History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Historic Beaufort

  • Visit Iconic Movie Locations

  • See Stunning Live Oaks

Description

This one hour tour by golf cart covers Beaufort’s historic district and gives you a chance to learn more about our beautiful town and its history. Our Yamaha Concierge golf cart takes you to sites and homes where the stars stayed in downtown Beaufort. Locations surrounding Beaufort such as The Gump Medical Center (funded by Forrest’s “gazillions” he earned running the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company), The National Cemetery where The Great Santini was buried and the bridge from Forrest Gump that he crossed on the way back east from his cross-country run – yes, the “Mississippi River” bridge in actually here in Beaufort.

Itinerary

Begin your journey at Beaufort Tours.

Tour the historic district of Beaufort.

See locations from Forrest Gump and The Great Santini.

 

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
At least 2
Price starts at
$30
Languages
English
Meeting Point

Beaufort Tours Beaufort SC

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Dropoff location

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Why take this tour?

Discover the charm and history of Beaufort with our engaging History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart. Perfect for movie buffs and history enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a unique perspective on the town's rich past and cinematic connections. Don't miss the chance to see iconic locations and learn fascinating stories from our knowledgeable guides.

Included

  • Guided Tour

Excluded

  • Meals

Frequently asked questions

The Great Santini (1979) Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner The Big Chill (1983) Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum (Kevin Costner-without credit) The Prince of Tides (1991) Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Kate Nelligan Daughters of the Dust (1992) Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers A Perfect World (1993) Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern Forrest Gump (1994) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright (Penn), Sally Field, Gary Sinise The War (1994) Kevin Costner, Elijah Wood, Mare Winningham The Jungle Book (1994) Jason Scott Lee, Sam Neill, John Cleese Chasers (1994) Tom Berenger, Gary Busey, Marilu, Henner, Dennis Hopper Something to Talk About (1995) Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick White Squall (1996) Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage Last Dance (1996) Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher Gone Fishin’ (1997) Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Willie Nelson G.I. Jane (1997) Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft Animals (1997) Linnea Quigley, Cat Eberwin, William DeFalco Forces of Nature (1998) Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Blythe Danner Rules of Engagement (2000) Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Kingsley Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron
Movie Buffs, here is what you’ll see on our History/Movie tour that you wouldn’t see on a horse carriage tour: Film Locations The Big Chill – site of a scene from The Big Chill where Kevin Kline and William Hurt are jogging early in the morning discussing insider stock trading tips Forrest Gump – the bridge where Forrest was interviewed by reporters as he crossed the Mississippi River Prince of Tides – Nick Nolte’s mother’s house, where he came to visit his mother after checking on his sister Savannah in New York and having his fling with his sister’s doctor, Lowenstein, played by Barbra Streisand White Squall – Sailing movie with Jeff Bridges, see the location of the Greyhound Bus Station where the boys met at the beginning of the movie to head to the Caribbean Forrest Gump – the Gump Medical Center, which Forrest opened in “Bayou Le Batre, Alabama” after making gazillions running the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Something to Talk About – the School of Veterinary Medicine that Julia Roberts attended at the end of the movie Forrest Gump – the football practice field where he rode the Snapper tractor Great Santini – site of the “Missing Man Flyover Formation” during the burial of the Great Santini
Comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages.

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Tour Duration

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.

Age Requirements

Suitable for all ages.

Suitable for all ages.

Availability

Available Monday through Sunday at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Available Monday through Sunday at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.

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