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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 beautiful place, and it can all be seen within about four hours, but it's not spectacular. The staff was very helpful and friendly, and they all seem to appreciate our visit. Other than trying to keep the house tour short, I didn't…”

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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

“This experience is like getting four tours in one! As you’re transported to the plantation you’re given a wonderful historical background of the area and what you’re about to see. When you arrive to the plantation you are taken on a tram ride through some…”

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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

“There's a lot of walking and if you don't have a car, it's a bit frustrating. The tram/tractor DOES NOT stop at each event...it only tours the grounds while the story is being told. As someone who walks with a cane, they never told me…”

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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

“Overall the tours were good. All the guides were very knowledgeable. Maybe add an hour to the tour to walk around the grounds more or have lunch if you wanted.”

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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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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

“Plantation had beautiful grounds and the city tour helped us get our bearings so we could venture out.on our own of the other days”

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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

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Boone Hall Plantation, especially the Gullah presentation. It’s amazing that so much culture was passed down through generations and that it’s been preserved.”

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8.Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Entry & Tour w/ Transport

Discover Charleston’s past with this guided Boone Hall Plantation tour, including history, gardens, and stories of enslaved people, with transport included.

★ 4.6

“Good info from driver during drive to the Plantation. Everyone at the Plantation was friendly, informative and ready to lend a helping hand. Highly recommend the tour”

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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 tour with Mr Mike was outstanding from start to finish! He is easily the most knowledgeable, flexible, attentive, and thorough tour guide I've ever had. He tailored the experience to meet my desires, answered every question with insight and enthusiasm, and made the entire…”

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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

“All inclusive trip to Magnolia Plantation. Darian was amazing, she was a expert on the city, plantation and SC history. We loved every minute of the plantation. 3 separate tours: house, slavery and train tour. Highly recommend.”

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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

“An excellent combination of touring the plantation, the history or slave trading in North America and the life of a slave on a plantation. The contrast between the gardens and the history is eye opening.”

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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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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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