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Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise St Augustine: Matanzas Bay TourA guided cruise through Matanzas Bay from St Augustine searches for dolphins and local wildlife while passing the St Augustine Lighthouse, Bridge of Lions, the Bayfront, Castillo de San Marcos, and other historic sites. The tour runs about an hour and includes a guide and bottled water. Suitable for all fitness levels, and infants can travel in a stroller.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you have a free afternoon in St Augustine and want to see the city's oldest landmarks from the water while looking for dolphins—the boat does the navigating and the guide does the storytelling, so you just sit and watch.
St. Augustine: North City Cemetery Walk & Haunted LegendsYou’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.
St. Augustine Historic Bar Crawl: 3 Hours, Local Guide & FoodA 3-hour walking tour of St. Augustine led by a local guide who combines history with stops at craft breweries, historic homes, and neighborhood restaurants. You'll taste beer at three locations, eat local food along the way, and explore colonial architecture on streets that have stood since the 1600s. The route changes seasonally to feature different partner establishments, and every stop offers wine, cider, cocktails, hard seltzers, THC-infused drinks, or non-alcoholic options. Minimum age 21.Is it for me?The three-hour commitment leaves your morning or afternoon free depending on when you book, so you can fit this crawl around museum visits or other plans. If you want to understand St. Augustine's actual history while discovering local spots you'd never find on your own—and you're 21 or older—this walk does both at once instead of choosing between them.
St. Augustine: Night of Lights Party Boat Cruise BYOBYou board a party boat in St. Augustine and cruise past four lit-up landmarks—the Castillo de San Marcos, Bridge of Lions, Mission Nombre de Dios, and the Lighthouse—while dancing and drinking what you bring. A captain and first mate run the boat; coolers and ice are provided. You're 18 or older, and you're out for the atmosphere as much as the sights.Is it for me?Right for groups or couples who want to see St. Augustine's holiday lights while partying on the water, not sitting still. You're 18 or older, you bring your own drinks, and you're comfortable with music and dancing in close quarters on a moving boat.
St. Augustine: Private Golf Cart Ghost Tour & Cemetery StoriesYou’ll ride quietly through St. Augustine’s shadowy streets on a private electric golf cart ghost tour, hearing true cemetery stories and local legends from your guide. Expect unexpected laughter, odd chills, and glimpses of historic homes at night—all without stepping inside any buildings. It’s not too scary, but it does leave you thinking.
St. Augustine: Wicked History Walking Tour & Hidden StoriesYou’ll walk St. Augustine’s oldest streets with a local guide who brings out stories of bootleggers, brothels, and secret clubs hidden behind grand facades. Hear how “family-friendly” masked wild nights, touch cool stone where deals were struck, and feel the city’s double life come alive as you wander past Flagler College and Lightner Museum.
St Augustine: Dolphin Watch Sail & Harbor Cruise with DrinksYou’ll board a catamaran near Vilano Beach for a dolphin watch sail through St Augustine’s historic harbor. Spot playful bottlenose dolphins up close, listen to stories from your local guide, and enjoy complimentary drinks as you glide past city landmarks. There’s something quietly special about seeing dolphins with new friends under that shifting Florida sky.
Saint Augustine: Paranormal Investigation Night Tour & Ghost GearYou’ll join a small group in Saint Augustine after dark for a hands-on paranormal investigation—using real ghost hunting equipment and guided by local stories. Expect to test your senses in historic spots, listen for unexplained sounds or scents, and learn what makes a genuine haunting. You might not see a ghost—but you’ll definitely feel something linger.
St. Augustine Historical Tour: Premium LSV with Accredited GuideA guided historical tour of St. Augustine aboard a state-of-the-art low-speed vehicle, with complimentary pickup from downtown or West King area hotels. You'll visit Castillo de San Marcos (the oldest and most important building since 1695), Mission Nombre de Dios (the first Franciscan mission in the USA), the Fountain of Youth where the Spanish landed in 1565, and explore Lincolnville's Civil Rights history and the last remaining slave cabin. An accredited historian guide connects the dots of 460 years of continuous settlement, with premium sound and unobstructed sightlines from every seat.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small group (up to 7 people) riding in a low-speed vehicle that stops close enough to attractions like the Old Jail and Ponce de Leon for photos, plus a detour through historic Lincolnville to see the last remaining slave cabin.
St Augustine: Dolphin Boat Tour & History Cruise with SunsetYou’ll ride with a local captain along St Augustine’s waterways, searching for dolphins and passing landmarks like Castillo de San Marcos and Hospital Creek’s cross. Bring your own snacks or drinks as you catch sunset light on historic buildings from a whole new angle. It’s relaxed, sometimes funny, always real — you might even spot dolphins if you’re lucky.
St Augustine: Spanish Military Hospital Museum Guided Tour TicketYou’ll walk through St Augustine’s Spanish Military Hospital Museum with local guides who bring colonial medicine to life — from surgical demonstrations (brace yourself) to hands-on apothecary moments where you can smell real herbal remedies being made. Expect laughter, maybe a shiver or two, and stories that stick with you long after stepping back outside.
St Augustine Nights of Lights Cruise: Holiday water viewsFury's Nights of Lights cruises offer sweeping views of St. Augustine's holiday-lit bayfront, Bridge of Lions, and Castillo de San Marcos from the water. Choose between a 2-hour sunset tour that catches the sky's glow before the lights appear, or a 1.5-hour evening tour showcasing the full nighttime display at peak brilliance. Both include live music, complimentary drinks (beer, wine, margaritas, champagne, hot chocolate), holiday cookies, snacks, and festive 3-D glasses.Is it for me?Pick the Sunset option if you want to watch the sky's transformation alongside the lights' appearance—the two effects layered together create a different experience than the evening tour's full nighttime display. The Evening tour works better if you're arriving after dark or prefer to see the lights at their peak brilliance without waiting for sunset.
St. Augustine Food Tour on Electric Cart: History & WineA three-hour food and wine tour of St. Augustine aboard a low-speed electric cart, with a four-course late lunch or early dinner paired with adult beverages, guided by a Certified Historian through the nation's oldest city. Pickup is included from Downtown or West King; the small group stays under eight travelers. Dietary restrictions require 36 hours' notice by phone, though gluten, vegan, dairy and soy cannot be accommodated.Is it for me?The three-hour pace is set by the stops and the meal, not by walking—you ride between sites and sit for each course, so it suits an afternoon when you want history and food without the footwork. The small group of seven or fewer means you hear the guide clearly and move through restaurants without feeling rushed.
Kayaking in St. Augustine: Salt marsh wildlife and historic sitesA 2-hour guided kayak tour in St. Augustine's salt marshes combines instruction, wildlife viewing and paddling past the Bridge of Lions and Spanish Fort. The tour starts with a brief clinic on land—paddle grip, safety protocol and stretching—then moves onto the water with a professional naturalist guide. Children from age 6 are welcome; no prior kayaking experience is required.Is it for me?The 2-hour paddle is steady but not strenuous—you're paddling at a pace that lets you absorb the marshes and the guide's commentary instead of racing through. If you have an afternoon free and want to see St. Augustine from the water without committing to a full day, or if you're new to kayaking and want instruction before trying it on your own, this tour builds both into the same experience.
Sunset Clear Kayak Tour St Augustine: 90-Minute PaddleA 90-minute guided kayak tour in St Augustine launches from the Tolomato River estuary in a completely clear kayak, letting you see the water and wildlife beneath you while paddling through the historic inner coastline at sunset. The tour includes safety equipment, paddles and dry bags; a live English-speaking guide leads groups of all fitness levels. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour leaves room for dinner or an evening walk through Downtown St Augustine afterward, making it easy to pair with other plans. The sunset timing means you're paddling as the light changes, so bring a camera if you want the colors—and expect to be on the water, not watching from a dock.
St Augustine: Haunted Food Tour & Ghost Stories with TastingsYou visit three restaurants and two bars in St Augustine's historic district, tasting locally-sourced dishes and drinks while hearing ghost stories tied to each location. A guide who knows the town's actual history walks you through neighborhoods that haven't changed much in centuries, and the tour venues rotate to keep it connected to real local places rather than tourist traps. Alcoholic beverages are included, the pace is accessible, and you finish knowing both the food and the stories that make the oldest city in the US feel like it's still haunted.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real St Augustine food and hear the town's actual ghost stories without arranging restaurants separately or wondering which places are worth the visit—the guide handles both, and the rotating venues mean you're eating where locals do, not just where tours go.
