Middleton Place All-Access Admission / Self Guided Tour & Lunch from Charleston in Charleston booking from $120.90

Middleton Place All-Access Admission / Self Guided Tour & Lunch from Charleston

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.

City: Charleston

Tue 24 Jun

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What's Included

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

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

What To Expect

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

Middleton Place Equestrian Center

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 entrance to Magnolia Plantation on way to Middleton Place.

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Reviews (317)

969tristane

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

JoeB283

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.

Jean_P

Dec 2024

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

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