Private tour in Charleston Joyce W

The Outer Banks Season 5 Finale

5.0

(15) reviews

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Joyce W.

4.9

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Upon arrival I fell in love with Charleston. It was as if a magnet drew me to come and live in this gorgeous city and explore every corner of it. 

Now I've been a Certified tour guide here since 2005.
 During my college studies I traveled to Europe and decided I wanted to live overseas, which I did for two years. I am a seasoned traveler and love communicating with people from all over the world. This is also why I understand travelers. I know what it is to be in a new City or Country where you might not speak the language nor know much about the customs. And I know sometimes you want to see as much as possible, but sometimes you can be tired, sometimes you want to learn as much as possible about a place and sometimes you just need to get the feel of it. When I travel I don't want to feel like a tourist but rather like a traveler and I want to interact with the locals and get in touch with their world. 

One of the things I love the most of being a guide is to see people's smile and hear the "WOW" they say when see or understand something new in Charleston. 

I have a lot of passion for history, architecture, preservations and photography. I have knowledge of good restaurants of all kinds in Charleston and I will be happy to give recommendations. I keep myself very up to date about what's going on in the city, markets, concerts, celebrations, art opening, shows etc. 

I'd love to share my history and share interesting insights of the Charleston I live in with my guests. I like to use the word guests instead of clients, because I want you to feel like a guest in the city going with a local instead of feeling like a tourist…

Why should you come on a private tour with me? Let me tell you!

I have built up a great deal of knowledge about this vibrant city which I am proud to call my home. 
I am an independent and certified tour guide and a member of the Charleston Tour Guide Association. 
I'll show you things that you won't see on the tour bus. My tours are personal. 
I love to guide combining a mixture of entertainment, making history come alive, interesting facts about the present society as well as fun anecdotes about everyday life. 
The tour can be tailored to suit your particular interests. I will suggest an itinerary to match your interests and timeframe. 

I try to adapt my tour to the interests of my guests and make it personal that's why I get recommendations. I am specialized in tours for small groups, couples and families. My guests say I'm very knowledgeable, fun, charismatic and professional. Thank you for reading this! Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. Welcome to Charleston! Registered Charleston SC tour guide, badge #31662

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Joyce W.

Overview of your Charleston tour

3 hour tour in a 5 passenger van to visit the sets and locations in Charleston and Mount Pleasant area. We will park and get out of the vehicle at every stop. You may take as many photos and videos as you'd like.

Recent Reviews

Katie C.
July 2025

Joyce gave us a wonderful tour!! My teenage girls just love how invested Joyce was in the show, OBX - giving extra tidbits and showed actually photos from the show on our tour stops. For this mama that doesn’t watch the show, I was equally impressed. Joyce gave us all sorts of info about Charleston’s charm and its amazing architecture. I would highly recommend Joyce for your next tour booking. 🥰

Oscar R.
July 2025

If you’re a fan of Outer Banks like my kids are, this tour is a must. Joyce is incredibly knowledgeable and comes prepared with a binder full of show stills. She previews each stop with scenes from the series, then brings them to life on-site by pointing out where key moments were filmed and which characters were featured. She’s never rushed and adds great context along the way, including historical insights about the town. It felt like two tours in one. Highly recommend booking with Joyce if you’re in the area. We’ll definitely reach out again to try one of her other tours next time we’re back.

Margaret H.
July 2025

Far exceeded our hopes and expectations! Thank you!

Glenda S.
June 2025

This was an excellent tour. Highly recommend.

Patte O.
June 2025

Joyce did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable not only about the Outer Banks series but shared with us many other historical insights about Charleston! Would highly recommend Joyce❤️

Edward S.
April 2025

We had a great time on our Outer Banks tour. Joyce was an outstanding tour guide, so knowledgeable about all things Charleston. And she has a real passion for her adopted city that makes for a really fun and educational tour. My kids really enjoyed seeing all the Outer Banks filming locations and Joyce’s photography skills came in handy for capturing all the moments.

Your Charleston tour itinerary

Beginning in Charleston we will visit; - Tanny Hill Plantation - Port of Charleston and The Carolina Belle - Half Moon Wharf - Blue Star emblem We travel across the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant to see: - The Village of Kenmore - Pope's shrimp dock - Kiara's restaurant We will see loads of film sites from the show and stop and stroll out of the deck on the creek where dolphins are often seen.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Dodge Caravan, 5 passenger

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, USA

Charleston Visitor & Convention Center 375 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 We meet inside the the Gift Shop. There are both an indoor and outdoor parking lots.

Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
TV And Movie
Photography
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Architecture
Tour reference number
1110047
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Charleston best suited for?

This private tour in Charleston is perfect for fans of "The Outer Banks" series who want to explore the filming locations of the Pogues and the Kooks. It's also great for families, as it's kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Travellers looking to connect with a local for deeper insights will enjoy this experience with Joyce W.

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