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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

Thu 07 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

Thu 07 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)

PatsyCanuck

Mar 2020

This boat and island tour is very enjoyable and with Captain Pete as a guide, extremely informative. The boat ride to the island, the day we went, was quite windy but we pulled along side various natural things and were able to see how oysters grew and were harvested. We also saw dolphins and white pelicans. The golf cart tour of the island was bumpy but informative. Unfortunately the prices for the artisan pieces are way out of line so no one on our tour bought anything. The boat ride back was very cold and very rough. When we got back to shore, I could hardly climb the ramp, it was so steep because of low tide. It would seem that with a 1 pm departure, that some thought might have been given to being able to buy food on the island and not just to rely on some terrible granola bars. Dress warmly and in layers. In the late winter, a touque and gloves might be a good idea.

Linda B

Mar 2020

We had an excellent guide who drove us around on a large golf cart. He was a lifelong resident of the area and very knowledgeable about the culture of the island and of its Gullah history. We visited some artisan workshops and had an opportunity to buy some beautiful pottery among other things. It was about an hour boat trip from Hilton Head to Daufuskie on a small boat which passed many extensive oyster beds.

M1376KHsusanh

Mar 2020

Captain/historian Pete was excellent. Provided a very informative and interesting commentary while he captained the boat and drove the golf cart around the island. Disappointed that there were only 2 artisans as part of the tour though. (PS the light snacks are a granola bar or an apple)

Response from Host

Jun 2020

Captain Pete sure does know his island history and loves sharing it. As the artisans that live on Daufuskie come and go, some days bring more visits than others. It really depends on their day to day life. We're thrilled you enjoyed the trip and look forward to getting you out again. Abby, PR Manager [email protected]