History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

Overview

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!

City: Hilton Head Island

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $32.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $32.00

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What's Included

Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart

Driver/guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 7 people per booking

What To Expect

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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

Robert Smalls Monument

Buried in the graveyard of the Tabernacle Baptist Church with his first and second wives and one of his daughters. Robert Smalls was a slave born in Beaufort who made a daring escape with the steamship The Planter.

Pat Conroy Literary Center

We pass by the Center, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour.

USCB Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts was used in two movies filmed here is Beaufort, Forrest Gump (the Gump Medical Center), and Something to Talk About (school of vetinerary medicine for Julia Roberts at the end of the movie).

NeverMore Books

Now a bookstore, this building was used in the scene where Julia Roberts confirmed by phone with her best friend that her husband, Dennis Quaid, was indeed sleeping with all of the women in her Savannah Women's Club.

St. Helena's Anglican Church

Built as a Church of England, started in 1712. Now the fourth building on the property, it is open for docent led tours after our tour is over.

John Mark Verdier House

We pass by the John Mark Verdier House, built in 1804. French General Marquis de Lafayette gave his farewell to America speech from the top floor balcony here in 1825. Open to the public Monday to Saturday for tours after our tour is over.

The Chocolate Tree

The chocolate in the Russell Stover box of chocolates Forrest Gump had on the park bench in Savannah actually had Chocolate Tree chocolate inside. Stop by here for free chocolate Sand Dollar sample after the tour.

Reconstruction Era National Monument

Now elevated to the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, the National Park Service downtown headquarters is pointed out during the tour. Enter inside after the tour to learn more about Reconstruction and why Beaufort was the ideal location for studying about the Reconstruction Era.

Beaufort History Museum

The Beaufort History Museum is housed inside the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention Visitors Bureau on Craven Street.

Bay Street

We pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (236)

Richard B

Jun 2019

We have taken this tour at least twice in the past as something to do with visitors. Janet, the guide, was amazing in her knowledge and we learned quite a bit more on the history of Beaufort. So it was like taking a new tour

PasssionateTraveler

May 2019

My 93 yr old Mom and I did a private tour with Bill. He was very accommodating and did a wonderful “multimedia” presentation on the area and movies filmed here. He’s very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. It was a great overview and made me want to return.

keishathetravelagent

Mar 2019

It was a Sunny Saturday Afternoon, blue sky, slight salt wonderful wind blowing, an I arrived a few moments early. I came from the broad river bridge and kept 170 (Robert Smalls) , until i hit boundary street. I kept driving through all lights until i hit Ribaut Street. Then at North street, I made a Left. When coming this way, north street is like a neighborhood, so I kept driving until i could not go straight anymore, and water was in front of me, and boats. Be careful, in the curve and driving out making that left. Its small, but traffic is going three directions, with NO STOP LIGHT...USE YOUR SIGNAL my sweet OUT-OF-TOWNER-FRIENDS.... LOL. Then I made a Left at the stop sign. You will pass a Big white city building with a bell in front of it. Then you will pass a few houses on the left, and to the right is street parking that is free, if you find a spot. Last parking spot is two blocks away from the right you will make in to the Public Paid Meter Parking lot. You will see a sign out on the curb. Make that right. Slight slope down. Park anywhere you like, outside of Obvious Signage. ( Markings are big and clear) You will notice big black boxes where numbers have been painted over. don't be alarmed your in the right spot. There are cash/cc meter machines on the sidewalk near a white building that you may use. Hit okay on this machine to wake it up. Then follow the prompts. Make sure you bring your debit card and cash for the machines. I did bring cash only because I am particular. LOL. After you park ,if you come early enough, you can enjoy meeting Mr. Bill. So the Van is parked under a shaded tree near the red brick building. When you see the van it is the same as in the picture above. The van has four rows of cloth seats. You will need to step up in the van. Saw a gentleman, and said Bill? He turned and with a smile, clean cut and said Lekiesha? Greeting like its been years, even though first time. He was very professional and ready to show us all the wonderful history of Beaufort. Air Conditioned Van even the very last person at the back could feel a strong nice breeze. I loved this history tour first and foremost, I enjoyed that no bugs ( no-see-ums) were in my face at all. Lol. If your coming here in the spring or summer and even early fall, bring OFF bug repellent. Don't say nobody told ya. LOL The tour details I will not spoil for you, Nor will I spoil the special things Bill reveals about Beaufort. He will captivate your Ears, Eyes, and Heart into the deep history and landmarks of Beaufort. I was so happy with his knowledge and wit during the 1 hour tour. I stayed to take the second tour. It was so incredible convenient to take two total different tours with the same fella in one day. Now after the history, I took the 2 hour movie tour. Again i will not spoil it for you. It was amazing to experience another great tour. I really enjoyed learning more than I knew about Pat Conroy. He has had close dealings and encounters and friendships, and relatives of Conroy. All the special stops you will make, when he opens the door hop out and take some photos. He will show videos during the ride, if you cant see TV without glasses bring them. Thanks Kindly Bill I will be seeing you again with my family members and clients. Thanks so much. I do have plenty photos to enjoy but you will collect your own as well don't want to spoil to much.