Cumberland Island Walking Tour: Haunting Ruins and Wild Horses

Cumberland Island's only regularly-offered tour covering the Dungeness Historic Area!

by Molly's Old South Tours· St. Marys, GA
From$25

What to Expect

Cost

$40 per person
$25 per child (ages 5-12)

Starting Location:

Dungeness Dock, the first ferry stop on Cumberland Island

Time:

12:30 to 2:30 p.m., every day the ferry runs
(The ferry operates 7 days a week every month except December through February. Find more details at the ferry link below.)

Distance:

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

About

  • See the haunting ruins of the Carnegies' Gilded-Aged mansion

  • Enter the vast servants' quarters where over one hundred laborers catered to the Carnegies.

  • Pause at the scenic gravesite of Revolutionary War general Light-Horse Harry Lee and learn why he was buried here far from his home and family.

  • Enjoy the island’s neon-green marsh and discover the wide range of creatures it shelters

Important Notes:

The tour fee does NOT include the ferry ticket or entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore.

To book the ferry, click here:

https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/st-marys-cumberland-island-ferry/

For park entrance fee information, click here:

https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Tour Information

  • Please arrive at the Dungeness Dock promptly at 12:30 at the arrival of the ferry.
  • The tour ends at 2:30, giving you time to return on the 2:45 ferry, if it is running.
  • We finish near the Dungeness ruins, allowing you to continue exploring on your own.

What to Bring

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

There are two restrooms and 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.

Address

Dungeness Dock, Coleman Avenue, St. Marys, GA 31558

Pricing

Adult$40
Child · Ages 5 - 12$25

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

  • Customers will receive a full refund with 48 hours' notice of cancellation before your reserved tour time.
  • Customers will 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.
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