4 St Augustine History Tours Worth the Morning

1.Private Guided Historic Electric Cart Tour of St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,194 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Ride through St. Augustine’s Walled City with a private guide such as Tom, Dale, or Diane. This 90-minute electric cart tour covers the city’s Spanish, British, and Flagler periods, with historic landmarks and churches along the way. It is a practical choice for families, history fans, and anyone who wants to limit walking.

“Tom was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed the tour very much. We will recommend this to others.”

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2.Walking History Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,152 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Join Kevin of Spyglass Tours for a small-group walk through St. Augustine’s Historic District. Over about 90 minutes, you’ll trace the city from its early settlement through the Spanish era and Flagler’s Gilded Age. The route covers Tolomato Cemetery, Flagler College, Plaza de la Constitución, the Castillo exterior, and the Old City Gate. Bring water and comfortable shoes.

“Amazing start to finish. Personable, funny, and well-versed in the knowledge of Saint Augustine History. Highly recommend this during your visit and would definitely do it again.”

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3.Guided Historical Tour of St. Augustine Per Person

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

See St. Augustine’s major historic sights from an open-air electric vehicle in a group capped at nine people. Guides such as Karen, Marc, Mark, and Deanna explain the city’s Spanish, British, military, religious, and architectural past, while leaving room for questions and photos. The tour begins and ends at 1 Cordova Street.

“This was an excellent historic overview of St Augustine. It gave you the lay of the land. Our guide Karen Brady put a lot of research into her tour. Very friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this tour especially if it is your first time to st augustine.”

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4.Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join paranormal investigator Kevin for a 90-minute, English-language walking tour through St. Augustine’s haunted past. You’ll visit Huguenot Cemetery, St. George Street, Castillo de San Marcos, and Tolomato Cemetery while hearing researched history, personal investigations, and seeing photos or videos of claimed paranormal evidence. The tour ends with a ghost map and often a small information pack.

“Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and made the whole tour very fun and interesting. I highly recommend.”

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