Middleton Place Tours and Tickets

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

• Middleton Plantation - 3-Hour Guided Tour - Hotel Pickup - Admission

• Day at Middleton Place with Chicora Tours

• Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Charleston

• 2 of Charleston's Finest Plantations in One Tour

• Private Chauffeur & Admission to Middleton & Magnolia Plantation + Box Lunch

Tickets to Middleton Place cost US$35 for adults, US$20 for students with ID, and US$15 for kids ages 6–13; kids under 6 enter for free. Seniors and military personnel pay US$32. Admission includes access to the house museum, gardens, and stableyards, as well as a number of themed tours offered daily.

Yes, this National Historic Landmark is one of the top sights in Charleston, and its house museum illustrates life in the 18th-century Lowcountry and the oldest landscaped gardens in the US. Middleton Place is set along the Ashley River north of the city, so a guided tour with transportation takes the guesswork out of reaching the estate—some tours combine visits to several historic sites to maximize your day.

Per one customer who booked the Middleton Plantation - 3-Hour Guided Tour - Hotel Pickup - Admission: "Mike knows his stuff and makes this tour educational, entertaining, and personal. I would highly recommend visiting Middleton Place for the beauty and the history, but please take the guided tour with Mike. He went above and beyond in accommodating our group. Also had some excellent recommendations for what to see and do, and where to enjoy the best food. Being a Charlestonian for over 30 years means he has a wealth of knowledge."

Visitors to Middleton Place go for its historic significance as one of the largest rice plantations in America and its importance to Charleston residents. Hear stories of the enslaved persons who worked here long ago and how the plantation transitioned over the years by visiting the plantation’s museum, gardens, and stable yards.

Plenty of visitors to Middleton Place can spend an entire day wandering around the historic site, but if you have other things to do, try to set aside at least two hours. It’s about an hour’s drive from Charleston, so it’s best to make your trip worth it if you are driving that distance.

There were at least 800 enslaved people who worked at Middleton Place. The plantation was over 50,000 acres, with gardens, stables, and an immense rice field. Plus, the enslaved cared for children and tended livestock. The Middleton family was one of the wealthiest at the time, made possible by its enslaved help.

Yes, The Inn at Middleton Place is open for overnight guests. It is located along the Ashley River and settled amongst natural surroundings in an environmentally mindful, modern design. Enjoy the pool, complimentary breakfast, and an afternoon cheese board at happy hour. Admission is included if you book a night at the inn.

Visitors can explore Middleton Place in several ways, with guided tours bringing a new perspective to the experience. Private chauffeur-driven tours, self-guided tours with lunch, and group guided tours with hotel pickup are just a few ways to explore Middleton Place. Some tours also visit additional attractions.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Middleton Place. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Charleston:

• The Battery and White Point Garden

• Charleston City Market

• Fort Sumter National Monument

• Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

• St. Michael's Church

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Charleston.