DO NOT MISS THIS .. What a great time we had with Bill ... he loves Beaufort and it shows …read more. Through him we fell in love with Beaufort too. He knows his town, it's history, architecture and MOVIE his knowledge is awesome. Plus thev A-list movies filmed in the surrouding areas ... It's a mere hour drive from HIlton Head and worth the trip. Thanks again Bill ( p.s. hope you enjoyed the El Camino) Lis - J and Mo

When you book this walking history tour ask if Janet will be giving you tour. If not don't take…read moreit !!!!! Our Charleston based tour planner and staff at our Beaufort B and B raved about Janet's tour and how she brings the city of Beaufort and its magnificent homes and history to life. Unfortunately her delegate who gave us our tour on June 5 was UNACCEPTABLE. I believer we would have enjoyed our two hours more just walking around on our own. We learned more of Beaufort's history, houses and residents on our Dolphins Adventures Tour than we did with this replacement guide. There were only 4 of us on the tour and the guide spent the entire time talking with two phd child psychology students, a couple, trying to impress them with his knowledge of their field of study. He spent more time on this than talking about Beaufort. We traditionally love walking tours as it allows for engagement with the guide etc. We were ignored like we were not even on the tour zero engagement the exact opposite of every other one of our tours on our two week trip. . A church was unlocked for us to walk in. Unfortunately a number of others sauntered in the open door and we had to wait a good 15 minutes while the others moseyed around the interior used the bathroom (queued) etc. as our guide had to wait until they left. Because he had to lock up.

gwen was so helpful and funny! the tasting you get is also a very fun addition. such a great tour…read morewith lots of little extras

I truly think that this is the best way to see Savannah, especially if you have never been or it's…read morebeen a long time (or if you have bad knees, like my husband!) It was about $45 per person which might sound a little steep but they take you to 16 stops all over the city and you can get on and off as many times as you like (just show your ticket!) They run about every 15-20 minutes and if you stay on for the entire ride, it's about a 90 min tour. Joey was our first guide and he was so awesome that we decided to stay on 2/3 of the way through (we only got off for a "pit stop".) He was hilarious and had dad jokes for days. We really enjoyed him. They also gave us some good info...if you're interested in the squares, sit on the left, churches on the right. Every seat near the window was excellent for taking photos. I'm glad I brought an external battery, I was taking so many pictures! There is no AC but they did give us fans! And there are a lot of good coupons included in their handouts. AND a really good map of Savannah. A lot of good info. I highly recommend!

Very timely start. Everyone involved in the operation is…read morefriendly. Guide had tons of helpful information and explained in a well organized way.

Sea Island Carriage Company provides tours of Downtown Beaufort. I liked that the carriage had…read morestairs to make it easier to get on the carriage and that we all were provided head sets so that we could hear the tour guide. This tour did not cover as much of Downtown Beaufort as the other tour I took or provide as much history but it was fun and I learned different tidbits. Angus was the horse that took us around. The horses are well cared for and if it gets too hot in the summer the tours are stopped. I'd recommend this tour while in Beaufort.

We enjoyed leaning about the Owens-Thomas House history. The guides were very informative and they…read morewere able to accommodate my handicapped granddaughter and her mother by providing a seat to rest on between rooms and floors. Without this options she could not have toured the property.

I highly recommend including this museum on your Savannah itinerary! Admission is a little pricey…read moreat $30, but the ticket includes admission to the Telfair museums as well. You can book your ticket online to guarantee a specific tour time. You can also buy in-person at the ticket office at the entrance, but tours may fill up, and you could end up waiting. The entrance is behind the home off of President Street. The tour guide was a wealth of information! She was able to answer all questions with ease. The tour includes an in depth history of the home and people who lived there and tons of information on the architecture of the buildings. The tour focuses on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the property. There's an interest exhibit in the basement of the home with letters that provide insight into the lives of the enslaved people. The home and garden are beautiful, and I learned so much!

After a "destination lunch" in Yemassee SC, our server asked if we were seeking history. Replying…read morethat it was an interest, they suggested going just six miles down the road. Yes! Six miles and 250 years earlier, we drove into a hauntingly beautiful open grove of ruins did we go! Park off the street easily. Off street parking with no sidewalks or crossings, then you'll walk into history. Burned once by the British in 1777, rebuilt, then burned one more, and final time by Sherman's mary in the civil war, as he rained terror on these rural folk, returning from conquering Savannah in the final years of the civil war. Some people remain behind in the graveyard, so please be respectful during your time here. It's silence and magistry will stay with you. The old water pump still delivers cold, sweet spring water, so have some before you go. Bring a cup (no waste cans!), or go old school and use your hand. The sadness comes from knowing that these bricks were made by slaves...

My wife and I visited here on an anniversary trip from a recommendation of a friend. It's about 50…read moremiles from Charleston SC but was well worth the drive. We were the only ones there. It's a historic site known as Prince William's Parish Church. Built between 1745 and 1753 in the English Georgian style with Roman Tuscan or Doric elements, it served as a chapel of ease for the parish. The church has a dramatic history, traditionally believed to have been burned twice: first by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War and again in 1865 by General Sherman's forces during the Civil War, leaving only its massive brick walls. However, a 1866 letter by Milton Leverett suggests the church was not burned in 1865 but instead gutted for materials to rebuild homes destroyed by Sherman's army, challenging the traditional narrative. I'd highly recommend a trip here if you are in the area and like things like this.

This was such an easy and informational tour of the history and architecture of Beaufort SC. Our…read moreguide was able to answer all questions and was a very interesting story teller. He shared a lot of information of the civil war times. The gardens were beautiful to see. There's a lot packed into the hour - great introduction to Beaufort.

Generally, speaking we stay away from touristy things when we travel. But, in this case the Golf…read moreCart Tour through Downtown Beaufort sounded fun and something we had not done before. The tour lasted about an hour and covered the history and architecture of the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was clear he loved his job. We saw the house where The Big Chill was filmed as well as the bridge that Forrest Gump ran across.

Our son was married in Charleston and we are all from the Midwest. From our first communication to…read morethe airport ride home every bit of peace of mind Andy provided with his driving services was a blessing. With a large number of guests of varying ages traveling from out of town, including our priest, Andy's safe and professional driving services helped take some of the chaos and coordination off my plate--helping make our family's experience the best! Can't wait to return and take advantage of Andy's tour guide service and a much slower paced visit!

Andy is the best! If you need a reliable pickup for the airport, there is nobody better to call…read more Andy has shown up for me at 4am or on 20 minutes notice--he is reliable and a pleasure to ride with.

My teenager and I went on a walking tour through Bonaventure Cemetery last week and really enjoyed…read moreit. The tour was focused on the women of Savannah who now reside in Bonaventure and it was nice to hear new stories and different perspectives. Marcia was a fun tour guide, had lots of energy, and was very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour. I will be checking out their other tours in the future.

We loved our tour of the Bonaventure Cemetery with WiseGuys and our guide, Wayne. We learned not…read moreonly about those laid to rest in the cemetery, but also about local history. It was a nice day to enjoy the tour in a golf cart and being able to snap some nice photos. I definitely recommend WiseGuys!

Great options, friendly staff and coupon code if you can find a tour book…read more Our guide, Wendy, was very knowledgeable and gentle and respectful to our horse guide, Duke. Duke was great!

I'm happy to say I'm bumping my review up from three stars to four after giving Old South Carriage…read moreCompany another chance. During my first visit to Charleston a few years ago, I took one of their daytime carriage tours and left feeling... underwhelmed. I didn't learn all that much, the tour wasn't especially memorable, and I wrote that I'd rather have explored the city on foot. Fast forward to my most recent visit when one of my friends wanted to do the Haunted Carriage Tour. Since it was something different, I happily went along and I'm glad I did. Our horse, Ron, was a 2,000 pound French Percheron and wow.... talk about a workhorse! From what I observed, the horses seemed well cared for despite the small stable. It was fun learning a little about Ron before we set off. Our guide, Matt, was informative, engaging, and did a great job mixing Charleston history with the haunted stories. While I'm not really into ghost tours, I still learned quite a bit. In fact, my favorite takeaway wasn't haunted at all - it was learning the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery. This tour also had a digital component as we were prompted to scan the QR code to see photos of the individuals/"ghosts" he was talking about. The tour also gave us another opportunity to see Charleston from a different perspective and this time around I enjoyed riding through the historic streets by carriage. Overall, this experience was much more enjoyable than my first. The company clearly has these tours down to a science and if you're deciding between a daytime tour and the haunted evening tour, I'd surprisingly recommend the latter. I'm glad I gave Old South another chance.

Jonathan is informative and entertaining. Well worth looking into…read more Great background and details to development of Historical District. SCAD grad and great passion for architectural details. Get him to "nerd out" on brickwork!

This is a small tour (I think we had 12) and I enjoyed that. Jonathan is so knowledgeable and open…read moreto questions. We spent longer than the allotted time to make sure he could share everything with us. He clearly has a passion for the subject.