History Walking Tour in St. Augustine
St. Augustine Experiences
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Inspire47687751966
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Amy was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walked at a pace that made it easy for us to keep up and not get too worn out while covering a lot of ground. Gave us some great suggestions for restaurants and other attractions to visit. She was the perfect start to our first visit to St. Augustine!
Step into 460 years of history on the most popular walking tour of St. Augustine. On this engaging small-group experience, explore America’s oldest city with a knowledgeable local guide who is part-historian and part-new friend and brings the streets, buildings, and stories to life. Discover how five different flags once flew above the Castillo de San Marcos and shaped the city’s unique past. Walk along the historic harbor, take in views of the oldest masonry fort in the United States, and explore the oldest grid street system in the country. Along the way, you’ll learn about the people who left their mark on St. Augustine, including Juan Ponce de León, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Henry Flagler, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Designed to orient you to the city, this tour gives you the context and confidence to explore St. Augustine on your own after the walk, and we also highlight our favorite spots to eat and drink along the way in the "Best Food Town in the South"!
Departure Point
- Meet outside The Bart Art Gallery, south of the Plaza.
There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1 Cordova St (15-min walk).
Return Details
- The tour finishes back in the center of the city at the main Plaza, very near to where the tour started.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aviles Street
Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Start your St. Augustine Historic Walking Tour on the Oldest Street in America! Meet your guide and the other guests to have an overview of what you will be covering in the next 90 minutes
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 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. 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, Florida
As we stroll along the waterfront, we'll discuss the oldest standing fort in the continental United States!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old City Gates
2 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Over 200 years old, the gate was constructed in 1808, but its history dates back another one hundred years, when St. Augustine was attacked by Carolinian Governor James Moore and his troops.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. George Street
St. George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
The backbone of the city, St. George Street in St. Augustine is a thoroughfare, pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
41 Saint George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek, Italian, and Minorcan peoples who came to New Smyrna in 1768. The Shrine consists of exhibits depicting the life of these Mediterranean immigrants in Florida and their arrival to St. Augustine in 1777.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Flagler College
74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The former Ponce de Leon Hotel was an exclusive luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida, built by millionaire developer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler and completed in 1888. The hotel was designed in the Spanish Renaissance style as the first major project of the New York architecture firm Carrère & Hastings, which would go on to gain world renown.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
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 St. Augustine Experiences 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.
Step into 460 years of history on the most popular walking tour of St. Augustine. On this engaging small-group experience, explore America’s oldest city with a knowledgeable local guide who is part-historian and part-new friend and brings the streets, buildings, and stories to life. Discover how five different flags once flew above the Castillo de San Marcos and shaped the city’s unique past. Walk along the historic harbor, take in views of the oldest masonry fort in the United States, and explore the oldest grid street system in the country. Along the way, you’ll learn about the people who left their mark on St. Augustine, including Juan Ponce de León, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Henry Flagler, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Designed to orient you to the city, this tour gives you the context and confidence to explore St. Augustine on your own after the walk, and we also highlight our favorite spots to eat and drink along the way in the "Best Food Town in the South"!
Departure Point
- Meet outside The Bart Art Gallery, south of the Plaza.
There is no parking at the meeting location; guests may use hourly street parking on the Plaza or at 79–99 Granada St, or flat-fee parking at 5 Artillery Lane or the Historic Garage at 1 Cordova St (15-min walk).
Return Details
- The tour finishes back in the center of the city at the main Plaza, very near to where the tour started.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aviles Street
Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Start your St. Augustine Historic Walking Tour on the Oldest Street in America! Meet your guide and the other guests to have an overview of what you will be covering in the next 90 minutes
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion
1 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. 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, Florida
As we stroll along the waterfront, we'll discuss the oldest standing fort in the continental United States!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old City Gates
2 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Over 200 years old, the gate was constructed in 1808, but its history dates back another one hundred years, when St. Augustine was attacked by Carolinian Governor James Moore and his troops.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. George Street
St. George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
The backbone of the city, St. George Street in St. Augustine is a thoroughfare, pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, shops, attractions, and immersed in history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
41 Saint George St, , St. Augustine, Florida
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek, Italian, and Minorcan peoples who came to New Smyrna in 1768. The Shrine consists of exhibits depicting the life of these Mediterranean immigrants in Florida and their arrival to St. Augustine in 1777.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Flagler College
74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The former Ponce de Leon Hotel was an exclusive luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida, built by millionaire developer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler and completed in 1888. The hotel was designed in the Spanish Renaissance style as the first major project of the New York architecture firm Carrère & Hastings, which would go on to gain world renown.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
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 St. Augustine Experiences 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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Inspire47687751966
Amy was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walked at a pace that made it easy for us to keep up and not get too worn out while covering a lot of ground. Gave us some great suggestions for restaurants and other attractions to visit. She was the perfect start to our first visit to St. Augustine!
marybethjohnson2018
Amy was a fantastic guide, loved her insights and knowledge of the history.
torracadonna
Excellent history tour with Amy. She was so informative, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed all the history info and in a small group. Would highly recommend St Augustine Experience and any other tours her company offers
Kelly_M
Russ is a great tour guide. His wealth of knowledge about St. Augustine history is great. He also makes the tour fun with his sense of humor (and believe me, we needed it during our tour. It was freezing outside.)
609sylviaz
Perfect opportunity to discover the beauty and fascinating history of our oldest US city in a short amount of time. Russ made our visit well worth the time. He kept us entertained with interesting stories and plenty of “Dad” jokes. His knowledge of the area is incredible. The tour and follow up email included recommendations for further dining and historical investigation on our own. Can’t wait to return for the Bourbon and Whiskey Tour!