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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

“We were visiting Daufuski Island for the first time. This tour provided a great overview and a ton of historical information. Our guide, Boo, was funny and very knowledgeable.”

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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

“Excellent tour. It exceeded expectations. Heather was so informative and passionate on sharing her love for Beaufort”

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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

“The guide was excellent and provided a detailed history on the Tour. Beaufort is still a small town in many ways.”

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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

“A great tour very much worthwhile. Janet does a wonderful job sharing historical sites in Beaufort! Highly recommend.”

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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

“Don’t go on a Sunday. Everything is closed! We went swimming in the ocean, was a lot of fun. No gluten free food available for my family.”

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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

“This is the tour for you if you want to learn about Pat Conroy. I would have loved to also hear more about Beaufort history”

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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

“I believe our guide’s name was Anastasia and she was great! I am not sure what to think of the voices but my son used another app and often the words added up! She was very enthusiastic, energetic and knowledgable. After the tour dispersed she…”

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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

“Our Gullah Heritage tour was cancelled. We took the city tour instead. Our guide was excellent and the bus was comfortable. We learned a lot about Beaufort. Kelly Tours did a great job.”

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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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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.

“Tour was exceptional. Had it on my list of things to do during my stay. Would have loved to interact with a few of the Gullah speaking islanders to Hearn more about their history. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and I learnt a lot…”

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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

“Very nice tour that you can do on your own and at whatever time you want. I loved that you could replay things or stop for a break and resume it later!”

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