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Adults
Ages 12 and older
$ 120
Children
Ages 4-11
$ 65
Charleston Magnolia Plantation & Harbor Combo Tour
See some of the best historic sights in Charleston! This combo tour includes:
Charleston Harbor Tour
Aboard the classic, 80-foot Carolina Belle, cruise the scenic Charleston Harbor while hearing fascinating local stories and seeing more than 75 landmarks, some critical to our nation’s history, including:
- Fort Sumter: One of Charleston’s most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired
- Confederate and Union army forts Moultrie and Johnson
- USS Yorktown: The famous World War II “Fighting Lady”
- St. Michael’s Episcopal Church: A survivor of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target
- Stately homes on the Battery: Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance
- Cooper River bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: A state-of-the-art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world
- Dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food
This family-friendly, relaxing, and insightful cruise is best way to discover the Holy City and its famous harbor!
Magnolia Plantation Tour
Welcome to the South, y’all! Get the true Lowcountry experience with Adventure Sightseeing on this guided tour of one of America’s first tourist attractions and America’s first public gardens, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Dating from 1676 and open to the public since 1870, this plantation and its world-famous gardens have been owned by the Drayton family for 12 generations.
- Enjoy a guided walk through America’s last large-scale Romantic garden.
- Experience history on a 45-minute narrated nature tram ride through the Audubon swamp gardens.
- See wildlife such as alligators, egrets, herons, and turtles on the nearly 600-acre plantation.
- Go back in time with a 30-minute tour of the Magnolia Plantation Home.
- Round-trip transportation in our climate controlled buses and all gate fees are included in the price of the tour!
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What’s not included?
If you wish to purchase food, souvenirs, or drinks while at Magnolia, the cost of those items is not included in the tour price. Gratuities are not included, nor required, but always appreciated for a job well done!
Can I bring food or beverages?
While you cannot eat or drink on our vehicles, we suggest packing snacks or a light lunch along to eat while at the plantation.
Is there a restroom on the tour vehicle?
No, but restrooms are located at the meeting location and at Magnolia Plantation. We highly recommend using the bathrooms at the starting location before the tour.
How should I dress for the tour?
Check the forecast. A good portion of the day is spent outdoors, so please dress accordingly. We definitely suggest that comfortable walking shoes are part of your ensemble!
Still have questions? See more FAQs here.