Drayton Hall Plantation Tour: A Unique Experience with Chicora Tours
4.7
7 Ratings
Charleston
Experience the beauty and history of Drayton Hall Plantation with Chicora Tours. Explore the oldest and most authentic plantation house in Charleston and discover its architectural wonders.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Drayton Hall - Constructed in 1738, Drayton Hall is situated along the Ashley River and stands as a prime and exceptionally well-maintained instance of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the United States.\nVisitors at Drayton Hall will be engaged in a sixty-minute guided tour of the house, conducted by a well-trained historical guide. This tour will lead visitors through the ground level and basement of the residence, delving into the rich history of Drayton Hall and the experiences of those who worked and dwelled on the estate. Attendees will have the chance to wander the estate’s landscapes and exhibition spaces, encountering a range of important historical elements from Drayton Hall’s legacy, including furnishings, artworks, manuscripts, and horticultural plantings derived from the Drayton family’s records.\nFollowing the tour, visitors will be given the chance to pose questions to the guide regarding Drayton Hall’s historical narrative. The entire excursion lasts for 3.5 hours, which includes a cumulative hour of travel time to and from Drayton Hall, starting and concluding at the Charleston Visitors Center.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Chicora Tours stands as the sole tour company in Charleston offering unique visits to Drayton Hall Plantation. We boast the exclusivity of showcasing to our visitors the most ancient and genuine plantation home in Charleston. Drayton Hall serves as one of the most visually satisfying, historically rich locations throughout the entire area of Charleston.
Whether you’re captivated by history, a photography aficionado, or an architecture lover, Drayton Hall promises an offering for everyone who values the remarkable aspects of Charleston’s illustrious sites.
Location
375 Meeting St
Meeting Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
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Michele_b
Apr 25, 2024
Very interesting and beautiful to see. Thought provoking history up close and personal - Touring the home. Architecture was just amazing. I like that it was all left as is and not recreated
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Hiya999
Feb 22, 2024
Educational and nice trip - Drayton Hall is a preserved plantation that shows how life is like during the time of slavery. The docent, Florence, is excellent. He brings to life what living there at that time is like. Highly recommend.
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Tat_a
Feb 19, 2024
Great informative tour - I had a great time on this tour. Matthew is very knowledgeable not only about Drayton Hall but also about Charleston local history. You can tell that he is very enthusiastic about the topic which makes a great difference in a guide. If you let him know your particular interest in local history, he will gladly show you sights around town pertaining to that interest. As for the Drayton Hall tour, it is conducted by the docent, Florence, and he is excellent. It is a very informative and educational tour which is what I am looking for in this type of tour.
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Mln84
Jan 20, 2024
Charleston Visit - This is a wonderful tour to Drayton Hall! Nick at Chicora Tours picked us up promptly at both ends of the tour and was very knowledgeable about both the plantations and the Charleston area. The next time that I am in Charleston, I will definitely use Chicora Tours for my airport transfer and my other tours. Highly recommend Chicora Tours!
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Amberjb6098rp
Nov 22, 2023
A Very Enjoyable and Captivating Experience of Charleston's Historic and Architectural Site Drayton Hall - Going to Drayton Hall was my favorite experience in Charleston! It was a very unique place that has a tremendous amount of history and preserved architecture. I went with my husband and parents and the entire tour process was very enjoyable and easy. The most convenient part of the tour was the fact that transportation was provided to and from Charleston.
Our guide, Nick (also the owner of the company) was very knowledgeable and professional. He picked my family and I up from the Charleston Visitors Center in a spacious and comfortable Sprinter-Van. The ride out to Drayton Hall was a little under 30 minutes and he told us history and stories about Drayton Hall and Charleston the whole ride.
The house tour of Drayton Hall was the highlight of the tour. It was about an hour long and our docent was very interesting and answered all of our questions. After about 3 hours of being at Drayton Hall Nick took us back to Charleston. I have heard that getting a taxi, Uber or Lyft to any of the Charleston area plantations can be challenging (which is why I choose this tour.)
I highly recommend using Chicora Tours and visiting this wonderful place during your trip to Charleston.
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John_l
Apr 11, 2024
Drayton Hall Tour - The lady who led the tour of the house was very good. The tour driver was good. We believe the tour was too expensive for what was included.
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