Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour Experience
4.9
756 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Discover the hidden history of Daufuskie Island on a guided tour. Explore the island's rich heritage, visit local artisans, and learn about Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Outside Hilton Head - Check in will be at our Shelter Cove Marina Location.
What's Included
  • Boat ride round trip
  • Professional historian onboard
  • Golf cart transportation included
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah and only reachable by boat, Daufuskie Island is a true treasure. This 4-hour journey to Daufuskie Island offers a sneak peek into an intriguing segment of Lowcountry history on the island’s unspoiled side. Experience local craftsmanship and delve into the rich heritage of the Native Americans, European colonizers, the cotton industry, and Gullah culture. We suggest wearing suitable attire for the climate and packing water, snacks, and sunscreen.

Be advised: Our excursion is fully programmed and does not incorporate a lunch break.

Location
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Shelter Cove Lane
Departure Point: This trip departs from our kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina. Address: 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Linda_l
May 24, 2024
Must see Daufuskie! - The boat ride on a beautiful warm day would have been enough for a great review but Captain Pete’s narration made this a highlight of our week in Hilton Head. Gullah history was presented in an interesting, respectful way…we loved it!
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Connie_s
May 16, 2024
Great Daufuskie Island Tour - Captain Pete was very knowledgeable and interesting! I really enjoyed the scenic boat ride to the island!
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352kayh
May 13, 2024
Great Tour! - Fascinating tour of Dafuskie Island! Captain Pete was the tour guide ever! Hour boat ride to and from the island with a two hour golf cart tour visiting historic sites and artisan shops.
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Diane_s
May 9, 2024
Very enjoyable history tour of the island - Captain Pete was awesome! So extremely knowledgeable with the history of the island. He made the tour so much more enjoyable because we learned so much about the rick history of the island. It's worth the cost and time to take this guided tour.
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Liane_r
May 5, 2024
Worth another look - We'd enjoyed this tour a couple years ago, so when we had the chance we took another couple with us. It was all new to them; informative and enjoyable. I was only sorry D'Fuskies was closed on a Monday.
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Margemonto
May 5, 2024
Enjoyable - We had an excellent time on this tour. Pete was a terrific guide. We enjoyed the history of the island and the people who lived there. Bring sunscreen.
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John
May 3, 2024
Daufuskie—the island, water, and spirit of the Lowcountry - Our tour with Outside Hilton Head to Daufuskie was one of the best water excursions I have been on. I knew right away Captain Pete was an excellent boatsman, but I was amazed at the amount of local history he related over our cruise. Having been born and raised in the Lowcountry I was delighted about the amount of Gullah and Geechie culture he shared on our time on the water and in the golf cart. During each stope he related social,family, religious, and cultural about the people and families of this once isolated coastal sea island. The stop at the Baptist church and Mary White school were my personal favorites . The ability to meet old and new settlers, community leaders, and even the local pastor’s wife gave us a glimpse of living life on Daufuskie today. We were allowed to see and experience the cottage industries of making indigo dyed fabrics, locally made soaps, and even new services like a winery and a coffee shop. Captain Pete gave us updates of the island’s development along with the Gullah stories of Haints and Hags blue painted cottages, and the religious beliefs by reading some from the Gullah New Testament! This cruise gave not only a beautiful view of Broad Creek, Hilton Head Island and Harbor Light the Haig Point Lighthouse, Calibogue Sound, Cooper River, but also the time to reflect on the beauty and blessings of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s marshes, wildlife, and wetlands we are privileged to call home.
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Chrissy851sl
May 2, 2024
Don’t miss this experience!! - What a wonderful experience. Our guide, Bayard, was so knowledgeable! We learned a great deal from his first hand experiences and greatly appreciated his insights into the history and culture of the area!! This was a highlight of our trip!
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Janet_s
May 1, 2024
Daufuskie island - Tour provided a lot of knowledge about a little known and isolated island. Nice boat ride over to island, also
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Kathleensanto_s
Apr 30, 2024
An enjoyable adventure. - Great boat ride. Captain Pete was utterly professional and very personable. Just remember your sunblock as there is little shade on the boat. The tour around Daufuskie island was an adventure. Lots of information shared.
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