15 Hilton Head Island Tours to Build a Day Around

1.2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,620 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Paddle Hilton Head’s Broad Creek with a naturalist guide, spotting dolphins, birds, and salt-marsh wildlife on this beginner-friendly tour.

“My boyfriend and I did the 2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour and it was an absolute vibe. From the quick, clear safety rundown to the smooth launch, the guides kept it easy, fun, and super chill. The marsh was gorgeous and there were plenty of wildlife moments. Pace was relaxed with just enough paddling to feel accomplished but not exhausted. Our guide Wayne was entertaining and he sprinkled in cool facts about the ecosystem, we took plenty of photos to remember the moments. Gear was clean, check-in was painless, and we finished right on time with zero stress.”

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2.Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,424 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Cruise Broad Creek from Hilton Head Island for 90 minutes of dolphins, birds, local stories, and family-friendly fun for $39.99.

“Great experience, very kid friendly but enjoyable for any age! Tour length was perfect for a 2 year old.”

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3.Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,046 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Explore Daufuskie Island from Hilton Head by boat and golf cart, with historic sites, local stories, wildlife, and expert guiding.

“Bring a snack if places won't be open for food, water air is cooler take along a sweater or light jacket”

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4.Beaufort’s #1 Horse & Carriage History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · from $35

Ride through Beaufort’s historic district by horse and carriage, hearing Civil War stories, film-site tales, and local history for $35.

“The hotties are beautiful and the guides are full of amazing knowledge and history!! We’ve gone three times and learned something new every time!!”

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5.Hilton Head Island: Daytime Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 700 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Cruise Hilton Head’s calm waterways for 90 minutes, spot bottlenose dolphins, hear local stories, and enjoy an easy family-friendly boat ride.

“Kate and Wendy were fantastic. The water was rough but Kate made the ride easy and Wendy got a great picture of the fam for us!”

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6.Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure Sail aboard the Black Dagger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Review of Hilton Head’s Black Dagger pirate cruise, with treasure hunts, costumes, water cannons, practical tips, pricing, and family advice.

“The acting was incredible- scurvy had an amazing rapport with the kids. The captain sailed our ship with expertise. It was a smooth ride and very fun overall”

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7.History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38

Explore Beaufort by golf cart on a lively history and movie tour featuring Forrest Gump sites, antebellum homes, and Civil War stories.

“Trip was exactly as described. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. It was a hot day but our guide kept us moving from place to place and it was a wonderful experience.”

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8.Beaufort City Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Review of Beaufort’s 75-minute minibus tour, with historic homes, film sites, local stories, a cemetery stop, and practical booking tips.

“Excellent tour. It exceeded expectations. Heather was so informative and passionate on sharing her love for Beaufort”

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9.90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $279

See wild dolphins, marshes, Daufuskie Island, and Lowcountry wildlife on a private 90-minute Hilton Head boat tour.

“Captain Mark was a great host, knowledgeable about local wildlife and ecosystem, and very personable. We would highly recommend 👌”

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10.Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Cruise from Hilton Head to Savannah, skip downtown parking, enjoy Low Country views, and explore Savannah for four hours at your own pace.

“I was concerned about getting g sea sickness. Not the case. Smooth sailing and lots of dolphins. Very enjoyable for all ages.”

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11.America’s Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Review of Hilton Head’s 90-minute America’s Cup 12-Meter sail, with sailing tips, costs, seating details, dolphin sightings, and value advice.

“We had a lot of fun sailing with Pete and his crew. My friend and I were able to help bring up the main sail and steer the ship. Pete provided historical information about the island and about some of the famous people that have lived there.”

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12.#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Beaufort’s historic district by horse-drawn carriage, with old homes, live oaks, churchyards, Civil War tales, and film stories.

“Wonderful tour of Beaufort…great guide. Such great information on the history of the town….thank you!”

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13.Hilton Head Island Guided Water Tour by Creek Cat Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 444 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Drive your own Creek Cat around Hilton Head, with marsh views, dolphins, Daufuskie Island, and Harbour Town on a guided two-hour tour.

“We had a blast! The guides are extremely nice and knowledgeable, led us see lots of dolphins. Highly recommend!”

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14.Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 412 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Review of Hilton Head’s 90-minute sunset dolphin cruise, with dolphin sightings, Daufuskie views, prices, parking tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was great saw a lot of dolphins and a beautiful sunset”

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15.Hilton Head Island Ocean Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Review of Hilton Head’s 90-minute dolphin cruise, with wild sightings, Lowcountry views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.

“Excellent trip - we saw many dolphins! The captain and crew were terrific! We would definitely recommend!”

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