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Stop At: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7109
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 Plantation Tour comes with round trip transportation in our climate controlled buses. All gate fees are included in the price of this 4.5 hour tour and will allow you to step back in time, so you can experience Magnolias incredible history.
On this tour, you will experience a 45-minute narrated tram ride past slave cabins, through swamps, rice fields and see wildlife such as alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles on the nearly 600 acre plantation and garden visit. You will also receive a guided walk through America's last large scale Romantic Garden, which is also known as America's most beautiful Garden.
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375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
10:30 AM
4 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No pets. Service animals are allowed.
Infants must sit on laps
Dress code is casual
Please Arrive 15-Minutes before departure time
Most travelers can participate
Moderate amount of walking is required, not suggested for those with limited mobility
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Sam_N10693
Magnolia plantation was beautiful.
Our driver Allen was very knowledgeable and friendly.
However, our only complaint is that we arrived a little after 11:00 and the van was scheduled to leave at 2:15. Even though the plantation is open until 5:00. We were definitely disappointed with that because we expected to be able to stay the entire time. If we knew how short the visit would be, we would have obtained our own form of transportation to visit because we didn't get to see or do as much as we wanted.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Gerard_B
We were picked up at the visitor center on time. Benji, our tour operator, was very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged. The house and garden tour were good. The grounds were beautiful! The only issue is that we didn’t have enough time to do the tram ride and take a short cafe break. Also missed out on the slave to freedom tour. Need to add some time to tour so as to not to feel so rushed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Sheila_D
Great tour, and so much wildlife to see. That was a real bonus. The gardens are magnificent and the guides are fantastic. Definitely go!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : NZNthtoSth
The driver/guide was very knowledgeable sharing a lot of information about Charleston and the Plantation to and from the property.
At Magnolia Plantation, which we loved, he again gave us valuable information and guided us to the key places of interest as well as getting us "jump the queue" entrance to the MAgnolia mansion.
Magnolia Plantation gardens and swamp tour are excellent and our guide round the former slave area was also very well informed and very helpful.
We highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : 202lanceg
So beautiful, lots of history! We saw alligators, turtles, and beautiful garden. The house tour was interesting. The tour guides were very kind and new the history well
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Michele_D
The gardens ae beautiful and the house tour is great. It is not one of those grand plantation houses but you really get a feel for life on a plantation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Terri_Y
Walking through the garden. A variety of beautiful flowers. The guide who took us through the garden was very knowledgeable and chum
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Susan_D
Beautiful house and grounds. Tour guides were full of knowledge and did a great job. Sad history that was told very respectfully.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Nancy_M
Shaun was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and engaging! Took the garden tour with him and really enjoyed it
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Jill_H
We loved our trip to Magnolia Plantation. The gardens are magnificent- and our tour guide Shaun was so knowledgeable and friendly. Don’t hesitate!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
