Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Beaufort town located on Port Royal Island remains the Queen of South Carolina Sea Islands with its charm, natural beauty, fascinating history and rich, diverse cultural heritage.
On this 1.15 hour driving tour, we'll explore the historic district of Beaufort, including the famous Old Point area and The Bluff with its antebellum houses and churches, all from the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle.
As we drive around town, your guide will introduce you to some of these beautiful and historic sites: See historic townhouses up close and learn about the architecture and the folks who built them. Discover what happened to the houses and people of Beaufort during the Civil War Union Occupation. See the movie sites made famous by over 24 Hollywood films that were shot in Beaufort and the surrounding areas. Join us for an adventure through the Nation Historic Landmark District of Beaufort, South Carolina's second oldest city!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
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.
Options
Beaufort City Tour
What‘s Included
Air-Conditioned Van
Professional Local Guide
Costumed Guides
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
575 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do in Beaufort for history buffs!
NumbersGirl07,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We would book this excursion again since everyone in our group really enjoyed it. Rosemary was very knowledgeable and was able to share many interesting facts about the historical area. You really sensed she enjoyed what she does, and that made it enjoyable for us. What would have made it excellent are two things - not being a local we attempted to go to the address on this site, however parking was confusing since here it shares we needed to pay for it but that day apparently it was free, and the bus pickup was confusing due to construction in the area. Lastly, since the bus was advertised as air conditioned, we expected it to be cooler however with it being nearly 100 outside, I’m guessing the bus struggled some. You felt some air when standing but when sitting the air was stale and warm. Still, we would book this again since we loved the area and feel like we just touched what the town has to offer.
Comfortable and Informative
Timothy H,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent and very informative. A great history lesson on Beaufort. The air conditioned bus was a great way to stay cool.
Beaufort, SC
Carol R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Heather was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Beaufort. We learned so much! One of the best tours we been on!
Tour worth the money and time
Passenger38531446318,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most informative tour of the historic district. Full of facts and stories. Very well presented. I did find their mini bus does have somewhat restrictive viewing the way it is built.
Enjoyable van tour
maureen c,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful van ride with air conditioning. Very comfortable Total time was 2 hours. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Beaufort history and architecture. We learned a lot. Would recommend.
Excellent tour
nathanielw464,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent presentation of the material.
We really enjoyed the...
Nancy K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour of Beaufort. It was very educational and interesting and the guide was excellent.
Good family experience
harveyg708,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well done very informative Good friend ly staff
This is a must!
Catherine S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing! We had done this tour 4 years ago and it has even gotten better. The stories and the history that they go through is so personal and fun to listen to. You end up seeing the entire historic district of Beaufort along with some other sites. It is one of the most fascinating southern towns I have ever seen. This is definitely the way to see the town. I would then recommend walking around after you have had the tour.
Wealth of Information
rcfred,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! We had an incredible tour guide named Tanya. I hate to admit it, but being from many states away, I did not know much at all about the history of Beaufort. Tanya was an absolute wealth of knowledge about the history of the city, even that that it was taken over by the Union during the Civil War. Harriet Tubman lived here during that time as well. Our family spanned in age from their early 20s to their early 80s, and all of us agreed that we learned so much. Thank you, Tanya, for providing so much information in such a short amount of time.
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