Guided Historical Tour of St. Augustine Per Person
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- Certified Guide
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Pass By: St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida
This is an extensive and educational tour of St. Augustine. Explore the cultural events that made St. Augustine a key component in world history. The tour is conducted on our electric vehicles in the downtown area of St. Augustine passing by all the main historical structures and areas. Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución...there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed. The driver is your guide and you are welcome to ask questions. During the historical tour your guide will point out historical attractions and places of interests while discussing the history of charming St. Augustine.
Pass By: Flagler College, 74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-4342
Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución...there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed.
Pass By: National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-2812
The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to the founding of the city of St. Augustine in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the Church. Menéndez named this site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God. He put Father Lopez in charge of the mission, making him the first parish priest in St. Augustine.
Pass By: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084-4417
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is the oldest Catholic Church in the city and the oldest parish in the country.
Pass By: Tolomato Cemetery, 14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3619
Tolomato Cemetery is located in St Augustine, Florida, the oldest European-founded city in the United States, and was in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1884.
Pass By: St Francis Barracks, 82 Marine St Home of Florida National Guard and Museum, St. Augustine, FL 32084-5039
Located on Marine Street, the St. Francis Barracks were constructed of coquina between 1724 and 1755 by Franciscan friars. The barracks were converted for military use when Florida was possessed by the British in 1763. n 1821, Florida would be claimed by the United States and the US Army took control of the barracks until deactivation in 1900 when it was leased to Florida State Troops, the forerunner of the present-day National Guard, in 1907.
Pass By: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3252
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
Pass By: The Oldest House Museum Complex, 14 Saint Francis St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-5047
Also known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, the structure is owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society, and is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida.
Pass By: Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-2827
Pedro Menendez de Aviles founds the city of St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy, located at today’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
Pass By: Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3535
Flagler's Memorial Presbyterian Church was dedicated on March 16, 1890. The old Presbyterian Church on St. George Street was vacated as the congregation moved to the new sanctuary with room for 480 worshipers. Flagler built the church for his daughter Jennie Louise Flagler, who died in 1889. He chose Carrere & Hastings, the same architects who built the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Its design is based on the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy.
Pass By: 20 Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Completed in 1927, the Bridge was constructed during the extravagant land boom times in Florida. It was designed as a work of art as much as a transport for cars, connecting downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island.
Pass By: Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 Cathedral Pl St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of our historic city. It is bordered by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Trinity Episcopal, and the Government House, the plaza faces the Bridge of Lions and features a central pavilion used for city events, private events, and live entertainment. There is also a public market that has been in use since the 1500s, when fish, vegetables, and other goods were traded here.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- All guides are fully vaccinated. This is not a private tour and other guests may be on this tour with you. We have private tours available for reserving.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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It was easy to arrange the tour, and Karen met us at the appointed time and place. She was enthusiastic, charming, engaging, and above all else, knowledgeable. On a cloudy, windy day, she warmed us up with stories about the history of the city. Throughout the tour, we noticed many other larg...
It was easy to arrange the tour, and Karen met us at the appointed time and place. She was enthusiastic, charming, engaging, and above all else, knowledgeable. On a cloudy, windy day, she warmed us up with stories about the history of the city. Throughout the tour, we noticed many other larger tour trolleys, and we were so pleased with the personalized nature of our tour. Karen answered our questions, filled in the gaps (ok, chasms) in our knowledge about Ponce de Leon and other key figures. We'd give her a 22 on a scale of 1-10. We would book her again without hesitation. Thanks, Karen, for making our overview of St. Augustine so memorable.Three of us gals took this tour based on the 5 star reviews, and are so glad we did! Our wonderful guide, Karen, was exceptional - friendly, positive, and a natural at sharing SO much interesting history! The 1.5 hr time frame was perfect for us. The electric vehicle seats 10, and we had 5, whic...
Three of us gals took this tour based on the 5 star reviews, and are so glad we did! Our wonderful guide, Karen, was exceptional - friendly, positive, and a natural at sharing SO much interesting history! The 1.5 hr time frame was perfect for us. The electric vehicle seats 10, and we had 5, which made it easy to interact with her and ask questions along the way. We highly recommend this tour!!!We opted to take an electric car tour of St. Augustine instead of walking or a big trolley and boy did we have fun. We met our cart and drive at the Historic Parking Garage and met our guide Mark! Mark is exceptional and I’m quite certain our tour was awesome because of his passionate knowledge...
We opted to take an electric car tour of St. Augustine instead of walking or a big trolley and boy did we have fun. We met our cart and drive at the Historic Parking Garage and met our guide Mark! Mark is exceptional and I’m quite certain our tour was awesome because of his passionate knowledge of St. Augustine and the fact that he used to teach middle schoolers. He has great story telling capabilities that make the history fun! The electric cart allowed us to see so much in a 1.5 hour timeframe and afterward we were able to walk around with a better understanding of what we were seeing.Wonderful private tour of St.Augustine. I found them in the sightseeing guide. This 1 hr tour worked best for us and our time line while visiting. I feel the price for the private experience was great. We were able to converse and ask questions with our guide. It was very informative. We foun...
Wonderful private tour of St.Augustine. I found them in the sightseeing guide. This 1 hr tour worked best for us and our time line while visiting. I feel the price for the private experience was great. We were able to converse and ask questions with our guide. It was very informative. We found another LOVE TREE!! Besides the one on the tour.Wonderful and informative conversation with our guide. He was very knowledgeable guide. We are so glad to take this tour.
Wonderful and informative conversation with our guide. He was very knowledgeable guide. We are so glad to take this tour.We booked a historical tour of Saint Augustine as we all wanted to learn more about this beautiful city. We thought of this vehicle to make it more private and personable (instead of the Reilly) and our choice paid off. From the moment we met our tour guide, Karen, (who’s not a Karen at all 😉), w...
We booked a historical tour of Saint Augustine as we all wanted to learn more about this beautiful city. We thought of this vehicle to make it more private and personable (instead of the Reilly) and our choice paid off. From the moment we met our tour guide, Karen, (who’s not a Karen at all 😉), we knew it was going to be an enjoyable experience. On a very cold and cloudy day, Karen made the tour entertaining and very pleasant. We could tell she loves her job as much as she loves the city. Highly recommended.