ATTRACTIONS
St . Augustine Transfer Company
904.293.3471 www . saintaugustinetransfer . com St . Augustine Transfer Company has a long and storied legacy with St . Augustine . Today , they provide numerous tours to suit the interest of their guests . They offer food and wine tours , pub crawls , history tours , supernatural tours , children ’ s pirate tours , pedicabs and discount packaging . Let them design your adventure today .
The Tasting Tours
24 Cathedral Pl ., Ste . 401 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.325.3911 www . thetastingtours . com Taste the difference as you tour with The Tasting Tours ! Whether you are visiting the area for the first time or you are a lifelong resident ... their tours are the best way to taste the local foodie scene ! Eat , drink and experience some of their favorite venues in St . Augustine ! Each location has been hand-selected to ensure the ultimate tour experience . Indulge in some of the best local cuisine , perfectly paired with delicious wine , and thoroughly enjoyed by all who appreciate a true ‘ foodie ’ adventure ! Voted BEST food and wine pairing tour by Travel + Leisure Magazine !
HISTORICAL SITES & MUSEUMS
Castillo de San Marcos
1 S . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.6506 www . nps . gov / casa The oldest masonry fort in the continental U . S ., it was built ( 1672-1695 ) to protect the town and the treasure fleets on their way home to Spain . It features daily demonstrations of Spanish military life , including musket and cannon firings .
The Colonial Quarter
14 S . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.342.2857 www . colonialquarter . com Explore 2.5 acres in the historic area that include The Colonial Experience Living History Tour that is captivating journey through centuries of St . Augustine , interactive activities , living-history demonstrations , an historic home , beautiful gardens and graphical stories that highlight St . Augustine ’ s layered and unbroken history . Dine at 3 different restaurants on property and enjoy live music at the Colonial Oak Music Park .
Father Miguel O ’ Reilly House Museum
32 Aviles St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.0750 www . fatheroreilly . house Built in 1691 during the first Spanish period in St . Augustine , the Father Miguel O ’ Reilly House Museum is located south of the Plaza . The Museum has three main themes : the story of the house , which was constructed in 1691 ; the Catholic tradition in St . Augustine , which began on September 8 , 1565 ; and the Sisters of St . Joseph who have been guardians of the O ’ Reilly House and educators in St . Augustine since 1866 . The Museum is free of charge and open Wednesdays – Saturdays from 10 a . m . to 3 p . m .
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A Hwy . S ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.471.0116 www . nps . gov / foma On this site in 1565 , the Spanish killed 245 French Huguenots in a struggle over control of Florida . In 1740 , the Spanish built Fort Matanzas here , a small fortified watchtower that guarded the southern entrance to St . Augustine . The site offers nature trails and a free ferry to the fort .
Where History Comes Alive !
Loved , loved , loved this tour ! History made fun and interactive . Several demonstrations of life in early St . Augustine . Learned so much and had a great time too . Our tour guide was in period dress and took pride in getting into the role . We will go back on our next visit .
Favorite !
Must see ! Our tour guide was so very informative ! We could have listened to him all day . This was our favorite tour in St Augustine !
My kids loved it ! My youngest son got to light a 3lb cannon ! My middle child declared that he wanted to become a blacksmith and forge his own knives . All of my kids got a kick out of this tour . Very informative !
14 S . Castillo Drive , St . Augustine , FL 32084 · www . ColonialQuarter . com
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