Walking History Tour of St Augustine Historic District

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the rich history of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., on an immersive 2-2 1/2 hour fully guided walking tour. This tour features personal audio devices which allow you to hear every detail of the tour without dealing with noise pollution, other guest conversations or any of a number of distractions. Ideal for history buffs and curious travelers, this tour offers insights into the city's colonial past, well up into the Gilded Age and included architectural wonders, including the famous Castillo de San Marcos. Explore the historic district with an experienced guide who brings the stories of this vibrant city to life. A great introduction to St. Augustine before your lunch plans.

What's Included

Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center

Your tour will begin between the City of St. Augustine parking garage and the Visitor's Information Center on the compass that is found between those two structures.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Tolomato Cemetery (Pass by)

    See the oldest catholic cemetery in Florida, making it the oldest Christian cemetery in the state. We only stop at the entrance to the location.

    Admission ticket free
  • Grace United Methodist Church (Pass by)

    See one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler's revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.

    Admission ticket free
  • Memorial Presbyterian Church (Pass by)

    See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.

    Admission ticket free
  • Historic Tours of Flagler College (Pass by)

    The college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine. The college does offer it's own internal tour, the Flagler Legacy Tour, it is not included in this tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Plaza de la Constitucion

    Founded in 1599 by Royal Decree, the plaza boast the Government House the seat of power in Florida for nearly 250 years. Hear how it came to be, what became of the Governors who lived there and how it was lovingly recreated in 1933 as part of the WPA projects.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bridge of Lions

    The historic Bridge of Lions. Dating back to 1927, famous for the Italian marble Lions guarding the entrance to the structure.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Pass by)

    Our licensed fort guide will give the complete history of the forts of St. Augustine and discuss its construction and importance in the history of the city and the nation, while touring the exterior of the structure. Admission inside is purchased through the National Park Service, or holders of a National Park Pass are allowed inside for free. The tour remains on the external grounds of the fort.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Colonial entrance to the city of St. Augustine. The second oldest structure in the city. The only portion of the city wall that remains today.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Huguenot Cemetery (Pass by)

    Also known as the Public Burial Grounds. It marks a particularly dark moment in the city's history. The cemetery is not usually open to visitors. On the third Saturday of every month from 11am until 2pm, guests are allowed in for free. Otherwise, the cemetery is closed to guests.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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