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Tour leaves from the benches at the entrance to Waterfront Park. Park at the downtown marina (1006 Bay Street).
Plan to spend time at the Pat Conroy Literary Center nearby.
Hear the story of Santa Elena, the original capital of the Spanish Colony of La Florida, right here in Beaufort!
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Learn the incredible history of the state flag of South Carolina.

History and Film Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

By Beaufort Tours LLC
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$49 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Learn about Beaufort's 300 years of rich history on this 1-hour tour. While riding in our new 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart, see beautiful antebellum homes and scenic views. Explore the town where famous films were filmed, such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, and Great Santini on this exciting tour!

Activity location

  • Beaufort National Cemetery
    • 1601 Boundary St,
    • 29902-3947, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1006 Bay St
    • 1006 Bay Street
    • 29902, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

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History and Film Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English
Starting time: 12:15 pm
Price details
AU$49.22 x 2 AdultsAU$98.44
Total
Price is AU$98.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 7 people per booking

Activity itinerary

Beaufort Tours (Pass by)
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood films filmed in the town. As you drive down the streets, go past gorgeous antebellum homes and plantations. Then, see sites where iconic stars stayed while filming films. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Centre, which was funded by Forrest's profit from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Go to The National Cemetery, where The Great Santini was buried, and the bridge Forrest Gump went over on his cross-country run.  Enjoy the incredible history, Hollywood charm, and friendly atmosphere of Beaufort on this 1-hour tour by van.
Beaufort National Cemetery
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood films filmed in the town. As you drive down the streets, go past gorgeous antebellum homes and plantations. Then, see sites where iconic stars stayed while filming films. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Centre, which was funded by Forrest's profit from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Go to The National Cemetery, where The Great Santini was buried, and the bridge Forrest Gump went over on his cross-country run.  Enjoy the incredible history, Hollywood charm, and friendly atmosphere of Beaufort on this 1-hour tour by van.
Robert Smalls Monument (Pass by)
Buried in the graveyard of the Tabernacle Baptist Church with his first and second wives and one of his daughters. Robert Smalls was a slave born in Beaufort who made a daring escape with the steamship The Planter.
Pat Conroy Literary Center (Pass by)
We pass by the Centre, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour.
USCB Center for the Arts (Pass by)
The Centre for the Arts was used in two films filmed here is Beaufort, Forrest Gump (the Gump Medical Centre), and Something to Talk About (school of vetinerary medicine for Julia Roberts at the end of the film).
NeverMore Books (Pass by)
Now a bookshop, this building was used in the scene where Julia Roberts confirmed by phone with her best friend that her husband, Dennis Quaid, was indeed sleeping with all of the women in her Savannah Women's Club.
St. Helena's Anglican Church (Pass by)
Built as a Church of England, started in 1712. Now the fourth building on the property, it is open for docent led tours after our tour is over.
John Mark Verdier House (Pass by)
We pass by the John Mark Verdier House, built in 1804. French General Marquis de Lafayette gave his farewell to America speech from the top floor balcony here in 1825. Open to the public Monday to Saturday for tours after our tour is over.
The Chocolate Tree (Pass by)
The chocolate in the Russell Stover box of chocolates Forrest Gump had on the park bench in Savannah actually had Chocolate Tree chocolate inside. Stop by here for free chocolate Sand Dollar sample after the tour.
Reconstruction Era National Monument (Pass by)
Now elevated to the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, the National Park Service city centre headquarters is pointed out during the tour. Enter inside after the tour to learn more about Reconstruction and why Beaufort was the ideal location for studying about the Reconstruction Era.
Beaufort History Museum (Pass by)
The Beaufort History Museum is housed inside the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention Visitors Bureau on Craven Street.
Bay Street (Pass by)
We pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way.
Beaufort History Museum (Pass by)
Learn the history of the original capital of the Spanish colony of La Florida, right here in the Beaufort area. Santa Elena was the capital of La Florida for 21 years.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBeaufort National Cemetery
    • 1601 Boundary St,
    • 29902-3947, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1006 Bay St
    • 1006 Bay Street
    • 29902, Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

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