Private Historical Tour of St. Augustine

Departure Point

• Downtown Historic Parking Facility: 1 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Fl 32084. We meet on the North side of the parking garage. This is where large bus lines load/unload and where the trolleys pull in/out. Not at the clock tower.

Return Details

• We can drop off at the same location you started or anywhere within the immediate downtown historic district.

Duration1 hourLanguages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: St. AugustineSt. Augustine, FloridaThis is an extensive and educational tour of St. Augustine. Explore the cultural events that made St. Augustine a key component in world history. The tour is conducted on our electric vehicles in the downtown area of St. Augustine passing by all the main historical structures and areas.  Between The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College),  The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución...there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed.  The driver is your guide and you are welcome to ask questions.  During the historical tour your guide will point out historical attractions and places of interests while discussing the history of charming St. Augustine.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College74 King St B, St. Augustine, FloridaBetween The Mission Nombre de Dios, Castillo De San Marcos, The Ponce De Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), The Cathedral Basilica, The Tolomato Cemetery, The Saint Francis Barracks, and The Plaza De La Constitución...there are endless adventures waiting to be discussed. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine38 Cathedral Place, , St. Augustine, FloridaThe Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is the oldest Catholic Church in the city and the oldest parish in the country.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Tolomato Cemetery14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FloridaTolomato Cemetery is located in St Augustine, Florida, the oldest European-founded city in the United States, and was in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1884.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios101 San Marco Ave., Site of The Great Cross 208 feet, St. Augustine, FloridaThe Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to the founding of the city of St. Augustine in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the Church. Menéndez named this site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God. He put Father Lopez in charge of the mission, making him the first parish priest in St. Augustine.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: St Francis Barracks82 Marine St, Home of Florida National Guard and Museum, St. Augustine, FloridaLocated on Marine Street, the St. Francis Barracks were constructed of coquina between 1724 and 1755 by Franciscan friars. The barracks were converted for military use when Florida was possessed by the British in 1763. n 1821, Florida would be claimed by the United States and the US Army took control of the barracks until deactivation in 1900 when it was leased to Florida State Troops, the forerunner of the present-day National Guard, in 1907.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Plaza de la Constitucion1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, Florida The Plaza de la Constitución sits at the center of our historic city. It is bordered by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Trinity Episcopal, and the Government House, the plaza faces the Bridge of Lions and features a central pavilion used for city events, private events, and live entertainment. There is also a public market that has been in use since the 1500s, when fish, vegetables, and other goods were traded here. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fountain Of Youth Archaeological Park11 Magnolia Ave, , St. Augustine, FloridaPedro Menendez de Aviles founds the city of St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy, located at today’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FloridaBuilt by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Oldest House Museum Complex14 Saint Francis St, , St. Augustine, FloridaAlso known as the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, the structure is owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society, and is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, FloridaFlagler's Memorial Presbyterian Church was dedicated on March 16, 1890. The old Presbyterian Church on St. George Street was vacated as the congregation moved to the new sanctuary with room for 480 worshipers. Flagler built the church for his daughter Jennie Louise Flagler, who died in 1889. He chose Carrere & Hastings, the same architects who built the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Its design is based on the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bridge of Lions20 Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, FloridaCompleted in 1927, the Bridge was constructed during the extravagant land boom times in Florida. It was designed as a work of art as much as a transport for cars, connecting downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ripley's Believe It Or Not19 San Marco Avenue, , St. Augustine, FloridaWe will pass by without stopping. Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Inclusions

• Please include phone number reachable the day of the tour
• PLEASE review details on the meeting location which is on your ticket under special instruction*
• Pickup at specific locations in the downtown district by request only*

Exclusions

• We do not offer parking. Please plan accordingly. Come early to secure parking.

Redemption Instructions**PLEASE READ FOR MEETING LOCATION**We meet on the North side of the parking garage; 1 Cordova Street. The north side of the garage is a large/long drive way that stretches the length of the north side of the garage. This is where the trolleys pull in/out, and where large bus lines load/unload (there are large diagonal parking spaces for the large bus lines). We do not meet at the circle/clock tower.⭐️If you park at the garage > walk out facing the visitor center with the garage behind you > the north side is to your left. If you do not see the cart right away please give the guide time to arrive as they may be dropping off their previous tour and still on their way to the garage. Look for the blue golf cart. ⭐️Parking Garage Website by City St. Augustine https://www.citystaug.com/502/Historic-Downtown-Parking-Facility. 
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