Tour guide in Charleston Susan S.

Charleston, United States

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I'm Susan S., your private tour guide in Charleston

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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.

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  • Becca C.United States
    5 days ago

    Susan is a wealth of knowledge! We enjoyed every minute of our historic walking tour together!

  • James D.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Susan's depth of knowledge and passionate love of Charleston's history and architecture infused and energized every step of our 2.5 hour walking tour. Her ability to weave the stories of people and places (buildings) into an engaging and informative narrative gave us so much more understanding and appreciation than we could've gotten from large group or trolley tours or...

  • Leslie L.United States
    June 2026

    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.

    Replied from the guide, Susan S.

    June 2026

    Thank you for the kind review, Leslie. It was a delight touring with you and your group.

  • Quinn L.United States
    April 2026

    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.

    Replied from the guide, Susan S.

    April 2026

    Thanks so much for the review! It was a pleasure touring with you.

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