History Walking Tour in St. Augustine

History Walking Tour in St. Augustine

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About This Tour in St Augustine

Step into 460 years of history on the most popular walking tour of St. Augustine. On this engaging small-group experience, explore America’s oldest city with a knowledgeable local guide who is part-historian and part-new friend and brings the streets, buildings, and stories to life. Discover how five different flags once flew above the Castillo de San Marcos and shaped the city’s unique past. Walk along the historic harbor, take in views of the oldest masonry fort in the United States, and explore the oldest grid street system in the country. Along the way, you’ll learn about the people who left their mark on St. Augustine, including Juan Ponce de León, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Henry Flagler, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Designed to orient you to the city, this tour gives you the context and confidence to explore St. Augustine on your own after the walk, and we also highlight our favorite spots to eat and drink along the way in the "Best Food Town in the South"!

Why Visit St Augustine?

St Augustine, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, St Augustine provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to St Augustine

You can reach St Augustine, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Start

Meet outside The Bart Art Gallery, south of the Plaza. There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1 Cordova St (15-min walk).

End Point

The former Ponce de Leon Hotel

The tour finishes back in the center of the city at the main Plaza, very near to where the tour started.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Start your St 20 minutes

Start your St. Augustine Historic Walking Tour on the Oldest Street in America! Meet your guide and the other guests to have an overview of what you will be covering in the next 90 minutes

The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of our historic city 20 minutes

The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of our historic city. 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.

As we stroll along the waterfront, we'll discuss... 20 minutes

As we stroll along the waterfront, we'll discuss the oldest standing fort in the continental United States!

Over 200 years old, the gate was constructed... 5 minutes

Over 200 years old, the gate was constructed in 1808, but its history dates back another one hundred years, when St. Augustine was attacked by Carolinian Governor James Moore and his troops.

The backbone of the city, St 10 minutes

The backbone of the city, St. George Street in St. Augustine is a thoroughfare, pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history.

The St 5 minutes

The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek, Italian, and Minorcan peoples who came to New Smyrna in 1768. The Shrine consists of exhibits depicting the life of these Mediterranean immigrants in Florida and their arrival to St. Augustine in 1777.

The former Ponce de Leon Hotel was an exclusive luxury hotel in St 10 minutes

The former Ponce de Leon Hotel was an exclusive luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida, built by millionaire developer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler and completed in 1888. The hotel was designed in the Spanish Renaissance style as the first major project of the New York architecture firm Carrère & Hastings, which would go on to gain world renown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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