Charleston Insights
Private tours
Private tours
About Charleston Insights
Whether coming for pleasure or considering purchasing property, Charleston Insights provides the introduction you need to get to know Charleston. You will likely be impressed by Charleston's beauty - especially, now that the 4.5 square mile historic district has been restored to its pre-Civil War splendor. However, truly appreciating Charleston's charm and uniqueness as a city takes more than sightseeing. It also takes learning the city's history and culture.
With a B.A. in British Civilization, your guide will show you how Charleston's aristocratic and English Enlightenment roots have shaped and distinguished this wealthiest of colonial and antebellum era cities for 350 years. By viewing Charleston's distinctive Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious lifestyle in this light, you will gain insight into the city - and see why leading travel publications have rated Charleston as Best City USA every year since 2011. Restored to its original grandeur, Charleston is once again stunning!
With a B.A. in British Civilization, your guide will show you how Charleston's aristocratic and English Enlightenment roots have shaped and distinguished this wealthiest of colonial and antebellum era cities for 350 years. By viewing Charleston's distinctive Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious lifestyle in this light, you will gain insight into the city - and see why leading travel publications have rated Charleston as Best City USA every year since 2011. Restored to its original grandeur, Charleston is once again stunning!
Richard Spahr, Founder
Tour Operator & Certified Guide
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Tour Operator & Certified Guide
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Richard is a licensed tour operator and a referral agent with Christie's International Real Estate. He moved to Charleston in 2008 - just as the city's rebirth was unfolding. Before Charleston, Richard had a career trading derivatives with banks in LA, NYC, and London. He began his career after earning a Global MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and the University of Oxford. Having settled in his favorite city, Richard enjoys connecting others with Charleston.