Spirit of Old Beaufort Heritage Tour

Overview

Travel back in time to explore the Gullah-Geechee heritage of South Carolina's Sea Islands! On this tour we will visit several areas of Beaufort County and discover it's lone history and unique culture.
On this 3 hour tour, get ready to soak up some history and take in the sights. Discover Lady's Island, St. Helena, Hunting Island, and more! See the site of one of the country's first schools for freed slaves - a local treasure and National Historic Landmark. Marvel at the ruins of island churches and learn the stories and songs that are part of their rich history. See a historic plantation house from the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle. Beaufort and the surrounding areas are deeply rooted in the Gullah-Geechee culture, and we're eager to share it with you on this one-of-a-kind tour!

City: Hilton Head Island

Fri 25 Jul

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Starting at $52.43

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Fri 25 Jul

Starting at $52.43

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What's Included

Professional guide

Tour escort/host

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned bus

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarq
A maximum of 14 people per booking

What To Expect

Beaufort

The tour starts rom the Beaufort Marina at 1006 Bay St. You can meet in our office at 928 1/2 Bay St as well - look for the Red, White, and Blue rocking chairs.

Lady's Island

See the site of one of the country's first schools for freed slaves – a local treasure and National Historic Landmark Marvel at the ruins of island churches and learn the stories and songs that are part of their rich history See a historic plantation house from the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle. Beaufort and the surrounding areas are deeply rooted in the Gullah/Geechie culture, and we're eager to share it with you on this one-of-a-kind tour!

St. Helena's Anglican Church

Hunting Island State Park

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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 (33)

Stacey W

Jul 2019

While you are staying in Beaufort, please take the wonderful tours given by the Spirit of Old Beaufort! The tour guides are knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area and our tour guide, Ms. Cora Newcomb, is an excellent story teller. She told us the history of old Beaufort, and wonderful stories that intertwined with history. So glad that I went on this tour!

bwainberg

Jun 2019

You will learn about life in the lowcountry which is quite different from the town of Beaufort (and of course Charleston). You get to travel to obscure areas that you would never see on your own: an old cemetery, small museum, old plantation, etc. in a 3-hour drive with a very knowledgeable and intriguing, local guide that is very much worth it.

Natalie B

Feb 2019

My husband and I wanted to know more about the history of this wonderful city. The Spirit of Old Beaufort Tour. Evelene, the owner, operated our tour van. It was just my husband and myself-- very slow time of year. We learned so much and were delighted to hear Evelene sing some old "Beaufort songs" a couple of times on our trip. I would highly recommend.