St Augustine: Golf Cart Ghost Tour Old Town & Haunted Sites

Summary

Oldest City’s ghost stories by golf cart with stops at Castillo, Flagler College, and haunted cemeteries

You’ll ride through St Augustine’s historic streets by golf cart with a local storyteller, stopping at places like Castillo de San Marcos and two old cemeteries. Hear chilling tales, snap photos where orbs appear, and feel that mix of curiosity and unease as you explore the city’s haunted side after dark.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the streetlights hit the old stones outside Plaza de la Constitución—kind of yellow and soft, not like back home. Our guide, Maria, waved us over to this little electric golf cart (I was relieved—my feet were already tired from wandering earlier). She started right away with a story about Flagler College and some student who swears she saw a woman in black on the stairs. I didn’t expect to get goosebumps so fast, but there it was. The city feels different at night—quieter, but also like you’re being watched, you know?

We zipped down narrow lanes past the Lightner Museum—Maria pointed out these weird flickers in one window where staff have seen things move. I caught myself peering in even though I don’t really believe in ghosts (or maybe I do now?). On Charlotte Street, she stopped and let us listen for a minute. It was just cicadas and distant music from some bar, but it felt loaded somehow. At the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, she told us about old surgeries and people seeing shadows slip around corners. The air smelled kind of salty-sweet there—maybe from the bay? Or maybe my nerves.

Castillo de San Marcos looked almost silver under the moonlight when we rolled up. Maria had this way of pausing before each story that made me lean in without thinking. She talked about soldiers seen on the ramparts after midnight; someone in our group shivered even though it wasn’t cold. Then we drove by Huguenot Cemetery—she said orbs show up in photos all the time here (we tried our luck; no luck for me). Tolomato Cemetery was last, and honestly by then I was half-expecting something to tap me on the shoulder. Nothing did—but I still think about those stories when it’s quiet at night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ghost tour of historic St Augustine

• Meet guide at Plaza de la Constitucion
• Drive around former Ponce de Leon
• Hear stories at Flagler College
• Drive by former Hotel Alcazar
• Appreciate architecture and hear hauntings
• Visit oldest street in US
• Learn about Spanish Military Hospital
• Explore Charlotte Street paranormal activity
• Visit Castillo de San Marcos fort
• Hear about sightings and apparitions
• Visit cemetery from yellow fever pandemic
• Hear about orbs and sightings
• Visit Tolomato Cemetery
• Hear chilling ghost stories

Top questions

Is this St Augustine ghost tour suitable for kids?

Yes, families are welcome and infants can ride on an adult’s lap or in a stroller.

Where does the golf cart ghost tour start?

The tour starts at Plaza de la Constitución; during holidays pickup is at 2 Artillery Ln by Trinity Episcopal Church Thrift Store.

How many people fit in each golf cart?

The carts seat three passengers per row.

Are there stops at Castillo de San Marcos?

Yes, you’ll stop outside Castillo de San Marcos to hear stories about its hauntings.

Does this day trip include a guide?

Yes, your tour includes a certified city guide and storyteller throughout.

Are complimentary photos included?

Yes, your guide will take complimentary photos during your tour.

Do you need to walk much on this tour?

No—the golf carts make it easy to cover more ground without walking long distances.

Is public transportation nearby for getting to the meeting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the starting location.

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup at Plaza de la Constitución (or 2 Artillery Ln during certain dates), all rides between haunted sites by electric golf cart with a certified local storyteller guiding you through St Augustine’s legends—and complimentary photos along the way so you can try catching an orb or two yourself before heading back into regular life.