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
Itinerary
Guided tour of the Magnolia Plantation House and exclusive Nature Train or Boat Tour of the property - Discover six miles of scenic walking and biking trails and the Wildlife Center - Immerse yourself in the history of the plantation and gardens dating back to 1676 - Stroll the Audubon Swamp Garden, a preserved wetland rich with native wildlife - Explore the Wildlife Center, home to a variety of rescued animals and native species
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
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.
Magnolia Plantation tour
Excellent adventure to the plantation. Major Ted was a great guide. The grounds are beautiful and the experience was memorable
Magnolia Plantation - The good and the bad
Visited in June. Weather was very warm, the bugs were out (bring bug spray). The tour itself was really great. The grounds were beautiful. We opted for the Boat tour as late as the morning of the tour. When we got on the boat is when our driver was informed that the boat tour was no longer available due to the swamp being drained for maintenance. The optional train (pulled by a "tractor") was scheduled but then a T-storm came through. Otherwise, the tour of the camp was very moving. The irish gentleman did a fabulous job keeping true to history without bias and painted a picture of the lives of the slaves. The house tour was very well done as well. She shared history and personal details of the Drayton family that made the tour fun and interesting. Overall, I would recommend!
Not again
The views were nice but the experience was only worth about a one hour stroll through the house that wasn’t really impressive and around the gardens that were about average after seeing the oaks covered in Spanish moss. Nothing really stood out especially with the absence of flowers. The guides were nice but way too long winded making their presentations boring after about 15 minutes. Even the train ride (not really a train, more like golf carts strung together) was just a bumpy 45 minutes of looking at underbrush and green swampy water with a few birds and a couple of Alligators laying like dead logs along the way. The so called tour lasted 5 hours and cost 75$. Per person. Everybody on the bus seemed relieved to be heading back. I’ve tried about 3 of these bus tour excursions and this will be my last. If you want to see the plantation then by all means just drive over and get your own entry tickets and forget the so-called tour.
Great tour, Magnolia had...
Great tour, Magnolia had a lot to do and see, our driver Dan was very informative and added a sense of humor to the day.