ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $28 / person
- Location
- St Augustine, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Early Haunts
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the clock tower just to the south of the visitors center in the Cul De sac.
Description
The uniqueness of this tour will provide you with visiting sites and discussing all that began to construct our Country. This tour is merely a City overview which will give you the knowledge to proceed with visiting our local sites. Our Cities History, founding Religion, and continued Spanish Architecture will be discussed. This is a walking tour so please wear suitable walking shoes. Our City has many streets that are extremely old, any personal accidents occurring on tour from improper footwear and issues concerning the streets are not the fault of our tour and will be hold harmless.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 19
- Adult (ages 15–75)
- $28
- Child (ages 14–14)
- $12
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Itinerary
While over looking the Castillo De San Marco, we will discuss the arrival of the Spanish, the bloody massacre that took place. The Cities attacks by Pirates, the construction of the fort, and sieges of English occupied settlements to the North. And the Castillo's part as a prison.
St. George Street
As we walk St. George street to our next location we will discuss how and why a Greek Orthodox Church is established in a Spanish Catholic City.
Government House Museum
Here you will learn of Spain's law to enact the Town plan of 1576 to all former and new Spanish Colonies.
Here we will discuss the 20 years of British rule and why. Also, a surprised discovery reviled by hurricane Mathew in 2016.
What's included
Included
Included in this tour is a licensed Tour guide by the City of St Augustine.
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in St Augustine
- Rated higher than 89% of 105 reviewed tours in St Augustine
- Starting price $28 is 29% below the typical $39 for tours of similar length in St Augustine
- Price unchanged over the last 15 days
Excurgo comparison of 203 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be sure you can keep up with tour patrons. Although not a continuous walk, we need to make our stops in a timely manner.
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 Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour take?
ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $28 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 Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 14–14 pay from $12, adults from $28.
Can I cancel ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking 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 We will meet at the clock tower just to the south of the visitors center in the Cul De sac. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Early Haunts.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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