Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation Tour

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ID: GYG980051-1521441
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Country: United States

Duration: 04:30 hours


Description

Step back in time and explore the Boone Hall Plantation on a guided tour. Learn about the Gullah Culture with a live presentation and take a guided tour of the Boone Hall House.
Visit the Boone Hall Plantation, America’s oldest working, living plantation. Explore the grounds and learn about the history of the plantation. Enjoy a guided tour of the Boone Hall House and a tractor tour of the farm and nature area.

Begin your tour with a pickup from the Charleston Visitor Center. Board a luxury minibus and travel to the Boone Hall Plantation. Arrive at the plantation and be greeted by plantation staff members who will guide you through the Boone Hall house tour.

After the house tour, have plenty of time to experience the Gullah presentations, walk through the gardens, join the exclusive Farm & Nature Tractor Tour, as well as just roam the plantation at your leisure.

Admire the 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks containing 270-year-old giant live oaks draped in Spanish moss. See eight original cabins telling the stories of settlement and slavery, all completed in a different theme containing photos, life size figures, and more.

Learn about the Gullah Culture with a live presentation of this unique culture adapted by enslaved Africans.

Highlights

  • Step back in time and explore the Boone Hall Plantation, working plantation
  • Admire the 3/4-mile Avenue of Oaks, containing 270-year-old giant live oaks
  • Learn the Gullah Culture with a live presentation of this unique culture
  • Explore the plantation at your own pace and see the beautiful gardens
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Boone Hall House a tractor tour of the farm, nature

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera to capture the plantation's beauty
Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for outdoor protection
Water is advised to stay hydrated during the tour
Check weather conditions prior to your visit and dress accordingly
Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting Street
INCLUDED
  • Round-trip transportation from the Charleston Visitor Center
  • Entry to Boone Hall Plantation
  • Guided Boone Hall House Tour
  • Exclusive Farm and Nature Tractor Tour
  • Self-guided tour through the gardens
  • View of the Avenue of Oaks
  • Gullah Culture presentation
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.