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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

“Beautiful grounds, very informative, and a good historical experience. I would come back with a group of students if I lived nearby.”

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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 very knowledgeable and helpful the ride to Magnolia and throughout the tour. Magnolia itself was beautiful and all guides at the plantation were great.”

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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

“The ride to the plantation was great as our tour guide gave a lot of history before we got there. The plantation itself was amazing. I would highly recommend taking the farm tour and listening to the Gullah presentation. The slave cottages were sobering.”

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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 very beautiful and interesting place. Would have loved to have more time there on the grounds. Our driver, John, was a pleasant driver. He shared interesting things with us.”

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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

“I was impressed with the ride and information on our short trip of the plantation. Arriving to the glorious place, was thrilling. The guides were so knowledgeable and helpful. This setting is beautiful. I loved the gardens.”

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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

“Our visit to Middleton Place far exceeded our expectations, as Kathy and I had a tour guide extraordinaire! Mike Frederick is a true Ambassador to Charleston who has a passion for sharing its history.”

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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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