Middleton Place is one of the most popular plantations in the Charleston area, but getting there can be tricky without a private car. This tour makes it easy by including transportation from downtown Charleston aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned van, plus a guided tour of the house upon arrival. A 3-course lunch is also included for a taste of Lowcountry cuisine.

Middleton Place tour from downtown Charleston
Easiest way to tour the popular historic plantation
3-course lunch at Middleton Place Restaurant included
All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off included

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
5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Middleton Place Equestrian Center

Access to the Middleton Place Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats
• Admission Ticket Included

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Pass by entrance to Magnolia Plantation on way to Middleton Place.
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your reserved departure time to allow for check-in and boarding.
Stroller accessible
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
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Include

Middleton Place All-Access Admission & Guided Tour with Lunch from Charleston
Luxury transportation aboard an air-conditioned bus with included power outlets
A short, introductory video at the beginning of your tour
Narrated 45-minute House Museum Tour
Three-course Low Country Lunch at Middleton Place Restaurant included
Self-Guided Tour of the Gardens & Grounds
Self-Guided Tour of the Plantation Chapel
Self-Guided Tour of Eliza’s House
Access to the Plantation Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats
Access to the Museum Shop & Garden Market
Professional Driver/Guide

Exclude

Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase at Lunch)
Gratuities