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Beautiful, historical Beaufort!
Janet was a phenomenal guide. She was so interesting and knowledgeable about the area. I always love a good historical tour and this did not disappoint!
Walking Tour in Beaufort
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Hilton Head Island, United States
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 341 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Janet's Walking History Tour
- Meeting point
- Please meet me outside the Marina Ship Store (1006 Bay Street). The red and white brick store is located in a public parking lot that charges $1 an hour at the kiosk. Please put in at least 3 hours (4/5 if you are staying for lunch/shopping after). I will be wearing my straw hat.
Description
You will be swept up in the 500 year history of Beaufort, the jewel of the south. You will hear of Indian massacres, Pirates, Slaves, planters wealthy beyond belief, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, a great fire, a catastrophic hurricane, and the wonderful stories of the brave and tenacious people of Beaufort.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Beaufort
You will stroll amidst some of the finest antebellum homes in America. Along the way you will see historical monuments, churches, statues and Low Country foliage. You will be spellbound by stories of brave and tenacious people of Beaufort and historically famous figures that helped shape the United States as you know it today.
What's included
Included
Guide
Traveller Ratings
4.9
341 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Walking Tour in Beaufort take?
Walking Tour in Beaufort lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Walking Tour in Beaufort cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Hilton Head Island experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Walking Tour in Beaufort for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet me outside the Marina Ship Store (1006 Bay Street). The red and white brick store is located in a public parking lot that charges $1 an hour at the kiosk. Please put in at least 3 hours (4/5 if you are staying for lunch/shopping after). I will be wearing my straw hat. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Walking Tour in Beaufort offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(341)
G
A great entertaining and learning experience
Janet is a born tour guide. A wealth of knowledge, knows the back stories, loves her work and is obviously a favorite of Beaufort locals. Oh, and she's an incredible lady! She talked to all of us as if she had known us for years...a great trait to initiate conversation and interactivity. Could not have a been better...even the weather was wonderful.
J
Good overview
Informative. Thank you for showing us around!
K
Gracious and knowledgeable guide
My tour was conducted by Wynn, a colleague of Janet's. He was incredibly gracious and knowledgeable about the history of Beaufort and provided backstories, insights and entertaining nuggets that made the day that much more interesting.
S
Fun day in Historic Beaufort-Guided by Janet
Janet was fun & informative! It was truly enjoyable and entertaining! Loved the walk ability of Beaufort-would recommend!
B
Only take this tour if Janet is our tour gide.
When you book this tour ask if Janet will be giving you tour. If not don’t take it !!!!! Our Charleston based tour planner and staff at our Beaufort B and B raved about Janet's tour and how she brings the city of Beaufort and its magnificent homes and history to life. Unfortunately her delegate who gave us our tour on June 5 was UNACCEPTABLE. I believer we would have enjoyed our two hours more just walking around on our own. We learned more of Beaufort’s history, houses and residents on our Dolphins Adventures Tour than we did with this replacement guide. There were only 4 of us on the tour and the guide spent the entire time talking with two phd child psychology students, a couple, trying to impress them with his knowledge of their field of study. He spent more time on this than talking about Beaufort. We traditionally love walking tours as it allows for engagement with the guide etc. We were ignored like we were not even on the tour zero engagement the exact opposite of every other one of our tours on our two week trip. . A church was unlocked for us to walk in. Unfortunately a number of others sauntered in the open door and we had to wait a good 15 minutes while the others moseyed around the interior used the bathroom (queued) etc. as our guide had to wait until they left. Because he had to lock up.
Operator response
Oh my, What a disappointment for you. I have talked to him and asked him to stick to the subject of our beautiful city. Wynn has helped me many years. Please send me a private email with your address and I will refund you money. Regards, janet
C
Beaufort Tour Extraordinaire
Janet was truly amazing! So incredibly knowledgeable and has behind the scenes access as a long time local of the area. She was super accommodating when the weather wasn’t cooperating and also when we had an unforeseen delay. I cannot recommend her enough!
T
History can be fun
Excellent tour. Janet does a super job with a wealth of information and very personal demeanor. Fun and informative.
A
Fun and informative!
Amazing tour!! Beautiful city and incredible history - Wynn was so informative and was a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend 😊
N
Glad I did tour
Great information about Beaufort, SC. Wynnwas our tour guide. He really knew the area and all the history.
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