The Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour offers visitors a unique way to explore the rich history of this charming South Carolina town. With a flexible, self-guided format, the tour allows you to uncover Beaufort’s maritime heritage, 18th and 19th-century architecture, and cultural insights at your own pace. From the scenic waterfront to the significant Civil War site of Anchorage 1770, this immersive audio experience provides an engaging and accessible glimpse into the town’s past. What secrets might this tour reveal about Beaufort’s storied history?
Good To Know
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Self-guided smartphone-enabled walking tour of historic Beaufort, South Carolina, highlighting the city’s rich maritime history and significant Civil War sites.
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Tour begins at the scenic waterfront, providing an introduction to Beaufort’s role as a trade and shipbuilding hub during the Civil War.
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Showcases 18th and 19th century architecture, including antebellum homes, and offers insights into the Gullah heritage and culture.
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Culminates at Anchorage 1770, a local landmark with Civil War history, with engaging audio narration and on-screen navigation throughout the experience.
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Accessible for wheelchair, stroller, and service animal users, with the flexibility to explore at one’s own pace.
Tour Overview
The Historic Beaufort Walking Tour offers a smartphone-guided walking experience that allows visitors to explore the rich history of Beaufort, South Carolina at their own pace.
The tour is available 24/7/365 and never expires, so you can listen to the audio guide anytime after your on-location visit.
With the self-guided format, you can take your time and revisit the tour at your convenience.
The tour starts at the waterfront and guides you step-by-step through the historic district, ending at the Anchorage 1770, which played a significant role during the Civil War.
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Meeting Point and Start of the Tour
The meeting point for the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour is located at 101 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, near the scenic waterfront.
The tour starts here, providing an introduction to the waterfront’s history. Participants will then be guided step-by-step through the charming streets of Beaufort, discovering its rich past.
The tour concludes at Anchorage 1770, located at 1103 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Visitors will learn about the building’s role during the Civil War and its current history.
The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, with public transportation nearby, allowing most travelers to participate.
Waterfront History
As the tour commences at the waterfront, you will learn about Beaufort’s rich maritime history.
They’ll discover how the town’s strategic location on the Beaufort River made it a hub for trade and shipbuilding. The guide will point out historic sites like the old Port Royal Railroad Terminal and describe Beaufort’s role during the Civil War as a Union-occupied town.
Participants will gain insights into how the waterfront shaped Beaufort’s economy and culture over the centuries.
The tour then leads visitors step-by-step through the charming historic district, exploring Beaufort’s well-preserved architecture and vibrant history.
Guided Step-by-Step Tour of Beaufort
After learning about Beaufort’s maritime history at the waterfront, the guided walking tour leads participants step-by-step through the charming historic district.
The tour:
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Showcases the town’s 18th and 19th century architecture, including stately antebellum homes and historic churches.
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Highlights the pivotal role Beaufort played during the Civil War, with stops at significant sites.
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Provides insight into the area’s rich Gullah heritage and culture.
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Culminates at the Anchorage 1770, a local landmark with a fascinating civil war-era history.
Throughout the self-paced experience, the smartphone app offers engaging audio narration and on-screen navigation to ensure an immersive and informative journey.
End Point at Anchorage 1770
Upon completing the guided walking tour, visitors culminate their journey at the Anchorage 1770, a local landmark with a fascinating civil war-era history.
The tour concludes at this historic inn, where guests can learn about its role during the war. Anchorage 1770 currently operates as a boutique hotel, offering a glimpse into Beaufort’s past.
Visitors can explore the property and its well-preserved architecture, seeing the town’s rich history. The tour’s end point provides a fitting conclusion, allowing participants to reflect on the insights gained throughout the guided exploration of Beaufort’s historic landmarks.
Accessibility and Participation
The Historic Beaufort Walking Tour is accessible to a wide range of visitors.
The tour is:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Welcoming of service animals
- Located near public transportation
Most travelers can participate in this self-guided experience.
As a private tour, only your group will be taking part. This allows you to explore the historic sites at your own pace and revisit the audio commentary later, if desired.
Pricing and Offers
The Historic Beaufort Walking Tour offers a special discounted price of $7.80 per person, down from the original $9.75. This means you’ll save $1.95 per ticket.
The tour also comes with a Lowest Price Guarantee, so you can book with confidence knowing you’re getting the best deal.
Booking is easy, and you can choose the Reserve Now and Pay Later option if you’d like. Plus, you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, providing flexibility in case your plans change.
Booking Information
Confirmation is received at the time of booking the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour.
This tour offers several convenient booking options:
- Customers can reserve the tour and pay later.
- Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour begins.
- The tour is available 24/7/365 and never expires, allowing customers to complete it at their own pace.
- The special offer price is $7.80 per person, providing a $1.95 savings from the original price.
With these flexible booking conditions, customers can easily plan and enjoy the Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour at their convenience.
The Sum Up
The Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour provides a flexible and engaging way to explore the town’s rich maritime heritage and 18th-19th century architecture at one’s own pace. With an immersive audio experience, the self-guided tour highlights Gullah culture and concludes at the significant Civil War site of Anchorage 1770. Available year-round, it’s an accessible option for visitors to discover Beaufort’s history.
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