Wonderful - What a wonderful estate that is being carefully restored. There’s not tons of walking and also a film to help with information.

Very interesting and informative! - Great tour guide who was very knowledgeable. Loved learning all the history of the home and seeing what life was like back then.

Very Informational Tour - This tour did a great job of explaining the grounds and house and associated history. The tour was well-paced and gave ample time for taking photos.

Well worth the trip! - Lovely home and grounds! Home has been maintained as originally designed as much as possible. Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Thanks for the experience!

Drayton Hall is a must see while in Charleston area - The tour of Drayton Hall was interesting and informative. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and shared many interesting details about the home and plantation which made the tour a memorable one. What makes Drayton Hall different from other historic homes is that it is empty and is in the original state that it was in when the preservation foundation took it over. There are two archeologists working at the plantation site and many artifacts on display. The ongoing archeology work continues to shed light on life for the Drayton family and its many enslaved staff which means the tours guides receive new information on a regular basis to share with visitors. The gift shop has a nicely curated selection of items related to the home and area. We spend about 3hrs there, including the 90 minute house tour. We enjoyed our time at Drayton Hall and highly recommend it as a must-do activity while visiting Charleston.

Great example of unrestored plantation property! - Extremely knowledgeable guide, punctual and courtious. To some degree, you'll have a better experience if you like history, but even the grandkids picked up some interesting notes. This is a preserved, but not restored property, which for me made it that much better.

Not worth the time or money - The tour guide was very knowledgeable but honestly I found the whole thing boring and a waste of time. There was another group in front of us so we spent time waiting for them to move on so we could too. With all the things to do in Charleston, this one would not be on my list.

Save Your Money - Save your money. Drayton Hall is an empty plantation main house, devoid of any furnishings. A visitors Center has been constructed with material culture from the 18th century. Our Docent could have been better and needed to know the history of the house or Charleston. Go to Middleton Place for a nice lunch, walk the grounds, and see remnants of the original plantation. Go to McLeod Plantation for a real visit to a plantation with well trained Docents. Visit the African American Museum in Charleston.

Drayton Hall - Not worth your time - Definitely disappointed and not worth the money. You can see most of the first two floors - empty rooms. The guide didn't even have much definitive history - she kept saying "We assume...' Save your money and go to Boone Hall or the Magnolia Plantation. Waste of money!

History??? - Prior to choosing this tour I thoroughly researched other plantations to determine the best option. I chose Drayton as I found multiple reviews stating how they were very informative and inclusive of the full history of America. Unfortunately, my wife and I found this tour extremely disappointing. During the initial meeting with our guide, she described what would be in store and referenced "how Europeans & Africans CAME TOGETHER to start America". It was at this point the tone was set for the information that would be shared. This tour was centered on the opulence of the dominant culture. Emphasis was put on the architecture, travels, and status of the slave master amongst his peers. There was a focus to tell his story absent the direct correlation with slavery. When "enslaved" persons were spoken of it was as if there was this respectful working relationship. Some examples include references from his journals such as; him feeling sorrow from the loss of 2 of his house slaves Jack & Dumpling. Multiple references to what he kept in his journal were made. We found it interesting that we had to ask questions regarding information directly relating to slaves. The tour guide would then explain that he did record notes regarding the the punishment of slaves in his journals. This information would not have been addressed if not asked. When addressed, it seemed a very slanted view primarily from the slavemaster's perspective. All that being said, our tour guide, Rosemary, was a very delightful lady. The tour was an eye-opener to the lack of I formation and truth NOT being shared regarding the history of America. It is a reminder of how far we have to go and the obstacles that remain. I would not recommend this tour to anyone and would prefer a refund. I had to give it 1 star just to review. I would give 0.