Top Things to Do in Hilton Head Island

We compared all 55 experiences in Hilton Head Island so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 55 experiences from US$ 14.50 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Salt Marshes & Dolphins
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Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Salt Marshes & DolphinsPaddle through Hilton Head Island's salt marshes and tidal creeks on a 2-hour guided kayak tour: spot dolphins and learn the island's history from a naturalist guide.
1,724 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 47per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings
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Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Guaranteed SightingsDolphin boat cruise on Hilton Head Island with guaranteed sightings, local guide narration and shaded seating.
1,700 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour & Boat Ride from Hilton Head
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Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour & Boat Ride from Hilton HeadBoat tour to Daufuskie Island from Hilton Head with historian guide, golf cart tour of historic sites, and wildlife viewing. 4.5 hours, includes water and cooler.
1,202 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h 30m
Mon–Sat
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure: Water Cannon Battle
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Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure: Water Cannon BattleBoard the Black Sparrow on Hilton Head Island for a pirate adventure where kids get dressed up, learn to walk like a pirate.
743 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 5 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Beaufort History Movie Tour by Golf Cart: 300 Years
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Beaufort History Movie Tour by Golf Cart: 300 YearsRide through Beaufort's antebellum streets on a guided golf cart tour past homes, Civil War sites.
682 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Sightings
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Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed SightingsPrivate dolphin watching tour on Hilton Head Island with a licensed naturalist captain and your own boat for up to six passengers.
615 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 289per group
Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Historic District & Movie Sites
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Beaufort City Minibus Tour: Historic District & Movie SitesBeaufort minibus tour through the historic district with a professional guide, see antebellum houses.
605 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail: Harbour Town
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America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail: Harbour TownSail the America's Cup Stars & Stripes, the 12-meter yacht once skippered by Dennis Connor, for 90 minutes under full sail in Harbour Town.
580 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Beaufort Horse Drawn Carriage Tour: 55 minutes of history
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Beaufort Horse Drawn Carriage Tour: 55 minutes of historyNarrated horse drawn carriage tour through Old Beaufort's historic district: 55 minutes past antebellum homes, live oaks and St. Helena's Church.
528 reviews
4.91★
Duration
55m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Hilton Head Island Guided Water Tour: Drive Your Own Creek Cat
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Hilton Head Island Guided Water Tour: Drive Your Own Creek CatCruise 25 miles around Hilton Head on your own 30HP Creek Cat boat with a professional guide leading the way. You're the pilot, not a passenger.
519 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 2 Feb 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings
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Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise: Guaranteed SightingsSail from Harbour Town Lighthouse on a 90-minute narrated cruise with guaranteed wild dolphin sightings at golden hour.
477 reviews
4.57★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50US$ 45per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Cruise: The Vagabond, 90 Minutes
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Hilton Head Island Dolphin Cruise: The Vagabond, 90 MinutesCruise Calibogue Sound aboard the Vagabond, Hilton Head's original dolphin boat for over 50 years.
444 reviews
4.51★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Beaufort: Kazoo Factory Tour & Make-Your-Own Kazoo
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Best value
Beaufort: Kazoo Factory Tour & Make-Your-Own KazooFeel the quirky side of Beaufort at the Kazoo Factory: see how kazoos are made, explore the museum, and craft your own instrument. Includes all materials.
411 reviews
4.88★
Duration
45m–1h
start times · Mon–Fri
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 14.50per person
Hilton Head Island Parasailing: 8-10 Min Flight & Dolphin Views
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Hilton Head Island Parasailing: 8-10 Min Flight & Dolphin ViewsParasail over Calibogue Sound with views of Harbour Town Lighthouse and Daufuskie Island. Tandem or triple flights, all equipment included. Stay dry or splash down.
375 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
Hilton Head: Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise & Take-Home Catch
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Hilton Head: Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise & Take-Home CatchFeel the salt breeze on a Hilton Head shrimp trawling cruise, help sort the catch with locals, and maybe bring home fresh shrimp. Includes 2-hour boat ride.
371 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Walking Tour in Beaufort: 500 Years of History
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Walking Tour in Beaufort: 500 Years of HistoryWalk through Beaufort's antebellum district with a live guide, hearing stories of Indian conflicts, pirates, slavery, war and the people who shaped the American South.
344 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 15m
Mon–Sat
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed Sightings
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Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed SightingsSpend two hours on a private dolphin cruise in Hilton Head with a live English-speaking guide: guaranteed sightings mean your family leaves the water having seen them.
319 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 350US$ 298per group
Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Bottlenose & Disappearing Island
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Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Bottlenose & Disappearing IslandHilton Head dolphin tour with 2-hour boat ride from Palmetto Bay Marina, a 30-minute stop on Disappearing Island at low tide.
299 reviews
4.74★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Up to 6 Guests
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Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Up to 6 GuestsPrivate sunset dolphin cruise in Hilton Head for up to 6 guests with an experienced local captain. Cruise Calibogue Sound and Skull Creek at golden hour.
284 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day
15:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 375US$ 319per group
90-Minute Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise
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90-Minute Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin CruiseCruise the Hilton Head salt marsh at sunset for 90 minutes with a live guide, bottled water and on-board bar: spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
279 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
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