St. Augustine Food Tour on Electric Cart: History & Wine

A series of courses and a Certified Sommelier's wine pairings, rolling past centuries of history.

A three-hour food and wine tour of St. Augustine aboard a low-speed electric cart, with a four-course late lunch or early dinner paired with adult beverages, guided by a Certified Historian through the nation's oldest city. Pickup is included from Downtown or West King. The small group stays under eight travelers. Dietary restrictions require 36 hours' notice by phone, though gluten, vegan, dairy and soy cannot be accommodated.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument5m
2. Mission Nombre de Dios5m
3. Fountain of Youth5m
4. Lightner Museum10m

Historic sites and local cuisine tour

• See Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
• Visit Mission Nombre de Dios grounds
• Explore Fountain of Youth site
• View colonial city center and landmarks
• Tour Lightner Museum and Flagler area
• See Franklin Smith's Alhambra-inspired home
• Learn about Civil Rights history in Lincolnville
• Pass by Ponce de Leon Hotel

The experience

You start in Downtown St. Augustine or the West King area, picked up 30 minutes before departure. The cart itself is a late-model low-speed vehicle with premium sound and comfortable seating, some of it rear-facing, so you're riding in style while the guide walks you through the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest and most important building in the Ancient City since 1695, and the Mission Nombre de Dios, the first Franciscan mission in the USA and the oldest shrine to the Virgin Mary in the country. Between the major sites (the Fountain of Youth where the Spanish originally landed in 1565, the colonial plaza that first appeared on maps in 1587, the Lightner Museum in the Flagler Alameda) the tour stops at hand-selected local restaurants for the food itself.

A Certified Sommelier with nearly 20 years in fine wine and culinary culture has paired each course with adult beverages that complement the dish. The four-course menu arrives as a late lunch or early dinner depending on your tour time, and substitutions for dietary restrictions are made on a best-effort basis, though gluten, vegan, dairy and soy allergies cannot be adequately accommodated. If you have multiple allergies or severe dietary needs, call First Coast Cart Tours through the booking platform before booking to confirm what's possible. Any restrictions must be reported at least 36 hours ahead. The tour also covers St. Augustine's Gilded Age landmarks (the Ponce de Leon Hotel with its Tiffany stained glass, the Casa Monica modeled after Spain's Alhambra, Franklin Smith's eccentric mansion), and the Civil Rights history of Lincolnville, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent time during his 1964 visit.

The pace is set by the stops and the meal. You're not walking long stretches between them. The cart moves slowly through the historic streets, so you take in the sights and scents without rushing. Weather can affect operations: the tour runs in most conditions, but you'll need to dress for it, and hazardous weather may trigger a cancellation. Children as young as eight can join, and everyone must wear a safety belt. No pets are allowed on the cart.

What’s included

• Four-course late lunch or early dinner at local restaurants.
• adult beverages paired with each course by a Certified Sommelier.
• transportation in a low-speed electric cart with premium sound.
• pickup from Downtown or West King.
• guided commentary from a Certified Historian covering the city's history, Gilded Age landmarks, and Civil Rights heritage.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00 and 16:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by First Coast Tours

Is this one for you?The three-hour pace is set by the stops and the meal, not by walking. You ride between sites and sit for each course, so it suits an afternoon when you want history and food without the footwork. The small group of seven or fewer means you hear the guide clearly and move through restaurants without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Castillo de San Marcos and why does the tour start there?

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest and most important building in St. Augustine, standing since 1695. The tour begins here to set the foundation for understanding how this fortress has defined the city's entire history.

Can I join if I have a gluten allergy or follow a vegan diet?

Gluten, vegan, dairy and soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated on this tour. If you have multiple allergies or severe dietary needs, contact First Coast Cart Tours through the booking platform before booking to discuss what substitutions might be possible.

How many people ride on the cart at once?

The tour has a maximum of seven travelers, so the group stays small and intimate throughout the three hours.

What does the four-course meal include, and who chose the wine pairings?

The meal is a four-course late lunch or early dinner at hand-selected local restaurants, with adult beverages paired to each dish by a Certified Sommelier who has spent nearly 20 years working in fine wine and culinary culture.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Pickup is included from Downtown St. Augustine or the West King area. The driver arrives 30 minutes before the tour begins. If you're outside the pickup zone, the meeting point is the Visitor Information Center at 10 S Castillo Dr.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in most weather conditions and you should dress appropriately. However, First Coast Cart Tours reserves the right to cancel if hazardous conditions would jeopardize guests or guides.