Beaufort Walking Tour: Explore 500-Year History

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Beaufort and delve into its rich 500-year history. Discover tales of Indian massacres, Pirates, Slaves, and the resilience of its people.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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
  • Experienced local guide
Additional Information

You’ll find yourself enthralled in the half-millennium history of Beaufort, a Southern gem. Tales will unfold of Native American carnages, buccaneers, bonded laborers, unimaginably affluent planters, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, a major conflagration, a devastating hurricane, along with the inspiring tales of the courageous and determined folks of Beaufort.

Location
1006 Bay St
Bay Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Y3433ikpaulab
Mar 26, 2026
Lovely walking tour of Beaufort! - Janet was an enthusiastic guide! Obviously loved her job and Beaufort. We would have loved for the tour to have been even longer!!
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Korinne
Mar 26, 2026
BEST Walking Tour in Beaufort - Wonderful tour! Janet is terrific, she knows LOTS of facts and history and has a great sense of humor! Really a must when visiting Beaufort!
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A1751falynnb
Mar 22, 2026
Fantastic walking tour of historical Beaufort! - Absolutely wonderful tour! Janet was an amazing guide who was so friendly, knowledgeable and enjoyable. She shared so many fun facts and anecdotes, entertaining us as well with her witty personality! We were told she was great, and she was!
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Happytraveler8132011
Mar 21, 2026
Outstanding! - Wow! What a wonderful walking tour. Janet was a great historian. She was pure JOY! She was so knowledgeable and very energetic. We really enjoyed the tour. We’ve been traveling and it’s definitely one of the best walking tours we’ve done. Janet set the bar HIGH!
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Shelly_s
Feb 28, 2026
Informative and entertaining historic tour - An experienced guide who is entertaining yet well versed with history and legends of Beaufort. Very fun tour!
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Lisaam3909uy
Feb 25, 2026
Money Well Spent-Just Do It! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining & informative tour. Wynn was our guide and he did an excellent job. He is an absolute fountain of historic facts and interesting details. Although we've visited Beaufort several times, this was our first formal tour. Wynn took us to some stunningly beautiful spots that felt very much off the beaten track but were just tucked away in Beaufort's charming historic district. Wynn is also a very considerate guide and made sure to offer several restroom stops along the way, which many in the group appreciated.
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Irene_e
Feb 25, 2026
Excellent Historical Tour - Janet is such a vibrant guide! You can tell she loves Beaufort. She gives such a wonderful historical tour of the Historic District. Definitely sign up for this tour!
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Connie_d
Feb 24, 2026
Janet is awesome! - Janet was a hoot! She was well prepared and we learned and were entertained. She got the whole group involved! Obviously loves what she does!
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Terrie
Feb 23, 2026
Solid walking tour - Good tour guide. Knowledgeable but I thought he left some interesting facts out. Ie St Helene’s cemetery Revolutionary war graves. How both sides buried in same cemetery. And other information.
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Mindy_m
Feb 26, 2026
Nice stroll through Beaufort’s history. - A nice overview of Beaufort history including people and events. Included entry into 2-3 historic buildings. Walking is fairly easy.
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From $35
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).