St Augustine: Haunted Walking Tour with Real Paranormal Evidence

Walk old streets at night hear true ghost stories see real evidence

You’ll follow a local guide through St Augustine’s shadowy streets on this haunted walking tour: hearing true ghost stories at Castillo de San Marcos and two historic cemeteries. Listen to real EVP recordings captured by investigators and see photos of possible apparitions as you learn what really happened at each spot. It’s eerie, sometimes funny, always human, and you might find yourself glancing back as you walk home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paranormal walking tour in St. Augustine

• Walk outside old fort walls
• Hear tragic history and paranormal evidence at Castillo de San Marcos
• Stop outside Tolomato Cemetery gates
• Learn haunted history and ghost of Judge Stickney
• Visit former Antiques and Uniques building
• Hear hauntings featured on My Ghost Story
• Discuss Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast history
• Present paranormal evidence from funeral home
• Visit haunted restaurant by original owner George Colee
• Present paranormal evidence from investigation

The experience

The first thing I noticed was the way the streetlights flickered as we gathered outside Castillo de San Marcos. Maybe it was just my nerves, but even the air felt heavier than usual: kind of salty and thick, like it was holding its breath. Our guide, Jamie, started off by playing an audio clip they’d captured right here. I half expected it to be a cheap trick, but when that raspy whisper came through his phone (it sounded like “leave”), I actually got goosebumps. Someone behind me muttered “nope,” and honestly, same.

We shuffled along the old stone walls while Jamie told us about soldiers who never really left the fort. He had this way of mixing dry humor with these weirdly specific facts (like how the Spanish built secret tunnels under our feet), and then he’d pause and let us listen to another EVP. Sometimes you could almost smell the damp earth from the moat, or maybe that was just my imagination running wild. The main keyword here is haunted walking tour St Augustine, but what stuck with me was how normal Jamie made all this sound: like ghosts were just part of the city’s DNA.

Stopping outside Tolomato Cemetery, I tried to peek between the iron bars (not sure what I expected to see). Jamie played a recording from their investigation, the voice on it sounded like a child laughing? It was oddly sad and not at all what I pictured from TV shows. A couple next to me held hands tighter. We talked about Judge Stickney and his missing headstone. Someone joked about bad karma and we all laughed too loud for a second. The night air smelled faintly of flowers and something older: maybe moss or old wood.

The last stop was Casa de Suenos: a bed and breakfast now, but once a funeral home (I didn’t know that before). There’s something strange about standing outside a place where people used to say goodbye forever. Jamie showed us a blurry photo with a shape in one window. I’m still not sure if it was a trick of the light or something else entirely. Either way, walking back down Aviles Street after hearing those stories and voices. I kept glancing over my shoulder. Not scared exactly… just sort of aware that some places remember more than others.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided walks through St Augustine’s most storied spots (Castillo de San Marcos, Tolomato Cemetery, Huguenot Cemetery), and access to real paranormal evidence collected by local investigators: EVP audio clips plus photos or videos shown at each stop. All locations are wheelchair accessible and suitable for families or solo travelers alike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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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.

Is this haunted walking tour in St Augustine suitable for kids?

Yes, all ages are welcome, including infants in strollers or prams.

Does the tour include real paranormal evidence?

Yes, guides share actual EVP audio recordings and photos captured during investigations at each location.

Are there stops at famous landmarks?

Yes, stops include Castillo de San Marcos, Tolomato Cemetery, Huguenot Cemetery, Aviles Street locations, and Casa de Suenos.

Is the haunted walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed too.

How long does the tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but covers several key historic sites within central St Augustine by foot.

Will there be public transportation nearby after the tour?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point and along the route.