What to do and see in Saint Augustine Beach, Florida (FL): The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Beer. History. Do we need to say more?! Take a fun and fascinating step back into Florida history with our Ale Trail Craft Beer walking tour! On this uniquely curated experience, you and your licensed, knowledgeable guide will stroll around the charming streets of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the nation, discovering the best in Florida craft beers. Learn about the early days of St. Augustine and how the business of beer has evolved in the Sunshine State. See for yourself why we are one of the fastest growing and most highly regarded beer producing regions in the country. As part of this journey, we will visit notable landmarks, unique brewpubs, and state-of-the-art tap rooms, all while learning about the legacy that beer has left on St. Augustine. Hear tales of coastal Florida’s brewing past and visions of its promising future while sampling an abundance of delicious beer along the way.

Inclusions: Beer tastings at 3 locations!, Delicious local snack to keep you full between all the beer!, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Unique opportunity to see the Old City from the water and land. Our guide will greet you at the Plaza de la Constitucion, for an introduction of the City of St. Augustine. Then we will walk you to the Marina were you will board the Victory III for the 75 minute narrated boat tour. Upon return to the dock, your guide will meet you to show you around downtown St. Augustine for a one hour city tour on a golf cart.

Inclusions: Soda or bottled water, Narrated boat tour ticket, Certified tour guide.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Unique opportunity to see the Old City from the water and land. Our guide will greet you at the Plaza de la Constitucion, for an introduction of the City of St. Augustine. Then we will bring you to the Marina were you will board the Victory III for the 75 minute narrated boat tour. Upon returning to the dock, your guide/driver will be waiting for you to show you around downtown St. Augustine during a one hour golf cart tour of the most important landmarks and monuments. While our golf cart tour is private the boat tour is shared with other guests. Minimum of 4 participants required!

Inclusions: Narrated boat tour ticket, Certified tour guide., Soda or bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Great tour to explore the city and visit the most important landmarks on a golf cart with a certified city guide and try amazing food with a cold beer or beverage and finish on a sweet note with a special Popsicle ! Minimum of four participants required!

Inclusions: Certified tour guide/golf cart driver. , Soda or bottled water, Taco and chips with beer or beverage of your choice, Ice Cream

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour is both unique and exciting as you get up close to both cemeteries while hearing of its haunted present. Step on grounds dug up from the sweat of slave labor and bodies buried beneath its surface. This truly special walk is surely one to remember.

Inclusions: At times we may use dowsing rods to make contact. Feel free to use any reputable ghost app on your phone and let your guide know if you capture anything to share with the group.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages prohibited.

Experienced Naturalist on board as your guide, you will be sure to leave with a new passion for our marine life. This part of Florida is beaming with estuary delights, all of which come together to form quite an ecosystem. Here in the bay of St. Augustine, we are lucky to have an abundance of dolphin, and other magnificent wildlife. We regularly see them playing and hunting on our tours! Although nature is never guaranteed, we bring you to the best locations to observe the wildlife including dolphins, sea turtles and Florida birds such as the pelican, osprey and roseate spoonbill. This tour is great for any age, but if you are over 21 we have a bar on board with a great variety of beer and wine including $4 mimosa's! We also have snacks and soft drinks available! No outside alcohol allowed, but you are welcome to bring your own food and drink as long as non-alcoholic. We have plenty of free parking at our location and a restroom on board for your convenience.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Free Parking

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will investigate the spirits that linger near the Oldest Wooden School House on St. George Street with exclusive access to both the gardens and the School House itself. This building is documented on tax rolls since 1716 and was bought by Juan Genopoly in 1780. Genopoly was an indentured person who came to the Turnbull Plantation to grow and process indigo. He became a merchant and his family lived in the building. In 1788 the school was started with teaching both boys and girls. The last graduating class is believed to have ended in 1864. Come and explore the grounds carefully, using all of the tools paranormal investigators use. You can bring your own or select one from our assortment of tools available. Make sure you bring your camera and take photos! We are determined to solve why those who have departed this life refuse to leave the area! This is a real paranormal experience. There are no jump scares, it isn't a haunted house type attraction.

Inclusions: Ghost Hunting Tools, to use during the tour. Emf Meters, Temperature Meters, Infrared Capable Cams.

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Unique opportunity to see the Old City from the water and land. Our guide will greet you at the Plaza de la Constitucion,for a introduction of the City of St. Augustine. Then we will bring you to the Marina were you will board the Victory III for the 75 minute narrated boat tour. Upon return to the dock, your guide will meet you to show you around downtown St. Augustine for a one hour walking tour of the most important landmarks and monuments.

Inclusions: Certified tour guide. Tours are in English. Call us for Spanish and French please call us., Narrated boat tour ticket, Bottled water, soda or coffee

Exclusions: Hotel pick up or drop off, Gratuities

Your licensed professional guide will walk you through the real history of St. Augustine, Florida. Known as the nations oldest city, St. Augustine has great buildings, attractions, landmarks, and waterfront views. Your tour may cover history spanning from 1565 to the present, with special focus on particular areas such as Henry Flaglers magnificent hotels and neighborhoods. you will be able to learn the real history of the main structures of the city like Castillo de San Marcos and why it was built, to the city gates which protected the city from invasions. Learn the true history of St Augustine from the residents and professionals that live there. We have operated tours in St. Augustine since 1998 and nobody does it better.

Inclusions: TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Investigating the afterlife since 1995, West Gate Paranormal Tours are run by paranormal investigators, who have researched the history as well as the legends of the nation's oldest city. Our tour is owned by one of the top rated tour guides in the city and state, and has helped to set up other tour companies and help them reach top status as well. Our tours are non-theatrical, and we rely on FACTUAL history, so there's a lot of debunking, but none of the Halloween style scares. You will be presented with some of the most thorough history, and told of the legends of the city, as well as hear the actual story behind where some of these legends originated from. We have investigated areas within the city that had never before been investigated, and we have appeared on TV presenting some of our evidence found in the very spots that the tour will guide you. We offer a unique, and historically accurate tour. Why not join us and find your OWN evidence?

Inclusions: Tour guide

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