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Guided Historical Tour of St. Augustine
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St. Augustine
Discover St. Augustine’s rich history on an electric golf cart tour. Explore iconic landmarks and cultural events with an expert guide. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Augustine - This is an extensive and educational tour of St. Augustine. Explore the cultural events that made St. Augustine a key component in world history. The tour is conducted on our electric vehicles in the downtown area of St. Augustine passing by all the main historical structures and areas. Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución…there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed. The driver is your guide and you are welcome to ask questions. During the historical tour your guide will point out historical attractions and places of interests while discussing the history of charming St. Augustine.
- Flagler College - Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución…there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed.
- National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios - The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to the founding of the city of St. Augustine in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the Church. Menéndez named this site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God. He put Father Lopez in charge of the mission, making him the first parish priest in St. Augustine.
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is the oldest Catholic Church in the city and the oldest parish in the country.
- Tolomato Cemetery - Tolomato Cemetery is located in St Augustine, Florida, the oldest European-founded city in the United States, and was in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1884.
- St Francis Barracks - Located on Marine Street, the St. Francis Barracks were constructed of coquina between 1724 and 1755 by Franciscan friars. The barracks were converted for military use when Florida was possessed by the British in 1763. n 1821, Florida would be claimed by the United States and the US Army took control of the barracks until deactivation in 1900 when it was leased to Florida State Troops, the forerunner of the present-day National Guard, in 1907.
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
- The Oldest House Museum Complex - Also known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, the structure is owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society, and is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida.
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - Pedro Menendez de Aviles founds the city of St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy, located at today’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
- Memorial Presbyterian Church - Flagler’s Memorial Presbyterian Church was dedicated on March 16, 1890. The old Presbyterian Church on St. George Street was vacated as the congregation moved to the new sanctuary with room for 480 worshipers. Flagler built the church for his daughter Jennie Louise Flagler, who died in 1889. He chose Carrere & Hastings, the same architects who built the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Its design is based on the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy.
- Bridge of Lions - Completed in 1927, the Bridge was constructed during the extravagant land boom times in Florida. It was designed as a work of art as much as a transport for cars, connecting downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island.
- Plaza de la Constitucion - The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of our historic city. It is bordered by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Trinity Episcopal, and the Government House, the plaza faces the Bridge of Lions and features a central pavilion used for city events, private events, and live entertainment. There is also a public market that has been in use since the 1500s, when fish, vegetables, and other goods were traded here.
What's Included
- Certified Guide
- Please include phone number reachable the day of the tour
What's Not Included
- We DO NOT offer parking. Please plan accordingly and arrive early to secure parking.
Additional Information
Explore Tours And PickUps. This is an extensive and educational tour of St. Augustine. Explore the cultural events that made St. Augustine a key component in world history. The tour is conducted on our electric golf carts in the downtown area of St. Augustine passing by all the main historical structures and areas. Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución…there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed. The driver is your guide and you are welcome to ask questions. During the historical tour your guide will point out historical attractions and places of interests while discussing the history of charming St. Augustine. We stay seated on the vehicle for the duration of the tour. This is a shared tour with possibly other guests on the golf cart.
Location
1 Cordova St
Cordova Street
Downtown Historic Parking Facility: 1 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Fl 32084. We meet on the North side of the parking garage. This is where large bus lines load/unload and where the trolleys pull in/out. Not at the clock tower.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ruth_b
Aug 18, 2024
St Augustine Guided Tour - The guide/driver kept us entertained with historical stories & info with a twist of humor. He stopped for picture taking & more gazing.
Enjoyed the 1 hour tour!
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Muriel_s
Aug 13, 2024
Even if you already took a tour, you will learn so much more with Mrs. Brady - Mrs. Brady was extremely knowledgeable and so kind. We had taken a previous tour but she taught us so many more things. We highly recommend!!
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Laura
Aug 4, 2024
St augustine visit Aug 2024 - Trolley tour was wonderful. Learned a lot and guide was great! Stayed on trolley and didn’t get off but you could hop on and off.
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Ricardo_r
Jul 27, 2024
Very interesting history. - Karen was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history she was providing. She was open to questions and gave excellent feed back. She gave us her undivided attention and took her time telling the stories.
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Md9mxhcp66
Jul 27, 2024
excellent - Karen was extremely knowledgeable and such a pleasant person. Definitely recommend this tour!!! I kearned a lot about the history of St Augustine.
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Colleen_t
Jul 27, 2024
Great Tour - Karen’s information was an incredible part of the tour. Learning so much in a trip that went by so quickly was fantastic.
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Judith_w
Jul 24, 2024
Best one hour tour in St. Augustine. - We had Mark a retired history teacher as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of St. Augustine and its history. He kept our attention the whole time. I would encourage anyone to take the tour. It's a small group and you will learn something new.
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Cynthia_t
Jul 14, 2024
Great tour! - Great information, humor was also appreciated. Very enjoyable! Would recommend when visiting St.Augustine!
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Margaret_r
Jul 11, 2024
Informative - Karen our guide was extremely informative. Very pleasant. We feel as though we learned a lot of history about St. Augustine.
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Dan_s
Sep 2, 2024
Great Tour, Ask For Karen - Karen did a great job telling us the history and events of St. Augustine. The tour was fun, comfortable and we saw so many sites around town. Would highly recommend!
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