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History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
$76.00
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Overview
Beaufort's captivating 300-year history unfolds on this delightful hour-long tour. Glide through the town in a comfortable 8-passenger Yamaha golf cart, taking in the stunning antebellum architecture and picturesque views that tell the story of this charming locale.
- 🚗 History and Movie Tour: Engage with a knowledgeable guide as you delve into the rich narrative of Beaufort, from its early explorers to the Hollywood films that brought it fame.
- 🏡 Private Group Experience: Enjoy the tour with your friends and family in a spacious 8-passenger Yamaha golf cart, perfect for creating lasting memories together.
- 🌅 Marvel at the breathtaking antebellum homes and plantations that line the streets, showcasing the town's architectural beauty.
- 🎬 Visit iconic filming locations from beloved movies like Forrest Gump and The Great Santini, where Hollywood magic came to life.
- 🏥 Learn about The Gump Medical Center, funded by profits from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, and its connection to the film.
- ⚰️ Explore the National Cemetery, the final resting place of The Great Santini, and hear stories of the town's historical significance.
- 🍫 Indulge in a complimentary chocolate sample from the local shop, reminiscent of the famous scene from Forrest Gump.
- 🗺️ Discover the history of Santa Elena, the original capital of the Spanish colony of La Florida, as you traverse this historic area.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and engaging storytelling, making this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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History and Movie Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour
- Driver/guide
- Transport by 8 passenger Yamaha golf cart
- Gratuities
Meeting point
In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
Return details
In front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
- 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. (pass by)
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Beaufort National CemeteryListen 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.
- 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. (pass by)
- We pass by the Center, telling lots of great Pat Conroy stories during the tour. (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). (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (pass by)
- The Beaufort History Museum is housed inside the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention Visitors Bureau on Craven Street. (pass by)
- We pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way. (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. (pass by)
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History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
$76.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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