History buffs will love this unique historical walking tour through St. Augustine’s historic district. Your guide will cover the history of the city from its founding all the way up through the early 1900s. The tour covers nearly two-miles of ground, taking you from the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to Flagler College and the Tolomato Cemetery. Bring comfortable shoes, bottled water, and a thirst for knowledge.
- Explore St. Augustine’s past from its founded to the Gilded Age
- Stroll the streets of the Historic District with a guide
- Learn about its history beyond the Spanish occupation periods
- Pass by the Old Fort, Old City Gate, and Flagler College
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!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Memorial Presbyterian Church
See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Historic Tours of 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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
City Gate Spirits
Since 1762 this was the traditional entrance to the city of St. Augustine, here the story of its construction and the brave effort that saved it from demolition.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Include
Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine
Exclude
Max group – 15
