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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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Tammie_B

Jan 2021

Didn't go tried to cancel but couldn't get websites up and no one answered the phone when i tried to call.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Hello Tammie, I am sorry that you were unable to reach someone to cancel. I would be happy to help you with this if you could reach out to [email protected] with your contact information. Sincerely, Kate Ludwig

cconklin2017

Jan 2021

There was more to the experience than I expected and it was well worth the drive to Mt. Pleasant from Charleston. The talks were informative and well done. The staff on the property were eager to share their knowledge of the history of Boone Hall and the plantation, but also of the broader culture and history of the region.

HepaticPlexis1

Dec 2020

Beautiful open large plantation. Self guided tour of the grounds and main house. The main house is empty only allowing first floor and basement tours. Interesting to learn of the history. Drayton Hall is a preservation protect.