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Charleston Plantation Tour - Middleton Place Plantation

Charleston Plantation Tour - Middleton Place Plantation

Overview

This is a small group tour which includes a brief driving tour of Charleston's Old and Historic District and one of Charleston's premier plantations. Your guides Mike and Nancy are licensed city guides who's lived in the historic district for more than 30 years. One of them will provide you with interesting historic facts and amusing stories of 300 year old traditions that exist in this wonderful city today. Mike and Nancy are considered to be two of Charleston's premier guides. See why Charleston's leading hotels recommend Mike and Nancy to their guests. Then on to Middleton Place Plantation, the most authentic of all of the public plantations in the area and by far the most historic.

City: Charleston

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $125.00

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $125.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Middleton Place

The tour begins with a 20 minute drive through the Old and Historic District with a brief history of Charleston and some of it's interesting 300 year old customes that exist today. You will also see some of Charleston's largest historic homes including the Williams Mansion, at 25,000 ft. Charleston's largest single family residence. You will also see, Rainbow Row, White Pointe Gardens, the high battery, the Exchange building, considered one of Charleston's most important historic buildings, the Confederate Women's Home and St. Michael's church. Then on to Middleton Place Plantation, home of some of America's most important early founders. See one to the only original plantation home open to the public, a working farmyard and America's earliest formal gardens, generaltions in the making. Also availaible an outstanding restaurant serving some of the finest southerr fare in the area.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (71)

Caroline_W

Mar 2025

Wonderful tour with our private guide Mike! He picked us up at our hotel and gave us some history on the plantation we were going to see...He was very knowledgeable and engaging! Was nice to have a personal guide! Would use Mike again for other tours!

Mike_M

Jan 2025

So much history at this place. It also has a small dining place. Our guide Mike is awesome. He made this the best experience we did in Charleston.

LISA_K

Dec 2024

I can't begin to express my delight and intrigue of having a private tour with Mike. Mike was a gentleman and truly an incredible wealth of knowledge. My day started with a call asking if he could pick me up at my hotel. Well, that was fantastic—not having to Uber. From there, he drove me to the downtown district and went into more detail than any other tours I had had at that point. He also knew some of the current owners of the homes. That was even more of a treat! We went through many areas, and we continued with a delightful dialogue that allowed for information about the area and the history of America that helped shape the state and our country. When we arrived at the Middleton plantation there was a fee to enter the park. (That is paid outside of the tour fee) Once inside, the tour guides inside the park knew and respected Mike. They speak very highly of his extensive knowledge and praised his tours. They did not overstate. I love History and more so the how’s and whys of it. When I had a question, he not only answered the question, but would elaborate with more details. He also allowed me to contribute which is not done during group tours. When other people in the park asked questions or wished to listen in, he was polite and respectful. At the end of the plantation tour we went to the gift shop. Before we headed back downtown, he inquired what food I was interested in enjoying and recommended a restaurant and dropped me off for me to continue on with my day. At the end of the tour, I was so thrilled to have chosen a guide instead of going on my own. Not a cheap day, but worth every penny. I highly recommend Mike and the tour of Middleton Plantation. When I come back to the area I would book Mikes tour again. Perhaps even learn more history.