Aiken-Rhett House Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Aiken-Rhett House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

• City Bus Tour with Charleston Museum Admission

• Charleston Walking Brunch Tour With Secret Food Tours

• 90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour

• Charleston Private Brunch Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours

Admission to the Aiken-Rhett House costs US$16 for adults and US$7 for children ages 6 to 16. Children under the age of 6 enter for free. Tours that feature that Aiken-Rhett house start at about US$13 for self-guided options. Expect to pay more for guided tours or tours with add-ons like food tastings.

The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is typically open on Mondays from 1pm to 4pm and all other days from 10am to 4pm. It’s closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, and may have occasional closures for special events. Docent-led guided tours are available at 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm.

A self-paced audio tour lasting about 45 minutes is included in your admission ticket, as well as a limited number of first-come first-serve docent-led tours. Tours that simply pass by the museum without entering range from 90 minute downtown sightseeing tours to full-day excursions around the Charleston peninsula.

No, there’s no parking available on-site. Try your luck with metered street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, or head to a number of public parking garages within walking distance. Avoid the hassle of parking by walking, biking, using a rideshare app, or taking the free DASH trolley from other downtown destinations.

No, the Aiken-Rhett House is not wheelchair accessible and requires that you navigate uneven flooring and stairs. Because the house is a historic site, it has been meticulously preserved and much of the architecture has not been altered since the mid-19th century—which means no ramps or elevators. Contact the Aiken-Rhett House Museum directly to learn about any potential accommodations.