertaining. He also took us on a short tour of part of the gardens. The house itself is not as grand as other Plantation homes, but the house guide was very knowledgeable. We took the tram through the swamp and were able to see wildlife and alligators while listening to a different tour guide. We did not make it through much of the gardens as time is limited, what we did see was quite pretty especially with the bridges as backdrops. Keep in mind this is not a manicured garden, it was not intended to be that. The spring time is probably more colorful of a time to view the gardens though.

Donovan_D

Sep 2021

Great tour and experience of the old south with the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever seen! The heritage and history was comprehensive and the food shack for snacks and gift shop were excellent! The wildlife did not disappoint!

mpsmo

Sep 2021

I really regret not taking the Slave Quarters tour but it was extra and I had already contributed enough to this particular slave traders family. (Not sure why there is a schoolhouse on site. We all know it was highly illegal to educate slaves so I would have liked to learn about that). Beautiful gardens if you don’t think about the sad and brutal history of the slaves this family bought snd sold to live this ostentatious lifestyle. I would encourage everyone to visit McLeod Plantation as well as they incorporate slavery into the tour and don’t shy away from the atrocities. Note: it wasn’t until 1980 that the tour guides could use the word “slave”. (I suspect this coincides with the time the mini series “Roots” was on television.)