Private tour in Charleston Mary C

Step on Guide for City Tour

5.0

(1) review

-
Hours icon 2 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 2 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later

Mary C.

5.0

Guide rating

187

Reviews

Tours delivered

1 hrs

Avg. response time

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.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Mary C.

Overview of your Charleston tour

This is a chartered 2-hour motor coach tour of the city focusing on architectural and historic highlights with an emphasis on any specific theme requested by the customer. There will be at least one stop where the group can get off the bus and see certain sights up close. Note: this is for large groups of up to 50 people who have their own charter bus.

Your Charleston tour itinerary

The following sites will be covered along the route: Historic King Street The College of Charleston Colonial Lake Cannonborough The Battery (aka White Point Garden) The Citadel Military College The City Market The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon The Fireproof Building The Hibernian Society The Four Corners of Law Broad Street Liberty Square Chalmers Street St. Michael's Church Emanuel A. M. E. Church Marion Square The Aiken Rhett House The Joseph Manigault House Hampton Park and many more!

Want to customize this tour?

Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.

Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bus

Motorcoach tour. (Bus to be secured by travel agent or group leader and not by TBL guide or staff.)

What's included
Other: Price is for step on guide service for 2-hour motor coach tour of the city for up to 50 passengers as well as the required city bus permits. Price of motor coach charter and driver is not included. Booking the bus is the responsibility of the group's leader and not the responsibility of Tours by Locals staff or guide.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Motorcoach and driver.
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Tastings
Private Transportation With Driver
Equipment
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Services
Meeting location

375 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29403, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Tour will begin at the Charleston Area Visitor Center (375 Meeting Street) unless otherwise noted. All motorcoaches must enter the bus shed behind the Visitor Center by using the John Street entrance.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
429970
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
5.0

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Charleston

1 reviews

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Charleston best suited for?

This private tour in Charleston is ideal for large groups who have their own charter bus and are interested in exploring the city's architectural and historic highlights. It's perfect for those who want a customized experience with a focus on specific themes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for travellers with mobility needs.

What should I bring or wear?

Can this private tour in Charleston be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

Where does the tour start and end?

Is transportation included?

How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?

What languages is this tour offered in?

AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide

-
Hours icon 2 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
-
Hours icon 2 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-10 people
Your party size

1

Tour date
View our cancellation policiesUpgrade for total flexibility with Any Reason Cancellation
Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
Explore more of Charleston
Charleston Historic District Orientation TourCharleston 101Magical History Tour of CharlestonBeauty & Tragedy: Charleston's History - Private Walking TourMotorized Charleston History Tour, 3 hoursHistory of Charleston Walking TourAlleys of Charleston Walking TourCharleston Plantations and City Tour - Half DayCharleston's Charm and Grace Express Tour Charleston Highlights Driving TourBest of Charleston and Boone Hall Plantation Private TourBoone Hall Plantation Express TourHistory and Highlights of CharlestonArchitectural & Historical Overview of Charleston - Private Walking TourHistoric Charleston Three Hour WalkaboutOrientational History of Charleston TourCharleston American Revolution Tour - Half DayHaunted Charleston: Hidden History Walking TourMagnolia Plantation Tour and Historic Charleston Tour, 4 hoursMiddleton Place Plantation and Charleston Highlights Tour, 4 hoursCharleston Historic District Shore Excursion TourMiddleton Place and Drayton Hall Full Day TourCity Tour and Boone Hall PlantationWalking Tour of HIstoric Charleston with Jewish HistoryHaunted Charleston Ghost Walking TourThe Grimké Sisters of Charleston: Boone Hall Plantation & Historic Charleston Tour, 4 hoursExtended History Tour of Historic CharlestonBoone Hall Planation Express Private TourJewish History Walking Tour: 300+ Years of Sephardic + Ashkenazi HeritageExpress Historical Walking Tour, 2 hoursStep on Guide for City Tour Charleston Ironwork tour - Half DayHistoric Charleston Walking Tour, 3 hoursCharleston, City at the CrossroadsHistoric Charleston Two Hour Express Walking TourHistoric GraveyardsCharleston's Plantation Culture and HistoryHalf Day Plantations Tour CharlestonColonial Charleston and the Revolutionary War