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St. Augustine, United States
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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Exploring St. Augustine’s historical landmarks without a guide could mean missing out on detail and sights. Get a comprehensive view of the city’s past on a guided walking tour of its highlights and hidden gems. Visit musts such as Castillo de San Marcos and the City Gates; and hear stories about St. Augustine and its residents from the 16th century on that you may otherwise miss. A choice of departures provides flexibility.
  • See St. Augustine’s historical sights on a guided walking tour
  • Be sure to cover all the highlights and hear tales you may miss if alone
  • Dig deeper into the story of sites such as the Castello with a guide
  • Choose from various departure times to suit your schedule
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12 St George St , 12 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
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Next door to Kilwins Ice Cream and the Oldest Wooden School House.

10:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • OPERATED BY A Ghostly Encounter
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on sanitization during Walking Historic Tour of the Nations Oldest City?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during Walking Historic Tour of the Nations Oldest City?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Walking Historic Tour of the Nations Oldest City?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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  • "We went a bit longer than the stated tour time but it was so enjoyable, it was well worth it." See review

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Our tour of the oldest City in the USA.
Marsha_B
, Aug 2022
The history & information told to us by our wonderful guide. We even had sea chanty songs. Matching up the events with the locations made it all come to life. The old City is beautiful.
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History the way it should be told
Tamara_S
, Jul 2022
Sadie is a natural storyteller who genuinely gave personality to all the architecture and truth to the history. My interest was sparked to revisit several of the highlighted locations for further observation.
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History came to life
gilberta_q
, Apr 2022
Our guide Michele Reyna was so knowledgeable and made the walk so very interesting. Highly recommend!!
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
You hit the jackpot with Michelle! This woman IS St. Augustine. The level of knowledge and history she has is second to none! Thank you for the 5-star review and welcome to the family!
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Thank, Michelle!!
brodnik1466
, Mar 2022
Michelle was nothing short of AWESOME! So knowledgeable about every aspect of St. Augustine. So much so that we came back the next day and regurgitated all her information to our in-laws, and then had lunch at the restaurant she recommended. And who doesn’t love being the know-it-all? She was so personable and knowledgeable, the time flew by. We had a great time. Thank you, Michelle!!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2022
You scored when you got Michelle as your tour guide! St. Augustine history oozes out of her pores! She is simply the best! I love that the student became the teacher! Thank you for the great 5-star review an welcome to the family!
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Great experience
Joel_F
, Jan 2022
Tom was a great guide with much knowledge on local history. Very personable. He gave us the tour as laid out and his personal experiences as well. Great job!
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
I am so happy to hear enjoyed your tour with Tom! He does such a great job on all of his tours! Thank you for choosing to spend an evening with us and for the awesome 5-star review! Welcome to the family!
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Jim was a wonderfully...
dragan_s
, Dec 2021
Jim was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide that made history come alive. We all loved his information, especially our 10 year old enjoyed it as it was presented vividly and memorably.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
Kids are our “JAM”. We specialize in educational field trips and have mastered the ability to connect with the younger tour guests. JIm is a seasoned guide with our company and brings a wealth of knowledge to his tours! Thank you for sharing your experience! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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A great tour.
Mary_L
, Dec 2021
Jim was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history, which I really enjoyed. When he asked us if we wanted to end or continue, everyone said, “keep going.”
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
JIm is a tour guide with a passion for the history he shares! You really hit the lottery! He is passionate and really knows how to give his guests a fabulous tour! Thank you for the 5-star review and for the shout out! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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Great tour
Jim_B
, Dec 2021
Michele was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, fun and energetic. Sites were well selected for tour attention
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
Michelle is a tour guide like no other! She really knows how to bring St. Augustine to life with her stories. Thank you for recognizing her with this 5-star review! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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Great Experience!
Diane_S
, Nov 2021
Jim was an amazing tour-guide who customized our tour for our groups interest. He grew up in St. Augustine and shared some life experiences. It was a great experience and I highly recommend!
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
You won the lottery with Jim! He is so knowledgeable and loves sharing what he knows about the old city! Thank you for the 5-star recommendation! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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Best walking tour ever!
LindaKing
, Sep 2021
Our tour guide, Michelle, was phenomenal! She is a master storyteller in all the best ways. My husband loves history - I’m more of a ‘like’- however Michelle brought St. Augustine to life in such a way that we were both researching more after the tour. Would definitely do this tour again!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
You hit the jackpot with Michelle! She is a native of St. Augustine. She doesn’t just give a tour… she is just showing you where she lives! She is so immersed in the history and the community. I am so glad you enjoyed your time with her! Thank you for this lovely review! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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I ended up being the only...
Justin_P
, Aug 2021
I ended up being the only one that showed up for the tour which was wonderful because my tour guide was able to have more discussion with me and the length of time was ideal. Wonderful tour I would highly recommend for anyone interested in history of the area
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Justin - we are SO GLAD you joined us! The other guests loss was your gain! You had Tony as your guide! His superpower is his love for history (did he tell you he teaches high school history?) You got a tour like no one else! Thank you for this lovely review! If you happen to have any photos you would care to forward please send them to ANCIENTCITYTOURS1@GMAIL.COM. We may share them on social media. THANKS AGAIN and welcome to the family!
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St. Augustine old town tour .
Alberto_C
, Jun 2021
Very good experience n excellent guide. Entertaining and knowledgeable, will recommend .A lot of times there's hesitance for a walking tour but this one was fantastic n will take it anytime.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2021
Thank you for your review of your tour experience. We appreciate you choosing to spend your evening with us. We welcome you to the family. If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, your guide giving the tour, any photos of the old city, ... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com We might share them on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Thank you!
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Great Tour
Jay_F
, May 2021
Jim gave us a fantastic tour. He was so full of knowledge and is a great storyteller. Loved this tour and recommend it very much.
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icon Response from Host , May 2021
So happy to hear you enjoyed your Walking History Tour with Jim! He is such a wealth of knowledge and shares it freely! Thank you for this wonderful review and welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, Jim giving the tour, any photos of the old city, ... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com We might share them on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Thank you
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Informative
Wendy_W
, Apr 2021
Jim was very knowledgeable and great at including the kids. It was a good tour. We went back to see the fort, which was awesome!
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
So glad to hear you enjoyed your history tour with Jim! Our tours always family friendly and I am thrilled to your children connected with Jim and the history! The fort is just amazing. Love knowing you went back to really explore it! Thank you for the great review and welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, Jim giving the tour, any photos of the old city, ... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com We might share them on our Facebook and Instagram pages. TY
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Great
Mike_T
, Apr 2021
The great job our guide did in explaining the history; details of the historical events, the details on the important people; it was a leisurely walk and our guide gave us a full 2 hour tour.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Lisa C was your tour guide and doesn’t know how to give a bad tour! She is a wonderful guide! I am so glad you enjoyed your time with her and learned about the city we call home. Thank you for taking the time to recognize her. Welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, the ghost hosts giving their tours, any photos of the old city, any paranormal activity... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com TY
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star-5
Such a great tour!
Stephanie_G
, Apr 2021
Tony was a wealth of knowledge and very engaging. We particularly enjoyed his knowledge of military history and you can see the passion he has for the history of this city. We learned so much in such a short period of time. I would highly recommend this tour.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Tony doesn’t know how to do anything but deliver a great tour! He lives and breathes the history he shares with our guests everyday! His tours always get high marks and we appreciate you recognizing him! Thank you for the recommendation and welcome to the family! Morganne is truly skilled! Delivering a ghost story that gives you the chills gets high marks in my book too! Thanks for recognizing her! We appreciate this great review and welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, the ghost hosts giving their tours, any photos of the old city, any paranormal activity... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com TY
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Would 100% recommend this tour⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jerri_L
, Apr 2021
Tony the tour guide was very knowledgeable!! We learned about Historical St Augustine you would not read about and it was so interesting.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Thank you so much for acknowledging Tony! He is a powerhouse history lover and enjoys sharing the lesser known bits with his guests. We appreciate you choosing to tour with us and welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, the guides giving their tours, any photos of the old city, ... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com TY
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star-5
Tony was a great guide,...
Anna_Z
, Apr 2021
Tony was a great guide, very enthusiastic about St Augustine. Lisa called us 10min before the tour to make sure we can find the meeting location - very thoughtful. It was a great experience and the highlight of our stay.
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Anna THANK YOU! We love it when we hear our guests say one of our tours was the HIGHLIGHT of their trip! We work very hard to provide unique and memorable tour encounters! Tony is a history teacher and certified professional tour guide. He brings that skill set along with his warm demeanor to the table and provides a tremendous tour for his guests. Lisa is one of our Guest Experience Goddesses and as you witnessed firsthand, goes out of her way to meet all of our guests needs. Thank you for recognizing them and welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you are willing to share (you and your family, your family with staff members, the ghost hosts giving their tours, any photos of the old city, any paranormal activity... we love to see them ALL!). Please email to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com TY
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star-5
a wonderful glimpse into the real history of St. Augustine
Jean_H
, Mar 2021
Jim had our full attention from beginning to end. His deep love for this city is apparent throughout and it's contagious. He shared the small details that you don't find in history books, the ones that make the time and the people come alive. With his deep voice and gentle cadence, I could listen to him for hours. Jim was generous with his company and his time, this tour company must be thrilled to have him on their team. My favorite tourist activity while here, don't miss it.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2021
WOW! “Favorite tourist activity!” Thank you! Jim is a seasoned tour guide here at Ancient City Tours. Combine that with his passion for the Old City and it makes for an amazing tour experience. Thank you for your generous review and for recognizing Jim! Welcome to the family! If you happen to have any photos you would be willing to share, please send them to AncientCityTours1@gmail.com
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Good
Sabrina_B
, Feb 2021
The information given on the tour should be based on facts only and not on personal opinions. The guide’s personal opinions on confederate monuments was offensive to myself and my husband. I believe that cultural sensitivity training may be in order.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2021
Thank you for this valuable insight. We would like to discuss this further with you and ask that you call us at 904-827-0807 so that we can take the opportunity to learn what can be improved.
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