Beaufort City Walking Tour
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Overview
Join us for the Historic District Walking Tour and learn about the history of Beaufort, SC!
Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District, the second oldest city in South Carolina, delights its visitors with breathtakingly beautiful natural vistas and impressive architecture from the Colonial and Antebellum Eras. The town of Beaufort is located on the island of Port Royal and is called the Queen of the South Carolina Sea Islands due to its charm, natural beauty, fascinating history, and richly diverse cultural heritage.
On this tour we will spend around 2 hours exploring the historic district. Enjoy refreshments, tales and songs of history from guides dressed in full period costumes. Get a close look at our homes, architecture, church yards, and plant life. Listen to beautiful songs of a bygone era as we stroll through the streets. See 19th century photos of the houses and compare them to the current structures!
Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District, the second oldest city in South Carolina, delights its visitors with breathtakingly beautiful natural vistas and impressive architecture from the Colonial and Antebellum Eras. The town of Beaufort is located on the island of Port Royal and is called the Queen of the South Carolina Sea Islands due to its charm, natural beauty, fascinating history, and richly diverse cultural heritage.
On this tour we will spend around 2 hours exploring the historic district. Enjoy refreshments, tales and songs of history from guides dressed in full period costumes. Get a close look at our homes, architecture, church yards, and plant life. Listen to beautiful songs of a bygone era as we stroll through the streets. See 19th century photos of the houses and compare them to the current structures!
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina
On this tour we'll spend about 2 hours exploring Beaufort's historic district. Enjoy refreshments, tales and songs of history from guides dressed in full period costumes.
• Get a close look at colonial, federal, and antebellum homes, architecture, church yards and plant life.
• Listen to beautiful songs of a bygone era as we stroll through the streets.
• See 19th century photos of the houses and compare them to the current structures.
• The Historic District Walking Tour covers an East side route of the Old Point area or a West side route of the Bluff area. Both routes include the Colonial and Antebellum Periods with 19th century photos and guides in period dress.Staring Location is 103 Charles St. Ext. Beaufort SC 29902 (Look for Green & Gold Rocking chairs)
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina
On this tour we'll spend about 2 hours exploring Beaufort's historic district. Enjoy refreshments, tales and songs of history from guides dressed in full period costumes.
• Get a close look at colonial, federal, and antebellum homes, architecture, church yards and plant life.
• Listen to beautiful songs of a bygone era as we stroll through the streets.
• See 19th century photos of the houses and compare them to the current structures.
• The Historic District Walking Tour covers an East side route of the Old Point area or a West side route of the Bluff area. Both routes include the Colonial and Antebellum Periods with 19th century photos and guides in period dress.Staring Location is 103 Charles St. Ext. Beaufort SC 29902 (Look for Green & Gold Rocking chairs)
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point
Gray Line Beaufort, 928 1/2 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Please call 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up time and location.
Traveler pickup is offered
Please call 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up time and location.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- We follow CDC guidelines.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
irenebK6025NZ
April 2022
Evaline was the very best tour guide and even sang to us with her excellent voice. I learned so much about this fascinating area. Thanks again.
Evaline was the very best tour guide and even sang to us with her excellent voice. I learned so much about this fascinating area. Thanks again.sandycat405
August 2020
We enjoyed a Friday afternoon stroll along the beautiful homes in the National Historical area. Our guide Dean was wonderful he knows the history very well and made the past come alive. We enjoyed the attention to details and the ability to ask questions and he was more than happy to answer the...
We enjoyed a Friday afternoon stroll along the beautiful homes in the National Historical area. Our guide Dean was wonderful he knows the history very well and made the past come alive. We enjoyed the attention to details and the ability to ask questions and he was more than happy to answer them. He should write a book about the historical homes. We will come back soon to enjoy another tour with Dean. This is a great place to start your tour of Beaufort and enjoy lunch at one of the wonderful eatery around the area.Sylvia L
July 2020
My husband and I discovered Beaufort by looking at a map (our first time to South Carolina) and were so glad we were able to learn about this historical and beautiful city through our guide, Dean. It was so hot outside, and Dean never complained as he led us through the streets and told us about ...
My husband and I discovered Beaufort by looking at a map (our first time to South Carolina) and were so glad we were able to learn about this historical and beautiful city through our guide, Dean. It was so hot outside, and Dean never complained as he led us through the streets and told us about the military history and people who made Beaufort what it is. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know the stories behind the amazing residences and waterways.bobdaRaleigh
March 2018
On February 28th my wife and I spent a quite informative afternoon with Dana our tour guide. This was Dana’s first tour after an extensive training program. She was enthusiastic and very personable. We were amazed about her knowledge of Beaufort. Her telling of the story of Robert Smalls a sl...
On February 28th my wife and I spent a quite informative afternoon with Dana our tour guide. This was Dana’s first tour after an extensive training program. She was enthusiastic and very personable. We were amazed about her knowledge of Beaufort. Her telling of the story of Robert Smalls a slave during the civil war was the highlight of our tour along with all the beautiful antebellum homes in Beaufort. We highly recommend the historic walking tour, and if your fortunate enough to get Dana as your tour guide you will have a wonderful afternoon.bethshannonh
July 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through the historic part of Beaufort. I've been visiting this part of South Carolina for years but had never done this before and it was totally worth it! Our guide, Dean, was knowledgeable, engaging, and most of all entertaining. He was dressed as a Union soldier ...
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through the historic part of Beaufort. I've been visiting this part of South Carolina for years but had never done this before and it was totally worth it! Our guide, Dean, was knowledgeable, engaging, and most of all entertaining. He was dressed as a Union soldier which was surprising unless you know the history of Beaufort. He told stories about individuals who lived in some of the beautiful houses as well as the general history of the area. We also learned about all the movies that have been filmed in and around Beaufort which was fun to hear about. He answered all of the questions we had which were many. This is one of the first things to do on your visit to Beaufort - it gives you a great feel for the city and you get to know your way around.cSeventyBee
June 2020
This was one of the best historical tours I have ever been on. I love learning the history of places and I was shocked and amazed at Beaufort's history. The tour guide was so incredibly knowledgeable as well as entertaining. He really made our day a lovely afternoon of good conversation and e...
This was one of the best historical tours I have ever been on. I love learning the history of places and I was shocked and amazed at Beaufort's history. The tour guide was so incredibly knowledgeable as well as entertaining. He really made our day a lovely afternoon of good conversation and exploration of this beautiful town. The walking made the tour even better because it felt like a fun adventure. The stories were all uplifting and full of details that made me want to go home and read diaries and biographies of the prominent figures that spent time in Beaufort. I was on a tour with my family and my two nieces 10 & 12 who were also entertained by the tour. The guide told them stories that interested them without dumbing things down. He engaged them in real conversation about history. He was also very knowledgeable about the houses and their construction which was also fascinating. I am a teacher and he paid particular attention to telling stories about the various schools and teachers that were a part of the reconstruction period in Beaufort. I just can't say enough how this was a joyful day for my family. Loved it, start to finish.