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 as we tour this city - especially, now that America's oldest and largest historic district has been restored to its pre-Civil War splendor. However, this city's outward beauty is just part of Charleston's unique charm. For a deeper sense of what makes this city special, we will also need to look into Charleston's inner beauty - including its enlightened and genteel approach to life.
With a B.A. in British Civilization, your guide will lead you to the source of what makes Charleston special by focusing on the city's richly interwoven social fabric and culture. Beyond sightseeing, you will be shown how Charleston's 17th-century Enlightenment, English aristocratic, and Gullah cultural roots have shaped and distinguished this city for over 350 years. By viewing Charleston's distinctive Anglo-Caribbean architecture, landscaped gardens, and gracious lifestyle in this light, you will gain insight into this city - and see why leading travel publications have become so enamored with Charleston since the city's restoration that it has been voted every year since 2011 as Best City USA!
With a B.A. in British Civilization, your guide will lead you to the source of what makes Charleston special by focusing on the city's richly interwoven social fabric and culture. Beyond sightseeing, you will be shown how Charleston's 17th-century Enlightenment, English aristocratic, and Gullah cultural roots have shaped and distinguished this city for over 350 years. By viewing Charleston's distinctive Anglo-Caribbean architecture, landscaped gardens, and gracious lifestyle in this light, you will gain insight into this city - and see why leading travel publications have become so enamored with Charleston since the city's restoration that it has been voted every year since 2011 as Best City USA!
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 traded derivatives, starting 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. Now settled in his favorite city, Richard enjoys connecting others with Charleston.
Fees (All Private Tours)
Minimum 2.5 Hours
One Guest - $110/Hour
Each Additional Guest - $10/Hour
Plantation And House Tour Admissions - Not Included
Guide's Authorized Vehicle (Up to 4 Guests) - No Charge
Licensed Sprinter Van (5-13 Guests) - Additional Charge
One Guest - $110/Hour
Each Additional Guest - $10/Hour
Plantation And House Tour Admissions - Not Included
Guide's Authorized Vehicle (Up to 4 Guests) - No Charge
Licensed Sprinter Van (5-13 Guests) - Additional Charge