Eight Flags Road Tour


1 hour 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

Amelia Island is full of rich history, and is the only location in America to have flown 8 independent flags. It’s rich history takes us on a journey through time including the Timucuan Indians who were our first inhabitants as far back as 2000 BC. The flags tell the story of religious struggle and persecution, the effect of Christianity disallowing any other God to be worshiped. The devastating impact of the Revolutionary war on the island and rebels acting in the name of higher power. Smugglers, slave traders and pirates have all had a part to play in the evolution of this Islands growth. This fascinating tour will take you on a journey through time and show you how such a small barrier island has had a major and little know impact on the history of America. Come and join us on a incredible passage through hundreds of years of incredible historical facts.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Amelia Island, Amelia Island, Florida

The eight flags tour takes you on a historical journey through all of the locations that those flags have flown over the islands incredible history. The only location in America to have had this number of independent flags. You will travel through the historic downtown district and out to the original Fernandina. On our journey we will cover each of the flags, the period from which they flew and the historical significance behind all of those dates from a historical perspective.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Karen_B
February 2022

Our guide, Daniel, was beyond amazing!! He was SO knowledgeable. If you like history, you will really enjoy this tour.

CPhilipKelly
April 2022

An incredible experience. Daniel Was an excellent host and guide. He was both informative and entertaining. Daniel was knowledgeable and covered the flag history of Amelia Island. Highly recommend you spend a morning or afternoon riding around Amelia Island with Daniel!!

chaperonedad
April 2022

The Eight Flags Tour was amazing! Our Tour Guide Daniel had so much knowledge of the island and it’s history and everything was fascinating! We were seated in a comfortable air conditioned van and he got us up and close with so many interesting locations. I would highly recommend to first-time...

Ed_P
April 2022

It’s not often that you hit the perfect trifecta of tours ….good weather, small group ,and most importantly a very knowledgeable tour guide, Daniel Daly. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the island’s long history. We travel extensively and this was one of the best tours we’ve taken. We did no...

Gloria_B
April 2022

Cemetery tour and the history of the people buried there. The story of the nuns and the crosses that represented them was amazing. The history of the families that lived in the historical houses.

John_A
April 2022

Had a lot of fun. Very informative. Driver was pleasant and vehicle comfortable. Definitely recommend

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