Reviews of Gullah Heritage Trail Tours (Travel Agency)

D Wright

WONDERFUL experience...a MUST DO!

Howard Berberick

Wanted to do a tour of the island while in Hilton Head, and this was the one we found. It seemed to have good reviews. And it was interesting. But I was a little disappointed. The Gullah culture is interesting, and I was happy to learn more about it, but I was hoping for a little more balanced information about the island in general. It also was about 2 hours, which included a few spot when the bus was just sitting still, which seemed somewhat unnecessary, and almost just to draw it out longer. The guide was personable, but again, there seemed to be a lot of fluff time, not really providing tour info. I probably would have rather spent that time and money doing other thing had I better understood what it would be like. I usually like to post pictures with my reviews. But I actually didn't see anything worth taking pictures of during this tour. It wasn't bad; just not recommending it.

Nancy Metzger

We decided to do something different this year so decided on a tour. I was not familiar with the Gullah so this was definitely a great chance to learn the history of the island. Melvin was our guide and was very informative and had interesting stories and a good sense of humor. We went to parts of the island I didn't even know existed and there were some things we've driven past without even noticing. I'll notice those things next time we're there. Mitchellville was interesting to me and learning about the indigo bottles. I would definitely recommend this tour, and if you get Melvin, you're in for a treat! "Ohio".

Lauren Bailey

Being a person who loves traveling and exploring new places, Gullah islands were the best place I have visited along with Hilton Head islands. There I have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the place and also learned a lot about the captivating history of the Gullah tribes who are now enjoying a free lifestyle from more than a century. With this company my vacation was very memorable and amazing as they have arranged everything for us in the best possible manner. I will definitely recommend this company to others for satisfactory services.

sandra brack-engles

Love the way integrity of gullah heritage was maintained

Cathy Hale

This lively and informative tour is a must-do for visitors to Hilton Head and the surrounding area. Our tour guide, Irvin, grew up on Hilton Head and capitivated us with a blend of island history and personal stories while driving us to see places of importance to the Gullah people. By the end of the tour, we had an appreciation for the stories of some of the island's oldest families and how the unique experiences of enslaved Africans on the Atlantic Sea Islands fit into the bigger picture of American history.

Lord Hester

Go every year

grady smith

Very informative

Barbara Ceculski

Fun!!

Kenny Ball

Had fun

Wayne Humphreys

A very pleasant surprise. Great exhibits on both pirates and Hilton Head island history. Nice walkways near and over the salt Marsh, camillia garden was in full bloom. Admission was free, but they do take donations.

John Frey

Seafood festival is always a good time

Joseph Chambers

The tour was great and marvin narrated the whole history and was really knowledgeable about the history of the gullah people. Thank you again for the knowledge and great experience

Cassie C.

So informative and interesting. Guide Irvin was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely do this again in the future!

Charls Xsivears

We had a wonderful experience in Hilton Head. I booked a tour with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours for me, my wife and the children. Not that they were excited at first but, the tour itself had us hooked! There is so much we did not know. The guide was jovial and he answered each of my children’s questions happily. We were very happy.

Inka Traktman

Interesting and worthwhile local history tour made particularly worthwhile due to the personal experience and flavor of the local historian guide, Ervin.

Sharon Howard

I totally enjoyed the Seafood Fest. Deez Guys were exceptional and phenomenal!!

SaBrina Bone

So much history and knowledgeable tour guides. This is a must while in Hilton Head.

Sandra Garrett

Very interesting tour! The tour guide and driver were very cordial! I really enjoyed learning about the Gullah culture! I would reccomend this tour!!

a har

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the tour.

Ellen Dowell

Was good expected more

Lydia Wells

AWESOME experience! Lots of good information gathered! Very affordable!

M. Tosh

A must see,to believe and respect the people of Gullah island.....

Angela Harris

Enjoyed learning about the history

ed meyerink

The Gullah tour is an important part of the History of Hilton Head. My guide was energetic and very informative. Take the time to explore the rest of Honey Horn as well as the Jarvis Park.

Russell McClellan

I loved this tour. It's family run and operated so you get treated like Family. I strongly recommend this tour as one of your activities.

Kevin Maddox

Gullah Heritage Trail Tours sent me on an amazing 2 hour journey through the Hilton Head Island and the Gullah Corridor. The bus stopped at the beach, which was great! It was fabulous learning about the well-preserved Gullah Culture. Thanks to our tour guide and driver, we got to learn a lot about a period and a place so richly entwined with history.

Julie Davidson

Thought the tour wasn't really worth $32 a person. Should be more hands on. The guide was good

Nat P.

Nice property and info but could be much more!

William Smith

I am usually not adventurous, but I decided not to pass on the opportunity to explore a new land, culture, and tradition. So I decided to visit Hilton Head island, home to an authentic culture of West African People. I traversed the land with a guide of Hilton Head Trail Tours. He helped me explore the history of the place and learn the creole language. Thank you for always being with me all throughout the tour!

Frank Glover

Great, authentic tour of the Gullah culture by actual Gullah people! Thoroughly impressive, knowledgeable, and personable tour guide.

Melissa Walker

This tour is great! Learned so much about gullah culture. My family will be back to learn more.

Vincent Price

A lot of history

Michael Romano

It was a very friendly informative family place very clean and had easy to follow trails with tons of information about the area definitely would recommend this place for a nice little trip overall time spent here about 2.5 hours so you can also do plenty other things in through out the day like cool off afterwards at the beach or go to the pool

TR Ford

Great tour and very interactive by a local

Thomas Gibbons

Very interesting and informative

Rhoda Overstreet

Great your guide and driver. Very informative.

Bill Green

A great look into the history of Hilton Head, and its longest residents, the Gullah. Our guide David was phenomenal. Taught us about the culture, and the history of Hilton Head, most of which you can't get in any history book. About not only the who's and what's, but how it was to grow up in Hilton Head in the first half of the 20th century. If you like history, this tour is a must!

Kirsten Alford

The Gullah Tour is a "VERY GOOD" tour. The tour guides are extremely knowledgable and informative and they provide great places to go. The back ground on places youve seen before makes the tour so interesting! Somany great things about this tour and I can't explain just how excellent the tour was. This is a must see must do tour!! You ride the entire time , so its no need to worry about weather too much. Have fun!!

sylvia crawford

Poor, I did not enjoy the tour. Not what I expected or read online. This tour is not worth $32.00.

George Irish

Highly recommend!!!

Seanpz0104 Plazma

very informative. Beautiful park

Rosemary Moore

Enjoyed myself

Calogera Becker

Beautiful ❤️

Jeff Larson

Wonderful commentary on Gullah traditions

Talana Williams

This tour was amazing ! Our guide Melvin whom was born and raised on what was once 50 acres of Gullah land was great. I learned so much about the history of the land and Gullah people. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Riva Madden

I thought there would be more of a variety of vendors. The food concessions were great. I purchased two hand painted prints. Met the artist. Within an hour I had visited each vendor. I'm going to the Gullah festival in Beaufort, S C in May. I will compare.

m brown

Just got off the bus. This tour was most informative and at the same time so much fun! Our tour guide, Ervin, was born on Hilton Head, which made his story so personal. He was engaging and eager to share his knowledge. It was worth every penny!

Tim Daugherty

We attended the HHI Seafood Festival at this location. What a beautiful place. Maintained so well, you must visit.

Kamilionaire Johnson

Great 2 hour tour. Very informative, good sightseeing. Comfortable van and a cool crowd of folks that attended.

Jason Lee

Great expierience knowledgeable guide one of a kind tour

Vanessa Edwards

The tour lady was so friendly

Daniel Hester

Awesome history very knowledgeable guides.

Dwight Haggard

Wonderful and very informative!

rosalyn thompson-brown

Enjoyed jerk chicken, oxtails, rice, and the music and the clothes that was purchased.

natasha brown

We called ahead to confirm the time, someone told us to be sure to be there before 10 to get tickets. We drove an hour , arrived at 9:45 and then were told tour was cancelled because they only had 3 people and needed four. Unbelievable! Wouldn't recommend this tour to anyone. We've wasted time, gas and now are stuck trying to figure out what else to do here. They were not apologetic and asked us to come back at 2 Which I'm definitely NOT going to do.

Terrie Watson

Quiet place and very interesting. People are very friendly.

lori foster

Wonderful experience! To see history is awesome...to talk to historians... priceless