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Plantation Extravaganza! See 5 historic destinations of Charleston's Lowcountry

Plantation Extravaganza! See 5 historic destinations of Charleston's Lowcountry

Overview

Don't settle for one plantation! Here is your chance to get a taste of 5 historical sites, all on the same tour, in small group(8 or less) Mercedes Sprinter style. We will visit 4 plantations and the family church... history that dates over 300 years and is the foundation of American history in the south.

We start with McLeod Plantation, and will enjoy their interpretive tour and learn the very core of real plantation life. We then travel through Ashley River Road to get a taste of Drayton, Magnolia and Middleton properties, with short, scenic stops, learning of the family history. Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds. We finish with a trip to Old Saint Andrews Church circa 1706.

I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits! Come enjoy your the private journey into the past. This is the perfect tour for people with minor mobility issues. (please note the van is not wheel-chair accessible)

City: Charleston

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $450.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $450.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that we do walk the grounds of these plantations and the Sprinter van is equipped with a double step.

What To Expect

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Charleston's hard history is explained here at McLeod, and takes into scope grueling day-to-day life on a pre-civil war farm.

Drayton Hall

The only and oldest remaining plantation house, in its original form, on the Ashley River. While we do not tour inside the house, we will stop for pictures and a history lesson. The Drayton Family is fascinating, and have owned this property since inception... until just recently. Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Thomas Drayton and his wife Ann arrived from Barbados to the new English colony of Charles Towne and established Magnolia Plantation along the Ashley River in 1676. The oldest public tourist site in the Low Country and the oldest public garden in America. We will drive down Live Oak Alley and stop for pictures in front of the house. Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.

Middleton Place

View Middleton Place’s vista of the house entrance. We will shop the open-air market and museum store. Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.

Old St. Andrew's Parish Church

We visit the oldest church building (1708), still in service, south of Virginia. We will stroll the church graveyard and get a peak inside this 300-year-old structure. Learn how the Reverend John Drayton Jr saved the family's crucifix-form church and how he curated the Ashley River gardens.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (9)

Shannon H

Mar 2023

Lee Ann was a great guide. She was kind and loaded with knowledge. She provided snacks and water. Would highly recommend👍🏻

Response from Host

May 2023

Thanks so much!

StaceyG222

Nov 2022

Leanne is extremely friendly, easy to talk with, and flexible. There were only 3 of us on the tour so we actually had a private tour with Leanne. She gave us options to what we wanted to see and hear in more detail or not. She was kind and thoughtful to bring us a snack bag and water during the tour. This tour gives you a glance of the 4 plantations. You do not go into each plantation home or gardens. I like the tour because it gave us an overview of the plantations, so when we return, we know now what individual plantation home we would go to directly and spend a few hours in the house and the grounds. Additionally, this tour is ideal for individuals that are not able to walk. Thank you Leanne.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

What a perfect way to describe the Plantation Tour! I appreciate the kind words.

Brooke E

Oct 2022

Leanne was a fabulous guide! She was so knowledgeable and engaging during our tour. She even took the time to add an extra stop after one of the plantations was unexpectedly closed which was much appreciated. I most definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to get a glimpse into various attractions in Charleston! Thanks, Leanne!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Brooke! I appreciate the review, as it was an impromptu tour day. I strive to accommodate all my guests as if they are my own family. Thanks!