Charleston: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Guided Tour

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Charleston: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Guided Tour
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Discover the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on a guided tour from Charleston. Explore the plantation's 6 miles of walking and biking trails, and choose between a nature train or wildlife boat tour.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
  • Explore the plantation's 6 miles of walking and biking trails at your own pace
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Magnolia Plantation House and its lush gardens
  • Choose between a nature train tour or a wildlife boat tour of the Ashley River
  • Visit the Audubon Swamp Garden and the Wildlife Center at your own pace

Full description

Join a guided tour of the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, one of the South's most treasured historic sites. Choose between a nature train tour through scenic plantation trails and gardens or a wildlife boat tour of the Ashley River.

Meet your guide at the Charleston Visitor Center and board a luxury minibus. Sit back and relax as you travel to the Magnolia Plantation. Upon arrival, be greeted by plantation staff members who will guide you through the Magnolia House tour.

After the house tour, have plenty of time to experience the Audubon Swamp Garden, learn about the history and culture of the African American settlers, and meet some of the rescued indigenous species in the Wildlife Center.

Then, join your exclusive Nature Train or Boat Tour, or just enjoy the peace and calm as you roam around the plantation at your leisure.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation in climate-controlled vehicles from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street)
  • Entry into the 66-acre Magnolia Plantation
  • Guided Tour of the Magnolia Plantation House
  • Gate fees to select experiences at the plantation
  • Exclusive to Old Town Trolley, choose either the Nature Train Tour through scenic plantation trails and gardens, or the Wildlife Boat Tour of the Ashley River, where you may spot alligators, ospreys, hawks, and even bald eagles
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Insect repellent

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Flash photography
  • Touching plants

Know before you go

  • Please contact the operator if you are requesting wheelchair assistance at least 24 hours prior to tour.

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
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MaryAnn – United StatesJune 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Mosquitoes were daunting, but the house, slave cabins tour guides were great! Very knowledgable and entertaining. I would recommend
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Dolores – United StatesMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
More gardens. Too much walking without gardens or attractions

Product ID: 980011

Activity provider:Historic Tours of America** - Charleston

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