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 Dec

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

janetf857

Mar 2020

Daniel was excellent. We’ve been visiting for a long time but never took a tour. We learned so much. Glad we did it

Response from Host

Jun 2021

So glad you were able to take a tour with us! We're happy to share the amazing history with our guests!

Paul_S

Mar 2020

What a great tour. Daniel was a wealth of information. Amelia Island is a unique area, with loads of history.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We're happy you had a great tour! The history of Amelia Island is amazing, and we're fortunate to have Daniel narrate it.

ocalagal34

Feb 2020

We have taken walking tours of the area, which piqued our curiosity to learn even more about this significant part of Florida. We decided to try a mobile tour covering more territory to round out the history of Amelia Island. WOW! We were in for a truly fascinating 'journey' with tour guide Daniel. Through his delightful narrative, he wove the historic threads of the many entities involved into a rich tapestry. We were amazed by the level of research that had to be done to deliver such a fascinating account of the periods under the "Eight Flags". Don't miss Daniel's tour - It's a gem!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback! Daniel works very hard with researching factual history of Amelia Island, and strives to deliver it in the most entertaining way. We're so happy you enjoyed your time with us!