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Middleton Plantation-3 hour guided tour- hotel pickup

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Charleston, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· elizabeth_s ·
Apr 2026
Mike was an excellent guide and so knowledgeable! He was engaging and pleasant . The Middleton Plantation and gardens were beautiful. It was an interesting day . He picked us up at our hotel which was so convenient. Highly recommend
· Edward_Q ·
Jun 2026
Beautiful grounds. Sad history. The tour and staff at Middleton were very helpful, kind and happy to answer any questions. Our tour guide Mike was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Definitely recommend this tour and Mike Frederick!

Overview

Explore one of the most popular plantations in the Charleston area with ease on this half-day guided tour of Middleton Plantation with a small group. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel and a brief driving tour of Charleston’s Old and Historic District on the way. While the entrance fee is not included, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a guide who knows the plantation well as you walk around the estate.
  • Visit Middleton Plantation on a half-day tour from Charleston
  • Hear interesting stories you’re unlikely to discover on your own
  • Easily hear your guide and have time to ask questions in small group
  • Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission Fee - Admission to the plantation and plantaton home $47
    $47.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free pick up at the entrance of the hotel

Start time
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Middleton Place (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 114 reviews
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Middleton Plantation Tour

Edward_Q, Jun 2026
Beautiful grounds. Sad history. The tour and staff at Middleton were very helpful, kind and happy to answer any questions. Our tour guide Mike was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Definitely recommend this tour and Mike Frederick!

Do NOT Miss out on a tour with Mike!!!

MaryE_M, Jun 2026
We had an excellent tour of Middleton Place with Mike. His knowledge of the history, gardens, and significance of the property made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Mike was engaging, friendly, and passionate about sharing the stories behind this beautiful landmark. He answered all of our questions and made the tour interesting from start to finish. We left with a much greater appreciation for Charleston's history. Highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a memorable and informative tour experience! Mike's personal knowledge and love for the city comes through in the conversations and information he shares. He is one of a kind and a jewel of a tour guide!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you Mary. That is so kind. I hope our paths will cross again. All the best, Mike

Perfect Plantation Experienxe

Galit_L, May 2026
Mike was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, an endless stream of interesting stories. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for those kind words. It was a total pleasure being with you and Dan.

Great time!

Angela_M, May 2026
Mike is a treasure! He has a wealth of knowledge of Charleston is full of recommendations for restaurants in the area. He was also able to give a lot of historical information on our tour and was much more enjoyable than exploring on your own.

The tour of Middleton...

Sarah_S, May 2026
The tour of Middleton Plantation with Mike F. was just lovely. Mike was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The experience was perfect and well worth it.

Mike Frederick #1 for local tours of Charleston

Shirley_H, May 2026
Lovely tour with Mike Frederick - amazing guide - wish we had a week of his time. Extremely knowledgeable and knows the city inside out. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for those kind words. Much appreciated.

My own private guide as it happened!

Carole_B, May 2026
Being picked up at my hotel was great. The guide, Mike Frederick was friendly, very knowledgeable and gave a wonderful tour. In fact I was the only person so I had my own private guide. Highly recommend!

Personal Tour of Middleton Plantation

Robert_K, Apr 2026
Mike was very knowledgeable about the property and its history. Thoroughly enjoyed Mike’s stories. Our time spent on the plantation was fantastic and would do it again.

Middleton plantation with Mike

elizabeth_s, Apr 2026
Mike was an excellent guide and so knowledgeable! He was engaging and pleasant . The Middleton Plantation and gardens were beautiful. It was an interesting day . He picked us up at our hotel which was so convenient. Highly recommend

Great Experience

Louis_Z, Apr 2026
Mike knows his stuff and makes this tour educational; entertaining, and personal. I would highly recommended 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.

Wonderful Plantation Tour

Randi_E, Apr 2026
We toured Middleton plantation, which to our surprise was absolutely beautiful and very enlightening! Our tour guide, Mike Frederick was fantastic! He picked us up at our hotel and showed us all the sites of the city as well as the history of Charleston while driving to and from the plantation. We would definitely recommend that you request Mike as your guide- he is great!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you Randi. You and Al are the best. Safe travels.

Mike the entertainer

Julia_S, Mar 2026
Mike was amazing!! He is so thoughtful and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to show us extra sights along the way. He’s hilarious and kind. We had a blast, and the plantation is gorgeous and definitely worth a visit!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

You and your mother or was it your sister were fabulous. Loved being with you.

The mansion was closed...

Mike, Mar 2026
The mansion was closed for renovations when we went but the grounds were fantastic. We had a private tour of the plantation along with a very informative tour of some major sites in Charleston. Our guide, Mike Frederick, could not have been nicer and was very considerate of what we wanted to see and the pace. I would not hesitate to ask for him again if we are fortunate enough to return to Charleston.

My tour with Mike was a...

Emily_H, Mar 2026
My tour with Mike was a highlight of my weekend in Charleston. I enjoyed Middleton Place and the drive through the historic district. Highly recommended!

Middleton and Mike

Pennie_L, Feb 2026
This was the best tour of the entire weekend! Mike, our world class guide, was extremely knowledgeable and charming! I would definitely recommend him and his tour. He connected with me a few days before the tour with recommendations for restaurants. I love that he picked us up at our hotel instead of the typical tour meeting place.

Book it now! Seriously!

Pamela_S, Feb 2026
My tour with Mr Mike was outstanding from start to finish! He is easily the most knowledgeable, flexible, attentive, and thorough tour guide I've ever had. He tailored the experience to meet my desires, answered every question with insight and enthusiasm, and made the entire tour both informative and enjoyable. Mike's passion and expertise truly sets him apart from other tour guides and you can clearly see that he genuinely cares about what he does. Cannot recommend his tours enough, he turned what could have been a standard tour into an unforgettable experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for those very kind words Pamela. Very much appreciated.

So happy we booked this tour! So worth it!

Vivian_H, Nov 2025
Very informative, enlightening, fun, excellent experience! We would recommend it to anyone visiting Charleston. If you are lucky enough to get Graham Flanary, you will be over the moon. He is so knowledgeable and thoughtful.. aware of who his audience is and keeps it interesting right to the last minute.

5 Stars for Mike!

Daniel_B, Nov 2025
Highly recommend!! Informative, thorough and very knowledgeable. Narrated thru the historic district and throughout the tour. As a long time Charleston resident, Mike brought insight, stories and experiences. We were picked up at our hotel and had a leisurely lovely tour.

Mike, our guide, was...

Patricia_K, Oct 2025
Mike, our guide, was great, knowledgeable and patient. Middleton Plantation was spectacular, beautiful gardens and interesting manor house. The tour was worth the money.

My mom and I had a...

Kristin_C, Sep 2025
My mom and I had a wonderful time on our tour and highly recommend if you are in Charleston! Mike went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience.

Historical

Annamarie_A, Sep 2025
Wear comfy shoes and weather appropriate clothes. Mike was a great tour guide, pleasant and knowledgeable. Check restaurant and gift shop

Best of Charleston

Diann_P, Jul 2025
Mike was punctual, knowledgeable, courteous, and humorous. He provided unique and helpful tips and tidbts that you can only get on his tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks Diann. Much appreciated.

Very nice. Tour guide did...

Kevin_R, Jun 2025
Very nice. Tour guide did a fantastic job and was very friendly. The Plantation was beautiful and the tour does not shy away from the underlying history.

A fantastic tour of a...

Brian_G, Jun 2025
A fantastic tour of a historically important subject matter. Mike our guide was knowledgeable and did not rush us at all.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Brian is a cool dad

Mike gave the most...

Marcia_O, Jun 2025
Mike gave the most interesting, informative and authentic tour we have ever been on! He attended to all our needs and was so hospital and friendly. He’s fantastic and highly recommend! He was the highlight of our trip.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you Marcia. People like you make me love what I do.

Mike is an amazing tour...

Kimberly_M, May 2025
Mike is an amazing tour guide with lots of interesting facts! He was flexible if we wanted to take extra pictures somewhere. Thank you for a great experience!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you Kimberly. It was a pleasure

Such a good tour!

Matthew_H, May 2025
Mike is very informed, hospitable, and accommodating and I would highly recommend his tour. Terrific pace, plan of action, and customer service.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for those kind words Mathew. Much appreciated.

If you have an...

Tom_D, May 2025
If you have an opportunity to go with Mike Frederick go fo it. Best guide we’ve ever had. He loves the area, knows so much about it, and is willingly to share it. He keeps the tour moving at just the right pace.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you Tom for those kind words. It was great being with the two of you. Hope you will be back

Great Tour

Max_A, May 2025
Mike was wonderful . Efficient knowledgeable and a great guide. We learned so much. Middleton is the place to go. Thanks Mike!

It was an overpriced...

Pamela_F, Apr 2025
It was an overpriced experience. Tour guide charged us $125 per person to get us there and another $22 for tour inside Middleton. Definitely not worth it

Response from Host, May 2025

The statement that I charged $125 just to get them there is not accurate. It was a three hour guided tour with hotel pickup. All Cleary spelled out on the Viator website stating that admission was not included. Once we arrive at the plantation each member of the group was given a $13 discount because they were with me - a preferred guide. Pam failed to mention that. Not sure what Pam would consider as a reasonable price for such a tour but the alternative to my tour would be for someone to find their way to the visitors center, board a bus with 25 other people and then be dropped off at the plantation for almost the same price. Finally, I'm obviously very disappointed with this review as Pam seemed to be enjoying herself and engaging during the tour. Very disappointing

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