Private tour in Charleston Mary C

Charleston's Plantation Culture and History

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Mary C.

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Since I am a 5th-generation Charlestonian, I may be a bit biased, but I think you're going to fall in love with this place! I have many years of experience bringing the sights and sounds of Charleston to visitors and newcomers. My tours have been featured in Fodor's Travel Guide and Diversion Magazine. I am also the author of five popular guide books about the area's culture, architecture and history. In addition to being a licensed tour guide, I am a guest speaker at special programs, a freelance writer for local magazines, and a former docent at local historic sites. Before pursuing my current avocation as a tour professional, I was a classroom teacher, and I hold a Master's Degree in Education (from the College of Charleston, of course). Let me introduce you to the city where I've lived my entire life and that has been home to my family for over 170 years. I am licensed by the city of Charleston as a registered tour guide and as a member of Charleston's Palmetto Guild, a designation of local tour guides who have been recognized by the city as committed to historical accuracy, continuing education and providing an engaging experience for visitors. I am also a freelance writer for travel books and local publications.

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Overview of your Charleston tour

Enjoy the beauty and history of the Lowcountry as you are transformed to a place that time has forgotten. In the 18th century, Charleston's wealth was legendary. Most of that wealth was in the hands of the rice planters. We'll visit Middleton Place, the most stately of all the local rice plantations and the ancestral home of one of our nation's founders. Not only will you gaze upon and stroll through the lovely gardens modeled after the finest in Europe, but you'll learn about the production of Carolina Gold and this extensive and sophisticated process brought to the Lowcountry by Africans in the early 1700s.

Your Charleston tour itinerary

I will meet you at Middleton Place, a place like no other. We'll spend 2 hours exploring the plantation, as I guide you through the magnificent landscaped gardens as well as the path following the beautiful Ashley River and picturesque flooded rice fields. We'll explore the history and culture of the planters as well as that of the enslaved people who introduced the crop to the Lowcountry. Afterward, you may wish to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner at the Middleton Place Restaurant or a sandwich or snack at the Middleton Garden Shop. Please send me a message if you would like to customize this tour.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Customers will provide their own transportation to and from the plantation. If necessary, I can arrange for a private car and driver for you at an additional cost. Ride share services are also available.

What's included
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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission to the plantation is not included in tour price.
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Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: This tour will begin at Middleton Place (4300 Ashley River Road).

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
35382
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
4.8

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This private tour in Charleston is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in plantation culture. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Mary C. for deeper insights into the area's rich history and culture.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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