Charleston, United States
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Since May 30, 2025
9.0
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Guide #74238
Hi I'm Susan, I am a leading authority on Southern architecture and design. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in architectural history, I am the author and photographer of many books published by Rizzoli International Publications and other publishers, including my most recent volume, The Allure of Charleston. During the last twenty-five years, I have written three books about Charleston as well as titles featuring other historic Southern locations. I have lectured at organizations including Sotheby's and the Smithsonian and my books have been reviewed and excerpted in publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Town & Country, House Beautiful, Veranda, and World of Interiors. My articles have also appeared in The New York Times, Veranda, House Beautiful, Town & Country Travel, Art and Antiques, Southern Accents, Coastal Living, and other periodicals.
Charleston

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6 reviews
Susan was a great guide. She was so knowledgeable about Charleston and architecture. She answered all our questions and made the tour interesting and fun. I would recommend her to my friends and family.
Susan was fabulous. You can’t get a better expert with a strong passion for Charleston only matched by her knowledge of history and architecture.
This was a delightful walking tour of historic Charleston. Highly recommended.
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This is a belated thank you for you review. It was a pleasure sharing my beautiful city with you!
Wonderful tour, very informative, Susan is the best. We learned so much about the architecture and history of Charleston, Just a great way to take in the heart of this city!!
Replied from Susan S.
This is a belated thank you for you review. It was a pleasure sharing my beautiful city with you!