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Private tour in Charleston Mary C
A Hidden Gem
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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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Strolling through Harleston Village
Overview of your Charleston tour
Explore a charming residential neighborhood that’s downtown but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. Harleston Village is just as beguiling as the prominent French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods but is an idyllic place that most visitors to Charleston never see. It’s home to hundreds of beautiful colonial, antebellum, and Victorian houses as well as several small churches and the much beloved Colonial Lake. The College of Charleston, one of the oldest and most beautiful in the country, adds even more enjoyment to your visit with a thriving campus that includes over 80 buildings that are centuries old. Experience Charleston through the lens of the hidden gem that is Harleston Village.
Your Charleston tour itinerary
Your tour begins at Marion Square, the vibrant park that's considered the heartbeat of the city. We will stroll through the beautiful and antiquated College of Charleston campus on our way to entering the residential streets of Harleston Village where you'll encounter a variety of styles of architecture representing three different centuries.
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour.
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329 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29403, United States
Marion Square covers an entire block. We will meet at the fountain on the corner of King and Calhoun Streets.
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