St Augustine Haunted Trolley Tour & Old Jail

What if the spirits in St Augustine's oldest buildings are still trying to tell their stories?

You climb aboard a trolley with a Ghost Host who takes you to St Augustine's most documented paranormal sites: Tolomoto Cemetery, the Old Jail with its EVP recordings and famous windows, Potter's Wax Museum, and the City Gates where apparitions have been reported. You'll hear true stories of hauntings tied to the city's history, take photos through the Jail's windows for paranormal analysis, and experience the atmosphere of real haunted locations without the usual tourist polish. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure your seat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. St. Augustine Old Jail10m
2. Potter's Wax Museum15m · entry included

Haunted tour of St Augustine

• Hear ghost stories from Ghost Host
• Discover secrets of Tolomoto Cemetery
• Watch for apparition at City Gates
• Visit the haunted Old Jail
• Stop at Potter's Wax Museum

The experience

You board a trolley that's seen better days. That's kind of the point. Your Ghost Host starts talking about Tolomoto Cemetery before you've even left the station, and suddenly the streets of St Augustine don't look quite the same. The tour moves through the Nation's Oldest City hitting the places where something doesn't add up: a child victim of yellow fever who locals swear they've seen at the old City Gates, a bride still waiting in the shadows, the kind of stories that stick with you whether you believe them or not.

The Old Jail is where things get real. It's listed on both the Florida and National Register of Haunted Places, and the guide walks you through the documented paranormal activity, including an actual EVP voice recording captured during a real investigation. You'll stand at those famous ominous windows where people have photographed things they can't explain, and the guide encourages you to take your own shots. If you catch something, they'll evaluate it and might post it on their social media. It's the kind of detail that makes you actually look, actually wonder what's in the frame. Then there's Potter's Wax Museum, which rounds out the tour with its own unsettling atmosphere.

The whole thing runs in all weather, dress for it, and you need to show up 15 minutes early to lock in your seat. Kids under 13 aren't recommended for this one. It's genuinely designed to unsettle. The trolley holds small groups, so it doesn't feel like you're herded through with fifty other people. Local taxes are included, and that's it, no hidden add-ons.

What’s included

• Trolley transportation to multiple haunted locations.
• Ghost Host guide sharing documented paranormal stories and history.
• access to the Old Jail with its famous windows and EVP recording details.
• stop at Potter's Wax Museum.
• local taxes.
• small group format.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 18:40, the last at 23:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Historic Tours Of America

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the paranormal history of St Augustine without arranging your own transport between scattered haunted sites: the trolley and Ghost Host handle the navigation and storytelling, leaving you free to listen, photograph, and absorb the atmosphere of the city's most documented hauntings.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Is the Old Jail tour included in the haunted trolley?

Yes. An up-close encounter at the Old Jail is a main stop, where you'll see the famous windows and hear about documented paranormal activity and EVP recordings from real investigations.

Can I bring my camera or phone to take pictures?

Yes, cameras and camera phones are recommended, especially at the Old Jail. You can submit photos to the tour operator for paranormal evaluation, and they may share them on social media.

What's included in the tour price?

Local taxes and the tour itself are included. Potter's Wax Museum and access to the Old Jail are part of the experience.

Do I need to arrive early?

Yes, you must arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time to secure your seat on the trolley.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold.

Are service animals allowed on the trolley?

Service animals and assistance animals such as seeing-eye dogs are allowed. Other pets are not permitted on board.