Walking Tour in Beaufort: 500 Years of History

Stroll past antebellum homes and monuments, then hear the histories that built them

A guided walking tour of Beaufort's historic downtown covers 500 years of the city's past: Indian conflicts, piracy, slavery, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the lives of the people who lived through them. The tour lasts about two hours and includes a live English-speaking guide. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Beaufort's historic sites

• Stroll among antebellum homes
• See historical monuments and churches
• View statues and Low Country foliage
• Hear stories of Beaufort's history

The experience

The tour moves through Beaufort's antebellum district, where you'll walk past some of the finest pre-Civil War homes in America. Along the way you'll pass historical monuments, churches, statues and the Low Country landscape that frames them. A live guide narrates the stories tied to each stop: accounts of Indian massacres, pirates, enslaved people, wealthy planters, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, a major fire, and a hurricane that reshaped the city.

The route takes about two hours and covers the downtown core on foot. You move at a pace that suits all fitness levels, and every area and surface is wheelchair accessible, so strollers, prams and mobility devices work throughout. The guide speaks English and anchors each landmark to the people and events that made Beaufort what it is.

What’s included

Live English-speaking guide for the full two-hour route through Beaufort's historic downtown.

Information

Lasts 2h 15m, runs Monday to Saturday at 10:30, from US$ 35 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 to SaturdayDeparts at 10:30

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Janet's Walking History Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided walk that covers Beaufort's full sweep (from Native American history through the Civil War to modern day) rather than a themed deep-dive into one era.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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.

What time period does the Beaufort walking tour cover?

The tour spans 500 years of Beaufort's history, from early Indian conflicts through piracy, slavery, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, a catastrophic hurricane and the city's recovery.

How long is the walking tour in Beaufort?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and covers the historic downtown district on foot.

Can I do the Beaufort walking tour if I use a wheelchair or stroller?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for strollers and prams as well as service animals.

What kinds of sites does the guide show you in Beaufort?

You'll see antebellum homes, historical monuments, churches, statues and Low Country foliage throughout the downtown, each connected to a story the guide tells about the people and events that shaped the city.