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Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Explore Historic South Carolina
4.9
358 Ratings
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
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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
4.9
(358 Ratings)
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Jimmy_w
Jun 18, 2024
Great Tour - Tour guide was very knowledgeable! The tour itself was unhurried, which made for an enjoyable tour. The mini bus was very comfortable.
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Carly_c
Jun 18, 2024
Recommend! - We had a wonderful time with Mrs. Roberta and Jim our tour guides. I highly recommend this tour! We learned so much in such a short time in this beautiful city.
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R376vistephenn
Jun 15, 2024
Day trip to Beaufort from Charleston. - Beaufort is beautiful little harbor town with a historic past. The minibus tour is an excellent way to see the beautiful antebellum and Victorian homes and learn about Beaufort's role in Civil War history. The driver also had tidbits to add about movies filmed there and anecdotes about some of the actors. It also stops at the military cemetery so you can walkabout. I learned much at that stop. I highly recommend this as a first step. Then you can explore on your own, revisiting areas where you want to spend more time. You can park at the marina one block away from the boarding area.
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Shirley_k
Jun 6, 2024
Great tour! - Well, worth it! Interesting and informative. Air conditioned comfort. Roberta was awesome! Very entertaining👏🏻
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Peggy_m
Jun 5, 2024
Such an Informative Tour - Our tour guide was Kim with driver Jim. Kim was so very knowledgeable and personable! She knew the answer to the many questions too! Loved all the history and movie tidbits! And was amazed at the number of deceased soldiers in the cemetery.
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Margaretmbutler
May 28, 2024
Nice Tour - Tour was excellent and guide was very informative. A great city to visit Especially nice on Memorial Day
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Rosemary_s
May 27, 2024
Don’t miss this tour - Loved this tour, our guide was so knowledgeable and provided so much historical information about Beaufort. I would HIGHLY recommend taking this tour if you are new to the area or have guests visiting. Also visit the wonderful shops and grab a bite while you’re there. Great Southern Town.
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Line10
May 20, 2024
Great Beaufort history lesson. - The Beaufort City Minibus tour was excellent. Guide was a local and extremely knowledgeable. Van only holds 10 guests and is very comfortable. Learned a lot about Beaufort as well as visiting the local veteran's cemetery Well worth it!
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Dionne_o
May 16, 2024
Book it now! Roberta was the bomb!!! - Roberta was our guide and she killed it! She was informative, engaging and funny. She was very kind to my mom who needed extra assistance in boarding the van because of her cane. The van is air conditioned and super comfortable. Jim was a great driver… giving us a great, slow tour, while Roberta told us all about Beaufort. Can’t say enough about this tour. Very reasonably priced and very enjoyable. The stop at the National Cemetery to stretch our legs and see the markers up close, as well as learn from one of the park guides, was an added bonus ! Don’t hesitate to book this! Beaufort, SC, can get pretty hot! Don’t be silly and book a miserable tour on a golf cart! Choose this cushy and roomy van in AC! You won’t be disappointed!!!
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John_c
May 15, 2024
Great experience and value! - We started out in the van and Heather prepped us for what we would be doing. She was super knowledgeable and such a sweet personality. She took her time at every place she was able to stop. They can’t just stop unless a stop sign etc, but that did not have any affect on the experience. We never felt rushed and she answered any question thoroughly! Great tour, great experience and value. Heather made it above and beyond!
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