Middleton Place Admission with Self Guided Tour and Lunch

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Duration:5 hours (approx.)
Location: Charleston, South Carolina

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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.

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
✓ Professional Driver/Guide
✓ A short, introductory video at the beginning of your tour
✓ Self-Guided Tour of the Plantation Chapel
✓ Middleton Place All-Access Admission & Guided Tour with Lunch from Charleston

✗ Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase at Lunch)
✗ Gratuities

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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
2. Middleton Place Equestrian Center
Access to the Middleton Place Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats
3. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Pass by entrance to Magnolia Plantation on way to Middleton Place.

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

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Posted By : Richard_F
Great tour of life on a plantation. The lunch was excellent, best shrimp and grits I ever had. Our Pineapple Tours driver was very knowledgeable about the Middleton Plantation and family. Great tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 16:45:35

Posted By : Joel_K
The house where the family resided- the tour guide was excellent and was really knowledgeable about the history of the Middleton family.
The slave’s quarters was extremely interesting and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 09:19:45

Posted By : Rick S
Beautiful gardens. Very organized and pleasant experience. Lots of time to wander on your own. Restaurant food was nothing special outside of the fried chicken which was delicious. Hoped for and expected more history on the enslaved population. Our shuttle driver, Neil, was OUTSTANDING giving us great background of Middleton Place on our 30 minute drive to the plantation. He gave us great tips on how to see the grounds as well.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 09:33:23

Posted By : Louise_T
Lunch and house tour were gret. We went through pineapple tours where they provide transportation to the plantation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 21:39:19

Posted By : Debbie_D
Wayne was our driver and was not only knowledgeable but very kind and helpful. Beautiful home would like to return in early spring for the azalea/camellia bloom
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 18:53:55

Posted By : x072298el
Nice but not enough time. There were tours that we couldn’t attend due to time constraints. Would suggest extending for an hour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 10:46:58

Posted By : Bryon_N
Great tour. Great lunch. Great bus ride. Great other things. Great, great. Did I say great? Hmmmmmm.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 12:49:53

Posted By : Deborah_C
I was impressed with the ride and information on our short trip of the plantation. Arriving to the glorious place, was thrilling. The guides were so knowledgeable and helpful. This setting is beautiful. I loved the gardens.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 09:47:44

Posted By : Michelle_V
Lunch was delicious and service great. The grounds were just beautiful. Having the transportation was great and informative.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 14:16:36

Posted By : Mark_W
Grounds were well kept even after a record rainfall the day before. The tour company took care of gratuities and we were told by our waiter that we need not tip at lunch and that Pineapple Tours handled everything. I thought that was nice and not requiring a double tip.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 16:57:27