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Taste of Historic Plantations 1/2 Day Tour

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McLeod Plantation
2021 Mercedes Sprinter makes for easy in and out at all stops
Churchyard at Old St Andrews
Portraits taken by Leanne!
Drayton Hall

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Don't settle for one plantation! Here is your chance to get a taste of 5 historical sites, all on the same tour, in small group(8 or less) Mercedes Sprinter style. We will visit 4 plantations and the family church... history that dates over 300 years and is the foundation of American history in the south.

We start with McLeod Plantation, and will enjoy their interpretive tour and learn the very core of real plantation life. We then travel through Ashley River Road to get a taste of Drayton, Magnolia and Middleton properties, with short, scenic stops, learning of the family history. Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds. We finish with a trip to Old Saint Andrews Church circa 1706.

I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits! Come enjoy your the private journey into the past. This is the perfect tour for people with minor mobility issues. (please note the van is not wheel-chair accessible)

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch
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Charleston, SC 29403, USA

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What To Expect

McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Charleston's hard history is explained here at McLeod, and takes into scope grueling day-to-day life on a pre-civil war farm.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Drayton Hall

The only and oldest remaining plantation house, in its original form, on the Ashley River. While we do not tour inside the house, we will stop for pictures and a history lesson. The Drayton Family is fascinating, and have owned this property since inception... until just recently.Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Thomas Drayton and his wife Ann arrived from Barbados to the new English colony of Charles Towne and established Magnolia Plantation along the Ashley River in 1676. The oldest public tourist site in the Low Country and the oldest public garden in America. We will drive down Live Oak Alley and stop for pictures in front of the house.Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Middleton Place

View Middleton Place’s vista of the house entrance. We will shop the open-air market and museum store.Please note this is a driving tour, and we do not enter the admission areas of the grounds.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old St. Andrew's Parish Church

We visit the oldest church building (1708), still in service, south of Virginia. We will stroll the church graveyard and get a peak inside this 300-year-old structure. Learn how the Reverend John Drayton Jr saved the family's crucifix-form church and how he curated the Ashley River gardens.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that we do walk the grounds of these plantations and the Sprinter van is equipped with a double step.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Historic Plantations 1/2 Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste of Historic Plantations 1/2 Day Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Taste of Historic Plantations 1/2 Day Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that we do walk the grounds of these plantations and the Sprinter van is equipped with a double step.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste of Historic Plantations 1/2 Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that we do walk the grounds of these plantations and the Sprinter van is equipped with a double step.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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