Boone Hall Plantation Day Trip from Charleston

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Immerse yourself in the history of the American South with this tour of Boone Hall Plantation, one of the oldest working plantations in the country. Enjoy a full 4.5-hour tour from Charleston, including round-trip transportation, cultural performances and guided tours of the historic areas of the plantation.

During your visit, you'll see the original slave cabins, tour the centuries-old gardens, attend a Gullah cultural performance, and visit the plantation house with a guide in historical costume.

The tour is conducted in English. The meeting point is the Charleston Visitor Centre.

  • Visit an authentic 1681 plantation with transfers from Charleston.
  • Attend a Gullah presentation honoring African-American heritage.
  • See the plantation's slave quarters and learn about its history and modern use.

What’s included

  • Roundtrip transfers from Charleston by air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance to Boone Hall Plantation
  • Guided tour of the main house with characterised guide
  • Access to the historic slave cabins

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Step by Step

Delve into the living history of the American South with this tour from Charleston to the iconic Boone Hall Plantation, founded in 1681 and considered one of the oldest still-active plantations in the country. This 4.5 hour experience will give you an in-depth look at the culture, architecture and daily life of the past.

The tour begins with an air-conditioned bus transfer from the Charleston visitor centre. Upon arrival at Boone Hall, your guide - dressedin period costume - will greet you at the entrance of the mansion and give you a presentation on its history. You will then be taken on a guided tour of the interior of the house, where you will relive centuries of events that shaped the destiny of the American South.

One of the most moving moments of the tour will be a visit to the slave cabins, authentic preserved buildings where you can learn about the lives of enslaved people and the evolution of the Gullah community. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a moving performance at the Gullah Theatre, presented by a local artist in traditional dress.

You will also have time to tour the gardens and grounds at your own pace. You'll see centuries-old rose bushes and postcard-perfect scenery before returning to Charleston in your private transport.

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