Private Cumberland Island Two-Hour Tour

Explore the history of the fascinating Dungeness Area on a private, customized tour!
Molly's Old South Tours group at Carnegies' Dungeness Mansion
Group at Carnegies’ Dungeness Mansion

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On this leisurely stroll of Cumberland’s Dungeness Area, learn the tumultuous history of the island, inhabited over the last 500 years by Native Americans, Spanish, British, and Americans, as you travel down palmetto-lined trails past wild horses and expansive marshes.

Here, we explore

  • The Carnegies’ haunting Dungeness Mansio ruins
  • A 200-year-old cemetery where historic figures such as Light Horse Harry Lee are buried
  • Carnegie servants’ buildings such as the beautifully-preserved laundry, and more

Your experienced guide, who will create a fun and interactive atmosphere, will be focused exclusively on you and your group’s comfort and specific interests.

Time

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Pricing

$50 per person (minimum $250) 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.

For other itineraries and pricing specific to your group, contact us here or call 904-735-8243.

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Molly's Old South Tours group enjoying the Carnegie Mansion Ruins
Group enjoying the Carnegie Mansion Ruins
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.

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A horse in the ruins at Cumberland's Dungeness Area
A horse in the ruins at Cumberland’s Dungeness Area

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.


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!