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Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

11 Reviews 4.64 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 91% of reviewers | Hilton Head Island, USA
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Our tour will take you through the city's National Historic Landmark District, showcasing beautiful historic homes, churches, and sites that have witnessed centuries of American history. You’ll see sites from the Filming of Forest Gump, hear stories of the civil war, Harriet Tubman, the Succession, the Jewish settlers, local history and so much more. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime and continue whenever you want. The tour is all outside, location aware, plays as you walk, and can be taken 24/7/365. It never expires.

What's Included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365.
  • Walking tour on our Walking Tour app in Beaufort
  • Listen again later anytime after the on location tour.
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this tour is all outside on our walking tour app
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

101 Scott Street
Beaufort, SC 29902, USA

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End point

1103 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902, USA

The tour ends outside the historic building Anchorage 1770. You'll hear the role it played in the Civil war and it's current history. This is close to where the tour started near the waterfront.

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Anchorage 1770 (pass by)

The tour ends outside the historic building Anchorage 1770. You'll hear the role it played in the Civil war and it's current history. This is close to where the tour started near the waterfront.
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Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Our story starts here, and you'll hear about the waterfront, and then being guided step by step through Beaufort as you discover it's historic story.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beaufort

This tour explores the historic streets of Beaufort stopping outside it's historic buildings, houses, statues, sites, waterfront, churches and much more, as you uncover the history of this historic town.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stephen Elliott Park // Cannon Park

What's the deal with the cannons? The tour stops here and shares it's history.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lewis Reeve Sams House (pass by)

This house has a historic past and has been the setting for a famous movie. You'll hear it's story and more.
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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (pass by)

You'll stop outside the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and hear about the history of the Reconstruction.
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Harriet Tubman Monument

Discover the historic story of Harriet Tubman in Beaufort and the many she saved. She spent time here, and you'll see where.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Parish Church of St Helena (pass by)

See the outside of the historic church and the graveyard and hear about one of the oldest churches in the area and it's historical characters.
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Secession House (pass by)

Stop outside the house that started the secession that led to the Civil War, and hear it's story.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P135

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365.
  • Walking tour on our Walking Tour app in Beaufort
  • Listen again later anytime after the on location tour.
  • The tour never expires, go anytime.
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this tour is all outside on our walking tour app

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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