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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

“The presenters were extremely knowledgeable about the long varied history of this site. We learned a lot and they didn’t shy away from the horrors of the enslaved who worked the plantation. Of special interest was the Gullah talk and the tour of the actual…”

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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

“It was a beautiful place to walk around in the sun. The Gullah experience was the highlight and the presentation about slave history was very good. The staff are all very knowledgeable. Our coach driver was also very friendly and knowledgeable. It is a bit…”

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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

“My mom and I had a wonderful time on our tour and highly recommend if you are in Charleston! Mike went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience.”

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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 loved the grounds with trees, flowers and kale growing on the plantation. We took 3 tours: nature train tour, plantation home tour and the slavery to freedom tour. The nature tour and the slavery to freedom tour were amazing. Only reason I gave 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

“Very enjoyable especially the “from slavery to freedom” tour given by John He brought so much passion and emotion to the presentation”

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15.Charleston: Magnolia Plantation with Transport and City Tour

Discover Charleston’s charm with a full-day tour to Magnolia Plantation and a city sightseeing experience, featuring gardens, wildlife, and historic sites.

“The plantation was lovely. The gardens were extensive, well maintained and colorful. The original house is not there and was replaced by a smaller one. It was interesting to tour.”

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