Charleston Drayton Hall Plantation Guided Tour
Explore Charleston's Historic Drayton Hall Plantation on a Guided Tour of This Iconic Estate
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people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Charleston's Oldest Plantation House at Drayton Hall
- • Enjoy A 3.5 Hour Guided Tour of Drayton Hall Plantation
- • Experience the Best-Preserved Georgian-Palladian Architecture
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on an unforgettable journey through history with a visit to Drayton Hall Plantation, a stunning landmark located along the Ashley River. This tour promises to immerse visitors in the rich culture and captivating stories of one of America’s oldest surviving plantations. Renowned for its breathtaking Georgian-Palladian architecture, Drayton Hall is a true gem in the Charleston area, making it a must-see for anyone intrigued by history, architecture, or photography.
The experience includes a guided house tour led by a knowledgeable historic interpreter. During this engaging hour-long tour, explore the main floor and cellar of the plantation house, uncovering the fascinating narratives of those who lived and worked on the estate. Guests will have the chance to admire preserved furniture, artworks, and documents that reveal insights into the lives of the Drayton family and their legacy. With a total of 3.5 hours dedicated to this experience, complete with travel time from the Charleston Visitors Center, it is an enriching way to connect with the past while enjoying the beauty of the plantation grounds.
Whether it's for a birthday, anniversary, or a thoughtful gesture, a tour of Drayton Hall Plantation makes for an exceptional gift. Offering a unique blend of history and beauty, this experience creates lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. Don't miss the opportunity to share this monumental and educational adventure with someone special!
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Experience Overview:
Drayton Hall Plantation TourChicora Tours is the only tour company in Charleston that provides this experience of Drayton Hall Plantation. We take pride in being able to show our guests the oldest and most authentic plantation house in Charleston. Drayton Hall is one of the most beautiful, historic and aesthetically pleasing places in the entire Charleston area.
Whether you are a history buff, a photographer or an architectural enthusiast, Drayton Hall has something to offer anybody who can appreciate one of the most astounding sites in Charleston.
Meeting Point
375 Meeting St
375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
Please meet us at the Bus Shed Terminal side of the Charleston Visitors Center at 375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The Bus Shed Terminal is located right outside the Charleston Visitors gift shop and where all the tour busses are parked.
What to expect:
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Rd, , Charleston, 29414-7126, South Carolina
Built in 1738, Drayton Hall plantation is located on the Ashley River. It is one of the best and most preserved examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the United States.
While at Drayton Hall, guests will participate in a one-hour guided house tour led by a professionally trained historic interpreter. The tour will take guests through the main floor of the house as well as the cellar, all while exploring the history of Drayton Hall and those who labored and lived on the property. Guests will explore the grounds and galleries and see a variety of significant and historical aspects of Drayton Hall’s past such as furniture, artwork, manuscripts and botanical plantings based on Drayton family documents.
Guests will have the opportunity to ask the interpreter any questions designated to the history of Drayton Hall after the tour. The tour is 3.5 hours with 1 total hour of travel time from the Charleston Visitors Center to Drayton Hall and back after the tour ends.
3 hours, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Charleston Drayton Hall Plantation Guided Tour
SC
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Charleston's Oldest Plantation House at Drayton Hall
- • Enjoy A 3.5 Hour Guided Tour of Drayton Hall Plantation
- • Experience the Best-Preserved Georgian-Palladian Architecture
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