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Daufuskie Island: Guided History Tour Experience
4.8
920 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Discover the hidden history of Daufuskie Island on a guided tour. Explore the island’s rich heritage, visit local artisans, and learn about Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture.
Discover the hidden history of Daufuskie Island on a guided tour. Explore the island’s rich heritage, visit local artisans, and learn about Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Daufuskie Island - The adventure begins with a boat journey from Shelter Cove Marina to the secluded side of Daufuskie Island. This ride is a key highlight of the tour! During the trip, there will be opportunities to pause and observe dolphins and other wildlife, as well as to view and discuss the landmarks on Daufuskie and the nearby islands,…
- Daufuskie Island - The adventure begins with a boat journey from Shelter Cove Marina to the secluded side of Daufuskie Island. This ride is a key highlight of the tour! During the trip, there will be opportunities to pause and observe dolphins and other wildlife, as well as to view and discuss the landmarks on Daufuskie and the nearby islands, which are best appreciated from the water. Upon arrival on Daufuskie, participants will hop onto golf carts for a tour of the island’s historic, untouched areas. The tour includes stops at all the notable historic sites and artisan shops on Daufuskie.
What's Included
- Boat ride round trip
- Professional historian onboard
- Golf cart transportation included
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Boat ride round trip
- Professional historian onboard
- Golf cart transportation included
- Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and reachable only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a true treasure. This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island tour offers a peek into an intriguing chapter of Lowcountry history on the island’s untouched side. Discover the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah…
Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and reachable only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a true treasure. This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island tour offers a peek into an intriguing chapter of Lowcountry history on the island’s untouched side. Discover the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture. Participants are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.
-Please note: Our tour is fully structured and does not include a lunch stop.
Location
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Shelter Cove Lane
Departure Point: This trip departs from our kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina.
Address: 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(920 Ratings)
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Vermontscot
May 7, 2025
Daufuskie is worth it - Captain Pete did a nice job showing us dolphins and eagles on the water and shared a lot of stories and history of the island in the golf cart tour
Enjoyed our day out
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243susanp
May 6, 2025
History tour of Daufuski Island - What a wonderful experience with Captain Dean. Our boat ride out to the island was picturesque. We were lucky to come upon a large pod of dolphins on the way. We boarded our golf cart and set out to tour the historical part of the island. Captain Dean was very knowledgeable and explained the island's history from the revolutionary war, civil war, up to today. The famous author, Pat Conroy, who wrote " The Water us Wide" taught out here for a year. We were able to see the school where he taught the Gullah youngsters. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Bobbyj_m
May 4, 2025
Island history tour - Great trip with one guide boat and island. Pete was very knowledgeable and kept us on task so all went on time and very organized. And he only got us wet once on the boat ride home. Thanks for a great time.
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Sharon_k
May 2, 2025
On the water with history thrown in!! - Captain Pete is a history buff as well as a great captain. It was a beautiful afternoon. We left on the 1 o’clock boat ride to Daufuskie. Got to see homes and oyster beds and boats. On the Island you ride around in a golf cart to historical sites and captain Pete tells you a lot of history about the Gullahs and others that influenced the development of Daufuski Island. Very informative and you have a chance to buy some things that locals that live on the island make. Very special was the indigo died garments that LeAnne had for sale in her shop at the old school building.
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Jackie_g
May 1, 2025
Great experience captain... - Great experience captain Pete was extremely knowledgeable . It was educational and we learned a lot.
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Phils892
May 1, 2025
Great tour of Daufusie Island - My wife and I had a great boat ride and golf cart tour of Daufusie Island. Captain Pete did a great job explaining the history of the island and the people who lived there both in the past and presently.
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Quest761400
Apr 30, 2025
Daufuskie Island - Pete Barbaro was an excellent, knowledgeable, and courteous guide. We had a wonderful time exploring the island and learning its history. Highly recommend this tour group and guide!
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Chakira_j
Apr 29, 2025
Capt. Pete was great. I... - Capt. Pete was great. I truly appreciated his truthful telling of the enslaved history of the island. As a descendant of enslaved ancestors I am grateful when the history is told accurately.
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Susankc5418ez
Apr 24, 2025
Wonder about Daufuskie? - Captain Andy did a great job of giving us the history of Daufuskie and HH Island. He was very knowledgeable and his passion of the area was apparent.
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Paiged521
Apr 28, 2025
A little light history and adventure - There are many components to this tour that keep things interesting over the course of the four hours. Traveling by small boat is entertaining as you watch the multimillion dollar homes surround you, speeding up to feel the spray of the water, and looking for dolphins along the way (my daughter usually gets seasick, but she was fine on this trip). Once on the island, travel by golf cart was comfortable with frequent stops to stretch our legs. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable as he has been giving this tour for over a decade. Much of the history has disappeared and there are apparently less than 50 Gullah people left on the island out of 500 total residents (you might see one Gullah person, but they are not available to chat with tourists about their experience on the island). We stopped at a few craft shops all being operated by white residents including one being run by the family of the church pastor. If a percentage of the purchase were going to support the Gullah community I would have been more likely to buy something. If you've read the Pat Conroy book about the island you will likely enjoy this trip more.
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