Beaufort tours & activities

BEAUFORT SC HISTORIC & SCENIC TOURS

Jon Sharp's Walking History Tours

Take a captivating one hour and thirty minute walking tour through the National History District of Beaufort, beginning and ending at the Downtown Marina. This leisurely two mile stroll will take you back in time as Jon Sharpe, a former Hollywood actor, tells you tales from Beaufort while showing you its captivating charm and natural beauty.

Tours are Tuesday thru Saturday during the Spring, Fall, and Winter 10am -1pm and in the Summer at 10 am. Tickets are $15 per person.
Phone: (843) 575-5775

The Spirit of Old Beaufort Guided Historic Tours

As featured in Southern Living Magazine, The Spirit of Old Beaufort offers a variety of guided walking tours, carriage and bus tour tickets, self-guided tours, and of course, Spirit of Old Beaufort Gift shop. Let the Sprit of Beaufort come alive as guides dressed in period tell you the story of Beaufort as well as the stories of those of the past. Be sure to visit www.thespiritofoldbeaufort.com for more information.

Walking Tours are Monday thru Saturday at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Whispers from the Grave Tours begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required to guarantee tour time.

103 West Street Extension
Beaufort, SC
Downtown Historic District
Phone: (843) 525-0459

Carolina Buggy Tours

Relax and enjoy Beaufort in horse-drawn carriage. Tours last about fifty minutes, and begin around 10:30 am Monday - Saturday, and noon Sundays.

1002-B Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
Phone: (843) 524-2900

Southern Rose Buggy Tours

Take a fully narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of Historical Beaufort, SC. See and hear about local hotels, homes, and Hollywood film locations. Tours last about fifty minutes, and leave frequently between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. Fees are $18.00 per person.

Corner of Boundary and Charles Street
Beaufort, SC 29901
Phone: (843) 525-1300

Ace Basin Boat Tours

Discover Beaufort's marshes and Sea Islands of the ACE Basin. Boat tours last about three hours and leave from the ACE Basin Tours dock on Coosaw Island. The dock was featured as the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in the movie Forrest Gump and other scenes from the movie were filmed at nearby sites. The tour boat is the Dixie Lady measuring 38 feet long, is a coast guard-certified covered platoon, and can hold up to 40 passengers. Cold beverages and restroom are available onboard and please feel free to bring your own food and drinks.

Two regular tours are scheduled weekly from February-December, leaving at 10:00 am on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Special tours can be arranged at other times. Cost is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 years of age and under. Reservations are advised.

1 Coosaw River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
Phone: (843) 521-3099 Toll Free: 1-866-521-3099
Email: info@acebasintours.com

Directions: From Bay Street S. take a RIGHT onto Carteret Street (HWY 21) and cross the draw bridge taking you onto Lady's Island. Continue of HWY 21 until you reach the second stop light at intersection (SC 802). Take a LEFT here onto SC 802 E. (also called Sam's Point Road) and continue 6.7 miles to the bridge that crosses Lucy Point Creek. The ACE Basin marina is immediately to the LEFT at the far end of the bridge.

Beaufort Kayak Tours

Come explore the beautiful waters of Beaufort with Beaufort Kayak Tours. Specializing in easy to enter, stable kayaks, with an emphasis in natural history interpretation. All tours are lead by the owners Kim and David, who are degreed, certified Master Naturalists and City of Beaufort History Tour Guides. Your trip will include all equipment such as: kayak, paddle, and personal floatation device.

Tours range from $40-60/person. Reservations are recommended.

2707 Oaklawn Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: (843) 525-0810
www.beaufortkayaktours.com

Directions: Head West From Port Republic Street. Turn RIGHT onto West Street and continue two blocks. Turn LEFT onto North Street and continue 1.1 miles (passing through the intersection at Ribaut Road (HWY 802). Turn RIGHT onto Water Street and continue one block. Turn LEFT onto Oaklawn Ave. and you will see Beaufort Kayak Tours.

Captain Dick's River Tours

Experience a private river tour while discovering dolphins and picture perfect marshes. Rate: $60/hour (1.5 - 2 hour tours are recommended)

Beaufort Downtown Marina
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: (843) 812-2804
Email: gooden1@charter.net

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Kayak Farm

Ocean kayaking has become very popular in the tidal areas leading into St. Helena and Port Royal sounds. Kayaks and canoes are perfect for the backwater rivers of the ACE Basin, a large estuary that lies between Beaufort and Charleston and is fed by the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers. The Kayak Farm features year round guided explorations, retail sales, and comprehensive instruction and rentals.
Please call for reservations and current rates.

1289 Sea Island Pkwy
St Helena Island, SC 29920
Phone: (843) 838-2008

Higher Ground

Kayak rentals are $40 daily and $125 weekly. All kayaks are great for beginners and include paddle and personal floatation device. Higher Ground offers kayak and bicycle delivery for a $25 delivery fee. Surfboards are also available for $25 a day, $80 a week.
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

2121 Boundary Street Suite 101
Beaufort Towne Center
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: (843) 379-4327
www.HigherGroundOfTheLowCountry.com

Horseback Riding

Enjoy and explore the Low Country from a different view as you horseback through a 60 acre farm lined with moss draped live oaks and island palm. Or perhaps you would rather explore the coastline and old plantation line? Camelot Farms offers such walking horseback riding tours, private or guided, so that you may experience the Low Country just so.

For inexperienced riders, a one (1) hour, including mini lesson, ride is offered for $50.00 a rider. For more experienced riders, take a two (2) hour tour for $75.00. All children 8 or older are welcome. Camelot Farms is by appointment only, so be sure to call now!

Camelot Farms is located between Dataw and Fripp Islands, 5 miles from Hunting Island and about 10 miles from Beaufort.

101 Tom & Mike Road
St Helena Island, SC 29902
Phone: (843) 838-3938