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Private tour in Charleston Mary C
An Uptown Whirl of Charleston
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Since I am a 5th-generation Charlestonian, I may be a bit biased, but I think you're going to fall in love with this place! I have many years of experience bringing the sights and sounds of Charleston to visitors and newcomers. My tours have been featured in Fodor's Travel Guide and Diversion Magazine. I am also the author of five popular guide books about the area's culture, architecture and history. In addition to being a licensed tour guide, I am a guest speaker at special programs, a freelance writer for local magazines, and a former docent at local historic sites. Before pursuing my current avocation as a tour professional, I was a classroom teacher, and I hold a Master's Degree in Education (from the College of Charleston, of course). Let me introduce you to the city where I've lived my entire life and that has been home to my family for over 170 years. I am licensed by the city of Charleston as a registered tour guide and as a member of Charleston's Palmetto Guild, a designation of local tour guides who have been recognized by the city as committed to historical accuracy, continuing education and providing an engaging experience for visitors. I am also a freelance writer for travel books and local publications.
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A Bit off the Beaten Path
Overview of your Charleston tour
This tour covers one of the less-explored areas of the city. It's perfect for those visitors who'd like to get away from the downtown crowds to explore some of the most beautiful streets in quaint old neighborhoods. Although it's not home to the big names - the numerous mansions and antiquated churchyards often seen in movies and magazines - there are enough great sites here to satisfy a visitor's quest for grandness. Plus, it's just the right blend to remind you that this place is for real, not simply a tourist destination.
Your Charleston tour itinerary
We will spend three hours exploring some of uptown's quiet idyllic streets with homes that date from the late 1700s and early 1800s. You'll also see several historically significant public buildings as well as lovely gardens, ironwork and architecture that will leave you knowing why Charleston has always been such a special place.
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