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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

“All of the guides on our trip were very knowledgeable about the area and the islands history! My son and I enjoyed the day and were treated to a beautiful sunset in the way back!”

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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

“We had an incredible tour with Heather. She was very engaging and provided a great blend of history, culture, and local lore. The highlight of the tour was the stop at Beaufort National Cemetery. Heather did a wonderful job of informing us of the history…”

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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

“Janet was absolutely delightful. If you love history and seeing beautiful pre-civil war Southern Masions, I definitely recommend this tour. We had a lot of fun learning about Beaufort's history and connections to the civil war. Janet was very friendly and engaged our teenage daughter…”

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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

“Troy was great on the boat rides to and from, giving three stars because they should inform you when you’re booking that most shops, attractions, restaurants are CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays. Place was a ghost town.”

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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

“Fantastic tour for any Pat Conroy fans. Our guide Janet was full of fabulous information and showed us lots of sites around Beaufort.”

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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

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She did a fantastic job. I loved the responses from the app spirit box.”

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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

“The guide was a wealth of information and history. Presented with humor. I really enjoyed the experience of the praise house. I learned something new at every stop. I would have loved to try some of the red rice she described.”

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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

“Bil (with 1L) was a very knoledable guise. He lived in Beaufort mpst of his life and was an amazinbg source of the towns history. The tour was a bit lacking in the movie end of it. Yes he did point out who stayed in…”

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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.

“We saw many birds and some bottlenose dolphins- including some young dolphins who were very active. Great overview of the ecosystem, with some interesting history mixed in.”

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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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