St. Augustine Walking Tour Through The Historic District

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USD2500

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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

Duration2 hours
Guide LanguageEnglish
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About

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.

Highlights

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

Itinerary

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!
See one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler's revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.
See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.
The college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.
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.
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.
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.

Inclusions

Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine

Additional Information

  • 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
  • The entire tour is outdoors in the fresh air and Florida sunshine, allowing for the safest conditions available.

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.