St Augustine: Shared Golf Cart Tour with Local Stories

Summary

St Augustine’s colonial streets by golf cart stories laughter & breeze

You’ll ride through St Augustine’s historic streets by golf cart, stopping for stories at Castillo de San Marcos and pausing under mossy oaks near Flagler College. With a local guide sharing legends and quick laughs along the way, you’ll catch small details — stained glass glowing on a cloudy day or distant church bells — that stick with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

"You know, this street’s older than most countries," our guide Mike grinned as we bounced past Magnolia Street. I didn’t really believe him at first, but then he pointed out the old bricks under the wheels and the way the trees arched overhead — it did feel like time had slowed down here. The air smelled faintly of salt and something sweet from a bakery nearby. I kept catching little snatches of Spanish from people passing by, which made sense in the oldest city in America.

We zipped along in the golf cart, which honestly was more fun than I expected — you can actually hear people chatting on their porches or see kids waving from bikes (one almost crashed into us, but Mike just laughed). We stopped outside Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and Mike told this story about pirates attacking the fort that made me picture cannon smoke drifting over Matanzas Bay. The stone felt cool when I touched it. There was this moment where everyone just went quiet, looking at those walls — hundreds of years old — and I thought about how many people had stood right there before us. Kind of humbling.

I didn’t expect to care much about Flagler College or the Lightner Museum, but seeing all that stained glass up close — wow. It glowed even though it was cloudy out. The Old Jail looked like something out of an old movie; Mike joked that if we misbehaved he’d leave us there (I believed him for a second). Somewhere between Mission Nombre de Dios and the Fountain of Youth site, I realized how much you pick up just riding through town with someone who knows every corner. My photos are full of crooked smiles and blurry palms because we kept hopping off for pictures whenever something caught our eye.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore St Augustine historic sites by golf cart

• Brief introduction to the tour
• Drive towards Hotel District
• See Governors House and Cathedral Basilica
• View Constitution Monument and oldest parish
• Drive by oldest street with museums and cafes
• Pass the Bridge of Lions
• View Castillo de San Marcos fort
• Visit Mission Nombre de Dios shrine
• Drive on Magnolia Street and see Fountain of Youth
• Visit Old Jail site
• Drive by old protestant cemetery
• Pass former Ponce de Leon Hotel (Flagler College)
• Enter Lightner Museum and city hall building
• Pass through Lincolnville neighborhood
• See Memorial Presbyterian Church
• Pass St Augustine Distillery

Top questions

How long is the St Augustine shared golf cart tour?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers major downtown sites in one continuous loop with stops for photos and stories.

What attractions are included on this golf cart tour?

You’ll pass or stop at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Flagler College, Lightner Museum, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mission Nombre de Dios, Fountain of Youth site, St Augustine Old Jail, Lincolnville district, and more.

Is hotel pickup included for this St Augustine golf cart tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tours start in downtown St Augustine with public transport options nearby.

Are children allowed on the shared golf cart tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and service animals are allowed.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Yes! There are frequent stops for photos and complimentary photos are included.

Does the guide speak English?

The certified guide leads tours in English; other languages aren’t specified in this listing.

What’s included

Your day includes a certified local guide who shares stories as you ride by St Augustine’s top sites in a shared golf cart. You’ll get complimentary photos taken during your stops — plus plenty of chances to hop off for your own snapshots along Magnolia Street or outside Castillo de San Marcos. The tour is stroller-friendly and open to all fitness levels; service animals are welcome too.