Boone Hall Plantation: Historic Charleston Tour Experience
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346 Ratings
Charleston
Step back in time with a 4.5-hour visit to Boone Hall Plantation, one of America's oldest working plantations. Experience a guided house tour, Gullah Theater, and more.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Your visit to Boone Hall Plantation starts with transportation by climate-controlled bus from the Charleston Visitor Center. Your gate fee is included in the price of the tour.

Founded in 1681, Boone Hall was built when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. When you arrive, your tour begins on the front porch with a 30-minute presentation by a knowledgeable guide in historical dress. You will be introduced to the history of Boone Hall and its evolution through a variety of owners since the 17th century.

Learn many facets of the plantation’s history, and listen to a presentation called Slave Street, which provides a look at the living quarters, historical relics, and insight into the life of the slaves here. In addition, learn about Gullah culture, the language of the descendants of slaves who lived in the Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina. Boone Hall is the only plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry to present a live presentation, in season, about this culture.

At the end of your journey, tour the garden to see antique roses that are more than 100 years old. Then head back to the bus for the return drive to Charleston.

Points of Interest

  • 375 Meeting St
What's Included
  • Self Guided Garden Tour
  • Historic slave cabins
  • Pickup and drop-off from a designated meeting point
  • All gate fees included
  • Transport by air-conditioned buses
  • Gullah Theater presentation by costumed performer
  • Availability-based Tram Tour
  • Guided Plantation House Tour with guide in historical dress
  • Expertise of a professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Travel back in history for a 4.5-hour excursion to one of the oldest operational, living plantations in the United States. Arrive at this significant location with a professional driver in a cool, cozy mini bus. Boone Hall Plantation has earned the title of #1 Plantation in the Charleston area by USA TODAY. The tour package includes two-way transportation from the Visitors Center in Charleston, all admissions, a guided tour of the house, Gullah Theater (seasonal), a self-guided garden and grounds tour, and a tram tour (subject to availability). The small-group tour can accommodate a maximum of 25 participants.

  • 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
Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Larry_h
Jun 12, 2024
Boone Plantation Tour - The Boone Plantation was excellent! The only thing that was disappointing was that we couldn’t see everything, tour was not long enough. It should be at least one hour longer. We felt very rushed. Ladonna the tour guide for the house was awesome! Matt the tour guide for the tractor tour was great! But Miss Jackie for the Gullah theater was so awesome! She has a great singing voice! Don’t miss this part of the tour. The most disappointing thing about this whole tour was the very small bus to take you there. We were crammed in like sardines!!
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Jessica
May 31, 2024
Gorgeous Plantation - This is a must see attraction when in the Charleston | Savannah area. Incredible history and a magnificent plantation. So much to learn about the area and early families.
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Trinidad_h
May 29, 2024
Very easy to book, did it... - Very easy to book, did it the morning of. Meeting place is beautiful, safe and easy to get to. The tour was on time and the guide was pleasant.
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Melinda_c
May 19, 2024
Boone Plantation - Wonderful experience beautiful property, really enjoyed the grounds and all the beautiful flowers and wildlife.
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Nancy_g
May 12, 2024
Educational - We enjoyed our trip. Very interesting an edicational. Very beautiful grounds. We enjoyed the Gullah theatre a the slave quarters. Enjoyed.
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Judith_o
May 9, 2024
Great Tour - The guides were all knowledgeable and interesting. We saw the plantation house tour, the exploring the gullah culture and the farm and nature tour. I would recommend all three.
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Patricia_p
May 4, 2024
Boone Plantation - Sorry, I didn't get the name of our driver, but he was very knowledgeable and provided historical info. The plantation was very interesting. There is a lot to see but definitely see the Gullah presentation, the home tour and do the tram ride.
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Barbara_h
May 2, 2024
Step Back in Time - Benji was an excellent driver and gave us a wonderful overview of what to expect at the plantation. The tour of the lovely house and exquisite gardens was great! Be sure not to miss Miss Jackie’s presentation on Gullah culture- so informative!
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251kenm
Apr 30, 2024
Much history and beauty can be found at this plantation - The grounds are beautiful with the tall oak trees lining the drive up to the house all with hanging moss. The gardens around the house were in full bloom. The house itself dates back to the early 1900’s so it is not the original.it is a private home and you can only see three rooms on the first floor. There is a Steinway piano in the living room that dates back to the late 1800’s. You can easily take an Uber to this location. They make it easy with a drop off and pick up station on the premises. The slave quarters and othe buildings go back to the period prior to the civil war
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Renee_p
May 21, 2024
Interesting but disappointing - The best part was the talk by the Gullah Geechee woman in the slave hut. She was informative and had a fabulous singing voice. I was much less impressed by the bus driver/guide to the plantation. She told us she had not worked there for three years, and we could tell. She couldn't remember parts of her "speech," and she had to tell us about her and her husband's health problems. The plantation tour, itself, was interesting, but I was disappointed that the main house was post-Civil War. Since it was raining that day we couldn't take the tractor tour of the property. Next time we'll try a different plantation, since we really had nothing with which to compare.
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