Itinerary
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Stop At: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414-7206
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
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Middleton Place Equestrian Center, 4280 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7200
Access to the Middleton Place Stable Yards featuring Water Buffalo, Gulf Coast Sheep, Guinea hogs, Dominique Chickens and Cashmere Goats
Pass By: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-7109
Pass by entrance to Magnolia Plantation on way to Middleton Place.
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375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
5 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
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
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
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
Posted By : Mary G
This was a wonderful tour. Very organized. Our driver, Wayne, was terrific. Loved the lunch and plantation. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : Deborah S
The grounds were beautiful! The gardens well maintained. The staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Had lunch in the restaurant and it was quite good! Overall, well worth the price of admission!
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Christine N
Definitely a worthwhile day trip. Middleton Place is beautiful and loaded with history. Pineapple Tours was great. Driver was friendly and super knowledgeable. Dropped us off at our hotel after! Tour includes house tour and lunch, which was quite good. Definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Ballabh_D
House museum and restaurant experience was excellent. Map of the place and the directions need to vastly improve. Tour guide was excellent too
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : plsadvise
This was a great tour for my mom, mother-in-law, and me. Since we did not rent a car while visiting Charleston this was a perfect way to see Middleton Place. Neil was our driver and was full of facts and good conversation! The ride was comfortable and safe. We really enjoyed walking around Middleton Place and experiencing it all. The buffet lunch option was absolutely delicious! (We were a little sad that pecan pie was out, but that happens and we understand.)
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Posted On : 2024-03-22
Posted By : sandyk8102018
Beautiful, beautiful grounds to walk on. The shuttle was very pleasant indeed. Wayne, I believe, was the driver , very knowledgeable. Love how the bus itself had a video to look at so you had knowledge before even arriving. The house tour was informative and loved seeing the little family mementos and history. The lunch itself was delicious and the service was grand. We had plenty of time for exploring but as it was a beautiful day could have stayed longer. We left the pick-up spot at Charleston's visitor center at 12pm and we were literally the last of the folks to close out the day at 5pm.
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Posted On : 2024-03-18
