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Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $114 / person
- Location
- Jacksonville, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 40 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 18
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Go Tuk’n
- Meeting point
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to get ready for your adventure.
Description
Go Tuk'n is the only tour provider of this tour. These two historic neighborhoods were developed after the 1901 fire in Jacksonville. The residential architecture is some of the most unique across the USA in these two neighborhoods. In addition, you will visit the Memorial Part celebrating the legacy of our WWI veterans on the beautiful St. John's River. You will also find hidden parks and learn about our unique history in these areas of our city.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $114
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $45
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:47 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 19 of the next 82 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Riverside/Avondale Historic District
These historic neighborhoods have many parks, historic homes, and shoppes plus such much more to see and learn. These neighborhoods were created mainly after our famous 1901 fire that destroyed our downtown. Several famous Southern Rock bands started their musical career here in this area, so you'll get to see where it all began. Memorial Park, dedicated to our WWI fallen community members. And so much more.
Memorial Park
This park is dedicated to the fallen WWI from our city. This beautiful park overlooks the St. John's River as well.
What's included
Included
Certified Tour Guide
Audio Tour Headset (we supply disposable ear buds)
Not included
Tuk'n Tips for the Tour Guides (Please Tip Your Tour Guide)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
40 reviews
How it compares in Jacksonville
- No. 17 by number of reviews among 135 tours in Jacksonville
- Starting price $114 is 63% above the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Jacksonville
Excurgo comparison of 135 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wired Ear Buds (not bluetooth enabled) w/ Round Tip for use with Audio Tour Headsets
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour take?
Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour cost?
Prices start at $114 per person for this Jacksonville experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM.
How much does Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $45, adults from $114.
Does Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour sell out?
It can: 19 of the next 82 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to get ready for your adventure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(40)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Highly recommended tour
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, very personable, and totally flexible in sharing information and answering questions. It was basically a personal tour
Operator response
Thank you for spending this time with us on the Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History tour. We love showing off the historic areas of Riverside and Avondale. Such an amazing details throughout these two areas. We hope we will get to see you again on any of our other 17+ tours we offer. Again, thank you for spending your time with us! Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Great tour
Great tour of two neighborhoods and part of downtown. Lots of architecture details of the houses and buildings. Cute local shopping areas which we went back to for lunch. Learned a lot about Jacksonville and would highly recommend.
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A Holiday Treat
Steve led us on a lively & interesting tour of the Riverdale/Avondale historical area. Perfectly timed. Loved all the insider stories!
Operator response
Thank you for spending this time with us. We so appreciate your support and so glad we could share all about the historic areas of Riverside and Avondale with you. We hope you will come back and do one of our other 17+ tours with us again soon. Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Historical tour of Jacksonville
It was an excellent tour. Our tour guide l, Toni, was extremely friendly & knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you
Operator response
Thanks Nicki for taking our Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour. We love showing off the two historic communities of Riverside and Avondale. Their unique homes, parks and the history are just spectacular and we are blessed to have this in our community. Thank you for spending this time with us. We hope you will come back to visit us again. We offer over 17+ tours so there is plenty to see and experience. Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Educational and fun
Seeing the different architectural styles, the 200 + year old tree, all the new development, WOW! Great to see it all in 90 minutes with Toni who was extremely knowledgeable.. Recommend this to anyone who likes history, architect and anyone who wants to see how this city blends the old and the new.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking our Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History Tour. The two historic communities of Riverside and Avondale are such a gem. We love showing this off to our clients and so glad you loved these beautiful communities. We hope to see you again on one of our 17+ tours we offer. There is so much to see and experience right here in Jacksonville, FL. We appreciate you spending this time with us and your support for our family created company! Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Architecture amazement with passion.
Although Jacksonville has less central downtown sightseeing this trip shows you the diverse home architecture in the many districts. We saw places designed to look like Hampton court of Henry the eighth and much more. Great guide Toni full of passion for her town.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking this tour with us. For more on the Downtown of Jacksonville, you can take the Downtown City Tour (Viator/Trip Advisor calls it the Half Day City Tour). But so glad you were able to see the amazing historic communities of Riverside and Avondale and all their unique residential architecture, the park systems and much more. We hope to see you again. And thank you for the support of our family created tour company. It is greatly appreciated! Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Excellent historian, leisurely way to see the architecture, relaxing
We enjoyed this tour so much. I have recommended it to many people. We got history on the old houses in Riverside and Avondale and learned about the architecture. It was a beautiful day.
Operator response
Thank you for taking our Jacksonville Residential Architecture & History tour. We love showing off Riverside and Avondale to our guests. The park system is spectacular and all the unique stories just top it all off. Thank you for taking the tour with us. We appreciate the support of our family created and owned company. We hope you will see us again for one of our other 17+ tours. Steph Dale Founder/Chief Tuk'n Officer
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Overall good tour, need to improve on bathroom breaks
Overall a good tour, guide was informative. Could be improved by offering bath room breaks. In original review gave four stars, but owner, provided the following cavalier response: ..."The guide stops at the shoppes of Avondale for your break including to use the restroom. At any point, you can let the guide know you need to use the facilities. And the guide also asks our guest about using the restroom prior to starting the tour and to let them know if they need to use the restroom. I am so sorry you felt the need to lower the ranking of the tour over bathrooms which could have easily been addressed by asking the guide as instructed..." This comment is inappropriate assumes we are lying and blames the customer for their internal process and training issues. Adjusting the review to below average....do not recommend this tour or company.
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Operator response
Thank you again. Our tour guides are always open to stopping, if asked. We welcome the opportunity to have you back again in the future. And we are here to assist you.
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Best of Riverside / Avondale
Wanted to show my friends around my neighborhood where I have lived for a few years. Even though I routinely run in the area past many of the houses we discussed, I realized after Toni’s tour how much I didn’t know. My friends were amazed by beauty and the architecture, and appreciated Toni’s in depth knowledge. As a local resident I appreciated the tour even more. I will never view my neighborhood the same way. Experience was a lot of fun!
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