Cumberland Island and St. Marys Guided Tours

Join Molly’s Old South Tours to visit Cumberland Island and St. Marys, Georgia

Relax in the friendly atmosphere of Southern hospitality while taking in the fascinating history and scenery of Cumberland Island and St. Marys! Find all our tour options below.

Here are options we offer:


Group Tours

These are just a few of the exciting group tours on offer!

Molly's Old South Tours group learning about he Carnegies in front of their Dungeness Mansion

Cumberland Island Walking Tour: Haunting Ruins and Wild Horses

Cumberland Island National Seashore

On this walking tour, learn the tumultuous history of Cumberland Island, inhabited over the last 500 years by Native Americans, Spanish, British, and Americans, as you stroll down palmetto-lined trails past wild horses, expansive marshes, and the haunting ruins of the Carnegies’ Dungeness mansion. Visit a historic graveyard, enter the Carnegies’ vast servants’ quarters, and view the oldest building on the island, built over 200 years ago, while your experienced guide tells tales of famous figures who have surprising links to the island. Ancient live oak trees, snow-white dunes, and a variety of wildlife provide an enchanting natural backdrop to this island’s fascinating history.

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Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St. Marys Walking Tour

This walking tour presents action-packed stories from St. Marys’ 250-year-old history and includes special access to the town’s iconic landmarks, such as the First Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest church buildings in Georgia, the elegant 19th-century Goodbread House, now a bed & breakfast, and the historic Riverview Hotel, where such names as Rockefeller and Carnegie stayed.  Spectacular marsh views are the backdrop for this fascinating tour!

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St. Marys Walking Tour: Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis

Molly's Old South Tours group at St. Marys' oldest church, First Presbyterian

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An assassination plot. A deadly cane fight. A gruesome theft.

While St. Marys is peaceful today, it was lawless and violent in centuries past. On this walking tour, soak in the town’s picturesque architecture as you hear tales of REAL murders and mayhem, some of which are more recent than you may expect!

Then we’ll make our own mayhem at Seagle’s Saloon, which will offer Happy Hour priced drinks exclusively for our guests!

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Check out more St. Marys group tour options here!


Private Tours: Customize Your Experience

If you prefer a private tour or group tour, we are happy to cater to your interests at Cumberland Island, St. Marys, and even Savannah! Learn more at this link, or contact us here to start your adventure!


Molly's Old South Tours field trip group enjoying relay races the Carnegies would have played at Cumberland's beach

School Field Trips: Cumberland Island and St. Marys

Cumberland Island and St. Marys are bursting with Native American, Colonial, and Gilded Age history and are incredibly rewarding visits for students. Choose from a variety of tour options – anywhere from two hours to all day – to maximize your class’s time in this beautiful and fascinating area!

For questions or to book, contact us here or call 904-735-8243.  


Step-On Bus Tours

Would you like to soak in the beautiful architecture and fascinating history of St. Marys from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle? We can make that happen! We offer one- and two-hour bus tours of St. Marys or can create a bespoke tour for your group’s needs and interests!

For questions or to book, contact us here or call 904-735-8243. 


Want to book multiple tours with us? That means discounts!

Book two tours and receive a 10% discount with code 2TOURS. Book three and receive 15% off with code 3TOURS!

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Molly's Old South Tours group in front of the Goodbread House in St. Marys