History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart | 1 hour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities

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 movies were filmed, such as Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, and Great Santini on this exciting tour!

Meeting points

In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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 movies 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 movies. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Center, 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 movies 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 movies. Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Center, 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 Center, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour.

  • USCB Center for the Arts (Pass By)

    The Center for the Arts was used in two movies filmed here is Beaufort, Forrest Gump (the Gump Medical Center), and Something to Talk About (school of vetinerary medicine for Julia Roberts at the end of the movie).

  • NeverMore Books (Pass By)

    Now a bookstore, 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 Historical Park (Pass By)

    Now elevated to the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, the National Park Service downtown 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.

  • N/A (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.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum of 5 persons per vehicle.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
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465 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 427 reviews with 5 stars

Fun time

Published on Feb, 2025

Bill was well versed in Beaufort, its history and he made the tour fun! We learned a lot about a beautiful town. Worth the money.

Beautiful Beaufort

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour with KC was great. She was very informative and the hour flew by. Honestly, the tour could be a little longer but you can always go back to spend more time in favorite spots and take more pictures. Beaufort is a special place. (KC made a great lunch recommendation too!)

Fun for the whole family!

Published on Jan, 2025

This is a fun golf cart ride of history and movie trivia in the Beaufort area that is rich in history. Headsets are given to help with hearing the guide, a very nice touch!

A Must-Do!

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic experience learning about the rich history of Beaufort and the surrounding islands. Bill was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. He even recommended a few stops for us to make after the tour. We followed his advice and loved them all!! Highly recommend this tour to truly appreciate the charm and history of Beaufort.

Beautiful Beaufort

Published on Dec, 2024

Fun and informative. Really appreciated the blankets provided for the cold day! Good history f this unique and beautiful town.

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