Saint Augustine Sightseeing Tour
Runs : Monday & Thursday
Tour beautiful Saint Augustine, located on Florida's Historic Coast.
This charming destination is well-known as the "oldest continuously occupied European-established" settlement in North America.
Spanish explorer and admiral, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles claimed Florida for Spain in 1565.
Castillo de San Marcos was built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World.
Though caught in the whirlwinds of colonial warfare and intrigue, it was never defeated in battle.
The city is a mix of old colonial Spanish neighborhoods and extravagant period buildings, glorious museums and awe-inspiring churches.
It is the perfect combination of old and new world.
Ancient city, Saint Augustine offers a variety of marvelous sights, engaging activities.
Take a stroll on through the historic walking mall located on Saint George Street.
Here you can find an assortment of speciality gift shops, unique antique stores, alluring art galleries, quaint boutiques, antiquarian bookstores and many one-of-the-kind establishments.
Indulge in a tasty meal between shopping and browsing.
There are eateries galore.
You will discover that the local cuisine is extremely diverse; from southern-style to Greek, and everything in between.
Select between casual to elegant dining among the many restaurants, outdoor cafes, authentic pubs, lively taverns, inn and more.
Service is impeccable and friendly wherever you decide to go.
Mingle with the local artists, browse the galleries, shop for unique gifts. as you wander the cobblestone streets of this historic city.
There is something in this lively district for young and old alike.
Leave the mall and climb aboard an open-air trolley (optional tour upgrade) or train for an interesting sightseeing tour.
This trip covers with over 100 milestones and points of interest.
Stops are made at 22 remarkable landmarks.
Conductors, expert guides, narrates throughout the tour.
A few of the stops include the authentic old jail (1891), the oldest store museum experience, the oldest drug store (1739), the oldest wooden school house (1704), the oldest surviving Spanish colonial house (1565).
Also, a stop at old senator, a 600 year old oak tree, which is a living proof to Ponce De Leon's finding Florida in 1513.
On the stop at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, and you can have a drink from the world famous fountain.
Expect to hear interesting tales of the past about Native Americans, Spanish conquistadors, British privateers, French mayhem, slaves trade and colonial life.
Here you can step back in time, watch live re-enactments and canon firing.
The narrations are vey entertaining, informative and humorist at times.
Do try to catch a glimpse of the cannon ball stuck in the outer wall of a colonial home.
Near the old city gates is the haunted Huguenot cemetery (1821 yellow fever).
The story of Judge Stickney's (d. 1882) unfriendly spirit wandering the ground or perching from a tree is quite haunting.
There is another story about a little girl who succumbed to yellow fever, after she lost her family to the same plague.
It is said that she still plays and welcome visitors to Saint Augustine at the old city gates.
Another tour upgrade is the tour of the Matanzas Bay. aboard the Black Raven, a Pirate Ship Adventure!
Come on board and sing along as the pirate crew sings songs of the sea, hear the story of St. Augustine's founding, listen to professional Pirate Actors tell the true stories of pirate and privateer attacks, see the magic of Master Mayhem, family fun with plenty of games and entertainment for the children and much more.
Visit Saint Augustine for the historical time of your life.
Saint Augustine City Tour
Runs : Monday & Thursday
Standard Tour:
Adult age 12 + : $67
Child ages 3-11 : $57
Upgrade Options
A) Narrated Trolley Tour:
Adult age 12 + : $85
Child ages 3-11 : $75
B) Pirate's Boat Cruise:
Adult age 12 + : $85
Child ages 3-11 : $75
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