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Walking Guided History Tour of Old St. Augustine

1-51 Granada St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore St. Augustine’s past on this small-group historical walking tour around Old St Augustine. Learn the comprehensive history of the city, from its Spanish origins through colonial periods to modern times as you follow your guide around, from the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to Memorial Presbyterian Church and Flagler College.

  • Learn the comprehensive history of St. Augustine on a walking tour
  • Pass by Bridge of Lions, City Gates Spirits, Tolomato Cemetery, and more
  • Ideal for first time or repeat visitors, and history buffs
  • Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions on a small-group tour

What To Expect

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Plaza de la Constitucion



Our guide will introduce you to the heart of historic St. Augustine, ‘the plaza’ has always been the traditional center of the colonial city

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of Lions



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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

City Gate Spirits



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tolomato Cemetery



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grace United Methodist Church



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial Presbyterian Church



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Tours of Flagler College



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Historical Narrative: The Story and Reasons behind the Oldest City
  • Admissions Fees: No admissions to any visited locations are required

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

1-51 Granada St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
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