Walking History Tour of St. Augustine's Historic District
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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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tolomato Cemetery
14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, Florida
See 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 minutes
Stop At: Grace United Methodist Church
8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, Florida
See 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 minutes
Stop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church
36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, Florida
See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College
74 King St B, St. Augustine, Florida
The 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 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, Florida
Founded 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 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, Florida
Our 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 minutes
Stop At: City Gate Spirits
11 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Since 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 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
- 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
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.
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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Tolomato Cemetery
14 Cordova St, St. Augustine, Florida
See 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 minutes
Stop At: Grace United Methodist Church
8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, Florida
See 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 minutes
Stop At: Memorial Presbyterian Church
36 Sevilla St, St. Augustine, Florida
See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Historic Tours of Flagler College
74 King St B, St. Augustine, Florida
The 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 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, Florida
Founded 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 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, Florida
Our 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 minutes
Stop At: City Gate Spirits
11 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Since 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 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
- 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
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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