Walking Guided History Tour of Old St. Augustine
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the ancient streets of the nation's oldest city. A more intimate and in-depth telling of the history of the people and events that led the city through the trials and tribulations of the past. Learn the complete history of our Oldest City, from its founding by the Spanish, through the various colonial periods, into the territorial period and statehood and finally into the revitalization of the Gilded Age Renaissance of the city as an exclusive tourist destination.
Groups are kept small by design, tours are interactive, ask all the questions you would like, and hear the a complete history not just a few blurbs of stories as you pass by. Let us introduce you to the real history of the Nation's Oldest Continuously Occupied European Settlement, or as we say, the Oldest City.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 Cathedral Pl St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Our guide will introduce you to the heart of historic St. Augustine, 'the plaza' has always been the traditional center of the colonial city
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 20 Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, FL 32084
While learning the story of the founding of Florida by the Spanish, you will experience St. Augustine's famous Bridge of Lions, an icon of the oldest city
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3252
Learn the story of this awesome location, the Castillo de San Marcos, or 'old fort', the oldest stone fortress in North America and the center piece of the city's defenses.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Gate Spirits, 11 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
Experience the only portion of the city wall which protected the colony, that still exists. Here the story this location played in the protection and function of the nation's oldest city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tolomato Cemetery, 14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3619
Visit the oldest Catholic Cemetery in Florida and learn of the famous and infamous characters from the city that are buried at the city's first official cemetery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grace United Methodist Church, 8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3622
See the first church constructed by Henry M. Flagler in his development of Gilded Age St. Augustine and the key role it played in his plans for the revitalization of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3535
See what many consider the most beautiful building in the city. Henry Flagler's Memorial Presbyterian Church is a lasting tribute to his family and it's influence on the area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Flagler College, 74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-4342
Learn about the former Ponce de Leon Hotel and how it drew the richest and most powerful of the Gilded Age to the sleepy little town of St. Augustine, an act that would change the city, state, and history forever.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Historical Narrative: The Story and Reasons behind the Oldest City
Exclusions
- Admissions Fees: No admissions to any visited locations are required
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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