Old Homes Tour and More

Beaufort, NC 28516, USA

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396 reviews
Jun 28, 2024
Group size: 30 - 45
Old Homes Tour and More
Beaufort, NC 28516, USA

Patty
  • Email address verified
396 reviews

Jun 28, 2024
Group size: 30 - 45

About this trip

Once a year, Beaufort NC, opens private homes and gardens in the historic district for tours.  For 63 years, this event has been a huge source of community pride and a passenger favorite for Trips by Patty.  This year's trip has morning departures from Leland and Wilmington.  New this year, The 63rd Annual Tour is called the Old Homes Tour and More.  In addition to the private homes, gardens and churches on tour, this year includes art and design studies.  Also, local author,  Kristy Woodson Harvey introduces her new book, A Happier Life about life in Beaufort and the Tour!  

The day offers 12 private homes, 9 private gardens and 6 studios to visit.   This year's highlight is the Duncan House circ. 1728.  The home features waterfront views and a front-seat to almost 200 years of Beaufort history such as the shelling of Fort Macon during the Civil War.  Can you just imagine?!  We enjoy a walk through this maze of a home and learn about the history and award winning restoration from  a special docent chapter of the Outer Banks National Charity League.


Throughout the day there is also time to enjoy lunch on your own at plentiful historic district options and pop in local shops.  With your ticket and map in hand, you can set your own pace and determine how many homes,  gardens and studios you wish to visit.  


Don't miss this annual event!  Every year, my guests comment not only on the quality of homes  but the amazing art collections on view in these homes and the friendly residents offering personal stories and even golf cart rides if you need a little rest in between homes.   It is a well orchestrated day!  






Activity Level

The trip is best enjoyed if guests are able to comfortably walk on historic uneven sidewalks and stand for short periods of time in each home.  

Cancellation Policy

Trip refunds are possible if the trip organizer OR the cancelling guest can resell the trip reservation.  

What’s included

  • Transportation
    On a luxury coach
  • Tickets
    For the Old Homes Tour
  • Snacks & water
    Complimentary snacks & water on the bus
  • Guide services
    By Patty with tips on how to best enjoy the town!

What’s not included

  • Lunch
    On you own with plentiful selections

Available Packages

Trip Price
$96

Itinerary

Day Trip to Beaufort
Old Homes Tour

7:30am - Departure from the Village of Brunswick Forest Shopping Center

8am - Departure from the Hanover Center in Wilmington

Approx. 10:30am - Arrive Beaufort

4:30pm - Depart Beaufort

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Patty
396 reviews
I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Reviews

Trip was well organized and thought out. We had a wonderful time and hope to go on another Trip by Patty.
By Joanne H for Hamilton in Greenville SC on Feb 14, 2025
Patty was an amazing tour coordinator as always!! Greenville is an impressive forward thinking small city!! OUr hotel was wonderful and had a great bar area. Hamilton, the tour of Greenville, Sigol music museum and the cityscape winery were all fantastic! We had 2 outstanding meals on our own in main street area. We had a great time and hope to plan a girls trip soon to explore more of Greenville! Thank you, Patty--I'm looking forward to the next trip!!
By Cheryl G for Hamilton in Greenville SC on Feb 14, 2025
We had a great time. This was a first time using Trips by Patty and we'd definitely recommend for anyone else considering a trip with her. Everything was very well organized and exceeded our expectations. A perfect blend of activities to keep us busy but some downtime to relax or do things on our own.
By Catherine R for Hamilton in Greenville SC on Feb 14, 2025
Fabulous trip! As always, Patty thought of everything. The hotel was fantastic, with the best hotel breakfast I've ever seen. The local tour guide was wonderful--engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly. We loved Greenville. It's a beautiful city with great restaurants and lovely outdoor green space. It was a real treat to see Hamilton at the Peace Center, which is a beautiful auditorium well located right downtown. Everything about this trip was perfect.
By Miriam B for Hamilton in Greenville SC on Feb 14, 2025
Very well organized. Everything promised, was delivered. Excellent!
By Diana B for Hamilton in Greenville SC on Feb 14, 2025
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