Daufuskie Island Tour: Discover Lowcountry History

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Hilton Head Island

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Explore Daufuskie Island’s hidden history and artisan culture on a private tour. Discover Native American roots, Gullah heritage, and local crafts.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Daufuskie Island - The adventure begins with a boat journey from Shelter Cove Marina to the secluded side of Daufuskie Island. This ride is a key highlight of the tour! During the trip, there will be opportunities to observe dolphins and other wildlife, as well as to view and discuss the landmarks on Daufuskie and the nearby islands, which are…

What's Included

Boat ride there and back
Historian
Golf Cart
Guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Daufuskie Island is a true treasure, accessible only by boat. This exclusive 4.5-hour tour of Daufuskie Island offers an intriguing look into a captivating chapter of Lowcountry history on the island’s untouched side. Guests can visit local artisans and discover the rich history of Native Americans,…

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.

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Nojokr

Mar 4, 2026

Fun day and a great way to learn the history - Such a wonderful day visiting the island and learning it's history. Please if you take it, ask for Captain Boo, he is amazing!!

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J4030cwrebeccas

Dec 30, 2025

Highly Recommend Daufuskie Island History Tour by Outside Hilton Head - My husband has been coming to Hilton Head Island for over 40 years. I have been coming with him for 30. However, we have never taken a trip to Daufuskie Island. We inquired about tours and considered going on the Ferry on our own, but after finding the Outside Hilton Head History Tour and reading reviews we decided to try it. It was an amazing experience. Master Captain Dean Hager was experienced and knowledgeable throughout the tour. His personal style made the group of 9 feel comfortable not only with him, but with each other as well. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to learn about the island and we will look to book another tour with Dean on a return trip. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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Bobjones1967

Apr 25, 2025

Delightful Daufuskie - Daufuskie Island is one of the most pleasant places to visit. At Daufuskie, it is total relaxation time. There are many sites that you can visit and probably more are open later in March and definitely in April and May. Your mode of transportation is the golf cart. Beaches are pleasant. Most eateries are open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There are a few that are open for dinner. The people on Daufuskie are very warm welcoming and enjoy telling you all about their island. You will never find friendlier people. The weekends are busy, so for us, midweek was best for our family. When you stay, the best advice is to purchase any food that you might want to prepare for breakfast as well as snack food during the day. Would we go back there? Most definitely is our familys' answer and leaving Daufuskie Island was sad for all of us.

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P8659hechrisb

Dec 3, 2024

Daufuskie Island tour and Captain Kelly Pierce a big hit - We purchased the Daufuskie island tour from Outside Palmetto Bluff. The day was cold and sunny. We froze our buns off but we all agreed that it was worth it. I highly recommend this trip and Captain Kelly Pierce. We learned so much from him and it was evident that he loves sharing his knowledge with others. This was our first trip to Daufuskie. We will return again when it is warmer.

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From $585

(Per Group)

From $585 (Per Group)

up to 15 guests

1 - Traveler