12 St. George Street Saint Augustine, FL. Next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Description
Ideal for families, this ghost tour of St. Augustine’s spookiest sites combines light-hearted fun with spine-tingling tales of the city’s past. Alongside a costumed guide, you visit cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that surround the romantic venue. This tour is limited in order to maintain an atmosphere suitable for the ghost walk.
• Haunted ghosts walk around historic St. Augustine
• Ideal for families, the tour combines humor with spooky stories.
• Visit allegedly haunted spots such as the Old Fort and local cemeteries.
• Keep your eyes peeled for restless souls in two cemeteries.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7 times a day, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 11+)
$30
Child (ages 4–10)
$20
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Walking Ghost Tours
dates and times
Itinerary
Oldest Wooden School House
Pass by
Our tour begins and ends at 12 St. George St., St. Augustine Florida. Located next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Pass by
Join us on the oldest continuously operated walking ghost tour in town. Walk the dark narrow streets of St. Augustine and hear tales of those who came before us and refuse to leave. The Castillo de San Marcos, The City Gate, The Tolomato and Hugenot Cemeteries, as well as some of our favorite hotspots.
What's included
Included
Experienced guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Ghost hunting tools (which can be rented for $5).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
2,485 reviews
5
2,107
4
159
3
82
2
67
1
70
How it compares in St Augustine
No. 2 by number of reviews among 202 tours in St Augustine
Starting price $30 is 24% below the typical $39 for tours of similar length in St Augustine
Excurgo comparison of 202 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important 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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A Ghostly Encounter’s Storm Policy (as follows)
1. A Ghostly Encounter tours operate rain or shine. Florida weather changes rapidly and is unpredictable, and we monitor our weather prior to all tours.
2. If lighting is present in the area: we will delay the start of the tour for 20 minutes to give the storm time to pass, then proceed as normal.
3. If lightening remains present in the area, management may decide to reschedule the tour. Guests will be moved to the following evening’s tours or to the nearest date convenient with the group.
4. If rescheduling is not convenient, each guest will be provided a voucher for a future A Ghostly Encounter tour, subject to availability. For offer to be valid, guest must present the voucher directly to our office staff upon returning to St. Augustine or speak directly with the office staff to reschedule (not through a third-party booking site). Please remember to bring your voucher with you. Lost or forgotten vouchers will not be honored; however, vouchers do not expire.
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 St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter take?
St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this St Augustine 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 St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
How much does St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter cost for children?
Children aged 4–10 pay from $20, adults from $30. Infants go free.
Can I cancel St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter 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 12 St. George Street Saint Augustine, FL. Next door to the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter 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 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(2,485)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jacqueline_T
September 18, 2026 · via Viator
Highly recommend
We absolutely loved our hour and a half walking tour with St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter! Chief was an incredible tour guide! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, personable and clearly passionate about both the history and the stories of St. Augustine. He had a great way of bringing the past to life while keeping the tour fun, engaging and just the right amount of spooky!
You could tell he genuinely enjoys sharing these stories and his storytelling made the entire experience memorable. He was also great at answering questions and making everyone feel involved throughout the tour.
My personal favorite story was the “Exploding Bishop.” It’s a local urban legend involving Bishop Augustin Verot, but I won’t say anything more because I don’t want to give away the story! You’ll definitely want to hear Chief tell it.
If you love horror, history, ghost stories and a good dose of fun, I highly recommend this tour! It was one of our favorite experiences in St. Augustine and Chief made it even better. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Chief is not only an amazing story teller, but an equally wonderful human being. He entrenches his guests in the folklore of St Augustine like no other, and thoroughly enjoys his time with his group. Storytelling is a tremendous art, and Chief is a master. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review and for recommending us to those who are looking for the best ghost tour in St Augustine! Have a beautiful Autumn.
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E4832JUfionap
September 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
So fun!
Our guide Sadie was amazing!! She did such an awesome job with the storytelling and really wrapped us up in the history. Even if you’re not into ghost stories the history is still so cool. Thanks for a great night Sadie!
Operator response
Sadie is an amazing guide and mixes just the right amount of history with the secret horrors of the Nation’s Oldest City! We appreciate you taking the time to let Sadie know you enjoyed your tour and we hope you have a beautiful Autumn.
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Samantha_C
September 1, 2026 · via Viator
Spooky fun times
Zack was great and was very thorough with the tour in showing us all the spooky places. We had a great tour and time!
Operator response
Isn’t Zach amazing at bringing St Augustine’s haunted history to life? We’re blessed to have Zach among our ranks and are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with him on tour. Thank you for leaving such a kind review and have a beautiful Autumn.
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m3918
August 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
History Lesson terrorist attack
Excellent tour, I learned a lot of history as well
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour of St Augustine’s most haunted history! We also hope you enjoyed your time in St Augustine and hope you come back and see us!
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jbuck64
August 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ghostly tour
Our tour guide Zach did an awesome job of explaining some of the detailed history of St. Augustine as well telling us about very interesting and spine tingling ghost stories and citings ccurring in town. This town seems to be ripe with ghosts and spirits due to its long and storied history.
Operator response
Zach is an expert in St Augustine’s paranormal activity and offers a deep dive into the spirits that roam St Augustine and typically has a high level of activity on his tours. Our ghosts love Zach and his guests! Thank you for taking the time to let Zach know how much you enjoyed your time on his tour and have a beautiful coming Autumn!
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korielles
August 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A ghostly encounter
My best friend and I had an amazing experience and tour with Blanco as our tour guide! He was very informative with his knowledge on St Augustine’s paranormal and city history and he made sure that we knew who was where and the history behind each site we visited! I would highly recommend this tour on anyone’s next trip to st Augustine!
Operator response
Blanco is wonderful and we’re glad you enjoyed your time with him on tour. He works hard to ensure that his guests experience the best of St Augustine’s ghostly history and haunts. We appreciate your review and recommendation and hope you had a great time in St Augustine!
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Lisa_H
August 18, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic and fun ghost tour!!
Zach was a fantastic guide!!
He made the tour so interesting and fun! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks Zach!!
Operator response
Zach is amazing and we’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with him on tour. Zach truly loves his job and the chance to introduce St Augustine’s history and haunts to his guests. Hope you enjoyed your time in St Augustine and come back and see us!
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Rossalyn_M
August 14, 2026 · via Viator
History and ghost tour
We did a team building tour and was really good. My coworkers from outside FL and some have never been before so they enjoined the historic part of the tour with a little of ghost twist.
Operator response
We loved helping with your team building exercise and the opportunity to share the best of St Augustine’s history and haunts with you. We hope your team was strengthened through this experience and that you have a prosperous and enjoyable remainder of the year!
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Nikki_F
August 2, 2026 · via Viator
Saint Augustine Lore
There is a bit of walking, but very doable. Miss Sadie is an excellent storyteller and weaves a lot of interesting local tales into her tour. You can tell she is a keen student of Saint Augustine history and has done a lot of research over the years and is highly knowledgeable about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour!
Operator response
Sadie is a phenomenal host and experienced storyteller who loves the chance to share the city’s history and haunts with her guests. We’ll ensure that Sadie sees your kind words and we appreciate you taking the time to leave her such a kind review.
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Adriana_S
July 29, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience
Wes was very informative and we learned a lot about St Augustine, we had a great time. Wonderful family event with our college aged kiddos. Fun way to spend the evening after dinner
Operator response
Wes is one of our newest guides and has quickly risen to the top as a tremendous ghost host and storyteller. We pride ourselves on providing a great experience for all ages and appreciate you emphasizing this detail. We hope you enjoyed your time in St Augustine and come back and see us!
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