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Daufuskie Island History and Artisian Tour
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4 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of the island. Visit several one-of-a-kind places, including the First African Baptist Church, the Praise House, Mary Fields School (memorialized in Pat Conroy’s ‘The Water is Wide’) and the site of the Bloody Point Lighthouse. Tour studios and meet local artisans at Silver Dew Pottery and The Iron Fish, home to Martha Stewart American Made winner Chase Allen. Learn the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, the Gullah people and the locals who have chosen to make this remote island their home. Tour includes boat cruise from Hilton Head Island, USCG licensed Captain and interpretive naturalist/historian guide, golf cart, light snack and refreshment.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
This activity departs from Shelter Cove Marina. We are located at the southwest corner of the marina next to the Ship Store and Ela's Grille. - 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 **Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.**
Start time
12:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
The tour 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 other wildlife. Plus view and discuss the sites on Daufuskie and the neighboring islands that are best scene from the water. Your captain is a naturalist.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation
Once on Daufuskie you'll get on golf carts and take a tour of the historic in undeveloped, historic, side of the island. We stop at pretty much all of the significant historic sites , visit with local residents, and the artisans of Daufuskie . Your guide is a historian so along the way we have lots of stops, discussions, visits and will go inside everywhere appropriate. Locations that are not occupied we have keys to. The cost includes everything. Everything being your boat ride there and back your golf carts, all the stops, all staffing, refreshments and snacks.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Outside Hilton Head Boat and Kayak Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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