Tour guide in Charleston Kathryn A.
Charleston, United States
English
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I'm Kathryn A., your private tour guide in Charleston
Guide #46796
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my Tours By Locals page. My friends call me Kay and I would love to bring to life for you the history, architecture, and personality that makes me love Charleston so much. I have lived in various regions of the US over the years and when my husband and I moved to the south many years ago, it was like coming home! My love of teaching, history, and meeting new people are the perfect combination to lead you on a unique tour through Charleston and share our remarkable history. Whether you are interested in our centuries of gorgeous architecture, our significant political and military history, slavery and the Gullah culture, or the compelling stories of the residents of Lowcountry plantations, my goal is to keep you interested and engaged during your entire tour! I have a Master's Degree in Education and I am an AMI certified Montessori teacher. I am also a Certified Guide for the City of Charleston, a member of the Palmetto Guild and the Charleston Tour Association. I am certified as a Head Docent with the Charleston Horticulture Society and I participate in continuing education monthly to keep my certification active! I love customizing my tours so everyone has a good time! If you don't see what you are looking for in my published tours, please reach out to me so I can help customize a tour for your time and interests. I live with my husband, two teenage children, two easy going labradors and one speedy cat. If you are planning a trip to visit Charleston, let me show you why so many people fall in love with this charming city. I did years ago on my first visit and I do again, every time I share its wonders with others. (well behaved dogs are allowed on my tours) Certified Local Guide Charleston Tour Association Palmetto Guild Member Certified Charleston Horticulture Society Head Docent Masters in Education Certified AMI Montessori teacher Animal Lover! None
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Traveller reviews
- Dana K.United States4 days ago
Kay is an excellent tour guide-very knowledgeable and lots of fun! Highly recommend!

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October 2026I have fun meeting you and sharing some of my favorite parts of Charleston with you. Thanks for choosing me to be your guide-I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time together!
- Angela G.United States1 week ago
Kate was wonderful, knowledgeable and so much fun. She made our tour interesting and unique. I would highly recommend her.

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October 2026Thanks Angie! It was so much fun to walk around with you and Nick and Ariel and show you some of my favorite places in Charleston and of course share the history with you!
- Melissa K.United States3 weeks ago
We took this walking tour last week during our company retreat, and it was one of the best things we did in Charleston. Our guide, Kay, was fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history. She brought every street and building to life with great stories and kept the whole group interested from start to finish. Everyone in our group...

Replied from the guide, Kathryn A.
October 2026Thanks Melissa! I am so glad you chose me as your guide. I really enjoyed meeting you all and sharing the history of Charleston with you. I'm happy you all loved the tour! Thanks again for picking me to show you around!
- Nancy G.United States3 weeks ago
Kathryn was so knowledgeable and personable! She clearly enjoys her job and her enthusiasm and detailed knowledge allowed us to leave Charleston with a deeper appreciation and education of Charleston’s incredible history, resilience, and preservation. I really appreciated her desire to know what was most important for our group and her desire to check in with us along the...

Replied from the guide, Kathryn A.
October 2026Thank you! I really enjoyed meeting you all and sharing the history of Charleston with you. It was my pleasure to meet you-I am so lucky to meet nice people and walk with them. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and I hope when your travels bring you back to Charleston we can explore other areas.






