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15 Best Beaufort & Daufuskie Tours

The Lowcountry day trips: Daufuskie’s Gullah history by guided island tour, Beaufort’s antebellum streets by horse and carriage and the movie-location circuit by golf cart. Daufuskie has no bridge; that is the entire point.

1.Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head

Explore Daufuskie Island's history and natural beauty on a guided tour from Hilton Head, including boat rides, island stops, and expert commentary.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful activity with Bayard exploring Daufuskie Island. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat ride was relaxing and the day was perfect. We learned so much about Daufuskie and the Low Country area in SC on this tour. It's well worth…”

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2.Beauforts #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

Discover Beaufort’s history on a charming horse and carriage tour. Enjoy expert guides, scenic views, and enriching stories in this relaxed, small-group experience.

★ 5.0

“Early morning carriage ride thru Beaufort was perfect. Our horse, D, was intelligent and careful. Pretty scenery and historic buildings were pointed out by our guide. (Don’t remember her name, but she was great!) she also told us about some places to walk after the…”

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4.Beaufort City Minibus Tour

Discover Beaufort’s cinematic charm and historic beauty on this small-group minibus tour, featuring local stories, scenic views, and movie locations for $35.

★ 5.0

“Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour guide entertained questions and responded with in-depth answers.”

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5.#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

Discover Beaufort's history on a 55-minute horse-drawn carriage tour with knowledgeable guides, stunning antebellum architecture, and charming scenery.

★ 5.0

“They were very friendly first tour went out late but they didn’t shorten any tour each got the full experience. Tyler was very knowledgeable (For being 12) she was great!!!!!”

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6.Walking Tour in Beaufort

Explore Beaufort’s historic streets on a 2-hour guided walking tour, packed with stories of antebellum homes, Civil War history, and local charm for just $35.

★ 5.0

“Perfect historical tour of Beaufort! Janet is so knowledgeable- highly recommend this tour if you want to really understand Beaufort and see all the historic mansions”

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7.Daufuskie Island Daily Round Trip Ferry Tickets

Experience Daufuskie Island independently with this round-trip ferry from Hilton Head. Enjoy scenic views, dolphin sightings, and flexible exploring options for $60.

★ 4.5

“Very laid back and helpful. They took care of everything and were very knowledgeable about the island. Ferry drivers even made sure that the visitors who wanted to see dolphins saw them.”

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8.Pat Conroy’s Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Explore Beaufort's storied streets and Pat Conroy’s life on a 1-hour 15-minute golf cart tour. Discover homes, historic sites, and literary inspiration.

★ 5.0

“Unfortunately I as the consumer did NOT realize that the Pat Conroy tour was going to exclusive about Pat Conroy& not about the history of Beaufort itself. My mistake, so it turned out it to be what we all expected.”

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9.Beaufort Ghost Walking Tours

Explore Beaufort’s haunted past with this engaging ghost walking tour, featuring historic homes, spine-tingling stories, and spirit-hunting tools.

★ 4.5

“The lady was very knowledgeable and informed us of a lot of history!and a lot of humor, kept the tour interested!”

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10.Beaufort Gullah Heritage Tour

Discover Gullah culture near Beaufort on this engaging 3-hour tour. See historic sites, learn from knowledgeable guides, and explore island life in South Carolina.

★ 5.0

“This was a great experience. Anyone has a history about slavery the low country of South Carolina, this is a place to go.”

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11.Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort

Discover Beaufort's charm and Hollywood history on this 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic homes, centuries-old oaks, and famous movie locations.

★ 5.0

“Great walking tour. Our guide (Michael) did a great job explaining the history around downtown Beaufort. Leisurely pace. We got to learn about the connection to several movies filmed in the downtown area. Highly recommend.”

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12.Hilton Head: Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Tour

Discover Daufuskie Island’s history and artisan culture with this guided tour from Hilton Head. Experience local crafts, historic sites, and Gullah traditions in 4.5 hours.

“A little windy and cold but was very interesting! I’ve never known much about the Gullah people so feel like I have really had a great history lesson today!”

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13.Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort

Discover Beaufort’s charm with this guided land and sea tour, combining historic sights and wildlife cruises for an engaging, family-friendly experience.

“The Land and Sea tour was very informative. It is a good way to find out information about the area. The Guide Karen and the Driver Jim made the tripe very interesting and informative. My wife and daughter and myself had a wonderful time on…”

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14.Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Explore Beaufort’s historic streets and waterfront at your own pace with this smartphone-guided walking tour. Discover Civil War sites, iconic homes, and local stories for just $9.75.

★ 4.0

“It took us a little time to figure it out, but for the price, my husband and I thought it was worth it. The narrator was good and we really liked being able to repeat any portions when we wanted. Sometimes my husband needed to…”

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