History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Beaufort Tours LLC
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Linda S
13 days ago
Very informative. Gina knew Savannah history and all the movies filmed there. It was very hot but Gina took us overlooking the water where there was a nice breeze.
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!
Departure Point
- In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
Return Details
- In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beaufort Tours
1006 Bay St, Downtown Marina, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary St, , Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Robert Smalls Monument
Craven street, Located on tabernacle Baptist church grounds, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Pat Conroy Literary Center
601 Bladen St, Beaufort, South Carolina
We pass by the Center, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: USCB Center for the Arts
801 Carteret St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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).
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: NeverMore Books
702 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Helena's Anglican Church
501 Church St, Historic Downtown, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Mark Verdier House
801 Bay St, Historic Downtown, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Chocolate Tree
507 Carteret St, , Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
706 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
The Beaufort History Museum is housed inside the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention Visitors Bureau on Craven Street.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bay Street
Beaufort, South Carolina
We pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
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.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum of 5 persons per vehicle.
- Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
- Driver/guide
Redemption Instructions
• Beaufort Tours LLC - Beaufort Downtown Marina Store
• Address: 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29906
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Beaufort Tours LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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!
Departure Point
- In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
Return Details
- In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
Duration
1 hour
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
Points of Interest
Stop At: Beaufort Tours
1006 Bay St, Downtown Marina, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary St, , Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Robert Smalls Monument
Craven street, Located on tabernacle Baptist church grounds, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Pat Conroy Literary Center
601 Bladen St, Beaufort, South Carolina
We pass by the Center, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: USCB Center for the Arts
801 Carteret St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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).
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: NeverMore Books
702 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Helena's Anglican Church
501 Church St, Historic Downtown, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: John Mark Verdier House
801 Bay St, Historic Downtown, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Chocolate Tree
507 Carteret St, , Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
706 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven St, Beaufort, South Carolina
The Beaufort History Museum is housed inside the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention Visitors Bureau on Craven Street.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bay Street
Beaufort, South Carolina
We pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
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.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum of 5 persons per vehicle.
- Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
- Driver/guide
Redemption Instructions
• Beaufort Tours LLC - Beaufort Downtown Marina Store
• Address: 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29906
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Beaufort Tours LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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