St. Augustine Ghost Tour: Haunted Cemeteries & Fort Walk

The Streets Where Ghosts Outnumber the Living

You walk the dark streets of St. Augustine's oldest neighborhoods with a costumed guide, visiting the Castillo de San Marcos, two historic cemeteries, and other allegedly haunted spots where locals report activity. Small groups keep the atmosphere intimate, and the mix of history and humor works for families. The tour runs most nights regardless of weather, and if lightning forces a reschedule, you get a voucher for another date.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted St. Augustine sites

• Meet at 12 St. George St.
• Visit Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
• Walk dark narrow streets
• Hear ghost stories of past
• See Castillo de San Marcos
• Pass City Gate
• Visit Tolomato Cemetery
• Visit Hugenot Cemetery
• Explore favorite haunted hotspots

The experience

What happens when you walk into a cemetery after dark and your guide casually mentions that the restless ones here don't always stay put? That's the moment you realize this isn't a jump-scare haunted house. It's the actual ground where people died centuries ago, and the stories are real. The ghost tour in St. Augustine starts at 12 St. George Street, right next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, and from there you're walking the dark narrow streets of the oldest continuously operated ghost tour in town. Your guide shows up in costume, which sounds gimmicky until you're standing in front of the Castillo de San Marcos at night and hearing about the soldiers who never left.

The tour hits the main spots: the Old Fort itself, the Tolomato Cemetery, the Hugenot Cemetery, and a few other locations the guide knows well enough to tell you which corners people report seeing things. It's not all spine-tingling. There's humor mixed in, which is why families bring kids without worrying they'll have nightmares. The group stays small on purpose, so you're not shuffling along with forty people. You can actually hear what's being said and feel the weight of the place. The whole thing takes you through the oldest streets in the oldest city, so even if ghosts aren't real, the history is, and you're walking through it.

The tour runs rain or shine, which in Florida means you might get a sudden downpour halfway through. If lightning shows up, they'll delay the start for twenty minutes to let it pass, or reschedule you to the next evening if it sticks around. If rescheduling doesn't work, you get a voucher for another tour: no expiration, no fine print about losing it (though they do ask you to keep it safe). The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, strollers work fine, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Your tour includes an experienced costumed guide leading you through St.
• Augustine's oldest streets, visits to the Castillo de San Marcos, the Tolomato and Hugenot Cemeteries, and other haunted hotspots throughout the historic district.
• The small group size is maintained to preserve the atmosphere, and the tour operates rain or shine with rescheduling or voucher options if severe lightning occurs.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 20:00 and 20:20, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 20:00 and 20:20

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by A Ghostly Encounter

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the real history of St. Augustine's spookiest corners without having to research which cemeteries are actually open at night or which stories are worth hearing. The guide knows both, and the small group means you're not competing for their attention.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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.

Where does the tour start and end?

Both the start and end point are at 12 St. George Street in St. Augustine, located next to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.

What if there's a thunderstorm during the tour?

Tours operate rain or shine. If lightning is present, the start is delayed up to 20 minutes. If lightning persists, the tour is rescheduled to the next evening or another convenient date, and you receive a voucher if rescheduling doesn't work.

Is the ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the tour price?

An experienced costumed guide who leads you through the haunted locations and tells the stories of the city's past.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is this the oldest ghost tour in St. Augustine?

Yes, it's the oldest continuously operated walking ghost tour in the city.