Top 10 Plantation Tours in Charleston

Destination: Charleston.
Your licensed tour guide is a 7th-generation Charlestonian resident with a lineage that extends back to the colonial era. A relator who brings extensive knowledge of the people, customs, and history of this one-of-a-kind American City. Learn about the details of all the fascinating buildings, parks, and historical monuments and the stories that surround them. Join us as we take you through the journey of Charleston like a true local.
Known For: Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Walking Tours, Charleston Cultural Tours, Charleston Private Sightseeing Tours, Charleston Plantation Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Charleston.
Come explore the rich, extensive history of the Holy City! Charleston's streets run deep with stories of glory and pain, of splendor and darkness. In this 120 minute tour you'll see some of Charleston's most storied sights and learn the history that makes our Kingdom by the Sea one of the most beautiful, remarkable, and memorable cities in America! We will share with you our in-depth knowledge of Charleston. There are so many fascinating and innovative people and events that have occurred on such a small little peninsula. Touring with Revolutionary Charleston you will see the City through the eyes of licensed tour guides that cherish Charleston for her beauty and her flaws.
Known For: Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Charleston.
Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest's choice) before continuing on. In the afternoon, guests will tour either Boone Hall Plantation or the McLeod Historic Site - two historic and beautiful plantations near Charleston. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown! *cost of lunch not included in tour price
Known For: Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Full-day Tours, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Car Tours, Charleston Day Trips, Charleston Walking Tours, Charleston Cultural Tours, Charleston Private Sightseeing Tours, Charleston Plantation Tours.
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Charleston.
Discover Charleston's rich history on a captivating 90 minute walking tour through its historic streets and hidden alleys. Beginning at the Shepheards Tavern marker, this journey takes you from the city's 17th-century founding through pivotal events that shaped its identity. Your knowledgeable guide will share engaging stories, encouraging questions and interaction to enrich your understanding of Charleston's complex past. Ideal for first-time visitors, seasoned travelers, and local residents alike, this tour offers an intimate look at the city's heritage while fostering a personal connection with each guest. - Walk through the Old and Historic District, uncovering Charleston’s storied past - Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, ending near the iconic Rainbow Row - Perfect for history enthusiasts, newcomers, and locals wanting to learn more - Departure from Shepheards Tavern marker at 46 Broad Street, 15 minutes early arrival recommended
Known For: Charleston Private and Luxury, Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Cultural Tours, Charleston New Product, Charleston Walking Tours, Charleston Plantation Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Charleston.
No other tour captures the Complete Charleston experience like this one. Snap! takes you where no others go on this 6 hour adventure! Spend the day with me on this small group (limited to 8 people), full day adventure and learn what makes the Charleston Lowcountry so historical, controversial and beautiful, all in the comfort of my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits. Stroll down Charlotte Street. Hike to Snap! a picture of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Shag down Folly Beach Pier. Behold the Angel Oak Tree. Contemplate Drayton Hall. Magnolia Plantation and Old St Andrew's Church. Salute Citadel College. Learn of Sullivan's Island notorious past. March around Fort Moultrie. Visit Charleston Lighthouse. See the USS Yorktown. Cruise across Charleston harbor on the Water Taxi. This is an active tour (8000 total steps!) with several walks during the day. We will stop for a quick lunch to-go or bring your own.
Known For: Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Ports of Call Tours, Charleston Likely to Sell Out, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston Shore Excursions, Charleston Limousine Tours, Charleston Full-day Tours, Charleston Walking Tours, Charleston Likely To Sell Out, Charleston Day Trips, Charleston Small Group, Charleston Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 6 hours and a half.

Destination: Charleston.
Chicora Tours is the only tour company in Charleston that provides this experience of Drayton Hall Plantation. We take pride in being able to show our guests the oldest and most authentic plantation house in Charleston. Drayton Hall is one of the most beautiful, historic and aesthetically pleasing places in the entire Charleston area. Whether you are a history buff, a photographer or an architectural enthusiast, Drayton Hall has something to offer anybody who can appreciate one of the most astounding sites in Charleston.
Known For: Charleston Small Group, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Half-day Tours, Charleston Car Tours, Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Audio Guides, Charleston Likely to Sell Out, Charleston Likely To Sell Out.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Charleston.
This is a small group tour which includes a brief driving tour of Charleston's Old and Historic District and one of Charleston's premier plantations. Your guides Mike and Nancy are licensed city guides who's lived in the historic district for more than 30 years. One of them will provide you with interesting historic facts and amusing stories of 300 year old traditions that exist in this wonderful city today. Mike and Nancy are considered to be two of Charleston's premier guides. See why Charleston's leading hotels recommend Mike and Nancy to their guests. Then on to Middleton Place Plantation, the most authentic of all of the public plantations in the area and by far the most historic.
Known For: Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Car Tours, Charleston Half-day Tours, Charleston Small Group, Charleston Plantation Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Charleston.
The Middleton Place tour is an all-inclusive tour experience of one of Charleston's most beloved historic sites. Chicora Tours prides itself on being the only tour operator in Charleston to offer this tour. Our Middleton Place tour has smaller groups sizes, transportation in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with licensed tour guides to answer your questions. The tour begins a delicious and authentic Lowcountry lunch in the Middleton Place restaurant. This is proceed by the house tour and then a guided tour of the gardens. Guests will also have time to see the wildlife on site, learn about the history of the enslaved at Eliza's house if they chose and shop at the Museum shop and Garden Market. Guests will be picked up from the Charleston Visitors Center. *Additional guests may be being transported to Magnolia Plantation simultaneously. This will not affect your experience. Let Chicora Tours show you this beautiful plantation in the most upscale and enjoyable way!
Known For: Charleston Private and Luxury, Charleston Half-day Tours, Charleston New Product, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Cultural Tours, Charleston Small Group, Charleston Excellent Quality, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.

Destination: Charleston.
We will bring our guests into real Haunted places for a Full Paranormal Investigation, and record the entire night. We begin with a Paranormal 101 session, sit history, known captures, gear review and general Q&A. We guarantee that you & your group will experience paranormal activity. We have investigated these locations for years & will bring you there and show you how to communicate with them, ask questions, and get answers you may be seeking from the Afterlife. This is NOT a history tour. This is the Real Thing. We provide you with a variety of Premium Gear that we use regularly in the field and gather all of the night's events on UDH4k & UHD Audio. You will be given access to all original Audio & Video files so you can review and share evidence from your very own Paranormal Investigation. Guests can also order a fully edited video of their very own ghost adventure!
Known For: Charleston Zombie, Charleston Historical Tours, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Half-day Tours, Charleston Ghost Tours, Charleston Car Tours, Charleston Walking Tours, Charleston Small Group, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston Likely to Sell Out, Charleston Likely To Sell Out.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Charleston.
Enjoy a full day of touring with this plantation and see it all bus tour combo! Start your day with a 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. Upon your return to the city, enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of historic downtown Charleston.
Known For: Charleston Full-day Tours, Charleston Bus Tours, Charleston Plantation Tours, Charleston New Product.
Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.