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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley: 21 Stops & History MuseumYou board at the Visitor Information Center and ride through 21 stops across St. Augustine's colonial Old Town, hearing live narration about 100 landmarks including the Castillo de San Marcos, Fountain of Youth, and the Oldest Wooden School House. You can hop off at any stop to explore, then catch the next trolley. Your ticket includes entry to the St. Augustine History Museum. The full loop takes 90 minutes without stops; most riders spend 2–3 hours getting on and off. Free parking is available nearby, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the main colonial landmarks of St. Augustine without renting a car or figuring out the Old Town layout yourself — the trolley handles the navigation and the history, and you decide where to stop.
St. Augustine Ghost Tour: Haunted Cemeteries & Fort WalkYou walk the dark streets of St. Augustine's oldest neighborhoods with a costumed guide, visiting the Castillo de San Marcos, two historic cemeteries, and other allegedly haunted spots where locals report activity. Small groups keep the atmosphere intimate, and the mix of history and humor works for families. The tour runs most nights regardless of weather, and if lightning forces a reschedule, you get a voucher for another date.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the real history of St. Augustine's spookiest corners without having to research which cemeteries are actually open at night or which stories are worth hearing — the guide knows both, and the small group means you're not competing for their attention.
St Augustine: Medieval Torture Museum & Ghost HuntingYou enter the Medieval Torture Museum with an audio guide, move through 5,000 square feet of historical devices and interrogation equipment, then activate the ghost hunting AR app to see augmented figures overlaid in the space. The Tiny Art Gallery provides a quieter counterpoint before you exit. The ticket covers all three attractions, both audio guide languages, and accessibility features — no additional fees.Is it for me?Right for adults and older teens interested in medieval history and willing to engage with difficult subject matter; the all-in-one ticket removes the need to buy separate passes or coordinate multiple attractions across St. Augustine.
St Augustine: SUP Tour with Dolphins, Manatees & Sea TurtlesYou’ll paddle through St Augustine’s quiet waters alongside dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles — with all equipment provided and a friendly local guide leading the way. Watch wildlife up close by Anastasia’s sand dunes and share laughs (and maybe wobbles) with your group. It’s more calming than you’d expect — those gentle encounters stay with you long after.
St. Augustine wine and food tour: Historic streets, local guideA wine, cocktail and food tour through St. Augustine's historic district with a local guide, stopping at restaurants and boutique spots to taste handcrafted drinks and carefully selected dishes. The tour lasts three and a half hours, includes bottled water and lunch, and is limited to small groups; minimum age is 21. Non-alcoholic drinks are available on request.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a local guide setting the pace and selecting restaurants for you—you follow the commentary rather than plan the route yourself.
St. Augustine Sunset Cruise: Adults 21+ & Family OptionsYou board a boat in St. Augustine and watch the sunset hit the Castillo de San Marcos while a local guide talks through the history of the bay. You pass the lighthouse, the great cross, and the old bridge, with a beer or wine bar on board (or soft drinks), and you're back on solid ground before dark. Free parking means you don't waste time hunting for a spot.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the St. Augustine waterfront without arranging your own boat or navigating the old city's parking—the fixed departure time and included parking mean you show up and the rest is handled.
St. Augustine Electric Cart Tour: 450 Years in 90 MinutesA private electric cart tour of St. Augustine's walled city for groups of 1 to 7 people, led by a local guide in English over 90 minutes. The tour covers the Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler's Hotels and Churches, the Oldest House, the Plaza and Aviles Street, tracing the city's 450-plus-year history from 1565 through the Flagler era. You stay in the cart throughout; disembarking is not permitted during the ride. Children must be 7 or older.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to cover the major landmarks and centuries of history without managing your own route or walking between stops—the cart and the guide handle both, leaving you to listen and look.
St Augustine Haunted Trolley Tour & Old JailYou 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.Is it for me?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.
St Augustine: Airboat Safari St Johns River & WildlifeYou board an airboat and spend ninety minutes moving through the shallow creeks and tributaries of the St Johns River, listening to a guide through a headset while scanning the banks for alligators, manatees, eagles, and herons. The boat goes where larger vessels can't, and the fixed route covers Trout Creek, Six Mile Creek, and the Bayard Conservation Area. You're back at the dock within two hours of arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the wildlife and waterways that St Augustine is built on without arranging your own boat or spending time searching for animals—the guide knows the creeks and the airboat's shallow draft gets you into habitat where the animals actually are.
St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Tour: See Dolphins PlayingA 90-minute boat tour from St. Augustine with a live naturalist guide, you watch for dolphins, sea turtles and Florida birds while passing the Lighthouse, a historic bridge and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument by water. The guide provides live commentary on the marine ecosystem and local history; free parking and on-board restroom are included. Three vessel options are available, with bar service (beer, wine, snacks) on two of them and BYOB permission on the Island Breeze.Is it for me?Book the Island Breeze if you want to bring your own drinks and keep the cost down; choose the OSPREY or GREAT BLUE HERON if you'd rather order from the bar and not worry about what to pack. All three run the same route and carry the same naturalist guide—the difference is what's on board and what you're allowed to bring.
St. Augustine food and wine tour: Four-stop progressive tastingCorks & Forks is a three-hour progressive food and wine tour in St. Augustine led by a local culinary guide, moving between four handpicked venues for dishes paired with wine or artisanal cocktails. The tour includes three hours of tastings with pairings, city exploration between stops, and a mix of culinary focus with local history—minimum age 21, group size four or more to depart.Is it for me?Book this for an afternoon when you want to taste the city instead of just seeing it—the guide handles the route and the timing, so you move between neighborhoods at a stroll, tasting as you go, without building the day yourself.
St. Augustine Old Jail: Guided Tour & Execution HistoryYou walk through the cells, gallows, and sheriff's living quarters with a jailer guide who explains St. Augustine's criminal past and the methods used to keep order. The tour includes the maximum security block and a look at how the sheriff's family lived directly above the inmates. Admission is included, children under 5 are free, and the lower floor is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Good for history buffs and anyone curious about how St. Augustine enforced law in the late 1800s and early 1900s — the jailer guide brings the details to life in a way that makes the cells feel occupied, even now.
St. Augustine Historical Tour: Golf Cart Small Group GuideA small group golf cart tour of St. Augustine's historic downtown with a certified guide who shares the stories behind the city's key landmarks—Castillo de San Marcos, Mission Nombre de Dios, Flagler College, the Cathedral Basilica, and others—in about an hour. You meet at the north side of the parking garage facing the Renaissance Hotel; bring a phone number reachable the day of the tour. The guide drives and narrates, and you're welcome to ask questions throughout.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the history comfortably without needing to read plaques or figure out the timeline on your own. Book this if you're visiting St. Augustine for the first time and want to see the layout and the main stories before exploring on your own.
St Augustine: Haunted Walking Tour with Real Paranormal EvidenceYou’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.
Wine Tasting Cruise St. Augustine: 6 wines on the waterA wine tasting cruise on the St. Augustine bayfront lasting 90 minutes, with a local guide, 6 wine tastings and live commentary on the city's landmarks including the Castillo de San Marcos and Mission Nombre de Dios. You board 15 minutes early for a safety briefing, and the boat departs on schedule. Minimum age is 21; secured footwear is required and heels, flip-flops or slides are not permitted.Is it for me?Other St. Augustine tours make you choose between sightseeing and wine—this one pairs them, so the landmarks and the tastings happen together on the water instead of as separate stops on land.
Historic Walking Tour in St. Augustine: 460 Years on FootA 90-minute walking tour of St. Augustine led by a local guide who covers 460 years of history across the oldest streets in America, including the Castillo de San Marcos, the Plaza de la Constitución, and the stories of the people who shaped the city. The tour is designed to orient you to St. Augustine so you can explore on your own afterward, and includes recommendations for the best food and drink spots along the way.Is it for me?The small-group format with a local guide means you get the context and stories behind the streets instead of walking them alone, and the 90-minute length is built to orient you to the city so you can explore on your own afterward without feeling lost or missing the key landmarks.
St. Augustine: Haunted History Ghost Tour with Paranormal GuidesYou’ll walk St. Augustine’s oldest streets with real paranormal investigators as your guides — hearing true stories behind haunted cemeteries and Castillo de San Marcos, using actual ghost-hunting gear along the way. Try your hand at capturing evidence (or just shivers), and leave with a free Ghost Map so you can keep exploring long after the tour ends.
St Augustine Haunted Pub Tour & Ghost StoriesYou'll visit multiple haunted pubs across St Augustine's historic district with a guide who knows the colonial history and the ghost stories behind each location. The tour includes a souvenir and runs in the evening when the bars are open and the atmosphere actually works. You're walking, drinking, and hearing stories from people who've been running this since 2002—expect a mixed group, some stairs, and the kind of night that feels different depending on who shows up.Is it for me?Book this if you want St Augustine's ghost stories told by someone who's been running the tour since 2002 and doesn't need to invent drama—the history and the pubs do that themselves. The group format and the pace mean you're not locked into a rigid schedule, which is what makes an evening of bar hopping feel like something you chose rather than something you booked.
St Augustine: Dolphin Boat Tour & Sightseeing with Local CrewYou’ll ride a comfy boat along St Augustine’s calm waterways with locals who know every landmark and sandbar. Spot wild dolphins up close, listen to stories about Castillo de San Marcos and more, relax with free water or cozy blankets if it’s chilly — all at your own pace. There’s something honest about seeing both wildlife and city life side by side here.
St Augustine: Live Music Sunset Sail & After Dark CruiseYou board a catamaran at Vilano Beach and choose between a two-hour sunset sail with sails raised or a 90-minute evening cruise after dark. Either way, you get live local musicians, complimentary drinks (beer, wine, champagne, margaritas), snacks, and views of the Castillo de San Marcos and Bridge of Lions. The sunset option catches the city's golden hour; the After Dark cruise trades that for a more intimate, quieter evening on the water.Is it for me?Pick this if you want live music and drinks on the water without arranging a separate dinner or entertainment—the catamaran and the musicians handle both, and you just choose whether you want to chase the sunset or the quiet of night.
