Excursion At middleton place tour at Charleston

Discover a beautiful home and formal gardens dating from 1741 during this half-day, behind-the-scenes excursion to historic Middleton Place.

Charleston, Middleton Place, Formal Gardens, Stable Yards

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Middleton Place, a Registered National Historic Landmark and the plantation home of the Middleton family since 1741. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the magnificent Formal Gardens (the oldest in America) laid out by Henry Middleton in 1741. Afterward, explore the stable yards, a living outdoor museum where the behind-the-scenes story of life on an 18th-century plantation is told with animals, artefacts and craft exhibits.

Middleton Place & House Museum

Next, proceed for a special guided tour of the Middleton House, which is furnished with heirlooms from the Middleton family. Along the way, explore the family's history through the important house museum collections. These collections include magnificent portraits of the Middleton family including furnishings that would have been in the house in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Following your tour, some free time is made available to browse the gift shop. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 40-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Charleston, Middleton Place, Formal Gardens, Stable Yards, Middleton Place, House Museum, Eliza's House, Middleton Archives and Collections Storage Room

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.76 miles (about 1.22 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 20 steps at Middleton Place. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a sweater or light jacket from the ship. Photography and videography are prohibited inside Middleton House. The tour sequence may vary.