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15 Best Charleston Plantation Tours

The plantation visits: Boone Hall’s oak avenue, Magnolia’s romantic gardens and Middleton’s terraced lawns, with the full history told increasingly straight. Transport from downtown solves the spread-out geography.

1.Boone Hall Plantation All-Access Admission Ticket

Discover the history and beauty of Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston with an all-access ticket. Enjoy guided tours, exhibits, and scenic views for a memorable experience.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“My wife and I LOVED this tour. It offered many different areas of the plantation to learn about and focus on. We enjoyed all the "vignette" talks given by the guides at the various locations on the plantation. There was so much to learn, so…”

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2.Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Discover Magnolia Plantation with guided tours, tram rides, and house visits from Charleston. Enjoy scenic gardens, wildlife, and rich history in 4.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“Loved the grounds - good tour. It was raining when we went so I’m sure it would have been more pleasant under other circumstances”

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3.Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Explore Boone Hall Plantation from Charleston with guided house and slave quarters tours, Gullah performances, and scenic gardens, all with round-trip transport.

★ 4.5

“Very relaxing and a lot of history. Not far from Charleston District. Very well organized thru out the excursion.”

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5.Middleton Place Admission with Self Guided Tour and Lunch

Discover Middleton Place with a guided house tour, self-guided gardens, and a delicious Lowcountry lunch—all from Charleston in comfort and style.

★ 4.5

“Grounds were well kept even after a record rainfall the day before. The tour company took care of gratuities and we were told by our waiter that we need not tip at lunch and that Pineapple Tours handled everything. I thought that was nice and…”

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7.From Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry with Transfers

Discover Boone Hall Plantation with guided tours, historic insights, and scenic grounds, all with convenient Charleston transportation. Perfect for history and culture lovers.

★ 4.6

“Very interesting and we learned a lot. Nicely set up, the tours all lined up well. Not too much waiting. The singing girl was wonderful!! The house tour was very good!!”

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9.Charleston: Boone Hall & Historic City Tour Combo

Discover Charleston’s charm with a guided tour of Boone Hall Plantation and historic city sights, blending history, culture, and picturesque views.

★ 4.6

“Alan, our guide for the city tour was very knowledgeable and showed us the important sights of Charleston. He drove the bus safely and was very courteous to other road users. Vicky took us to Boone Hall and again we were given lots of information…”

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11.Magnolia Plantation Tour with Luxury Transportation and Admission

Discover Charleston's Magnolia Plantation with this comprehensive tour featuring luxurious transport, guided experiences, and flexible scheduling for an authentic Southern experience.

★ 4.5

“We were so glad we chose Magnolia Plantation to spend our last day in Charleston at. So beautiful and so much important history. The tour guides are top notch!! Bree for the garden & grounds tour, Madison for the house tour and John for the…”

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13.Magnolia Plantation Day Tour with Transportation

Explore Magnolia Plantation's stunning gardens, historic house, and wildlife with guided tours and transport from Charleston. A well-rounded day for nature and history lovers.

★ 4.5

“Lots of walking, wear comfy shoes & enjoy the beauty!!!👏👏👏 Soooo much history & nature surrounding the estate!!”

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14.Middleton Place Tour with Lunch and Transportation

Explore Middleton Place from Charleston with guided gardens, a house tour, Southern buffet, and luxury transport—perfect for history lovers and foodies alike.

★ 4.5

“Matt, our driver, gave a great tour while driving to and from Middleton. Very knowledgeable and personable. The reason for 4 stars: the lunch was only ok and we were finished with lunch by the time they had fried chicken. Middleton didn't plan very well…”

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