CHARLESTON INSIGHTS
PRIVATE TOURS
PRIVATE TOURS
ABOUT CHARLESTON INSIGHTS
Charleston Insights offers private tours designed for seasoned travelers who enjoy connecting with the places they visit—and understand this takes more than standard sightseeing. Similar in approach to guides in Europe, these tours go beneath the surface to provide social historical context to the sights guests see, while also introducing contemporary life.
With a degree in British Civilization, your guide focuses on how Charleston's English aristocratic, 17th-century Enlightenment, and Gullah cultural roots have shaped and distinguished this city for over 350 years. This curated lens provides a distinct view of Charleston—from its days as the jewel of the first British Empire, through its cultural impact during the Roaring Twenties, to its recent rebirth as a world-class city and destination.
Richard Spahr
Founder, Tour Operator & Certified Guide
Licensed Real Estate Referral Agent
Founder, Tour Operator & Certified Guide
Licensed Real Estate Referral Agent
Following graduate studies at Thunderbird and Oxford, Richard traded bonds and interbank derivatives in New York and London. Even while thriving in this international environment, he kept Charleston in the back of his mind, envisioning a gracious, once-grand seaport to escape to one day. His eventual decision to move here in 2008 could not have been better timed—as he arrived just as the city's restoration and rebirth were taking shape.
Richard finds Charleston embodies the ultimate lifestyle arbitrage: a coastal colonial jewel now restored and offering cosmopolitan amenities—yet retaining its timeless charm. Today, he enjoys connecting guests with his favorite city via private tours and as a referral agent with the Christie's International Real Estate network.
PRIVATE TOUR FEES
For Up To 5 Guests
For Up To 5 Guests
Historic District Tours
Historic Walking Tour: $360 | 2.5 Hours
Black Car + Historic Walking Tour: $485 | 2.5 Hours
(Starts With a One-Hour Chauffeured City Overview)
Historic Walking Tour: $360 | 2.5 Hours
Black Car + Historic Walking Tour: $485 | 2.5 Hours
(Starts With a One-Hour Chauffeured City Overview)
Plantation Tours
Boone Hall: $360 | 3.0 Hours
Middleton Place: $360 | 3.0 Hours
Excludes Transport & Plantation Admission Fees
Boone Hall: $360 | 3.0 Hours
Middleton Place: $360 | 3.0 Hours
Excludes Transport & Plantation Admission Fees
Tour Fee Settled With Your Guide
Black Car Fee Settled With Your Chauffeur
Transport Fee Settled With Your Chosen Car Service
Black Car Fee Settled With Your Chauffeur
Transport Fee Settled With Your Chosen Car Service
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