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TOURS BY LAND , HISTORICAL SITES & MUSEUMS
Genteel & Bard 62 Hypolita St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 912.373.6651 www . genteelandbard . com Looking for the scariest ghost tours in St . Augustine ? Genteel & Bard tours are professionally curated , high-quality , immersive experiences that will leave you checking under the bed before you go to sleep . They ’ re St . Augustine ’ s ONLY audio-enhanced tour company — so you won ’ t miss a word of your host ’ s storytelling .
Ghost & Gravestones Trolley Tour 27 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.3663 or 904.829.3800 www . ghostsandgravestones . com Explore the darker side of the Nation ’ s Oldest City aboard the Trolley of the Doomed and let our Ghost Host be your guide . Face your fears in the exclusive nighttime experience at Potter ’ s Wax Museum ’ s Chamber of Horrors and then enter the town ’ s most haunted building , the “ Old Jail ,” for an up close and personal encounter . The stories you ’ ll hear come from years of research , personal accounts and hauntingly real-life experiences . When the conductor howls “ all aboard !”— Will you be there ?
GhoSt Augustine 162 St . George St ., Ste . 19 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.8840 www . ghostaugustine . com Want to have an authentic ghostly experience ? Want to avoid large St . Augustine ghost tour crowds ? If so , then GhoSt Augustine , the original non-theatrical ghost tours of St . Augustine , is the top choice for your next paranormal adventure !
Ghost Tours of St . Augustine 4 Granada St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.825.0087 www . ghosttoursofstaugustine . com St . Augustine ’ s original Ghost Tour company ! We first began researching and documenting the city ’ s haunted events more than 30 years ago , and we are dedicated to preserving St . Augustine ’ s true , authentic history . Nothing is exaggerated or made up for entertainment purposes , and we limit our tour sizes for a more personalized experience . Tours offered include the famous “ A Ghostly Experience ” lantern lit nightly walking tour , haunted pub crawls , paranormal investigations , private VIP tours & events , and more .
The Odd Macabre 76 Spanish St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.9164 www . theoddmacabre . com The most creative and authentic experiences … The Odd Macabre is your home for spooky , weird , & wonderfully creative things to see and do ! A host of a variety of ghost tours , paranormal investigations , scavenger hunts , true crime tours , candle-making & crafting projects , unique shopping and more ! Each team member of the Odd Crew is courteous , professional & knowledgeable . They offer tours for all ages and can ’ t wait to spend some time with you !
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Old Town Trolley Tours
of St . Augustine 167 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.3800 www . trolleytours . com Sit back and relax as licensed and talented tour conductors share over 500 years of St . Augustine ’ s history , culture and old-world charm while experiencing unforgettable views aboard their open-air trolleys . Guests will enjoy the city ’ s European flavor , brick-lined streets and sights such as the Castillo de San Marcos , the Fountain of Youth and Henry Flagler ’ s former Ponce de Leon Hotel . This 90-minute tour features 22 stops and covers more than 100 points of interest . You can use your ticket all day for on and off reboarding . A trolley ticket includes free admission to the St . Augustine History Museum , free shuttle service to many area hotels , and free access to the St . Augustine Beach Bus shuttle service .
Pineapple Ride and Tour 134 Riberia St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.615.5515 www . rideandtour . com Pineapple Tours is a professional , guided tour service , located in the historical downtown of St . Augustine . Offering historical , landmark , Nights of Lights Tours and more ! On-site parking available or choose from a variety of starting locations where they ’ ll pick you up before your tour !
Red Express Tours 19 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.1606 www . ripleys . com / redtrains A fully narrated , 60 minute tour of beautiful , historic St . Augustine . Tours begin and end at Ripley ’ s Believe It or Not !
St . Augustine City Walks Food &
Wine Tours 4 Granada St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.825.0087 www . StAugustineCityWalks . com Florida ’ s FIRST foodie tour , that started right here in St . Augustine over 16 years ago ! City Walks Food & Wine Tours are the best way to experience multiple downtown restaurants & culinary venues all in one afternoon- with no waiting in lines or for reservations . The City Walks team arranges everything in advance for a true VIP experience and tours are limited to only 10 guests per day . All food , wine , and even tips to the restaurant servers are included and you can be confident that your tour is guaranteed upon booking with no minimums to operate .
Saint Augustine Historic Photo Tours 904.789.0202 www . saintaugustinephototours . com Immerse yourself in Saint Augustine ’ s history , improve your pictures with a camera or iPhone by gaining a new perspective in photography through this fun , engaging process as you are guided through some of the oldest neighborhoods in America . Tours are fine-tuned for the casually interested , aspiring , or skilled photographer .
Spyglass Travel & Tours 386.227.1064 www . spyglasstravel . org Spyglass Travel & Tours features the Historic Walking Tour of St . Augustine ’ s historic district , and also the original Haunted History Tour along with full field trips services for school groups .
St . Augustine Experiences 904.599.7391 www . staugustineexperiences . com Where should you eat in St . Augustine ? What should you see in St . Augustine ? Let St . Augustine Experiences help you answer these questions on their historic culinary tours . Voted # 1 on TripAdvisor Travelers ’ Choice in the World for 2022 , you will visit notable landmarks , local chocolatiers , baked good purveyors , two St . Augustine breweries , a stateof-the-art taproom , beautiful wine bars , colorful cocktail spots , and fantastic local restaurants , all while learning about the incredible story of St . Augustine . On the Ale Trail , hear tales of coastal Florida ’ s brewing past and visions of its promising future while sampling an abundance of delicious beer along the way . See why they call it the Not Just a Chocolate Tour while you discover all the sweet treats St . Augustine has to offer ! The Perfect Pairing combines their favorite libations and cuisine to show you why St . Augustine was named the # 1 Foodie Town by Southern Living magazine . Whether you ’ re on a St . Augustine day trip , or have lived here your whole life , these walking tours are perfect for you .
St . Augustine Land & Sea Tours 170 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.679.9880 www . staugustinelandandseatours . com St . Augustine Land and Sea Tours offers walking tours , golf cart tours , boat tours and food tours and tours that combine options on land and sea . They have tour guides who are fluent in Spanish , and private tours are also available .
The Tasting Tours 24 Cathedral Pl ., Ste . 501 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.325.3911 www . thetastingtours . com Taste the difference as you tour St . Augustine ! Whether you are visiting the area for the first time or a lifelong resident , food tours are the best way to explore the culinary scene ! Experience a variety of St . Augustine ’ s favorite venues on a three-hour tasting tour ! Each location has been hand selected to ensure the ultimate dining 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 . Ranked # 1 in nightlife on TripAdvisor ! Eat like a local !
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 .