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Taste and sip your way through the rich and fascinating history of the Ancient City, using its cuisine as your guide.
Enjoy perfectly paired wine tastings and curated food selections, each stop thoughtfully chosen by our Certified Sommelier with nearly 20 years of experience in fine wine and culinary culture.
Experience a tour that blends the very best of St. Augustine—exceptional local restaurants, boutique shopping, and a comprehensive history experience led by a Certified Historian.
Food and wine are the treasures you seek—and you’ll find them while riding in style through St. Augustine’s historic streets in a zippy, late-model low-speed vehicle. Take in the sights, scents, and stories of the nation’s oldest city between stops that showcase hand-selected local cuisine paired with expertly curated wine tastings.
Pick up within Downtown or West King area available.
This exclusive, FUN-filled tour offers a deliciously unique insight into St. Augustine. Ready to climb aboard?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you choose to use pick up service, it will begin 30 min before the tour starts. Please be ready and await outside within this time frame. Your phone must stay up to date and available as we may contact you regarding your tour. ATTENTION: If your accommodation is outside our pickup zone, your meeting point will be at the VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER located at 10 South Castillo Drive.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION: Meet your tour guide, who will be wearing a logoed shirt reading First Coast Cart Tours on the north side of the parking garage, where bus lines load/unload and where the trolleys pull in/out. NOT at the clock tower and circle on the south side.
Itinerary
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1Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
See the oldest and most important building in the Ancient City. Hear why it has defined St. Augustine since 1695.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios
This sacred site's importance is difficult to overstate. It is the first Franciscan mission in the USA, as well as the oldest shrine to the Virgin Mary in the country. See the beautiful grounds and hear the vast history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park
Where the Spanish originally landed at the city's founding in 1565. See statues of Ponce de Leon, Don Pedro Menedez, and over 60 resident peafowl.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Plaza de la Constitucion
The geographic center of the colonial city first appeared on the historic town plan in 1587. Surrounded by the most important public buildings in the city, from this vantage point see America's Oldest settlement and its historic cathedral, Governor's House, public market, and much more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Lightner Museum
The Lightner Museum, housed in the historic Hotel Alcazar along with St. Augustine City Hall, gives us our base in the Flagler Alameda, the portion of town known as our Guilded Age square. See the myriad contributions bestowed on our fair city by the father of modern Florida. From here we also explore Flagler College and the Casa Monica Hotel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Villa Zorayda Museum
The eccentric home of Franklin Smith, a contemporary of Henry Flagler, provides a glimpse into St. Augustine's opulent past as a luxury vacation destination. Modeled after Spain's Alhambra Castle, this building adds whimsical quirk to the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Explore St. Augustine's rich Civil Rights history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent valuable time in Lincolnville, the city's historically segregated portion, during 1964. Hear the events that lead to to and followed that storied visit.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
"As we pass by the Ponce de Leon Hotel, a gilded-age gem, you'll be transported back in time. This once-grand hotel boasted the most luxurious accommodations and amenities of its era. Marvel at the stunning stained glass windows, meticulously crafted by Tiffany himself. A must-see for history buffs and art lovers alike."
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers must be 8 years of age or older
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to First Coast Cart Tours (904 690 1890) at least 36 hours before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
- Gluten,Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact First Coast Cart Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
- We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers must be 8 years of age or older
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated directly to First Coast Cart Tours (904 690 1890) at least 36 hours before your scheduled tour in order to be accommodated.
- Gluten,Vegan, dairy/lactose, & soy restrictions cannot be adequately accommodated. Guests with multiple allergies should contact First Coast Cart Tours prior to booking to confirm accommodation.
- We cannot assume responsibility for those with severe allergies.
- We make every effort to provide a full meal for all guests, however, substitutions for dietary restrictions may not be 1-for-1 with regular tour offerings.
- We operate in most weather conditions please dress appropriately for the weather conditions during your visit.
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to hazardous conditions which would jeopardize our guests or guides.
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated 36 hours in advance directly to First Coast Cart Tours (904 690 1890 or info@firstcoastcarttours.com)
- We cannot accommodate gluten, vegan, dairy/lactose, or soy restrictions
- This tour/activity will have maximum of 7 travelers
- All passengers must wear safety belts at all times.
- Pick up starts 30 minutes before the activity
- NO PETS on this tour
- Not recommended for travelers with severe dietary needs
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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