Eight Flags Road Tour

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.

City: Jacksonville

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 24 Sep

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Amelia Island

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (165)

David_S

Oct 2020

Our guide, Daniel, was friendly, knowledgeable and interesting. He made us feel welcome and readily answered our questions about the History of Amelia Island. Perhaps he could show others interesting sites around the island too

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We're happy you had a good experience on our tour! There are other interesting places to see on Amelia Island, but the 'Eight Flags Road Tour' is only about the eight flags that have flown here over the course of history, and the area we tour was where all the action was. We will be adding other tours in the near future that will explore many other places of the island, so if you come back to visit, look us up and see what's new. Again, thank you for your feedback, and we hope you come back again to enjoy the beauty of Amelia Island!

Y3089FFruths

Oct 2020

Daniel was a wonderful guide. Full of interesting info about this beautiful island. Loved hearing the stories about the ialand's "characters". Take this tour!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour! Daniel takes great pride in researching all the interesting people that have come to the island over the last several hundred years, and being able to portray their story to others in an entertaining way.

Scenic215546

Oct 2020

Got a little lost at first, but we got there early enough to figure it out. We were looking for an office, but it's just a bus stop sign near a parking lot. Our tour guide was great though! We went there because my grandmother was born on the island in 1942 and hasn't returned for over 70 years. The tour guide pointed out a lot about Florida's history that isn't taught in Florida schools which was interesting for me as well.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We're so glad you all enjoyed the tour and was able to learn more about the amazing history of the Amelia Island!