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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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $75.33

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Tue 24 Sep

Starting at $75.33

Make a reservation

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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)

Behappy2go

Nov 2019

Took a combo tour ... Shawn our guide was excellent ! We had a great day ... was sorry to see it end. Learned a lot about this great city. Shawn was pleasant and entertaining. Certainly would recommend these tours. I’ll be back for more !

IttP1

Nov 2019

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, located on the Ashley River near Charleston, South Carolina, is the oldest public gardens in USA. It was originally founded in 1676 by Thomas Drayton and his wife Ann of the Drayton family when arriving from Barbados to the new English colony of Charles Towne and building a house and small formal garden on the site. It was originally a rice plantation with extensive earthworks of dams and dikes built in fields along the river for irrigating land for rice cultivation. The plantation remains under the control of the Drayton family after 15 generations for more than 300 years. Since 1870 when the gardens opened to the public for the 1st time in 1870 and saved the plantation from ruins due to the consequences of the American Civil War, the plantation and gardens have evolved and grown into one of the greatest public gardens in USA.

finney112

Nov 2019

This is a great option if you want to visit the plantation but don’t want to get stuck out there all day. I liked that this company had your visit planned out for you and got you back in time to enjoy the rest of your day. Alan, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and open to questions! It is kind of a long time without eating. We did the 10:30 departure and you don’t get back until about 2:30. There is a cafe at the plantation with good food, but you have to choose between getting to explore on your own or buying food to sit and eat. I also wish they had given us the choice upfront to go on the wildlife tour vs. the slave cabin tour. They were at the same time and it would have been nice to know ahead of time that we could choose. Other than that, I thought it was a great option for touring the plantation as long as you bring snacks or are prepared to buy food when they finish up with the tours.