The Bald Head Island Historical Tour is a comprehensive, island-wide experience aboard a golf cart. Your trained guide will drive across the island while discussing four centuries of Bald Head Island's history. Themes include piracy, colonization, the U.S. Lighthouse Service, U.S. Life-Saving Service, and development of Bald Head into an island resort. Your Bald Head Island Tour ticket includes admission into the Smith Island Museum of History, admission to climb Old Baldy Lighthouse, and a 10% discount in the Old Baldy Foundation gift shop. This tour operates rain or shine; however, if severe weather or unsafe conditions arise, the guide may cancel at their discretion, with refunds provided if cancellation occurs.

 

Directions for Off-Island Tour Participants: You must depart Deep Point Marina (mainland ferry terminal) on the 10:30am ferry to Bald Head Island. You can book reservation tickets on the BHI Ferry website directly.  Boarding for the ferry begins 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Your guide will greet you at the end of the dock once the 10am ferry arrives on Bald Head Island. Your tour will begin upon your arrival. 

Directions for On-Island Tour Participants: Please meet your tour guide at the Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal at 10:50am.