Let us transport you to the #1 Plantation in the Charleston Area by USA Today 10Best
duration: 4 hours
cancellation_summary: Non-refundable
meeting_point: Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
group_size: max 24
accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
pricing: Starting at
* Adult - $70.00
* Child - $36.00
description: Visit Boone Hall Plantation — USA Today’s pick as the best plantation in the Charleston area — on a half-day guided outing that explores one of America’s oldest working plantations. Ride in climate-controlled Sprinter or Mini Coach transportation while a licensed guide narrates Charleston history and local legends. At Boone Hall you’ll tour the historic house, historic slave cabins and artifacts, stroll the antique-rose gardens, and experience an in-season live presentation on Gullah culture, all framed by the plantation’s long history dating back to 1681.
itinerary: 1. Depart downtown Charleston for a trip through Mt. Pleasant to Boone Hall
2. Drive over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Cable Stayed Bridge - An iconic Charleston Landmark
3. Learn about Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown as well as WWII History
4. Drive down Hwy 17 (formerly known as Kings Highway) and the Gullah Geechee Corridor
5. Arrive at Boone Hall and get set up for your House Tour, tram tour, self guided gardens and grounds and slave cabins and learn about the Gullah Theater presentation
6. Enjoy your 3+ hours at the plantation
7. Board the bus for your ride back downtown
highlights: * Visit one of the Charleston area’s most historic plantations
* Guided house tour led by a costumed interpreter
* Learn about enslaved people’s history and Gullah culture
* Stroll historic gardens with century-old antique roses
* Climate-controlled coach transportation and narrated tour
check_in_details: Meet at the Charleston Visitor's Center, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403. Walk around either side or through the building to the open-air bus depot and look for the Adventure Sightseeing tour bus. Parking is available in a surface lot and a garage next to the Visitors Center. Arrive 15 - 20 minutes early; the tour leaves on time.
special_requirements: Please reach out if you have any special accommodations required and we will do our best to accommodate if we can.
restrictions: * No large items such as luggage, wheelchairs, or strollers may be carried on the bus (no space)
* Pets are not allowed; service animals are permitted
extras: Private tours and special requests can be arranged by contacting sales at 843-722-1112 or [email protected].
disclaimers: Tours operate seven days a week year-round except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day; seasonal hours may apply. Photography is not allowed inside the house at Boone Hall Plantation. Parking fees apply at the Visitor’s Center. Tour details and availability are subject to change.
About Adventure Sightseeing
Offering tours of historic Charleston and Plantation tours aboard our fleet of comfortable and climate-controlled buses. Tours are conducted by fully licensed tour guides, who are passionate about sharing their love of Charleston and its' long history with the guests that ride along on their tours!
Adventure Sightseeing was founded in 1984 by a native Charlestonian eager to share her love of Charleston with the many visitors the city sees each year. Adventure Sightseeing continues to be a family-owned business operated by local Charlestonians. We are a sister company to Charleston Harbor Tours and the Schooner Pride.
Adventure Sightseeing offers a wide variety of tours for visitors and locals alike. Our knowledgeable guides will show you the true flavor of Southern hospitality!
Adult - $70.00 + tax
Ages 12 and older
Child - $36.00 + tax
Ages 4-11
Infant - $0.00 + tax
3 and under
