Walking Historic Tour of the Nations Oldest City
Your licensed professional guide will walk you through the real history of St. Augustine, Florida. Known as the nations oldest city, St. Augustine has great buildings, attractions, landmarks, and waterfront views. Your tour may cover history spanning from 1565 to the present, with special focus on particular areas such as Henry Flaglers magnificent hotels and neighborhoods. you will be able to learn the real history of the main structures of the city like Castillo de San Marcos and why it was built, to the city gates which protected the city from invasions. Learn the true history of St Augustine from the residents and professionals that live there. We have operated tours in St. Augustine since 1998 and nobody does it better.
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Stop At: A Ghostly Encounter, 12 Saint George St St AUGUSTINE FL Located next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse on the pedestrian only street - St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3619
Our historic Courtyard, where Col. Moore of South Carolina decides to lay siege and attempt to conquer St. Augustine, and Castillo de San Marcos, however after 57 days, walks home in defeat.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3252
Exterior of the Fort and its History, How it was built and why? Why it has never been defeated although it has changed owners 5 times in its history!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old City, St. Augustine, FL
From the 1702 City Gates, Henry Flagler's, Buildings, and all the restaurants, gift shops and focal points in between, a thorough showcase of how St. Augustine, becomes and continues to be the Oldest City in the US.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Inclusions
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- 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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