Boone Hall Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation from Charleston
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Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to one of America's oldest working, living plantations. Be transported to this historic site with an experienced driver on a comfortable, air conditioned mini bus. Boone Hall Plantation has been recognized as the #1 Plantation in the Charleston area, according to USA TODAY. Tour includes round-trip transportation from the Visitors Center in Charleston, all entrance fees, a guided house tour, Gullah Theater (in season), self guided garden and grounds tour, and a tram tour (based on availability). Small-group tour is limited to a maximum of 25 people.
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A USA Today’s 10 Best Choice as the “Best Plantation in the Charleston Area!” Take a trip through history as you explore one of America’s oldest working, living plantations. Boone Hall Plantation was purchased in 1955 by the McRae family and opened to the public in 1956. Along the tour, enjoy the history of Charleston and its legends! Inclusions: House Tour: This 30-minute tour begins on the front porch and is given by a well-informed guide in historical dress. The tour also introduces you to the history of Boone Hall Plantation and its evolution through several owners since 1681. Slave Cabin and History Presentation: Look at the living quarters, historic relics, and lifestyle of the enslaved people who lived here at Boone Hall. “Exploring The Gullah Culture:” Boone Hall Plantation is the only plantation to offer a live, seasonal presentation of this unique culture adapted by African enslaved people. If available, there is a seasonal plantation tram tour as well!
The Charleston Visitors Center is the departure and return point for this tour. It's a convenient location downtown with ample parking, restrooms and a gift shop!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Drinks/snacks are available for purchase at Plantation
- Not wheelchair accessible, but those with limited mobility are welcome if they can be assisted by a companion
Reviews(501)
Excellent walkable half day excursion not far from downtown small market available for purchases and beverages
What a fascinating and sobering experience. About 30 minutes from downtown Charleston - absolutely worth the trip. Our guide (whose name is escaping me!) was wonderful - very easygoing and knowledgeable having only lived in Charleston for 3 years. The plantation is gorgeous - very well cared for - but not minimizing the dark side of the history that took place here. The slave cabins were fascinating; loved the house tour and the evolution of the building. Farm and garden tour was very informative. Then I just sat under a magnolia tree and took it all in. Absolutely worth the visit!
Very informative experience. Plan to stay for a while because there is so much to see. My favorite was the Gullah Experience.
We enjoyed our time visiting Boone Hall Plantation, even though a brief thunderstorm interrupted one of the shows we saw at this site.
Lexie was a great tour guide to Boon Hall. The grounds were amazing and the staff took pride in talking about all aspects of the homes history. The Gulla Girl was moving and she is amazing.
It is a beautiful setting with important and accurate history lessons told. The Gullah-gichi presentation is especially worth attending.
The plantation house was built well after slavery. The Gullah demonstration was great. I would imagine other tours might be better
The grounds and gardens are very nice. The "mansion" tour is a bust, consisting of viewing the library, dining room, and a hall way/office. The rest of the house is off limits. The staff was friendly and the Butterfly Cafe has great butter pecan ice cream. Overall, an interesting place to visit.
The tours of the house and grounds of Boone Hall were interesting. The Gullah presentation was excellent. We had a group of six and we all thought it was really tacky for the guides asked for tips after each tour. Haven’t experienced that at any other historical house tour.
Great place to spend a half or even a full day! Lots of history, several different 30-minute guided tours & also self-guided tours. Beautiful location & informative tour guides.
