Cumberland Island Walking Tour

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Georgia, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of your time on Cumberland Island with this walking tour that covers the top sights in just a few hours. Meet your guide and group directly at the Dungeness Dock ferry landing and set off on foot to take in Dungeness Ruins and Greene-Miller Cemetery. Learn about the history of the island—from the Native Americans and Spanish to the British and Americans—as you visit its main landmarks.

Skip the dry guidebook and explore with an engaging guide
Convenient meetup directly at the ferry dock to optimize your time
Gain a better understanding of the island’s long history
Visit the ruins of the Carnegie family mansion and cemetery

What's Included

Tour price

Landing and facility fees

This tour fee does NOT include the ferry ticket. Recommended ferries to book for this tour are the 11:45 departure and 2:45 return. You may book the ferry here: https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/
Gratuities
Entrance fee - Tour fee does NOT include entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore. More info here: https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dungeness Dock
Coleman Ave, St Marys, GA 31558, USA
We meet at the Dungeness Dock at 12:30 upon the arrival of the 11:45 ferry to Cumberland Island. You must book the ferry ticket and entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore SEPARATELY. Be aware there is NOTHING to purchase once you arrive on the island.

End point

Dungeness Ruins
St Marys, GA 31558, USA
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.

Start time
.12:30 pm

Itinerary

Dungeness Dock

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dungeness Ruins

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dungeness Ruins

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dungeness Ruins

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dungeness Ruins

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 89 reviews

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Cumberland Island Walking Tour

Donald_H, Jul 2026

It was extremely informative with a thorough review of the history of Cumberland Island. There was opportunity to ask questions at all times and they were completely answered. It was very hot so we stopped for water breaks and sat at picnic tables from time to time during the wonderfully detailed narrative. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable, very considerate and charming. We greatly enjoyed the tour and the time we spent with her.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Megan! She, the island, and its history are wonderful. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Deb did a great job of...

Adam_H, Apr 2026

Deb did a great job of sharing the story of Cumberland island as she took us around the Dungeness ruins and surrounding area of the southern part of the island. She was able to answer questions and was entertaining.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Deb! She is wonderful, as is the history of the island! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again.

This two hour walking...

Jennifer_H, Jan 2026

This two hour walking tour provided some great information about the history of Cumberland Island and its inhabitant over the years. I loved how they included information about native populations prior to European settlement as well as some information about the ecology of the island including the wild horses. They even offered some great recommendations for dinner in St. Mary’s.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We are so glad you enjoyed the tour! The scope of Cumberland's history really is incredible, and we love to show it off. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Great tour

Claire_B, Sep 2025

Megan did a fantastic job of sharing the local history of Cumberland Island and the walking tour was well paced.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed your tour of Cumberland Island with Megan! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Marry was a great...

MaryMelissa_C, May 2025

Marry was a great storyteller! She brought history to life to make our tour engaging! She also pointed out things that were unique to the day so we could learn about everything we were experiencing like see a submarine!

Response from Host, May 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed your tour of Cumberland Island and even got to see a submarine! That is a special treat. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Worth the money.

Lorie_M, Apr 2025

Informative history of people who inhabited Cumberland Island. We walked about 3 miles over about 2hrs. Beautiful scenery and well worth it if you want to know about the history of Cumberland.

Response from Host, May 2025

We are so glad you enjoyed experiencing the island's incredible history and beauty on a tour with us! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Highly recommended

nastaran_e, Mar 2025

That was fantastic and I really recommend this to everyone , was an unique experience. We became familiar to the history of the comberland Island.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We so appreciate that you enjoyed this tour you would recommend it to others! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Walk is easy, smooth and...

Donald_F, Mar 2025

Walk is easy, smooth and level throughout the island. Mr. English. Shared a range of fascinating information about the islands history and the Carnegie family residence. I intend to go back and rent a bike.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are so glad that you enjoyed the tour with Ben and that you already want to return to the island! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!

Low Country Charm

Carol_L, Mar 2025

This tour was a great and easy way to visit Cumberland Island and learn of its history. The walk was easy and the vistas beautiful,

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for joining us on Cumberland Island. We are happy you enjoyed visiting this magical place with us, and we hope to see you again!

Disappointed

Rebecca_H, Mar 2025

Our guide was very knowledgeable, however we found it difficult to hear her because she had a strained, scratchy voice which she said was due to the pollen. She continued to talk as we walked so it was difficult to hear much of what she was saying. Would have been more helpful if we walked to a point of interest then stopped to hear what she had to say.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are sorry if our guide's voice and presentation were not up to the highest standards that both you and we expect. We would like to make it right so if you return to Cumberland Island or St. Marys, we would like to offer you a discount on your next tour.

The gift that will keep on giving🎁

sandmgoldberg, Dec 2024

Our guide was knowledgeable, approachable & witty very impressed, ty Debbie👍🏼 Cumberland Island is beautiful, grateful that the Nat’l Park Service is restoring it to it’s natural state & educating the public on respect for nature & history a gift that will keep on giving🎁

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are glad you enjoyed your visit with us and agree that Debbie and the island are wonderful! Thank you, and we hope to see you again!

Cumberland Experience with David

Joe_D, Nov 2024

The whole day with David from Molly’s Tours was just terrific. We was most knowledgeable, friendly and interjected many interesting tales that brought centuries of Cumberland to life.