Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Explore Historic South Carolina

Embark on a 1.15-hour minibus tour of historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Explore the charming town, admire antebellum houses, learn about the Civil War, and discover famous movie sites. Join us for an adventure through Beaufort’s rich history and cultural heritage!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bay Street - Downtown Beaufort is a lovely town full of shops and restaurants. A marvelous place to window shop or find that special present for a friend.
What's Included
  • Air-Conditioned Van
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Costumed Guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The town of Beaufort, situated on Port Royal Island, continues to be the crown jewel of South Carolina’s Sea Islands with its captivating allure, natural splendor, intriguing past, and rich, varied cultural legacy.
During this driving tour of approximately 1.15 hours, we’ll go through Beaufort’s historic district which includes renowned areas such as The Old Point and The Bluff, featuring antebellum homes and churches, all within the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle.
While we tour the town, your guide will help you acquaint with the splendid and historic landmarks: observe historic townhouses closely while learning about their architectural design and their creators. Uncover the fate of Beaufort’s homes and inhabitants during the Union Occupation in the Civil War. Recognize film locations popularized by over 24 Hollywood movies filmed in Beaufort and its neighboring regions. Embark on a journey with us through the Nation’s Historic Landmark District in Beaufort, the second oldest city in South Carolina!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kelly Tours Beaufort
Bay Street
The Beaufort Downtown Marina
Cancellation Policy

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

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Andrea_m
Aug 27, 2024
Day trip from edisto island - Tanya & Jim were an amazing guide & driver! We learnt so much about the historic beaufort area.. these 7 friends from southern wisconsin would highly recommend this tour!!
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Robert_p
Aug 25, 2024
Very good tour of Beaufort SC - Very good tour of small city. The guide gave information nonstop. I especially liked the National Cemetery which had markers of USCT soldiers (US Colored Troops) from the Civil war. The old homes we saw were amazing and the stories about them were wonderful
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Ggabuzda
Aug 23, 2024
A History Lesson I Never Knew! - Wonderful bus tour of Beaufort with a great guide. Never knew the history of the city and surrounding areas and she did a great job of telling us. Well worth the money.
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407allysonb
Aug 19, 2024
Something interesting for all ages - The office crew was great to talk to. There were 4 in our group ( ranging in age from 55 to 89) and another 4 or 6 on the small comfortable bus with us. Kim was our tour guide and did an amazing job sharing interesting stories about the people and places of Beaufort over the years. We were amazed at the quaintness of the town, its evolution and how many movies were filmed there. Definitely would do this tour again on our next visit, as well as any others they offer!
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Mehayeshrco
Aug 14, 2024
Heather did a fabulous... - Heather did a fabulous job. Great historian! The stories were great. I’m glad we spent time in the national cemetery
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Robert_r
Aug 13, 2024
Kim was an excellent... - Kim was an excellent guide with many historical as well as fun facts about the area and people. We loved every minute!
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Marlina_r
Aug 4, 2024
Highly recommended! Kudos Jim and Kim! - Jim (driver) and Kim (narrator) was fabulous! I learned so much about Beaufort and it was so nice to take our disabled moms on an air conditioned minibus. Very comfortable in such hot weather. I highly recommend this tour. It was a last minute plan and was the highlight of our trip!
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Michele_p
Aug 3, 2024
Thorough tour - Rebecca and Jim personalized their tales knowing our backgrounds and interests, highlighted Beaufort history with details and gave us a great overview to begin our stay!
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Heathersb73jh
Jul 24, 2024
Beaufort City Minibus Tour - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Beaufort SC! She made it interesting & very informative! We will definitely go back!
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Tibor_b
Jul 16, 2024
Captivating and Comfortable - The guide was very informed and animated. We were captivated, and the entire trip was very comfortable despite the outdoor heat!
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