Available beginning in September!

When you hear the Carnegie name, mega wealth and opulence may come to mind, but do you really know the splendor in which this Gilded-Aged family lived? 

Find out on this private Cumberland Island walking tour of the Dungeness Mansion area!

Thomas Carnegie, the brother of steel magnate Andrew, and his formidable wife, Lucy, fell in love with Cumberland, built their mansion there, and eventually controlled 90 percent of the island, which they molded to their will. 

On this tour, focus on their handiwork in the Dungeness area, the site of Andrew’s and Lucy’s massive home and the heartbeat of the Carnegies’ Cumberland holdings. We will discuss:

• The luxury in which they lived at the mansion
• The lavish parties they threw at their nearby Recreation House
• The entertainment they organized on the wide lawn

However, we will also explore lesser-known sites with stories that are just as fascinating. The ruins of the powerhouse, the home of the head housekeeper, the Carriage House, and beloved pets’ headstones (to name just a few) boast tales of an illicit elopement, a hopelessly alcoholic Carnegie grandson, the acts of a faithful servant, and much more.

Discover stories of scandal, heartbreak, hope, and resilience, all tucked within this one tiny corner of Cumberland Island and set against the unforgettable backdrop of the Dungeness mansion!

Time

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Pricing

$50 per person (minimum $300) for up to 9 people

$40 per person for 10 or more people

Distance

About 1 mile walked with many chances to sit in the shade

This pricing does NOT include ferry tickets or park entrance fee.

Recommended ferries to book for this tour: 11:45 and 2:45.

To book, for other itineraries, or for pricing specific to your group, contact us here, call 904-735-8243, or fill out an inquiry form here.

Important Notes:

Cumberland Island Walking Tour fee does NOT include the ferry ticket or entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore.

To book the ferry, click here.

Recommended ferries to book for this tour: 11:45 and 2:45 (when it is running from March through September).

For park entrance fee information, click here.

What to Bring to Cumberland Island:

• Water
• Food
• Sunscreen
• Good walking/hiking shoes
• Rain gear
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Bug spray

There are two restrooms and two water fountains in the Dungeness Area.

Be aware there is NOTHING to purchase once you arrive on the island.

All of your trash is pack in, pack out.

Questions? Contact us here or call 904-735-8243.

Tours run rain or shine, except in the case of inclement weather such as hurricanes.

Cancellation Policy

Customers who cancel or rebook their tour 48 hours or more before their reserved tour time will receive a full refund or may rebook to the date of their choice.

Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to inclement weather, such as hurricanes, or other unforeseen circumstances.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

Email mollysoldsouth@gmail.com or contact us here for cancellation and rebooking questions.

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Check out our other tours such as our St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour or our Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St Marys Walking Tour!