St. Augustine: North City Cemetery Walk & Haunted Legends

Haunted stories linger in st augustine’s old cemeteries

You’ll walk St. Augustine’s North City cemeteries with a local guide who shares haunted legends and real-life stories. Expect group photo stops, dowsing rods for ghost hunting (if you want), and plenty of chances to soak up the city’s old-world atmosphere. You might leave with more questions than answers, and maybe a strange feeling you can’t quite shake.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore North City Cemeteries and Landmarks

• Meet and discuss tour expectations
• Learn how to take proper pictures
• Visit uptown location developed by a woman
• Hear about current resident in her home
• Explore cemetery from first pandemic
• Learn about those buried including a visible spirit
• Discuss owner's encounter with past resident
• Visit Southern Winds B & B
• Hear story of Rose seeking comfort
• Visit sacred ground from mid 1700s
• Learn about children who still walk site
• End tour with legend of eternal love

The experience

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to feel much when we met outside Potter’s Wax Museum: thought it’d just be history and headstones. But the air was thick, almost sweet with that old-Florida humidity, and our guide (her name was Li) started right off with a story about the city gates and this “young lady” who apparently still hangs around. She pointed to a shadowy corner and grinned, like she knew something we didn’t. I tried to take a photo but my lens fogged up: maybe just the weather, maybe not.

We wandered past uneven bricks and lawns that felt soft underfoot (watch your step, Li warned us twice). There’s something about walking in these cemeteries at dusk: the way the Spanish moss moves when the breeze picks up, or how you can hear kids laughing blocks away but not see anyone. At one stop, Li handed me dowsing rods. I felt ridiculous at first, but then they twitched in my hands while she told us about the first pandemic victims buried beneath us. I don’t know if I believe in ghosts, but I definitely felt…something.

The stories got stranger as we went: like Rose at the Southern Winds B&B who supposedly favors male guests (Li laughed when someone asked if she ever left chocolates on pillows). Sometimes people on these tours are just there for photos, Li encouraged us to take lots, but honestly, it was the little moments that stuck: someone’s dog barking at nothing, a sudden whiff of gardenia from an old grave marker. We ended back near where we started, listening to a legend about eternal love that made me unexpectedly quiet for a minute. Still thinking about it now.

What’s included

Your evening includes meeting your local guide outside Potter’s Wax Museum before wandering through historic cemeteries and uptown streets together. You’ll get opportunities for group photos at each stop, listen to legends from centuries past (some involving real residents), try out dowsing rods if you’re curious about ghost hunting, and end near where you began, with time for one last story before heading back into modern-day St. Augustine.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 20:45

AgesAdult (14 to 71 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

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.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 accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Will I actually see ghosts on this walking tour?

No, seeing ghosts is extremely rare. The focus is on stories and atmosphere.

Does the tour include using ghost hunting equipment?

Dowsing rods are sometimes used. You can also use reputable ghost apps on your phone.

How long is the North City cemetery walk?

The exact duration isn’t stated but expect a standard walking tour pace with several stops.

Are dogs allowed on this haunted cemetery tour?

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your dog along for the walk.

Is this walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible but be aware of some uneven surfaces and lawns with divets.

Where does the tour start in St. Augustine?

The meeting point is outside Potter’s Wax Museum in North City.

What should I wear for this cemetery walk?

Wear proper footwear due to uneven streets and grassy areas. Sandals or heels aren’t recommended.