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Charleston Middleton Place Plantation Tour 3 hr 30 min
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- Charleston
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Middleton Place’s historic gardens on a private Charleston tour with round-trip transportation and a certified local guide.
About this tour
Explore Charleston’s Middleton Place, where sweeping lawns, formal gardens, and centuries of history come together. This private 210-minute tour includes round-trip transportation and a certified local guide, giving you time to take in the grounds at an easy pace.
Walk past dramatic terraced lawns, symmetrical geometric bowers, and tranquil reflection pools in America’s oldest landscaped formal gardens. Along the way, your guide shares the history of the Middleton family and the site’s connections to American patriots and two founding fathers. Admission to Middleton Place is included, so you can focus on the scenery and stories. The route crosses uneven lawns and gravel paths; comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Food, drinks, and personal purchases are not included.
Discover Charleston’s Middleton Place on a private outing that pairs garden views with local insight. Reserve your tour and step into the history of this remarkable estate.
Highlights
- Stroll through America’s oldest landscaped formal gardens
- Admire terraced lawns, geometric bowers, and reflection pools
- Hear stories of the Middleton family and the site’s history
- Travel privately to and from Middleton Place
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Certified local guide
- Middleton Place admission
- Private round-trip transportation
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Personal purchases
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Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Expect uneven lawns and gravel paths; comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended
- Meet on the corner of Chalmers and Meeting Streets by the South Carolina Historical Society Museum
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