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Drayton Hall Plantation Tour

Charleston, USA
3 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

Chicora 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.

What's Included?

  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

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.

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Drayton Hall

3 hours 30 minutes

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.

Additional Information

This activity is operated by Chicora Tours
  • 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

Guide Options

  • Audio Guide - English
  • Guide - English