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Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head

Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head

Overview

Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This 4-hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of the island. Meet local artisans and learn the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture. We encourage you to wear weather appropriate clothing, and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.

Please be aware: Our tour is completely structured and does not include a stop for lunch.

City: Hilton Head Island

Sat 09 Nov

Other dates

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Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Boat ride there and back

Historian

Golf Cart

Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Outside Hilton Head

Check in will be at our Shelter Cove Marina Location.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (458)

K3483TDlrob

Mar 2021

We booked this through Coastal Discovery Museum which said it was led by a naturalist. It was not. Our captain had bad allergies and coughed—a lot. Not his fault, but it hardly made for a nice time. We docked at this decrepit little shack bathroom and closed restaurant. Nothing like the nice dock by the nice houses. This place was sketchy. As far as the guide sanitizing anything—we saw no sign of that. He could barely keep his mask on. It was interesting to see and learn about the historical sights, but the “arts” tour was to see two white guys who sell overpriced artwork that has nothing to do with Daufuski Island—it’s just where they chose to set up shop. Went by a soap makers place, but they must not give kickbacks to the tours because our guide did not stop there, nor did he mention anything about it. Boat ride was longer and colder than expected. Next time we go, we will rent our own cart and see just what we want to see and skip the white transplant artists. There must be some local artisans there who make things actually from daufuski.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

We greatly appreciate your feedback. Sounds like you went out with Captain Pete, he is a certified naturalist and an incredibly knowledgeable Daufuskie guide. (While he does have chronic allergies, he was also the first on our team to be fully-vaccinated!) Daufuskie is certainly a different world. There is one side of the island with multi-million dollar homes and the other, more authentic side of Daufuskie. The historical sites on Daufuskie focus mostly on the history of the Gullah community, while the artisan studios are mostly transplants, some coming from multi-generational Daufuskie families. We do not receive kickbacks or commissions from any sales on Daufuskie. At Outside, we make a huge effort to be engrained in the community there, supporting the local economy of the island. We’d love to hear more feedback from your program & find a solution. Please contact our COO Jordan Treadaway at [email protected] or by phone at 843-686-0148.

madamemck

Mar 2021

A bright sunny day for learning the history of Gullah people on fascinating Daufuskie island! Captain Pete knows it all. We really enjoyed our day..bring a light waterproof jacket if it's windy.. we LOVED the boat ride and waterfront tour of some incredible houses.. I'm really happy that we took that guided golfcart tour.. compared to do it yourself style.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Learning about the historic Daufuskie Island from Captain Pete is a great way to get to know the area. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for the review and we hope to see you back outside!

karmen1955

Mar 2021

We had an interesting trip with Captain Pete. Note that the crossing boat is fairly small (not a big tour type boat), which gave us the chance to see things on the water more easily. We had many dolphin encounters both on the way over and back, which was an unexpected (and not guaranteed) experience. The tour had history, literature (for fans of Pat Conroy) and visited several artists studios. Well worth a visit.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you for the review. Captain Pete certainly has a great deal of knowledge about the historic Daufuskie Island. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the history and ecology of the area and look forward to seeing you back on the water!