
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
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September 2026
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Hilton Head Island, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Our tour will take you through the city's National Historic Landmark District, showcasing beautiful historic homes, churches, and sites that have witnessed centuries of American history. You’ll see sites from the Filming
What you get
About this experience
Our tour will take you through the city's National Historic Landmark District, showcasing beautiful historic homes, churches, and sites that have witnessed centuries of American history. You’ll see sites from the Filming of Forest Gump, hear stories of the civil war, Harriet Tubman, the Succession, the Jewish settlers, local history and so much more. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime and continue whenever you want. The tour is all outside, location aware, plays as you walk, and can be taken 24/7/365. It never expires.
What's included
Included
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365.
- Walking tour on our Walking Tour app in Beaufort
- Listen again later anytime after the on location tour.
- The tour never expires, go anytime.
Not included
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, this tour is all outside on our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
The tour ends outside the historic building Anchorage 1770. You'll hear the role it played in the Civil war and it's current history. This is close to where the tour started near the waterfront.
Pass by without stopping
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Our story starts here, and you'll hear about the waterfront, and then being guided step by step through Beaufort as you discover it's historic story.
5 minutes here
Beaufort
This tour explores the historic streets of Beaufort stopping outside it's historic buildings, houses, statues, sites, waterfront, churches and much more, as you uncover the history of this historic town.
45 minutes here
What's the deal with the cannons? The tour stops here and shares it's history.
5 minutes here
This house has a historic past and has been the setting for a famous movie. You'll hear it's story and more.
Pass by without stopping
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
You'll stop outside the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and hear about the history of the Reconstruction.
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Discover the historic story of Harriet Tubman in Beaufort and the many she saved. She spent time here, and you'll see where.
5 minutes here
See the outside of the historic church and the graveyard and hear about one of the oldest churches in the area and it's historical characters.
Pass by without stopping
Stop outside the house that started the secession that led to the Civil War, and hear it's story.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hilton Head Island
The tour starts outside of 101 Scott St, near the waterfront. Our story starts here, and you'll hear about the waterfront, and then being guided step by step through Beaufort as you discover it's historic story.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends outside the historic building Anchorage 1770. You'll hear the role it played in the Civil war and it's current history. This is close to where the tour started near the waterfront.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Tour and App!
First time using a walking tour app and it was great! Easy to use!
via Tripadvisor
Beaufort walking tour
Great experience. Well done!
via Tripadvisor
Experiencing Buford at your leisure.
Very informative, start and stop the tour anytime. This is a great feature as it allows you to experience the sites at your leisure. Done exploring you start the tour again right where you left off. The tour reasonably priced, we enjoyed it very much and would highly recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
Very nice tour that you...
Very nice tour that you can do on your own and at whatever time you want. I loved that you could replay things or stop for a break and resume it later!
via Viator
Worth it!
It took us a little time to figure it out, but for the price, my husband and I thought it was worth it. The narrator was good and we really liked being able to repeat any portions when we wanted. Sometimes my husband needed to stop his recording for me to catch up and vice versa. We wished we had the time to do the tour twice because there was a lot of information, but we didn't have the time. We would use them again.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hilton Head Island.
How much does Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hilton Head Island usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hilton Head Island is not rushed.
Is Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hilton Head Island, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hilton Head Island can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hilton Head Island and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hilton Head Island within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hilton Head Island?
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Hilton Head sells dolphin and sunset cruises out of Broad Creek, kayak and boat trips through Lowcountry salt marsh, bike rentals for the island trail network and shrimping demonstrations. On Outty we rank every Hilton Head Island experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour, Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise, Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hilton Head Island?
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March to May and September to November, warm without peak summer crowds. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hilton Head Island?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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