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Walking History Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District

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Tour Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Features: History Museums / History Tour / Sightseeing

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If you love history and unique things to do on your travels then the Walking History Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District is a standout experience you will remember long after your visit. This guided walk takes you through nearly two miles of America’s oldest city where every street tells a story. Guides bring the past to life as you walk from the iconic Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to grand Flagler College and the peaceful Tolomato Cemetery. You learn how Spanish explorers founded this city in 1565 and how centuries of change shaped its streets and culture.

This tour is perfect for curious travellers who want to see historic landmarks up close. You will pass by colonial plazas ancient churches and the oldest streets in the nation. The beautiful architecture the hidden stories and the rhythm of the cobblestone paths make each moment memorable.

This is one of the best ways to connect with the heart of St. Augustine. Book your spot now and make this unforgettable walking tour one of your top things to do in Florida’s most historic city.

Overview

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History buffs will love this unique historical walking tour through St. Augustine’s historic district. Your guide will cover the history of the city from its founding all the way up through the early 1900s. The tour covers nearly two-miles of ground, taking you from the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to Flagler College and the Tolomato Cemetery. Bring comfortable shoes, bottled water, and a thirst for knowledge.

Places You’ll See

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What to Expect

Explore St. Augustine’s past from its founded to the Gilded Age
Stroll the streets of the Historic District with a guide
Learn about its history beyond the Spanish occupation periods
Pass by the Old Fort, Old City Gate, and Flagler College

Itinerary

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➢ Tolomato Cemetery

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!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

➢ Grace United Methodist Church

See one of the Flagler Era churches which played a major part in Henry Flagler’s revitalization of the city in the late 1800s.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

➢ Memorial Presbyterian Church

See the most beautiful building in the city and hear the heartbreaking story of how it came to be.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

➢ Historic Tours of Flagler College

The college is the former Ponce de Leon hotel, which set the standard for opulence during the gilded age, right here in St. Augustine.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

➢ Plaza de la Constitucion

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

➢ Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

➢ City Gate Spirits

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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free