Ken Oliver

Hilton Head Island Tours - See it All, Learn it All



Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

by Ken Oliver
Ken Oliver Hilton Head Real Estate

ach year, many people visit Hilton Head Island but know nothing about it except that there are great beaches, restaurants, tennis, and golf.  They just know it's a place they enjoy going to and leave it at that.  However, the island has a great deal of history, from Native American occupation to European settlement, multiple wars, the Gullah people, and the beginnings of modern island history.  Besides history, there is a great deal that can be learned about the island's environment, including its vegetation and wildlife.  There are a number of companies which conduct a variety of island tours, catering to every budget and every interest. 

One of the more traditional island tours available is the Gray Line of Hilton Head.  The company offers a fully-narrated tour of Hilton Head Island on a red trolley modified for use on the road.  It is a good starting point for a solid overview of the island and is an excellent choice for those who want a familiar touring experience in a new setting.  Another more traditional tour is offered by the Gullah Heritage Trail Tours group, giving insight into Gullah culture which has been an important part of the history of both the island and the surrounding Lowcountry of South Carolina.

For those interested in the island's environment and wildlife, there are numerous tours which allow you to become closer to nature and learn more about it.  The best place to start is with the Coastal Discovery Museum of Hilton Head, which offers a wide selection of local island tours, including water tours, marsh tours, beach walks, and cruises through the ACE Basin.  Those looking to thoroughly explore the waterways of the island have many options, as numerous commercial tour companies offer dolphin tours and general water tours. 

Some visitors and residents to the area may want to try something a little different when touring the island.  Fortunately, there are some truly unique Hilton Head Island tours which cater to that clientele.  If you would like to learn about the island and ride in a limousine all at the same time, Camelot Limousine has you covered.  They provide historical tours of the island and also offer airport pickup.  However, the most unusual of the many local island tours is offered by Cool Stuff Tours: you tour the island in an amphibious craft the size of a bus.  The tour takes places on land and at sea, giving tourists information about the area's history, culture, and wildlife. 


Ken is a Hilton Head Real Estate professional with over 29 years in the business. Ken is happy to call this beautiful resort island, famous for it's beaches, dining and natural setting, home for decades. To see current properties for sale visit Ken-Oliver.com.
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