As the oldest preserved plantation house in the country that’s still open to the public, Drayton Hall allows visitors to tour this early 1700s estate. Along with an admission ticket, this activity includes a guided tour of the estate as well as free time for you to take a self-guided stroll of the grounds. Drayton Hall is close to downtown Charleston and has free parking, making it a great activity for travelers short on time.
Watch an orientation video about the plantation with your guide
Tour the Gates Gallery and the Almeida Gallery at your leisure
Visit an 18th century African American cemetery
This is a family-friendly attraction, great for groups of 15 or less
What To Expect
Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall plantation c. 1738 is located in the Ashley River Historic District of Charleston, SC.
Our Interpreter-Guided House Tour is led by professional interpreters who have worked with and in the house for years and have deep understanding of the history and fabric of the house and all the lives which have touched Drayton Hall throughout its three centuries. Offered once-daily on each open day at 9 am sharp (gate opens at 8:45 am). The tour begins with an orientation video in the visitor center and at the conclusion, tour guests are encouraged to take the self-guided landscape tour of the plantation property, taking in the historic landscape, sweeping views of the Ashley River, and enjoying the exciting Lowcountry vistas and wildlife which vary from location to location across this vast estate.
Tickets are all-inclusive, there are no extra fees for a landscape visit or to visit Drayton Hall’s museum galleries.
• Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
Handicapped Accessible through exhibits, garden, museum shop, and walking trails (however wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may have difficulty maneuvering on the unpaved paths). The guided House Tour does require walking up the portico steps into the house. Personal wheelchairs and scooters are prohibited on House Tours.
Check-in with valid photo ID is required.
Include
1-Hour Interpreter-Led Tour
All-Inclusive Admission to Drayton Hall
Orientation Video
Gates Gallery
Almeida Gallery
18th Century African-American Cemetery
Free Parking
Exclude
Transportation to/from Drayton Hall