Magnolia Plantation Tour: Historical Charleston Exploration

Take pleasure in this 4.5-hour excursion of Magnolia Plantation, a historical landmark that has withstood the passage of time since 1676. As one of the significant historical sites in America, you’ll journey in the convenience of an air-conditioned coach. A well-informed and professional guide conducts this tour, offering an immersive step back in time.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - The history and beauty of Magnolia Plantation has stood the test of time. It is also the only Plantation on the Ashley River that survived both the American Revolution and the Civil War. It is one of the oldest plantations in the south and is also known as America’s most beautiful Garden.
    This guided Magnolia…
What's Included
  • Round-Trip Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Admission to Magnolia Plantation in Charleston
  • Wildlife Spotting: Alligators, Egrets, Herons, Turtles
  • Guided Tour of America’s Last Large Scale Romantic Garden
  • Services of a Professional Guide
  • 30-Min Tour of the Historic Magnolia Plantation Home
  • 45-Min Narrated Tram Ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Tour is not recommended for children under 3 years old.
  • Drinks are available for purchase at the Magnolia Plantation
  • Cannot accommodate wheelchairs, but we can accommodate those with limited mobility if they can be assisted by a companion.
  • No pets. Service animals are allowed.
  • Dress code is casual
  • Please Arrive 15-Minutes before departure…
Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.5
(862 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
S448idjudyc
Apr 15, 2026
Great plantation tour - Tour guide, Scott, was very well informed and had interesting facts and stories to tell. He was very good.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nancy_h
Apr 15, 2026
Great Tour! - Perfect tour of the Magnolia Plantation if you don’t have a car. Shawn was great and knew a lot about the area and gardens. The tram tour and house tour were a plus so you go to see a lot of the plantation in a compact visit. Definitely recommend.
Review provided by Viator
April_y
Apr 15, 2026
It was such a great... - It was such a great experience. The driver was knowledgeable and kept us together. I met some great people. I would recommend this experience to anyone.
Review provided by Viator
Amy_p
Apr 12, 2026
Highly recommend - The Magnolia plantation is absolutely breathtaking and the tour was perfect to include the history and details of the land and family. Such a great experience!
Review provided by Viator
Gerryanne_b
Apr 4, 2026
Wonderful place to visit - Great experience. If the weather is hot be prepared, about 45 minutes of walking. Sean the bus driver and guide for the walk was knowledgeable and nice.
Review provided by Viator
Laura_c
Apr 1, 2026
Our driver was so lovely.... - Our driver was so lovely. He took great care of our group and was flexible and patient. He kept checking in with everyone and reminding us of the schedule and times.
Review provided by Viator
Laurie_g
Mar 31, 2026
Our driver/ guide made... - Our driver/ guide made sure we saw as much as possible in our time there. He also did a great job with area history considering this wasn’t his regular route.
Review provided by Viator
Louise_h
Mar 31, 2026
Don’t miss! - Very easy to find and navigate the tour. Absolutely lovely plantation, gorgeous pictures, well worth the trip!
Review provided by Viator
Youngactors
Mar 30, 2026
Exceptional Experience! - Pros: Our shuttle driver to and from the plantation was excellent and gave a great history lesson about the areas we drove through. The plantation grounds were absolutely gorgeous, as the azaleas were in their full glory. We enjoyed seeing the birds and alligators on the tour. We attended the From Slavery to Freedom presentation and our guide, Milly, was excellent! Highly recommend! We learned a lot, yet she didn't overwhelm us with information. Cons: We had to choose between touring the home and the slavery tour; we would've loved to see both. We would also have liked to have another hour so that we could walk around the stunning grounds more.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Robin_b
Apr 3, 2026
A relaxing nice day - Beautiful gardens. Tour guide very nice did a wonderful job getting us to all of the activities on time.
Review provided by Viator
From $95
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).