St. Augustine: Food & Wine Tour by Chauffeured Electric Vehicle

Summary

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You’ll taste your way through St. Augustine’s neighborhoods on a chauffeured food & wine tour with four relaxed stops, each pairing local dishes with boutique wines or cocktails. Expect stories from your guide, time to savor each course, and an easy pace that feels more like hanging out than touring.

What’s the experience like?

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a “progressive” food tour in St. Augustine — honestly, I just wanted something that felt less touristy than the usual downtown crawl. Turns out, this was exactly that. We hopped into this breezy electric vehicle (the kind that makes you feel like you’re in on a secret) and our guide, Maria, started chatting about how each neighborhood has its own flavor — literally and otherwise. She waved at someone she knew at every corner. I liked that.

The first stop was a cozy spot with old brick walls and the smell of garlic hanging in the air. We tried these crispy croquetas paired with a Spanish white wine — not something I’d order myself, but it worked. There was laughter from the kitchen and a couple of regulars at the bar who nodded at us like we were locals too. The next place had these little plates of shrimp with citrus, plus a cocktail that tasted like summer if summer had a hint of rosemary (I still think about that drink). Somewhere between stops three and four, Maria told us about her grandmother’s recipe for datil pepper sauce — she said it fast and I definitely missed half of it, but it made me want to try cooking more when I got home.

By dessert — which was some kind of chocolate tart with sea salt and a red blend I can’t pronounce — we were all talking like we’d known each other longer than three hours. The ride between venues gave us time to digest (and maybe recover from the last glass), while Maria pointed out tiny details on porches or explained why one street smelled faintly of jasmine after rain. It felt easygoing, not rushed; nobody hustled us out the door or recited history like a script.

If you’re looking for a day trip in St. Augustine that’s more about slow bites and real conversation than checking boxes, this food & wine tour is probably your thing. Includes pickup, all pairings, and an actual meal’s worth of food — so yeah, come hungry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Progressive food and wine tour

• Meet licensed culinary guide
• Board open-air electric vehicle
• Explore St. Augustine neighborhoods
• Visit first tasting venue
• Enjoy paired food and wine
• Travel to second venue
• Experience second seated tasting
• Proceed to third venue
• Sample third course with pairing
• Continue to fourth venue
• Relish final tasting and pairing
• Conclude tour with local insights

Top questions

How long is the St. Augustine food & wine tour?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours from start to finish.

Are drinks included on the progressive food tour?

Yes, each tasting includes boutique wine or artisanal cocktail pairings; beer can be substituted upon request.

Is transportation provided during the tour?

Yes, guests travel between venues in a chauffeured open-air electric vehicle.

How many stops are included on this St. Augustine foodie adventure?

The experience includes four to five seated tasting stops across different neighborhoods.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Severe life-threatening allergies may be noted 24 hours in advance; however, special diets such as vegan or gluten-free cannot be guaranteed.

Is this private or will there be other guests?

This is a small group tour with a minimum of four people required to depart; you may join others unless booking privately.

What age do you have to be for this St. Augustine wine tour?

This experience is for guests aged 21 and over only.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable pickup by open-air electric vehicle, guided exploration led by a licensed local host through several neighborhoods, seated tastings at four to five venues featuring paired wines or cocktails with each course (beer available by request), plus dessert — enough for lunch or dinner before returning relaxed and full.