Explore Cumberland Island Dungeness Ruins Walking Tour
Walk the Dungeness Historic Area with Cumberland Island’s only regularly offered tour
Duration
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Includes
Guided walking tour
Highlights
Explore the Dungeness Historic Area on a guided walk that covers mansion ruins, historic sites, and marsh habitat. You’ll meet at Dungeness Dock and walk about 1 mile with chances to sit in the shade.
- See the ruins of the Carnegies’ Gilded-Age mansion
- Enter the former servants’ quarters that supported over 100 workers
- Visit the gravesite of Revolutionary War general Light-Horse Harry Lee
- Discover the island’s marsh and the creatures it shelters
- Finish near the Dungeness ruins and keep exploring on your own
Things to know
Your tour fee does not include the ferry ticket or Cumberland Island National Seashore entrance fee. There is nothing to purchase on the island, so bring any food and water you will need.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your reserved tour time for a full refund. Get a full refund if the operator cancels due to inclement weather, such as hurricanes, or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Your tour fee does not include the ferry ticket or the Cumberland Island National Seashore entrance fee.
Bring water, food, sunscreen, good walking or hiking shoes, rain gear, a hat, and sunglasses. There is nothing to purchase once you arrive on the island, and all trash is pack in, pack out.
Yes. You can use two restrooms and water fountains in the Dungeness Area.
Meeting details
Dungeness Dock, Coleman Avenue, St. Marys, GA 31558