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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!
Pink Culture Tours 101 Orange St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 407-519-8711 or 407-361-9969 www. bkadventure. com / pink-culture-tours Pink Culture Tours offers a vibrant with a“ sprinkle of pink” way to explore St. Augustine. Guests can embark on themed golf cart rides like the whimsical PinkStory Tour, the spooky Haunted in Pink ghost tour or the festive Pinkmas and Grinch tours during the holidays. These 40 – 45-minute adventures blend history, humor and pink magic, making them perfect for families, friends and groups seeking a unique and memorable experience in the Nation’ s oldest city.
Red Train 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! Museum.
See America Tours 76 Spanish St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 407-342-1569 www. seeamericatours. net Check out all See America tours offer in the town of St. Augustine. Anything from fourth-grade field trips, to Pirate Kid Krew Adventures or even some ghostly tales. They offer a lot and a top favorite is the riddled Key to the City Scavenger Hunt.
Sol Margin Fishing & Conservation Foundation 2220 C. R. 210 W., Ste. 108 # 204, St. Johns, FL 32259 904-201-9579 www. solmarginfishing. org Sol Margin Fishing & Conservation Foundation champions sustainable fishing and marine conservation. They offer educational programs, community outreach and hands-on conservation projects focused on environmental stewardship. Engaging anglers and conservationists, the foundation works to preserve coastal biodiversity. Through partnerships with local businesses and environmental groups, they strive to ensure future generations enjoy thriving marine ecosystems.
Spyglass Travel & Tours 386-227-1064 www. spyglasstravel. org Discover St. Augustine’ s rich history with an awardwinning Walking History Tour, ranked No. 8 nationally by Tripadvisor. Explore the city’ s storied past through the acclaimed Original Haunted History Tour based on paranormal investigations. Delve into the darker side with Wicked St. Augustine, an intriguing journey into the city’ s mysterious past by the author of the book. Enjoy self-guided audio tours on iconic topics like Castillo de San Marcos, the Flagler Era and Colonial St. Augustine— offering a unique immersive experience for every visitor.
St. Augustine Experiences 904-599-7391 www. staugustineexperiences. com Where should you eat, drink and explore in St. Augustine? Let St. Augustine Experiences show you the best of the Nation’ s Oldest City on their historic and culinary walking tours. Named the # 1 Foodie Town by Southern Living, St. Augustine is filled with stories, flavors and hidden gems— and they will help you experience it all. Discover 460 years of history on their 90-minute St. Augustine History Tour, offered four times daily and perfect for visitors and locals alike. Families love the Sweets & History Tour or St. Augustine Food Tour, blending history with treats and favorite local bites. For those looking to explore the city’ s vibrant drinking scene, join their original Beer & History Crawl, the worldfamous Wine, Cocktail & Food Experience or the new Bourbon, Whiskey & History Experience. Come hungry, thirsty and curious— there’ s no better way to explore St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Free Walking Tours 904-697-0519 www. freetourstaugustine. com Rich history doesn’ t have to be expensive! St. Augustine Free Walking Tour provides historic tours of Old St. Augustine daily. Your time is valuable, this 90-minute tour with one of their experienced local guides takes you to all the major sites of the city and is a great way to start your visit.
St. Augustine Land & Sea Tours 150 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-679-9880 www. staugustinelandandseatours. com St. Augustine Land & Sea Tours offers golf cart tours, boat tours, ghost tours and tours that combine options on land and sea. Their tour guides are fluent in Spanish and tours feature a new app that allows guests to hear the tour in various languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Russian. Private tours are also available. Introducing Nights of Lights from Land and Sea, a complete twohour combination of boat and golf cart ride to experience a spectacular viewing of lights.
St. Augustine Red, White & Blue Train Tour & Shuttle 904-489-1415 www. redwhitebluetraintour. com Veteran-owned &-operated train tours and shuttle services anywhere in the city, to and from your location! Small groups, family packages, special fall and winter rates, Nights of Lights Extravaganzas— Leave the driving to them!
St. Augustine True History Tours 423-292-1304 www. statruehistory. com St. Augustine True History Tours is the only local company led by a college history professor and former National Park Service ranger. Unlike many tours that bounce around between unrelated stories, these tours focus on a central narrative, allowing guests to walk away with a solid grasp of the city’ s amazing history.

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The Tasting Tours 5 Palm Row, Ste. D, St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-325-3911 www. thetastingtours. com The Tasting Tours has been crafting unforgettable tasting adventures since 2011, setting the standard as the leading food-pairing experience in St. Augustine. Locally owned and operated, they were named the Best Food Tour in St. Augustine by Travel + Leisure magazine. The Tasting Tours delivers an unparalleled culinary journey through the heart of the city. Guests enjoy a guided, three-hour walking or chauffeured tour through St. Augustine’ s Historic District and beyond, visiting hand-selected venues that highlight the area’ s best local cuisine— perfectly paired with wine or craft cocktails. With more than 2,850 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor and Google, this award-winning experience is the ultimate way to eat, drink and truly experience St. Augustine like a local.
Wild Lessons 904-874-4888 www. wildlessons. net Wild Lessons provides indoor and outdoor environmental education programming to individuals, families, groups, communities and businesses along the Northeast Florida coast through animated storytelling, science-based presentations and a passion for wildlife, wild lands and the preservation of them both.
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 with the Colonial Experience Living History Tour, a captivating journey through centuries of St. Augustine, interactive activities, living-history demonstrations, a historic home, beautiful gardens and graphical stories that highlight St. Augustine’ s layered and unbroken history. Dine at three 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. oreillyhousefl. org 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.
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