Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken's premier touring service since 2013
Let us show you Aiken's beauty while amazing you with our city's history, legends, and tantalizing gossip of yester-year.
About Us
About Us
Tailored Tours of Aiken is a private touring service owned and operated by Marty Bailey since 2013. A transplant from Texas who fell in love with the city's people, spirit, and history when she began learning about Aiken through her volunteering at the city's visitors center and the historic museum. Wanting to share her love of Aiken and its fascinating history, she created Tailored Tours of Aiken.
What began with just one tour and a few locals as guests, quickly grew to several different tours and guests from all over the nation and the world. All tours are typically driving tours but a walking tours are also available. If you don't see a tour that peaks your interest, let Marty know and she'll be glad to TAILOR a tour for you.
Booking a Tour
Because we operate on a first-come/first-serve basis, reservations are highly recommended. Simply call or text the number provided on this website, or contact us here or on Facebook. Provide us with the date & time you'd like your tour along with the number in your party, and we will do our best to make it happen.
Fun Facts
- The railroad, South Carolina Canal & Railroad, was in 1833, the world's longest running railway at 136 miles.
- South Carolina is the second largest producer of peaches in the United States.
- Aiken was advertised as the Saratoga of the South in the 1870's.
- The very first polo match ever held in South Carolina took place here in Aiken in 1882.
Site Content
Tailored Tours of Aiken provides
Tailored Tours of Aiken provides
Tailored Tours of Aiken provides
- Private driving tours of historic Aiken and the surrounding areas to parties of one to seven.
- Walking daytime tours of downtown historic Aiken.
- Walking evening ghost tours.
- Presentations to school groups, bringing "hands on" antiques.
- Presentations of historic Aiken to social/church groups.
- Gift certificates are available.
Testimonials
Tailored Tours of Aiken provides
Tailored Tours of Aiken provides
Perfect! Town trolly was booked so hotel suggested Marty. So glad it worked out that way. Great tour! -John S.
Marty knows her stuff. Great tour!!! So interesting to learn about my little hometown. -Emily M.
My fiancé and I came all the way from California to visit family and we're told we had to do a tour with Marty, We were not disappointed! We absolutely loved it and are still talking about all the history we've learned! We had a great time!! -Brenda F.
Greatest tour ever! -Bobbie D.
Current Deals
Current Deals
Current Deals
As a way of thanking our repeat clients and friends, we're offering a special "Thank You". For each paid individual a whole is punched. After nine punches, the tenth person is FREE. This reward can be utilized for any tour offered, at any time of the year. It's our way of showing our appreciation for your continued patronage.
FAQs
Current Deals
Current Deals
Are reservations necessary? Since we operate on a first-come/first-serve basis, they're definitely encouraged so you're sure to get a tour on the day/time you'd prefer.
What type of payment is accepted? We accept cash, local check, and credit card. But all card transactions do add a $2.00 processing fee.
What type of vehicle is used for driving tours? Tours are conducted in a Kia Carnival minivan, capable of carrying up to seven passengers.