Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy this 4.5-hour tour of Magnolia Plantation and see the plantation has stood the test of time dating back to 1676. One of America's most important historical sights, you will travel in comfort on board an air conditioned coach. This tour is led by a knowledgeable and professional guide, that can transport you back in time.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 time

Moderate amount of walking is required, not suggested for those with limited mobility

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Round-Trip Transportation Aboard Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Admission to Magnolia Plantation in Charleston

See wildlife such as alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles on the nearly 600 acre plantation

Enjoy a guided walk through America's last large scale Romantic Garden

Professional Guide

30-Minute Tour of Magnolia Plantation Historic Home

45-Minute Narrated Nature Tram Ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

What To Expect

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 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.

Admission Included

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Magnolia Plantation Tour

Charleston, South Carolina: Guided Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Round-Trip Transport from Charleston, South Carolina.

Reviews

4.48

828 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

571

159

Beautiful and Great History Lesson
pjag19,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did mansion and slave tours only due to time we had. They were both very well done and interesting. We especially enjoyed the slave your presentation. Weather was cool and cloudy but didn’t stop us
Magnolia Plantation Realistically Portrayed
Natalie H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour. Location was not the easiest to find for meet up. Maybe a little more direction in your description? Bus driver spoke on way out and was interesting but the bulk of tour was on the plantation. DO NOT miss the Slave lecture. It was gracefully done with so many facts - Millie was fantastic!
Great for history lovers
Carolyn C,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great tour. Learned quite a bit at the plantation. Shawn our driver for the first part of the journey was very knowledgeable . He was thorough. The plantation was beautiful. The guides at plantation were great too. This was a family trip. Very informative.
Beautiful gardens and important history
Elizabeth A,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent driver who shared relevant information en route to Magnolia. 3 excellent tour guides for the Plantation home, the gardens and nature tour and the From Slavery to Freedom tour. Well organized. Fascinating and well worth the visit!
Like getting four tours in one!
Nicole C,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience is like getting four tours in one! As you’re transported to the plantation you’re given a wonderful historical background of the area and what you’re about to see. When you arrive to the plantation you are taken on a tram ride through some of the grounds. You see wildlife and amazing flowers and foliage. Next you get a tour of the home. Finally, another guide explains enslaved life and you can tour some living quarters. You have some time to explore on your own as well. Such an enlightening experience!
The plantation is...
Sara H,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The plantation is beautiful. The weather was perfect when we visited as well. The garden was a nice walk throughout the property
Great Tour!
406lauriep,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed this tour! Al was a great guide for the ride to and from the Plantation. He was very knowledgeable on Charleston history and engaged with the group. Once at the plantation, we enjoyed a tour of the home, a ride through the swamp land (saw a few gators, birds, and turtles), and free time to explore the beautiful gardens. There is also time to grab a light lunch where you might be visited by a peacock.
A Beautiful Place to Visit
EJE123,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Magnolia is a stunningly beautiful place with multiple gardens. There is a Japanese garden, a bridge that is particularly picturesque and marsh land that has wild life. Take the train tour that goes around the grounds because it's a great way to see the place and learn about Magnolia's history.
TOur Guides Time Constraints
Thomas M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Tour Guide never introduced himself, (Jack Walker). He was very disorganized and disoriented about the day's events. Stated he didn't make the time schedule. Tour needs more time to explore the mansion and grounds. we were rushed the entire time. won't go back to this company for a tour.
Magnolia Plantation tour
Patricia E,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Magnolia plantation is not ADA compatible. I went on the tour with my mother and she couldn’t enter on the bottom floor of the house because of the stairs. Not worth the price of the tour. A suggestion for the future is maybe the tour guide can give out maps.