Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This 4.5 hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of the island. Learn the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture. We encourage you to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen.
-Please be aware: Our tour is completely structured and does not include a stop for lunch.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Boat ride there and back
Bottled water
Iced cooler
Historian
Golf Cart
Guide
Lunch
What To Expect
Daufuskie Island
It begins with a boat ride from Shelter Cove Marina to the back side of Daufuskie Island. The ride is an important part of the tour! Along the way we will stop for dolphins and other wildlife, plus view and discuss the sites on Daufuskie and the neighboring islands that are best seen from the water. Once on Daufuskie, you'll get on golf carts and take a tour of the historic, undeveloped side of the island. We stop at all of the significant historic sites and artisan shops of Daufuskie.
Options
Daufuskie Island History Tour
4.5 Hour Daufuskie Island History and Artisans Tour
Private Tour: Up to 6 guests
Private Tour with Historian
Reviews
1,003 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour! The Captain...
AnneMarie W,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! The Captain and crew did a great job describing the history of the island. Definitely recommend!
Highly recommend
Claudia P,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Captain Pete and Kelly did a great job. Their knowledge of the island was great. It was wonderful to see the island an experience the culture.
Dafuskie Tour
Donna M,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very enjoyable and informative. Andy Kennedy was an excellent guide! We.were hoping we'd get to see some of the fancy houses on the island but not included in the tour
the third time is the charm
Lora T,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Not alot of walking. Very informative. The history of the island is Fascinating. What a Resilient people.
The trip was very good....
GeorgeA R,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip was very good. Captain Pete did an outstanding job. His knowledge of the island and history made the trip remarkable
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