Magnolia Plantation Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Magnolia Plantation
- Stroll through lush gardens
- Learn about Southern history
- Enjoy scenic Lowcountry landscapes
- Experience Charleston's rich heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Charleston
- Guided tour of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- Access to the historic house and gardens
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Children under 5 may join for free; please inform in advance.
- Pets are not permitted on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for garden paths.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes.
- Consider wearing sun protection like hats or sunscreen.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- For accessible transportation, please contact tour operator 24 hours in advance to schedule and accessible vehicle
- Service animals are permitted. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted
Traveler reviews
Mosquito swarming
Upon arrival from our tour bus, the guide told us mosquito repellent can be purchased from the desk. There should have been an indication from Viator that it would be highly suggested to wear it. The spray you could purchase had no deet in it and it did not work with the swarms of mosquitoes on the train ride. Spent more time swatting them away than listening to the tour guide. Vert uncomfortable ride for everyone aboard. Also the overall experience could be shortened to just 3 hours which would be plenty to experience the plantation and walk around
We spent a wonderful day...
We spent a wonderful day at Magnolia Plantation. Our driver Wendi was great, prompt and pleasant. The tour of the mansion (given by Allen) as well as the train ride was informative and nicely done. The slave tour, however , was very difficult to understand. He presented an enormous amount of information. His delivery was extremely fast and made understanding of his material difficult. I would not hesitate to visit Magnilia!
Consider Other Plantations as Well, But This One Has Impressive Garden
The gardens are more impressive than the house, but the history was interesting, and the tour guide was knowledgeable.
Worth it
Our guide Dan, was great. He was funny and had a lot of historical knowledge of the city . The plantation itself was beautiful. We had a very good experience
Excellent experience on Magnolia Plantation tour
Every aspect of this tour was outstanding. Pre-tour communication was clear and easy to follow. The bus was clean, modern, and comfortable. Our group was only 11 people. The bus driver (an actual Irish Lord!) was entertaining and very attentive to making the tour the best experience possible. We enjoyed our time at Magnolia Plantation and would recommend both that historical site and this tour company.