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.

Information

Lasts 1h 15m, runs Monday to Saturday at 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00, from US$ 37.45 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday: 10:00 and 12:30Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair 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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

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.

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.