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Wicked St. Augustine : contrebandiers, bordels et jeux d'argent dans l'ancienne ville

Wicked St. Augustine : contrebandiers, bordels et jeux d'argent dans l'ancienne ville

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The Wicked St. Augustine tour delves into the unwritten history of the nation's oldest city. You will hear stories of the illicit industries that made the town a financial success, all while avoiding the reputation of a sinful city. From its founding St. Augustine had a thriving tavern, gambling and prostitution industry, even while portraying a city founded on religious principles. See the locations of high stakes gambling, speak easy taverns, and private clubs which skirted around the laws of the day, like prohibition. Learn how the political powers knew of these activities, secretly supported their providers, all while keeping a squeaky clean image.

Ville: Sainte-Augustine

Mon 21 Jul

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Ce qui est inclu

Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'

Guide touristique professionnel et compétent

Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'

Information additionnelle

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

À quoi s'attendre

Lightner Museum

The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.

Flagler College

Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.

St. George Street

Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.

Plaza de la Constitucion

From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

Lightner Museum

The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.

Flagler College

Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.

St. George Street

Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.

Plaza de la Constitucion

From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

Musée Lightner

La cour devant l'ancien hôtel Alcazar, aujourd'hui le musée Lightner, également en pleine vue de l'ancien hôtel Ponce de Leon, aujourd'hui Flagler College.

Collège Flagler

Emplacement de l'ancien hôtel Ponce de Leon, construit par Henry Flagler. C'était la quintessence du luxe et de la décadence à l'âge d'or.

Rue Saint-Georges

Ici, les histoires des clubs privés qui bordaient cette rue et les rues adjacentes, les salles de jeux, parlent facilement et les pensions pour les vacanciers haut de gamme, aux ouvriers de la ville.

Place de la Constitution

De là, les clients entendront des histoires de salles de jeux, de parler facilement et de pensions (qui étaient à l'époque codées pour les bordels).

Lightner Museum

The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.

Historic Tours of Flagler College

Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.

St. George Street

Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.

Plaza de la Constitucion

From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

Lightner Museum

The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.

Historic Tours of Flagler College

Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.

St. George Street

Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.

Plaza de la Constitucion

From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

Lightner Museum

The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.

Historic Tours of Flagler College

Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.

St. George Street

Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.

Plaza de la Constitucion

From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

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Politique d'annulation

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

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Commentaires (81)

Jodi_M

Sep 2021

The tour started off with problems. We started early and there was one person came up just before the start time she was given. The guide supposedly had been told a different time then the rest of us. The guide told many tales. Most of the time these stories are based on some truth but embellished for effect. But when another person in the group has family with direct contact with the person in the story and no history of such tales one has to wonder about some of the other stories as well. Also at this time I have not found any documentation of said tales. (Still Checking)The guide did say at the end of the tour that this was his first tour on this subject. Would recommend more research. I went on several walking tours while in the city and no other history ever referred to some of his stories.

Réponse de l'hôte

Sep 2021

So sorry you did not enjoy your experience. Our stories are based on the Wicked St. Augustine book. The stories have been exhaustively researched by the author and we stand behind her research. The subject matter of this tour is not usually covered on most tours, which is what sets it apart.

SnowWhiteDar

Sep 2021

The tour was absolutely amazing, our tour guide was friendly and had so many stories to share on everything. It was super interesting and my family really enjoyed it.

Réponse de l'hôte

Sep 2021

So glad you enjoyed the experience. We are excited to share a somewhat unknown history with our visitors. Thank you so much for the kind words.

dwhiteyn

Aug 2021

He was very knowledgeable about the area and who lived there at that time in history. Really enjoyed the tour!!! Took us around the downtown area and gave interesting information in regards to the behind the scenes of the wealthy and also no so wealthy. How some of the most powerful people weren't the elite

Réponse de l'hôte

Aug 2021

So glad you enjoyed the experience. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation. Thanks again for the kind words!