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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

“It was a wonderful experience! We'll maintained, staff and tour guides were very informative. Overall it's a beautiful place with so much history. Its a must see!”

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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

“Shawn was a wonderful guide. So many fun facts about the area and the plantation itself. The grounds were stunning. I can’t wait to return someday.”

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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

“Beautiful scenery! Lots f interesting facts about the history plantation were learned. Touring the slave shacks was very emotional.”

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4.Charleston: Magnolia Plantation Entry & Tour with Transport

Discover Magnolia Plantation with this half-day tour from Charleston, featuring house, garden, and wildlife experiences, all with expert guides and smooth transport.

★ 4.6

“It was a beautiful day at Magnolia. Our tour guide, Vickie, was absolutely wonderful and informative! There was even a fall fest going on filled with music, treats and activities!”

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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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6.Charleston: Historic City Tour & Magnolia Plantation Combo

Discover Charleston’s charm with this combined tour of Magnolia Plantation’s gardens and historic city sights. Experts share stories, wildlife, and history in six hours.

★ 4.4

“Both tours were a great way to get a "feel" for and overview of the area. Consider taking these or other tours in which you're interested on your first or second day visiting Charleston. Grayline Tours were conducted in small, approx 20 passenger van-type vehicles,…”

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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

“The tours were excellent, this was my 6th time here. Love the plantation and the grounds are beautiful. We were lucky enough to get Scotty about bus driver to and from the plantation again. He gave us so much local history on the area, he…”

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10.Middleton Place Plantation – 3 hour guided tour – hotel pickup

Discover Middleton Place with a 3-hour guided tour in Charleston, including hotel pickup, stunning gardens, and insider stories about early American life.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful tour with our private guide Mike! He picked us up at our hotel and gave us some history on the plantation we were going to see...He was very knowledgeable and engaging! Was nice to have a personal guide! Would use Mike again for other…”

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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

“It was very good. Gardens in bloom and beautiful. Tour guides very informative. Need more than 4 hours to see all”

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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

“You cant take pictures inside the house. Can't explore on your own. The guide bri was awesome, very comical. The house itself is pretty. The train ride through the gardens wasnt what I expected. Felt rush cause all the tickets you get is back to…”

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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

“We loved the House Tour, and the grounds are beautiful. The staff onsite are cordial and helpful, We met one of the curators and had a great conversation about period textiles and needlework implements. Loved the docents’ stories too.”

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