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Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District

10 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

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.

  • 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

What To Expect

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Tolomato Cemetery



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!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grace United Methodist Church



See one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler’s revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Memorial Presbyterian Church



See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Historic Tours of Flagler College



The college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaza de la Constitucion



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

City Gate Spirits



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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

10 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
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