Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Historic District & Movie Sites

Drive the historic district and hear the stories behind Beaufort's architecture and Civil War past

A 1.15-hour minibus tour of Beaufort's historic district on Port Royal Island, with a professional local guide narrating the architecture, Civil War history and Hollywood film sites visible from the van. The tour covers Old Point and The Bluff, where antebellum houses and churches line the streets. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the van is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas accommodating mobility devices.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beaufort City Minibus Tour

• Drive through historic Beaufort district
• See Old Point area and The Bluff
• View antebellum houses and churches
• Learn about Beaufort architecture
• Discover Civil War Union Occupation history
• See Hollywood movie filming sites
• Explore National Historic Landmark District

The Experience

The tour departs in an air-conditioned van and moves through downtown Beaufort, the nation's second-oldest city and a National Historic Landmark District. Your guide introduces the townhouses and churches of Old Point and The Bluff, explaining the architecture and the people who built them. The route passes the sites where over 24 Hollywood films have been shot in and around Beaufort, giving the town a cinematic history that shaped its modern identity.

Civil War history is woven through the stops: the guide explains what happened to Beaufort's houses and residents during the Union Occupation, connecting the physical structures you see to the events that changed them. Downtown itself is described as a place full of shops and restaurants, so if the tour schedule allows, there's time to step out and explore on foot afterward.

The van stays climate-controlled throughout, which matters on a South Carolina afternoon. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome. Service animals ride along, and public transportation options are nearby if you need an alternative way back.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van.
• professional local guide.
• costumed guides.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kelly Tours Beaufort

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Beaufort's historic architecture and Old Point from a vehicle rather than on foot, so you can cover more ground without walking.

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Top questions

How long is the Beaufort minibus tour?

The tour runs 1.15 hours and covers the historic district from an air-conditioned van, so you can see the main sites without a full-day commitment.

What Civil War sites does the tour include?

The guide explains what happened to Beaufort's houses and people during the Civil War Union Occupation as you drive through Old Point and The Bluff, where many antebellum structures still stand.

Are there movie filming locations on this tour?

Yes—the route passes the sites where over 24 Hollywood films have been shot in Beaufort and the surrounding areas, and the guide points them out as you drive.

Can I bring young children on the minibus tour?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are permitted on the van.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The minibus and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the air-conditioned van, a professional local guide speaking English, and costumed guides. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.