Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City
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The Wicked St. Augustine tour delves into the unwritten history of the nation's oldest city. You will hear stories of the illicit industries that made the town a financial success, all while avoiding the reputation of a sinful city. From its founding St. Augustine had a thriving tavern, gambling and prostitution industry, even while portraying a city founded on religious principles. See the locations of high stakes gambling, speak easy taverns, and private clubs which skirted around the laws of the day, like prohibition. Learn how the political powers knew of these activities, secretly supported their providers, all while keeping a squeaky clean image.
Departure Point
- Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.
Return Details
- Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lightner Museum
75 King St, St. Augustine, Florida
The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College
74 King St B, St. Augustine, Florida
Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. George Street
St. George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, Florida
From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Spyglass Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
The Wicked St. Augustine tour delves into the unwritten history of the nation's oldest city. You will hear stories of the illicit industries that made the town a financial success, all while avoiding the reputation of a sinful city. From its founding St. Augustine had a thriving tavern, gambling and prostitution industry, even while portraying a city founded on religious principles. See the locations of high stakes gambling, speak easy taverns, and private clubs which skirted around the laws of the day, like prohibition. Learn how the political powers knew of these activities, secretly supported their providers, all while keeping a squeaky clean image.
Departure Point
- Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.
Return Details
- Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lightner Museum
75 King St, St. Augustine, Florida
The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College
74 King St B, St. Augustine, Florida
Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. George Street
St. George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, Florida
From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Spyglass Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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