Top Hilton Head Island Cultural & Theme Tours

Over 24 Hollywood films have been shot in the historic town of Beaufort, South Carolina. Explore Beaufort without the hassle of navigating on a tour of the area’s highlights, from scenic film locations to historic homes. Your small group size ensures the full attention of your guide, who navigates for you and provides little–known stories about Beaufort’s past. Morning and afternoon departure times are available for your convenience.

Discover the fascinating stories of Beaufort on this 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the role of Beaufort in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. See where famous movie stars stayed and filmed, including Demi Moore while filming GI Jane and Sally Field while filming Forrest Gump. Experience the charm of seaside Beaufort on this 2-hour walking tour.

History buffs can’t miss this Civil War and Reconstruction history tour in Beaufort. Ride through the city in a comfortable van as you visit spots like Saint Helena Island and the grounds of the Battle of Port Royal. As you go, your guide shares stories of the city’s wartime and reconstruction history that are sure to fascinate.

You only need a day to learn about Lowcountry history and culture with this comprehensive Beaufort van tour. As you head to locations such as the historic Penn Center, a large cotton plantation, and a classic allée of oaks, learn about the area’s rich history and cultures, including Gullah culture. This tour takes you outside the city limits for an authentic travel experience in the Lowcountry.

Skip the hassle of renting a car and explore the islands near Beaufort from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach during this sightseeing tour. See the Gullah plantation house, cemetery, and church ruins, and visit the praise house, which still hosts meetings for families on the island. Learn about Gullah heritage with commentary from your guide and experience island life in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Discover Beaufort’s historic district without the hassle of navigating a tour that highlights the town’s Hollywood past. In addition to telling little–known stories about the town’s 300–year history, your guide brings you to landmarks often missed by visitors, from unmarked Forrest Gump film locations to the cemetery used in The Great Santini.

Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of the island. Visit several one-of-a-kind places, including the First African Baptist Church, the Praise House, Mary Fields School (memorialized in Pat Conroy’s ‘The Water is Wide’) and the site of the Bloody Point Lighthouse.

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Beaufort's National Historic Landmark District to learn about the second oldest city in South Carolina. Located on Port Royal in the South Carolina Sea Islands, Beaufort features impressive colonial and antebellum buildings, scenic landscapes, and fascinating history. Your guide is dressed in period costume, and shares commentary and 19th-century photos that bring the past to life.

This tour visits two historic sites connected to the Civil War and Reconstruction eras on Hilton Head Island. Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville (est. 1862) to learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Learn about the 32nd U.S. Colored Infantry troops who built the fort, the methods used to construct it, and the importance of its preservation. Preservation Project.