Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District
Spyglass Tours
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L7845NHmindys
22 hours ago
Kevin did a wonderful job of telling us the story of St. Augustine through his stories. It was well organized and interesting. I was able to travel along the route with my mobility scooter.
Our tour takes a unique approach to tours in St. Augustine. We limit our groups smaller to create a more personal experience. Our certified guides offer the most experienced and entertaining historical narrative of the city of St. Augustine, locations of historic events and the citizens who helped create and maintain the oldest city in the nation. We will cover the founding of the city, the first Spanish period (1565-1763), the British Period (1763-1784), the second Spanish period (1784-1821), the American territorial period (1821-1845), and the Flagler Era (Gilded Age, 1884-1913). This is a walking tour which covers a 1.7 mile route over the 90 minutes of the experience. It takes place during the day in Florida, so plan accordingly. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, sunscreen and maybe an umbrella as well. There will be restrooms available at the beginning, end, and at the midway point as well. This is the perfect tour for the history enthusiast!
Departure Point
- Our tour will begin between the City of St. Augustine parking garage and the Visitor's Information Center on the compass that is found between those two structures.
- Our tour will begin between the City of St. Augustine parking garage and the Visitor's Information Center on the compass that is found between those two structures.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tolomato Cemetery14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee the oldest cemetery in the city, even predating the arrival of the Spanish in 1562. And visit the Love Tree as well, but at your own risk!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Grace United Methodist Church8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler's revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College74 King St B, St. Augustine, FloridaThe college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Plaza de la Constitucion1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FloridaFounded in 1599 by Royal Decree, the plaza boast the Government House the seat of power in Florida for nearly 250 years. Hear how it came to be, what became of the Governors who lived there and how it was lovingly recreated in 1933 as part of the WPA projects.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FloridaOur licensed fort guide will give the complete history of the forts of St. Augustine and discuss its construction and importance in the history of the city and the nation, while touring the exterior of the structure.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: City Gate Spirits11 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Since 1762 this was the traditional entrance to the city of St. Augustine, here the story of its construction and the brave effort that saved it from demolition. Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine
Our tour takes a unique approach to tours in St. Augustine. We limit our groups smaller to create a more personal experience. Our certified guides offer the most experienced and entertaining historical narrative of the city of St. Augustine, locations of historic events and the citizens who helped create and maintain the oldest city in the nation. We will cover the founding of the city, the first Spanish period (1565-1763), the British Period (1763-1784), the second Spanish period (1784-1821), the American territorial period (1821-1845), and the Flagler Era (Gilded Age, 1884-1913). This is a walking tour which covers a 1.7 mile route over the 90 minutes of the experience. It takes place during the day in Florida, so plan accordingly. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, sunscreen and maybe an umbrella as well. There will be restrooms available at the beginning, end, and at the midway point as well. This is the perfect tour for the history enthusiast!
Departure Point
- Our tour will begin between the City of St. Augustine parking garage and the Visitor's Information Center on the compass that is found between those two structures.
- Our tour will begin between the City of St. Augustine parking garage and the Visitor's Information Center on the compass that is found between those two structures.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tolomato Cemetery14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee the oldest cemetery in the city, even predating the arrival of the Spanish in 1562. And visit the Love Tree as well, but at your own risk!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Grace United Methodist Church8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler's revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, FloridaSee the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College74 King St B, St. Augustine, FloridaThe college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Plaza de la Constitucion1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FloridaFounded in 1599 by Royal Decree, the plaza boast the Government House the seat of power in Florida for nearly 250 years. Hear how it came to be, what became of the Governors who lived there and how it was lovingly recreated in 1933 as part of the WPA projects.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FloridaOur licensed fort guide will give the complete history of the forts of St. Augustine and discuss its construction and importance in the history of the city and the nation, while touring the exterior of the structure.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: City Gate Spirits11 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Since 1762 this was the traditional entrance to the city of St. Augustine, here the story of its construction and the brave effort that saved it from demolition. Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Historical Narrative of the city of St. Augustine
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L7845NHmindys
Kevin did a wonderful job of telling us the story of St. Augustine through his stories. It was well organized and interesting. I was able to travel along the route with my mobility scooter.
D1354AMjanep
Excellent and very informative walking tour. We learned so much. Kevin was a wealth of knowledge! We enjoyed this tour.
Quest33805084969
We really enjoyed the walking tour of St. Augustine's historic district. My main area of interest is the colonial era, and I knew very little about the more modern era, so I learned quite a lot about the gilded age. Very much enjoyed the churches and learning about the architecture of the area. Kevin, our tour guide, was friendly and knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him. Thank you!
Jane_R
Best tour! A must do! Kevin was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of St. Augustine. He made our time in St. Augustine worthwhile. We enjoyed seeing the architecture of the city and learning about Henry Flager’s dream to make Florida the tourist destination it still is today. This tour hits all the highlights of St. Augustine.
Jean_G
We really enjoyed this walking tour. Kevin, our guide, is very knowledgeable and entertaining which made this tour so much fun. The history of St. Augustine is fascinating and this tour really brings it to life. Just be aware it runs 2+ hours (not 90 mins as stated). But worth every minute! Highly recommend!!