St Augustine Golf Cart Tour: Castillo & Colonial Sites
See the oldest city without walking its entire length
A shared golf cart tour of St Augustine covers the downtown area and northern colonial sites in about an hour, with a certified guide narrating the history and stops at major landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth, and the Old Jail. You choose your departure time (11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, or 3:30pm), and the guide provides complimentary photos of your group at key stops.
Step-by-step itinerary
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monumentpassing by
- Mission Nombre de Dios5m
- Fountain of Youthpassing by
- St. Augustine Old Jailpassing by
- Flagler Collegepassing by
- Lightner Museum10m
- Memorial Presbyterian Churchpassing by
Explore St Augustine by golf cart
- Brief introduction
- Drive through Hotel District
- See Governors House and Cathedral Basilica
- View Constitution Monument
- Pass oldest US parish
- Drive by oldest street and museums
- View Bridge of Lions
- Pass Castillo de San Marcos fort
- Visit Mission Nombre de Dios
- Drive on Magnolia Street
- Pass Fountain of Youth site
- Visit Old Jail site
- Drive by old protestant cemetery
- Pass former Ponce de Leon Hotel
- Enter Lightner Museum building
- Pass Lincolnville neighborhood
- View Memorial Presbyterian Church
- Pass St Augustine Distillery
The experience
The tour starts with a brief introduction before heading toward the Hotel District, where your guide walks through the Conquest and Exploration era while you pass the Governors House, Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine, and the Constitution Monument. From there the route moves along the oldest street in the US, also called the military hospital street, which houses museums and cafes you can see without leaving the cart. The Bridge of Lions comes into view across the street, decorated with four lion sculptures and marking the approach to Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental US and the number one attraction in St Augustine. The fort dates from 1695 and the entire structure is original.
The cart then passes Mission Nombre de Dios, described as the holiest site in the US and the birthplace of the nation, where your guide shares the stories behind it. Magnolia Street (considered one of the most beautiful streets in the nation) leads past the Fountain of Youth, a good stop for pictures. The Old Jail comes next. It was relocated away from the hotel district at Henry Flagler's request to keep the area clear for his hotels. You'll also drive by the old protestant cemetery, pass the former Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College) with its Louis C. Tiffany stained glass windows, and enter the Lightner Museum building to see the site of the world's largest indoor swimming pool at the time, now shared between the museum and city hall.
The route includes Lincolnville, where your guide shares stories about the civil rights movement in St Augustine during the 1960s, and the Memorial Presbyterian Church, built in less than a year as a memorial to Henry Flagler's daughter. On the way to the church you pass the St Augustine Distillery, a former ice plant that became a distillery when ice production was no longer needed. Golf carts let you feel the breeze and get uninterrupted views of each site, and you can hop off to take pictures whenever something catches your eye.
What’s included
- Certified guide narrating the history and stories of each site.
- complimentary photos of your group at key stops.
- golf cart transportation through downtown and the northern colonial area.
- access to view the Lightner Museum building interior.
Options for this experience
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Lasts 1h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 32 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by St Augustine Land and Sea Tours
Is this one for you?Book the 11am or 12pm departure if you want to see the sites in morning light and have the rest of the afternoon free. The 1:30pm or 3:30pm slots work better if you're staying downtown and prefer to explore the colonial district after lunch or later in the day.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).
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.
What's the oldest attraction I'll see on this St Augustine golf cart tour?
Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental US, dates from 1695 and is the number one attraction in St Augustine. The entire structure is original, and the tour passes directly by it as a main stop.
Can I get off the golf cart to take photos during the tour?
Yes, golf carts allow easy access to get off and take pictures at the sites. Your guide also provides complimentary photos of your group at key stops along the route.
What time options are available for the St Augustine golf cart tour?
The tour departs at four times: 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, or 3:30pm. You choose your preferred time when you book.
What makes the Bridge of Lions special in St Augustine?
The Bridge of Lions is decorated by four magnificent sculptures of lions and is an icon of the oldest city. It marks the approach to Castillo de San Marcos and is visible across the street during the tour.
Does the guide speak languages other than English?
Audio guides are available in Portuguese, French, German, Norwegian and more than 10 additional languages, so you can follow along in your preferred language.
St Augustine Golf Cart Tour: Castillo & Colonial Sites
1h · EN
from US$ 32 per person