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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Plantation: Day Tour with House & Nature Train from CharlestonBest value | US$ 75 p.p. | US$ 75 | 5h | 4.61★ · 102 | free | — |
| Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston: Tram ride & gardensOur pick | US$ 96 p.p. | US$ 96 | 4h 30m | 4.50★ · 917 | free | — |
| Magnolia Plantation Tour Charleston: 3 Guided Experiences | US$ 109 p.p. | US$ 109 | 6h 30m | 4.65★ · 79 | free | — |
| Magnolia Plantation & Charleston City Bus Tour: Full-day comboTop rated | US$ 125 p.p. | US$ 125 | 7h 30m | 4.67★ only 6 reviews | free | — |
| Charleston Plantation Tour: Middleton Place Magnolia Gardens Lunch | US$ 975 p.p. | US$ 975 | 4h–6h | 4.00★ only 1 review | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 75–US$ 975 (median US$ 109). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
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Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston: Tram ride & gardensThis 4.5-hour guided tour of Magnolia Plantation departs from Charleston with round-trip air-conditioned coach transport and includes admission, a narrated tram ride through the Audubon Swamp Gardens, and a guided walk through the plantation's Romantic Garden. The tour covers nearly 600 acres where you'll see alligators, egrets, herons and turtles, plus a 30-minute tour of the historic home. Arrive 15 minutes before departure; moderate walking is required and the tour is not recommended for children under 3.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the plantation grounds and swamps without driving yourself—the coach transport and fixed schedule mean the day holds together without you building it. The tram ride is the core of the experience, so choose this one if you want to cover the 600 acres and spot wildlife without walking the entire property.
Magnolia Plantation: Day Tour with House & Nature Train from CharlestonYou’ll ride from Charleston to Magnolia Plantation with easy pickup, tour its historic house with a local guide, choose between a nature train or wildlife boat ride through lush gardens, and wander trails alive with birdsong and Southern scents. Expect quiet moments by ancient oaks and stories that linger after you leave.
Charleston Plantation Tour: Middleton Place Magnolia Gardens LunchA private Charleston plantation tour combines admission to Middleton Place and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens with air-conditioned transport and a box lunch. You travel the Spanish Moss Canopied River Road to West Ashley, explore both sites at your own pace with self-guided access, and learn how each plantation shaped antebellum life in the lowcountry. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours and includes pickup from your hotel.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving without a car or staying somewhere without easy plantation access—the driver handles the route along the Spanish Moss Canopied River Road, and you spend your afternoon walking the gardens and grounds instead of navigating between two sites on your own.
Magnolia Plantation Tour Charleston: 3 Guided ExperiencesA full-day guided tour of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens departing from the Charleston Visitor Center with round-trip transport in a climate-controlled van, capped at 12 guests. The day includes three separate guided experiences—the historic house tour, a nature train ride through the swamps and gardens, and the Slavery to Freedom tour—plus free time to walk the grounds and visit the gift shop. Groups depart at 9:30 AM and return around 4:00 PM.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate guided experiences—the grounds, house, and slavery history—rather than a single walkthrough, and prefer a full day immersion starting and ending downtown.
Magnolia Plantation & Charleston City Bus Tour: Full-day comboThis full-day combo pairs a 4.5-hour guided tour of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens—one of America's oldest continuously occupied plantations, founded in 1676—with a 90-minute guided bus tour of historic downtown Charleston. A professional guide leads both portions in air-conditioned coaches, covering the plantation's grounds and gardens, then the city's key landmarks and neighborhoods. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for an additional fee.Is it for me?Choose this combo if you want to see the plantation's full grounds and gardens without driving yourself, then return to Charleston with a guided overview of the city's layout and history in one day. The fixed schedule and included transportation mean you're not managing multiple bookings or navigating between sites—the day holds together as one continuous experience.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Magnolia Plantation tour from Charleston: Tram ride & gardens is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.50 out of 5 across 917 reviews.
