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Hilton Head Daufuskie Island History Tour 4.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 29% in Hilton Head Island

1,269 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hilton Head Island
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Daufuskie Island by boat and golf cart on a guided Hilton Head history tour through the Lowcountry’s rich past.

About this tour

Reach Daufuskie Island by boat and step into a quieter corner of the Lowcountry, where history and coastal scenery shape the day. This 4.5-hour Hilton Head Daufuskie Island history tour pairs a round-trip boat ride with guided exploration by golf cart.

As you travel across the island, hear about its Native American history, European settlers, the cotton trade, and Gullah culture. A historian and guide bring these stories to life, while the boat journey offers a memorable way to reach an island accessible only by water. Bottled water and an iced cooler are provided. The tour follows a structured schedule and does not stop for lunch, so bring snacks, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Your trip begins at Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head Island. Choose this Hilton Head Daufuskie Island history tour for a guided look at the people and traditions that have shaped the region, with boat transport and golf-cart touring built into the experience.

Highlights

  • Cruise by boat to Daufuskie Island
  • Explore the island by golf cart with a guide
  • Hear stories of Native American history, European settlers, the cotton trade, and Gullah culture

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip boat ride
  • Bottled water
  • Iced cooler
  • Historian and guide
  • Golf cart

Not included

  • Lunch

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Important information

  • Departs from the kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  • The tour is structured and does not include a lunch stop
  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring snacks and sunscreen
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from the kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Is lunch included?

No. The structured tour does not include a lunch stop.

What should I bring?

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring snacks and sunscreen.

Can infants and small children join?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.85 on Viator and 4.82 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 29% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.

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