Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Explore Historic South Carolina
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Beaufort
Embark on a 1.15-hour minibus tour of historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Explore the charming town, admire antebellum houses, learn about the Civil War, and discover famous movie sites. Join us for an adventure through Beaufort's rich history and cultural heritage!
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bay Street - Downtown Beaufort is a lovely town full of shops and restaurants. A marvelous place to window shop or find that special present for a friend.
What's Included
  • Air-Conditioned Van
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Costumed Guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The town of Beaufort, situated on Port Royal Island, continues to be the crown jewel of South Carolina’s Sea Islands with its captivating allure, natural splendor, intriguing past, and rich, varied cultural legacy.
During this driving tour of approximately 1.15 hours, we’ll go through Beaufort’s historic district which includes renowned areas such as The Old Point and The Bluff, featuring antebellum homes and churches, all within the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle.
While we tour the town, your guide will help you acquaint with the splendid and historic landmarks: observe historic townhouses closely while learning about their architectural design and their creators. Uncover the fate of Beaufort’s homes and inhabitants during the Union Occupation in the Civil War. Recognize film locations popularized by over 24 Hollywood movies filmed in Beaufort and its neighboring regions. Embark on a journey with us through the Nation’s Historic Landmark District in Beaufort, the second oldest city in South Carolina!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kelly Tours Beaufort
Bay Street
The Beaufort Downtown Marina
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sara_a
Apr 23, 2024
Learned a lot of history and saw a beautiful town! - There was just a few of us on the tour bus and it felt like a private tour. So much history was shared and questions answered! I didn't know what a big part Beaufort played in the Civil War.
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G799msjims
Apr 23, 2024
Great informational tour of Beaufort! - Our tour guide was a young lady that did an excellent job. She provided a lot of information about the history of Beaufort including the civil war period which was very interesting. The information that she provided about the mansions and National Cemetary was also great. This tour was well worth the time and money.
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Statesbo
Apr 23, 2024
Rick ,our driver ,was... - Rick ,our driver ,was excellent !!! He was very knowledgeable . We enjoyed the experience . Perfect sized group
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Mary_c
Apr 21, 2024
Short tour backed with information you never knew about Beaufort. - This was a fabulous tour. The tour operator was very knowledgeable. We had no idea about the historic significance of Beaufort. We definitely will be back.
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Kl0vell
Apr 21, 2024
Do not miss this tour! - I did not realize how beautiful and historical Beaufort is. This was the high point of our visit to Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area!
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Will_w
Apr 19, 2024
Do it! - Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic tour guide! The guides passion brought people into the tour and everything was on schedule
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Mallie_k
Apr 19, 2024
Informational - Our guide had a lot of good stories regarding Beaufort. The mini bus was comfortable and the information was very good.
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Judygk4219vr
Apr 18, 2024
Super experience. - Heather, our guide, was truly amazing. Her love of the area, the breadth of her knowledge, and the respect for the past made her the perfect tour guide. She truly made the region come alive and kept everyone’s attention with her easy manner and meticulous attention to detail. The minibus was comfortable with good visibility and a super sound system. One of the best tours we have had through the years. Well done!
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Loisss9210np
Apr 18, 2024
Fascinating trip! - Really wonderful. So many beautiful homes and the history behind them was fascinating. Our guide was fantastic and shared so many great stories.
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Terry_c
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour, disappointing violator Support - 10 of us were flooded into our rental house and couldn’t get out to get to the tour. I texted Viator about 11 AM before a 3 o’clock and told them we couldn’t make it kelley Kelli tour. The tour operator did not get the word and had a bus waiting, Kelli was remarkable and scheduled us for the next day. The tour was terrific earlier. Earlier, I got good support from calling Viator when two days before the tour I needed to switch days.
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