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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 stables are only open at certain times of the day. Unfortunately they were not open when we were there and could not wait another hour.”

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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 was a wonderful visit! The grounds are beautiful and meticulously maintained. Our guides were equally as good and very knowledgeable! Don’t pass up the opportunity to touch history!”

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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

“excellent tour of Boone plantation. It was a self-tour but Alan was a great source of information while on the ride to & from.”

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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

“Wayne was our driver and was not only knowledgeable but very kind and helpful. Beautiful home would like to return in early spring for the azalea/camellia bloom”

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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

“Loved the plantation land and the slave homes along with the history. The home itself was somewhat disappointing as you do not have access to much of the home. You can only view 3 rooms so not like a typical historical home tour. Go for…”

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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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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

“The guides are excellent. Very knowledgeable. Scott was very helpful as well giving us information on the best restaurants in the city. Highly recommend the combo city t’outrant Boone Plantation your.”

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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

“Be certain to experience the accounts and story telling of slave plantation, Jim Crow segregation by the former school teacher! Darien, our guide and driver, is a jewel in the crown of Chicora Tours!”

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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

“Hassle free experience. The Meg was very friendly and knowledgeable and took care of us from start to finish. Tour bus was clean and comfortable. Worth the price for a hassle free experience, no lines, no problems.”

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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

“The tour time was too short! We didn't get to see everything and felt very rushed. Was given confusing directions by an employee when we got there, and spent precious time trying to figure out where we were supposed to go. Definitely too short, considering…”

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