Tour guide in Charlottesville Mili S.

Charlottesville, United States

Italian, English

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Since Jun 11, 2021

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I'm Mili S., your private tour guide in Charlottesville

Guide #51852

5.0 (7)

I am a life-long local of Charlottesville, VA. I have tried to move to big cities like San Francisco, New Orleans, even Rome, but Charlottesville kept calling me back. Even when I was living elsewhere, I had close family connections in the area. I am one of a rare bunch - C-Ville locals who also attended the University of Virginia. Actually, I am what you would call a Double Hoo - meaning I graduated from the University twice, once with a BA and once with an MFA. For all of my college career, I worked full time as a waitress at some of the best restaurants in town. There are few options for people with degrees in Art History, so I decided to use mine to become an extraordinary tour guide, first in Rome and other cities in Europe, and now in the major cities of the East Coast. I have been working in the tourism industry for over a decade and am a highly rated tour director and guide with multiple tour operators, both adult and student. With all the other customer service experience I have had, I am confident I will be able to provide an amazing experience for any age group, in any city. But C-Ville will always be home. So when ToursByLocals let me know that people were looking for a guide to this little town, I couldn't wait to sign up! Charlottesville is an amazing place, not just because of its history, not just because of its mountain views, or the soil and climate that make it possible to grow almost anything. . . it's just got that something that people fall in love with! We have so many people who come to visit and just stay!! Maybe you will too!! BA from the University of Virginia in Art History MFA from the University of Virginia in Classical Art and Archaeology Certification with International Tour Management Institute 2001 DC Certified Guide since 2014 Member of the DC Guild of Professional Tour Guides since 2015 Certified New York City Guide since 2017 Member of the Guide Association of New York City since 2021 I am not a driver guide. I can accompany you in your vehicle or arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Peter S.
    October 2025

    We had an outstanding tour of the historic heart of the University of Virginia - Jefferson's architecture - with Mili. She took us all over the nooks and crannies of the grounds, knew the history thoroughly (not just of UVA but Charlottesville as well), had answers to all our questions, and was enjoyable to spend a couple of hours with. She was responsive, flexible, and...

    Replied from Mili S.

    Thanks so much!💚

  • Wayne H.
    October 2025

    Replied from Mili S.

    I look forward to it! Thanks so much! 💚

  • Robert A.
    June 2025

    We had a 1 hour plus tour of UVa with Mili Steele-Hollenbeck. She is absolutely terrific! She is informed, good-humored, approachable and a sheer delight. We would take a tour with her anytime!!

    Replied from Mili S.

    Thanks so much for your nice review! I had such a great time with both of you and truly hope to see you again! With sincere kind affection and southern hospitality, Mili💚

  • Margot B.
    November 2023