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Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District

Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District

Overview

Our tour takes a unique approach to tours in St. Augustine. We limit our groups smaller to create a more personal experience. Our certified guides offer the most experienced and entertaining historical narrative of the city of St. Augustine, locations of historic events and the citizens who helped create and maintain the oldest city in the nation.
We will cover the founding of the city, the first Spanish period (1565-1763), the British Period (1763-1784), the second Spanish period (1784-1821), the American territorial period (1821-1845), and the Flagler Era (Gilded Age, 1884-1913).
This is a walking tour which covers a 1.7 mile route over the 90 minutes of the experience. It takes place during the day in Florida, so plan accordingly.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, sunscreen and maybe an umbrella as well. There will be restrooms available at the beginning, end, and at the midway point as well.
This is the perfect tour for the history enthusiast!

City: St Augustine

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guides required to regularly wash hands
The entire tour is outdoors in the fresh air and Florida sunshine, allowing for the safest conditions available.

What To Expect

Tolomato Cemetery

See the oldest cemetery in the city, even predating the arrival of the Spanish in 1562. And visit the Love Tree as well, but at your own risk!

Grace United Methodist Church

See one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler's revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.

Memorial Presbyterian Church

See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.

Flagler College

The college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.

Plaza de la Constitucion

Founded in 1599 by Royal Decree, the plaza boast the Government House the seat of power in Florida for nearly 250 years. Hear how it came to be, what became of the Governors who lived there and how it was lovingly recreated in 1933 as part of the WPA projects.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Our licensed fort guide will give the complete history of the forts of St. Augustine and discuss its construction and importance in the history of the city and the nation, while touring the exterior of the structure.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (301)

Cecelia_W

Dec 2022

Many interesting stories, attention to historical accuracy, local family business, Kevin was an exceedingly knowledgeable and excellent guide.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you appreciated the experience. And thank you for taking the time to review, have a great visit.

973kim

Dec 2022

Kevin was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, good pace, very friendly. Learned a lot about the history of the area.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the tour. My privilege and pleasure to share our city with you. Have a great visit!

Valerie_P

Dec 2022

Kevin was entertaining and deeply knowledgeable about St. Augustine history. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him. Great stories about some interesting characters from this area. We learned a lot!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a great visit!