Middleton Place Admission with Self Guided Tour and Lunch | 5 hours

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Middleton Place Day-Trip
2 Adults x $120.90
$241.80
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Self-Guided Tour of Eliza's House
  • Narrated 45-minute House Museum Tour
  • Three-course Low Country Lunch at Middleton Place Restaurant included
  • Access to the Plantation Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats
  • Luxury transportation aboard an air-conditioned bus with included power outlets
  • Access to the Museum Shop & Garden Market
  • Self-Guided Tour of the Gardens & Grounds
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • A short, introductory video at the beginning of your tour
  • Self-Guided Tour of the Plantation Chapel
  • Middleton Place All-Access Admission & Guided Tour with Lunch from Charleston
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase at Lunch)
  • Gratuities

Overview

Explore historic Middleton Place on this all-inclusive 5-hour excursion from downtown Charleston, SC. Home to two of America's Founding Fathers and boasting the oldest landscaped gardens in the country, Middleton Place is a must-see for those seeking to be immersed in American history and culture.  This exclusive tour includes round-trip transportation from Charleston aboard a luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach. Enjoy scenic views through the plantation's Gardens; a Narrated 45-min House Museum Tour; and self-guided tours through the Plantation Chapel, Butterfly Lakes, Plantation Stable Yards, Eliza's House, and the Museum Shop & Garden Market. Don't forget the Low Country lunch at Middleton Place Restaurant. Selection includes she crab soup, shrimp & grits, fried chicken, pulled pork, sides or a salad, and dessert. Guarantee your seat on this popular luxury tour to Middleton Place by booking today.

Meeting points

Departure Point: The Charleston Visitor's Center 375 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Middleton Place

    Two of America’s Founding Fathers called Middleton Place home: Henry Middleton, a president of the First Continental Congress, and son Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Now a National Historic Landmark, it is home to America’s oldest landscaped gardens; a House Museum filled with Middleton possessions; Plantation Stable Yards with heritage breeds; and Eliza’s House, a freedman’s dwelling that serves as the centerpiece of Middleton Place’s interpretation of the lives of the enslaved people who built the property. Sit back and relax on a luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach as you enjoy a short video provided by the Middleton Place Foundation on your way to the plantation. Upon arrival to Middleton Place, you will have the opportunity to explore all of the historic sites on this 65-acre plantation such as the House Museum, Gardens, Plantation Chapel, Parterre, Plantation Stable Yards, and Eliza's House.  Enjoy a three-course Low Country Lunch at the Middleton Place Restaurant  during your visit. Inspired by the recipes and spirit of former resident chef and renowned southern chef Edna Lewis, The Middleton Place Restaurant offers traditional Low Country favorites made from fresh, local, organic ingredients, harvested from the on-site organic farm and gardens. Lunch options include she-crab soup, shrimp and grits, collard greens, and dessert.  9:15am Morning Departure Itinerary 9:15am - Tours depart at 9:15am from the Charleston Visitor's Center 10:00am - Arrival to Middleton Place, 30-minute Self-Guided Tour of the Gardens & Grounds 10:30am - Narrated 45-minute House Museum Tour 11:15am - Restroom break, Self-Guided Tours of Plantation Chapel, Parterre, and the Butterfly Lakes 11:30am - Three-Course Low Country Lunch at the Middleton Place Restaurant  12:30pm - Self-Guided Tour of Eliza's House and the Plantation Stable Yards 1:30pm - Return to parking adjacent to Museum Shop & Garden Market 1:45pm - Departure from Middleton Place 2:30pm - Approximate arrival to Charleston Visitor's Center 12:15pm Afternoon Departure Itinerary 12:15pm - Tours depart at 12:15pm from the Charleston Visitor's Center 12:45pm - Arrival to Middleton Place, travelers head directly to Middleton Place Restaurant for Lunch 1:00p - Three-Course Low Country Lunch at the Middleton Place Restaurant 2:30pm - Narrated 45-minute House Museum Tour 3:15pm - Self-Guided Tours of the Gardens, Plantation Chapel, Parterre, and the Butterfly Lakes 3:45pm - Self-Guided Tour of Eliza's House and the Plantation Stable Yards  4:30pm - Return to parking adjacent to Museum Shop & Garden Market 4:45pm - Departure from Middleton Place 5:30pm - Approximate arrival to Charleston Visitor's Center

    5 hours

  • Middleton Place Equestrian Center (Pass By)

    Access to the Middleton Place Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats

  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens (Pass By)

    Pass by entrance to Magnolia Plantation on way to Middleton Place.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your reserved departure time to allow for check-in and boarding.
  • Guests will receive a guide and itinerary for their selected tour on the date of travel
  • Guests are encouraged to follow the provided itinerary on their date of travel, however are free to explore the property as they please (NOTE: Lunch and House Museum Tour times are fixed times and cannot be rescheduled)
  • A moderate amount of walking is required
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Shuttles are collapsible-wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels may be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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315 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    13
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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January tour

Published on Feb, 2025

It was a beautiful place. Driver/guide Wayne was great and all staff was very helpful. Lunch food was very good, all around worth it and a great day trip

Pineapple Tours Middleton Plantation

Published on Dec, 2024

I should say upfront that my wife and I visited Middleton in late December, so it was cold and since at least half our time was spent outdoors, the wind made it feel even colder. Also, it being winter, nothing much was in bloom and the grass was dormant. However, having said all that we still had a wonderful visit and would highly recommend a trip to Middleton. The grounds are lovely in spite of the cold. There are also numerous period shops on the grounds where a docent or a skilled craftsman was there to discuss the particulars. One building was of much interest because it had a large chart on one wall that showed the many slaves that were owned by the Middleton family through their generations up to 1865. The chart included each slave's name and the price the slave was valued at. This required a tremendous amount of research, but was very much worth the effort. As our docent put it, people who were lost to history have now been rediscovered. I should also mention that the Middleton Foundation does not attempt to 'sugar coat' the injustice, pain and suffering of slavery. The people involved describe it as it was. There is only one Middleton house remaining on the plantation and the house tour was magnificent for those who enjoy 18th and 19th C furniture, art and decorations. We saw some very fine examples of 18th C furniture and the docents inside each room were able to describe and discuss each piece. In between we had lunch at the on-site restaurant as part of our tour. It was outstanding and I recommend the fried chicken. And lastly, our driver with Pineapple was excellent. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the plantation from Meeting Street. We enjoyed spending an hour with him.

Great trip

Published on Dec, 2024

Learned a lot of American history. Tour guides were knowledgeable and hospitable.. had a nice day. Gardens were unbelievable.

Great trip to Middleton!

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a wonderful tour. Ben was our tour guide and he was FABULOUS. He shared so much of the history on the place in pure story telling fashion, our group was hanging onto every last word he shared. His passion and energy for Charleston were contagious, I'd definitely recommend him and this tour again!

Pleasant way to spend a day

Published on Nov, 2024

What a stunning plantation and gardens. We had a great time at Middleton soaking in history and beauty all at once. The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining and the lunch was excellent. Benjamin suggested great offerings and was very helpful and pleasant. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Charleston.

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