Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour Experience

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: 24 hours
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 pause and observe dolphins and other wildlife, as well as to view and discuss the landmarks on Daufuskie and the nearby islands,…
What's Included
  • Boat ride round trip
  • Professional historian onboard
  • Golf cart transportation included
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and reachable only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a true treasure. This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island tour offers a peek into an intriguing chapter of Lowcountry history on the island’s untouched side. Discover the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah…

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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Anne
Mar 14, 2026
Excellent half day on the water and island tour! Highly recommend. - This was an excellent experience. Great customer service. Captain Andy, both Skipper and guide was both informative, articulate, and very nice.
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Pbdbeach85
Mar 13, 2026
Daufuskie Delights! - The Daufuskie tour was excellent! Captain Kelly Pierce was supreme. He filled the trip with interesting facts and trivia about HHI, the waterways, and Daufuskie on the way and back. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Kelly!
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Laura_l
Mar 12, 2026
Capt Kelly’s tour was awesome - Capt Kelly was so informative. Island did not disappoint. The cruise was smooth. No dolphins but Capt Kelly couldn’t help that. Fun time had by all. Sunny day and adventure. Loved hearing all about the Gullah people and how they overcame obstacles. Favorite part was school and indigo information.
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Susanz9327vn
Mar 12, 2026
Fun and informative - Our guide Capt Boo was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and had an amazing personality and perspective. He engaged with the entire group. We all learned a lot on history of South Carolina and Daufuskie Island.
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Katrina
Mar 11, 2026
Worth it! - The history of Daufuskie Island is very interesting. The boat and golf cart tour were enjoyable and the captains were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you, Dean, for a great tour!
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Betsy_d
Mar 8, 2026
Captain Dean was an... - Captain Dean was an AMAZING guide. He went out of his way to help my parents and acknowledged their 70th wedding anniversary. It was clearly evident that Captain Dean loves being a guide and sharing his wealth of knowledge with his passengers. My family will be talking about our excursion with Captain Dean for years to come. Thank you for a memorable experience!
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Kim_h
Mar 8, 2026
Exceeded Expectations - Pippy’s personality, wealth of knowledge, and passion shone through on the tour. We found ourselves in awe of this historical island. We would do it again to hear even more history as it was not possible to cover it all in half a day.
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Steven_k
Mar 8, 2026
Wonderful day steeped in... - Wonderful day steeped in history and nature. Guide was one of the best we ever had (pipi). Would do it again.
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David_l
Mar 8, 2026
Fun on Dafuskie - It was a really fun tour. Our guide, Boo, was excellent. Very knowledge and mad the tour fun. He has a long connection to the island and shared this in a fun way, Woulg highly recommend this tour and Boo as a guide
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Heide_m
Mar 8, 2026
Our tour guide Pippi was... - Our tour guide Pippi was so knowledgeable about the Gullah history on the island and surrounding areas. A truly wonderful eye opening experience!
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).