MOUNT PLEASANT GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Six Hours with the Gullah: An African American Cultural Tour from Mount Pleasant to Boone Hall
A 6-hour guided exploration of Gullah language, music, crafts and history that culminates with a visit to Boone Hall Plantation — essential context for understanding Lowcountry African American heritage.
Six Hours with the Gullah: An African American Cultural Tour from Mount Pleasant to Boone Hall.
Embark on a focused, six-hour guided tour that delves into the living Gullah culture of South Carolina: its language, music, dance, food and traditional crafts. The route includes time in the historic city and a visit to Boone Hall Plantation to explore the history of African American life in the Lowcountry.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Boone Hall Plantation — A Living Chapter
The tour includes a visit to Boone Hall Plantation to explore where African Americans lived and worked, anchoring the day's cultural narrative in a historic Lowcountry site.
Gullah Traditions — Language, Music and Food
Participants learn about the distinctive Gullah traditions that have persisted in South Carolina, including language, music, dance and food — a core focus of the itinerary.
Hands and Work — Baskets, Ironwork and Carpentry
The tour highlights traditional Lowcountry crafts — basket makers, iron work and carpentry — connecting material culture to community history and practice.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over six hours the guide moves a small group through concentrated cultural context: up-close discussions of Gullah language and music, demonstrations and descriptions of traditional crafts, and site time at Boone Hall Plantation to trace the lived experience of African Americans in the Lowcountry.
THE HISTORY
Boone Hall Plantation — A Living Chapter
The tour includes a visit to Boone Hall Plantation to explore where African Americans lived and worked, anchoring the day's cultural narrative in a historic Lowcountry site.
THE CULTURE
Gullah Traditions — Language, Music and Food
Participants learn about the distinctive Gullah traditions that have persisted in South Carolina, including language, music, dance and food — a core focus of the itinerary.
THE CRAFTS
Hands and Work — Baskets, Ironwork and Carpentry
The tour highlights traditional Lowcountry crafts — basket makers, iron work and carpentry — connecting material culture to community history and practice.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is set up for and booking considerations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour is a six-hour guided experience.
Standard rate is $125 per hour; additional fees and admissions may apply. If your party is larger than six people, please call the operator.
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided operator materials; plan for a six-hour outing and any personal needs for that duration.
This specialty tour is operated by Exclusively Charleston in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs six hours.
How much does the tour cost?
Tours are billed at $125 per hour; additional fees and admissions may apply, with exceptions noted for the Christmas and Culinary tours.
What does the tour cover?
The tour explores Gullah culture — language, music, dance, food and traditional crafts — and includes a visit to Boone Hall Plantation to learn about African American life there.
Can large groups join?
If your party is larger than six people, the operator requests that you call to make arrangements.
Who operates this tour and where does it run?
The tour is operated by Exclusively Charleston and takes place in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, with a visit to Boone Hall Plantation.