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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We had a wonderful tour and introduction to Charleston. We loved the history and the personalization that she brought to the tour which, on a very hot day, was welcome and appreciated! We would recommend her to anyone looking for more that just scratching the surface.
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September 2026Thanks Jenni! I really enjoyed meeting you and your friends-I loved the shared connections. You all were troopers in the heat! I am glad we were able to stop into a few places to cool off as we walked around. I hope you had a great weekend and thank you again for choosing me as your guide!
It was a delight to spend the day with Kay. She is a very knowledge tour guide and made the day very enjoyable. You can't go wrong with any of her tours.
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September 2026LaDonna-I so enjoyed meeting you and your family! It was a warm day to tour but I am glad we were able to pop in and out of the car to see some beautiful architecture and visit Boone Hall. Thank you for choosing me to spend the day with. I appreciate it and had fun with you!
Kay was INCREDIBLE! She was knowledgeable, told great stories, was so fun to be around, knew her history, knew people on the street by name, & even remembered our names. She customized the tour for our group of 12. We loved learning about Charleston with her as our guide! We would most definitely recommend her. And, when we come back, we’d all love to take another tour...
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September 2026Thank you Rachael! It was my pleasure to meet you all and share some of my favorite parts of Charleston with you. I am so thankful you chose me to be your guide! I am thankful I got to be a part of your special weekend. I hope you will come back soon!
Kate is absolutely charming! Very knowledgeable and personable. I swear she knows everyone in town lol. We were in town for a girls trip, and we kicked off our weekend with the walking tour and could not have enjoyed it more.
Replied from the guide, Kathryn A.
September 2026Thanks Stacy! I loved meeting all you and sharing Charleston with you. Thanks for choosing me to be your guide for your weekend girls trip!