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Drayton Hall Plantation Admission Ticket in Charleston

Drayton Hall Plantation Admission Ticket in Charleston

Overview

Discover historic Drayton Hall, the oldest preserved Plantation house in America still open to the public. Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture. Enjoy a 45 minute self paced audio tour of this historic estate and complete your visit with a self-guided tour of the grounds as well as access to two galleries and an 18th century African-American cemetery. Explore Drayton Hall on this family-friendly excursion from downtown Charleston; guarantee admission to this popular site by booking ahead.

City: Charleston

Tue 25 Feb

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Starting at $26.00

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Tue 25 Feb

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lenhardt Garden

Self Paced Audio Tour of the Historic Home

Almeida Gallery

Gates Gallery

Free Parking

18th Century African-American Cemetery

Orientation Video

Route and map

Meeting point

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Charleston
3380 Ashley River Rd,

This voucher is redeemable for any House Tour departure time on your reserved date of travel. Please check-in at the gate at Drayton Hall Tour times are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Valid photo ID is required upon check-in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in with valid photo ID is required.
Handicapped Accessible through exhibits, garden, museum shop, and walking trails (however wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may have difficulty maneuvering on the unpaved paths). The guided House Tour does require walking up the portico steps into the house. Personal wheelchairs and scooters are prohibited on House Tours.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Drayton Hall

Make your way to Drayton Hall, a short 13-mile drive from downtown Charleston. Drayton Hall is a must-see for anyone interested in South Carolina history, Palladian architecture, and culture. See layers of history carefully preserved on the 125 acres that surround the main house with stunning views of the Ashley River, the reflecting pond, and the 18th-century live oak trees. Included in your All-Access Admission ticket, you will receive full access to the landscape, the Lenhardt Garden, an 18th century African-American cemetery, and a chance to view the Orientation Video. Guided introductory tours covering the history of the property will be given daily at 9am, 10am, 11am, and 1pm. At the end of your visit, make your way back to downtown Charleston and enjoy your stay in the city.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (70)

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dana r

Jul 2021

If you want to visit a plantation, try one other than Drayton Hall. There is a mildly interesting video at the entrance, and a few artifacts from the home that are nice, but the main plantation house is very unimpressive. There are no docent tours, just an audio guide. Honestly, it was very boring. The house has no furnishings, and nothing of particular interest. There aren’t any beautiful gardens, although the trees are quite lovely. There are so many better plantation tours in the south, so try some other location.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your visit. We have trained interpreters stationed in the house to answer questions and provide additional information for guests. We also offer Interpreter Led House Tours daily at 9am. Tickets for this tour can be purchased through our website.

Cathy_R

Jul 2021

It was a great plantation to visit. Come early or late evening it was very hot. You can go into basement and 1st floor only. I wish you could view 2nd floor. It would be nice if they had pictures that showed what house looked like in each room. Beautiful land that takes you to the river.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for visiting and taking the time to review Drayton Hall!

marshas606

Jun 2021

A real gem in a city of gems. Most people go to the Magnolia Plantation, but the Drayton Hall plantation is a lovely secret that should be exposed. Loved the audio tour and you can access it with your IPhone, too. The house is extraordinary and the map allows you easy planning for your time. You can start or end with the video, either way, it's very good. Put it on your list when you have 2-3 hours to enjoy this well-preserved piece of our history.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for visiting and taking the time to review Drayton Hall!