Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Overview
Join Chicora Tours for a complete Magnolia Plantation experience with round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center (9:30 AM–approximately 4:00 PM) in a comfortable Ford Transit passenger van. Groups are capped at 12 guests for a more personal experience.
The day includes time to explore the grounds and purchase lunch or snacks, plus three guided experiences: the Nature Train Tour, the House Tour, and the Slavery to Freedom Tour. Tour times may vary by day, but guests will have time to enjoy all three.
Please arrive by 10:15 AM for parking and restrooms. Seating is first-come, first-served. Magnolia Plantation’s professional guides lead the tours. Free time is included for the gift shop and gardens.
This tour may include guests traveling to separate plantations; this will not affect your experience.
*Please note: This does NOT include a private tour guide for the day.
What's Included
- Access to Magnolia Plantation's gardens, grounds and gift shop.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A scenic drive from Charleston to Magnolia Plantation through former rice country.
- A guided Magnolia Plantation house tour
- A guided nature train tour
- A guided Slavery to Freedom Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
375 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour 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.
- Access to Magnolia Plantation's gardens, grounds and gift shop.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- A scenic drive from Charleston to Magnolia Plantation through former rice country.
- A guided Magnolia Plantation house tour.
- A guided nature train tour.
- A guided Slavery to Freedom Tour.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to Magnolia Plantation's gardens, grounds and gift shop.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A scenic drive from Charleston to Magnolia Plantation through former rice country.
- A guided Magnolia Plantation house tour
- A guided nature train tour
- A guided Slavery to Freedom Tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
