Twisted History of St. Augustine: Audio Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Walking Historic Tour of the Nations Oldest City
2 Adults x $20.00
$40.00
Approx Total
$40.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones

Overview

On this self-guided audio tour, you will dig up the good, bad, and ugly stories buried under St. Augustine's historic streets. St. Augustine is the oldest, continuously occupied city in the United States. On this walking tour, you’ll follow the journey of founding father Pedro Menendez de Aviles, and the many others who gave everything they had to settle this hostile land. From the original city gates to Plaza de la Constitución in historic downtown St Augustine, I’ll show you the scars around every corner. Along the way, you’ll hear good, bad, and ugly tales about what it took to build a perfect fort, and how it was attacked many times but never taken. St. Augustine’s history is long, and its twisted tales are endless. This is a storytelling adventure into the lives and times of those who built this city. Whether you’re visiting St Augustine for the first time or are a curious local, this tour will give you a greater appreciation for the city and its rich cultural heritage.

Meeting points

After checking in at A Ghostly Encounter, 12 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA. The tour begins at the City Gates located at the very north end of St. George Street. If, like most visitors, you parked at the Visitors Center parking garage, you have probably seen the City Gates.

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The tour ends in front of the statue of Don Juan Ponce de Leon.

Itinerary

  • Old City (Pass By)

    Old City Gates, 2 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Begin your journey at the Old City Gates, the historic entrance to St. Augustine, where you'll trace the footsteps of Pedro Menendez de Aviles and the city's founding fathers.

  • Oldest Wooden School House (Pass By)

    Oldest Wooden School House, 14 Saint George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3667 Walk along St. George Street to visit the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, an iconic landmark that offers insights into the early education system and daily life in colonial St. Augustine.

  • St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (Pass By)

    St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, 12 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3650 Pass by the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, where you'll hear tales of pirates and privateers who once roamed the waters of Matanzas Bay.

  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Pass By)

    Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3252 Marvel at the imposing Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a fortress that bears witness to the city's tumultuous history and strategic importance.

  • Huguenot Cemetery (Pass By)

    Huguenot Cemetery, Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Stroll past the Huguenot Cemetery, a tranquil burial ground that reflects the diverse cultural heritage of St. Augustine's early settlers.

  • Potter's Wax Museum (Pass By)

    Potter's Wax Museum, 31 Orange St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3634 Pass by Potter's Wax Museum, where lifelike wax figures bring to life the characters and events that shaped St. Augustine's past.

  • Tolomato Cemetery (Pass By)

    Tolomato Cemetery, 14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3619 Catch a glimpse of Tolomato Cemetery, a historic cemetery dating back to the colonial era, and hear stories of the souls laid to rest within its sacred grounds.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast, 20 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Admire the charming architecture of Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast, a historic inn that offers a glimpse into St. Augustine's Victorian era.

  • St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine (Pass By)

    St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 Saint George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3607 Pass by St. Photios Shrine Greek Orthodox National Shrine, a place of worship and pilgrimage that honors the city's Greek heritage.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Monson Motor Lodge Pool - Civil Rights Monument, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Reflect at the site of the Monson Motor Lodge Pool, now a Civil Rights Monument, commemorating the struggle for equality led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Pena-Peck House and Woman's Exchange of St Augustine (Pass By)

    Pena-Peck House and Woman's Exchange of St Augustine, 143 Saint George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3642 Learn about the Peña-Peck House and the Woman's Exchange, institutions that preserve and promote St. Augustine's historic legacy and cultural traditions.

  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (Pass By)

    Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084-4417 Admire the grandeur of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, a symbol of faith and resilience in the face of adversity.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Father Pedro Camps Memorial Monument, 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Pay tribute to Father Pedro Camps at his memorial monument, honoring his contributions to the Catholic community and religious heritage of St. Augustine.

  • Villa Zorayda Museum (Pass By)

    Villa Zorayda Museum, 83 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-4382 Pass by the Villa Zorayda Museum, a unique architectural gem inspired by the Moorish heritage of southern Spain.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Ponce De Leon Hall, 74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Marvel at Ponce De Leon Hall, a historic building that once housed the luxurious Ponce de Leon Hotel, a testament to Henry Flagler's vision for St. Augustine.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Admire the elegance of the Casa Monica Resort & Spa, a luxurious hotel that reflects the opulence of St. Augustine's Gilded Age. Note that you will pass by and will not visit the spa as part of this tour.

  • St. George Street (Pass By)

    St. George Street, St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Continue your stroll along St. George Street, a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare teeming with shops, galleries, and cultural attractions.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum, 48 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA Pass by the Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum, a historic landmark that offers insights into the political and social history of St. Augustine.

  • Plaza de la Constitucion (Pass By)

    Plaza de la Constitución, 170 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA End the tour at Plaza de la Constitución, the historic heart of St. Augustine, where you'll soak in the atmosphere of this vibrant public square.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

48 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 45 reviews with 5 stars

Great History Tour!

Published on Dec, 2022

What a great tour! Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Very informative and fun. We started in the 1500”s and learned the history of St Augustine right up to present day. Highly recommend!

Wonderful!

Published on Dec, 2022

What a great experience! I always look for history tours when traveling to a new city and this was one of the best. He was so gracious with his knowledge and his time - very knowledgeable. Thanks!

Our tour of the oldest City in the USA.

Published on Aug, 2022

The history & information told to us by our wonderful guide. We even had sea chanty songs. Matching up the events with the locations made it all come to life. The old City is beautiful.

History the way it should be told

Published on Jul, 2022

Sadie is a natural storyteller who genuinely gave personality to all the architecture and truth to the history. My interest was sparked to revisit several of the highlighted locations for further observation.

Very entertaining

Published on May, 2022

Our guide was very informative and narrated great stories along the way would definitely try again, great experience.

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