CHARLESTON SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tea Rows and a Cathedral of Live Oak: A Four‑Hour Pilgrimage to Wadmalaw’s Tea Fields and the Angel Oak
A focused 4‑hour sightseeing tour that pairs the only American‑grown commercial tea operation with the monumental Angel Oak—this guide distills what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Tea Rows and a Cathedral of Live Oak: A Four‑Hour Pilgrimage to Wadmalaw’s Tea Fields and the Angel Oak.
On Wadmalaw Island, the low country bends toward marsh and field; here a unique American tea enterprise grows alongside one of the region’s most ancient sentinels. This four‑hour outing moves between the Charleston Tea Tree Plantation—home to the only tea made exclusively from U.S.‑grown leaves—and the Angel Oak, a 400–500‑year‑old live oak whose broad canopy shades more than 17,200 square feet, offering a compact day of history, botany and landscape on a single island.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
America’s Tea: Charleston Tea Tree Plantation
Visit the Charleston Tea Tree Plantation on historic Wadmalaw Island, the only brand produced entirely from tea grown in the United States—an unusual chapter in American agricultural history.
Angel Oak: Centuries of Shade
Stand beneath the Angel Oak, an estimated 400–500 years old, its massive limbs casting roughly 17,200 square feet of shade—a living landmark that anchors the island’s deep time.
Wadmalaw Island in a Day
The short tour bundles both attractions into a single half‑day experience on Wadmalaw Island, giving visitors concentrated time with the plantation and the Angel Oak.
What the day feels like
What the four hours feel like
This is a compact, observational outing: over roughly four hours you move between the cultivated rows and the cathedral‑like canopy. The schedule is arranged so you can tour the plantation and then spend unhurried time at the Angel Oak, linking the agricultural history of American‑grown tea with one of the Lowcountry’s signature living monuments.
THE CROP
America’s Tea: Charleston Tea Tree Plantation
Visit the Charleston Tea Tree Plantation on historic Wadmalaw Island, the only brand produced entirely from tea grown in the United States—an unusual chapter in American agricultural history.
THE ICON
Angel Oak: Centuries of Shade
Stand beneath the Angel Oak, an estimated 400–500 years old, its massive limbs casting roughly 17,200 square feet of shade—a living landmark that anchors the island’s deep time.
THE SETTING
Wadmalaw Island in a Day
The short tour bundles both attractions into a single half‑day experience on Wadmalaw Island, giving visitors concentrated time with the plantation and the Angel Oak.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is best for — and what to consider before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a four‑hour tour; plan your schedule around a half‑day visit.
Tours are priced at $125 per hour plus any additional fees and admissions; specific exceptions noted by the operator apply to select special tours.
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided trip materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs four hours.
What is the cost?
Tours are billed at $125 per hour plus any additional fees and admissions.
Is the tea grown in the United States?
Yes—the Charleston Tea Tree Plantation produces the only brand made exclusively from tea grown in the United States.
How old is the Angel Oak?
The Angel Oak is estimated to be 400–500 years old and shades roughly 17,200 square feet.
What if I’m booking for a group larger than six people?
If your party is larger than six people, please call the operator to make arrangements.