Brunswick & St. Simons Island :  Let's discover “The Golden Isles Loop”

3-Hour Private Driving Tour

Ports, Islands & Coastal Stories

This private driving tour is the easy, fun way to experience Brunswick and St. Simons Island together—two places that tell one bigger coastal story when seen side by side.

We cruise through historic downtown Brunswick, cross the marsh to St. Simons Island, and connect ports, plantations, island life, and Gullah Geechee culture along the way. It’s scenic, relaxed, and full of stories that make the coast come alive—without feeling heavy or rushed.

No crowds. No scripts. Just a smooth ride and good conversation.

The Places You’ll See

This tour includes ten key locations, woven together through storytelling and short stops (order may vary):

Old City Hall - Brunswick’s beginnings as a planned port city.

Machinery Square - Timber, shipping, and the working waterfront that powered the coast.

Brunswick Old Town Historic District - Streets, neighborhoods, and post–Civil War community life.

Mary Ross Waterfront Park - Marsh views and why water defines everything here.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation (context stop) - Rice plantations, enslaved labor, and how plantations connected to port cities.

St. Simons Causeway - Crossing from working mainland to barrier island history.

Fort Frederica National Monument - Colonial Georgia, British defenses, and early power struggles.

Harrington School - Gullah Geechee history, education, and island community life.

St. Simons Lighthouse - Navigation, shipping routes, and the rise of coastal tourism.

Neptune Park - From plantation island to leisure island—then and now.

What This Tour Is Like

Think of this as coastal Georgia explained by a local friend.

We keep things:

Relaxed and conversational

Scenic and easy to follow

Focused on how places connect—not just isolated facts

Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone who wants history that actually sticks.

Tour Details

Duration: 3 hours

Format: Private driving tour

Group Size: Your party only

Walking: Minimal, optional

Pace: Easy and flexible

Who This Tour Is For

Travelers who want fun + real history

Couples, families, and small groups

Visitors curious about both Brunswick and St. Simons

People who like stories, scenery, and local insight

Why Back Porch Tours

We don’t do megaphones or rigid routes.
We do private tours, local knowledge, and laid-back exploration.

It’s like riding around with someone who knows the coast—and knows how to enjoy it.

Booking Notes

Private tour · advance booking recommended

Route may adjust for weather or guest interests

Pairs well with Savannah, Jekyll Island, or South Carolina tour