History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Overview
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1 hour
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Learn about Beaufort's 300 years of rich history on this 1-hour tour. While riding in our new 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart, see beautiful antebellum homes and scenic views. Explore the town where famous movies were filmed, such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, and Great Santini on this exciting tour!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum of 5 persons per vehicle.
What To Expect
Beaufort Tours
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood movies filmed in the town. As you drive down the streets, go past gorgeous antebellum homes and plantations. Then, see sites where iconic stars stayed while filming movies. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Center, which was funded by Forrest's profit from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Go to The National Cemetery, where The Great Santini was buried, and the bridge Forrest Gump went over on his cross-country run. Enjoy the incredible history, Hollywood charm, and friendly atmosphere of Beaufort on this 1-hour tour by van.
Beaufort National Cemetery
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood movies filmed in the town. As you drive down the streets, go past gorgeous antebellum homes and plantations. Then, see sites where iconic stars stayed while filming movies. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Center, which was funded by Forrest's profit from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Go to The National Cemetery, where The Great Santini was buried, and the bridge Forrest Gump went over on his cross-country run. Enjoy the incredible history, Hollywood charm, and friendly atmosphere of Beaufort on this 1-hour tour by van.
Options
History and Movie Tour
What‘s Included
Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
623 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect!
twocapemay,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not too short. Not too long. Kept your attention the entire time. Tour guide very knowledgeable, friendly & humorous. Saw sooooo much! Easy to find & plenty of free parking. Highly recommend. We took a late afternoon tour. Stayed in town for dinner & drinks on the waterfront.
Wonderful and informative tour!
elizabethkC86XG,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour! We learned so much and got to see many beautiful homes. Our guide (did not catch her name) was superb! It was a very hot day but there was such a nice breeze rising in the golf cart that we were not uncomfortable at all.
Good time had by all
T9809JEsusanv,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had great time! So much history! Very knowledgeable guide. Would even do it again. Actually got fesh air on a very hot day.
Lovely Beaufort
Alan R,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Laura was a great tour guide on our recent golf cart tour of Beaufort SC. Her historical knowledge & energetic story telling were a pleasant combination. A must do when visiting old town Beaufort!
History at its best
Quest760066,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I really had the best time. We shall bring friends and we are already recommending the tour to friends who are visiting Beaufort.
Great Tour
Shannon H,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Laura is an incredible tour guide! We had a great time learning all about Beaufort's history. Highly recoded!
Fun times
dawnmL5596TG,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003rd experience on the movie history tour. Love the headphones. Tour guides know so many facts and are interested in customers questions and comments.
Informative tour
361sheae,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raul definitely not only gave a tour guide insight but his own personal about the city, which was very nice for us since we were only there a couple of days.
Gina and our historical tour of Beaufort
pnatzke221,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gina did a great job with commentary throughout the tour. She was funny and poignant and we would highly recommend this tour with Gina.
Good tour of the area
ronjerrylj,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was great and entertaining. Lots of beautiful houses and the waterfront and Bay st were nice
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