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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $75.33

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Thu 26 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)

jcprice4

Nov 2020

I found the whole experience to be a bit disappointing but maybe my expectations were not as they should have been. Our walking tour of the "gardens" in particularly disappointing as I found it impossible to determine where the "gardens" began and the natural forestation ended as it all looked the same to me. I heard it suggested that perhaps it would be better to have taken the tour at another time of year when the "gardens" were more in bloom. Frankly, I doubt that as I felt that the "gardens" were just unkept. The "nature tour" was equally disappointing as it was a trolly ride past a few swampy areas that were home to a few turtles, baby alligators and a mass of "duck weed" that covered virtually every square inch of the waters surface. It seemed that they were particularly proud of the "duck weed". Saying that, the tour guides were all pleasant and knowledgeable and the manor house was as expected for a house of its age but I was disappointed in that the original kitchen and back of house rooms on the lower level have been turned into a multi room gift shop. (I was even disappointed in the selection of souvenirs for sale here.) I would only recommend that you take the slave tour and walk the "slave" tour (I didn't take that tour but it must be better than the "nature tour.)

Lilbillygo

Oct 2020

I liked that it gave me a tour to know what to look for but also to give me some free time for myself to explore

Kathleen_S

Oct 2020

This was a wonderful tour. Shawn did a great job talking about Charleston and interesting information about the plantation on the ride out. He also did a nice job on the garden tour. Everything was so pretty. The tram ride around the grounds and water areas was also interesting. The female tram driver gave out useful information. The plantation home tour was very interesting. Here again the guide did a great job. The entire tour was very well thought out and timed. We really enjoyed it all!!