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Excellent experience
An amazing tour with Russ! My sister and I had the best time!!
St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $89 / person
- Location
- St Augustine, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 305 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- St. Augustine Experiences
- Meeting point
- Peace, Love, & Little DonutsThere 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).
Description
Rated #22 in the USA on TripAdvisor, this is one of the most exciting tours in St. Augustine! Perfect for families, foodies, and anyone who loves a little indulgence. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll explore historic downtown St. Augustine with a local guide who feels more like a friend, sharing fascinating stories from the city’s 460-year history. Along the way, you’ll stop at some of our favorite partner establishments to enjoy hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local sweets. The best part? Each guest receives a take-home insulated bag filled with extra treats collected on the tour at our partner establishments, so the experience keeps on giving long after your walk ends. You don’t have to eat it all at once! With small groups, personable guides, and a perfect mix of history and sweets, this tour is designed to delight every sense while giving you an insider’s view of St. Augustine.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $89
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Government House Museum
Government House dominates the west end of the Town Plaza, a unique Spanish land use component lying within a National Historic Landmark District. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen. Since 1598, a government building has stood on this site with a view of the harbor landing, accommodating administrative headquarters and residences of colonial governors appointed by the Crowns of Spain, then Britain, then Spain again. After Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this current Government House served as a courthouse and briefly as a Capitol of the new Territory of Florida.
Plaza de la Constitucion
Historic park in the center of downtown St. Augustine. The original city plan was built out from this location. It is bordered by The Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions and Matanzas Bay. Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies, Leyes de los Indies, specified that colonial town plans set aside such a plaza for government, church and public use. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen.
Housed in the former Ponce de Leon Hotel that was built by Henry Flagler in 1888.
St. George Street
Visit some of our favorite vendors and discover the history of St. Augustine's most famous street.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970. Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.
Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Just steps from St. Augustine’s historic city gates at St. George Street, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Tastes at each location plus something to bring home with you!
Coffee or Tea to begin your tour at the first location.
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
305 reviews
How it compares in St Augustine
- Rated higher than 87% of 105 reviewed tours in St Augustine
- No. 28 by number of reviews among 204 tours in St Augustine
Excurgo comparison of 204 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can only accommodate nut free options on the Not Just a Chocolate Tour. We cannot accommodate vegan, kosher, dairy allergies, sugar free or gluten-free restrictions.
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's Sweets & History Walking Tour take?
St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $89 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's Sweets & History Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM.
Can I cancel St. Augustine's Sweets & History 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 Peace, Love, & Little Donuts. 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). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking 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 8 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 305 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by St. Augustine Experiences.
Reviews(305)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Sweet experience, highly recommend!
What a fun and sweet experience. Alex was an excellent tour guide, passionate and educational. All the sweets were very tasty and we also got a goodie cooler of sweets to take home. Hyppo popsicles and Piece, Love and Dunts minis were to die for.
1
The best food tour ever!
Kudos to Alex for giving my wife and I a wonderful food and history tour of St Augustine. The food was off the main path(our favorite way to eat), but absolutely delicious. We met really nice local chefs and waiters, got a few free “tastes” of the good stuff, learned interesting history(Ponce de Leon was just 4’11”?!)and all while making a new friend in Alex. Now let’s do the bourbon tour!!!
A
We loved this tour! Alex...
We loved this tour! Alex was a fabulous guide. He was so informative and shared great local spots with us. Really glad we spent the morning doing this tour. Also, we really appreciated the cooler to fill with our treats to enjoy later.
W
BEST Tours in St. Augustine!
BOOK NOW! My husband and I were on our honeymoon and the tours we went on ended up being major highlights of our trip! Russ, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, extraordinarily kind, and one of the best humans we have ever met! We cannot stress enough how wonderful he is! We had a great time on our sweets and History Tour, the history tour, and, most notably, the whiskey and bourbon tour! The whiskey and bourbon tour was particularly amazing! Since this company has incredible relationships with all the restaurants and the St. Augustine Distillery, you get VIP experiences and treatment! Whether or not you currently enjoy whiskey, you will at least appreciate it after this tour! We loved our experience and Russ so much! HIGHLY recommend!!
M
Russ the Amazing Tour Guide
We enjoyed our Food & History tour with Russ! It was an amazing experience that we will cherish as being part of our Wedding weekend. Russ led us to various establishments to sample some of their best food. I ate Oyster for the first time! Russ was kind and reminded me to have my napkin near in case it did not agree with me (thankfully it was delicious!). My husband truly appreciated the intimate eating & tour setting. He began engaging Russ in conversation. This was a shock to me, as my husband is very quiet and reserved. Russ had an amazing personality that made it easy to partake in conversation, ask questions, and enjoy the tour. Thank you again Russ for the amazing tour! We will definitely be back!
5
Great tour either way Russ
Russ was a great tour guide and we learned a lot about stuff Augustine history. He was funny, engaging and knowledgeable!
2
Great Stories, Great Guide, Great Dad Jokes!
We had a fantastic walking tour with Russ in St. Augustine! He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the city's history, bringing every stop to life with fascinating stories and local insights. The dad jokes were an added bonus. Some got more groans than laughs, but that's exactly what great dad jokes are supposed to do! 😄 Russ is also a genuinely friendly and approachable guide who made the whole experience feel relaxed and engaging. If you're visiting St. Augustine and want to learn about the city while having a great time, I highly recommend taking a tour with Russ. Thanks again for a wonderful morning!
J
Don't just travel to St Augustine! Experience it and understand the interesting history!
Tour was great, informative and a great addition to our vacation in St Augustine! Russ was the best, 5 stars!
T
Great Food and Fun
Great time. Russ was very informative and friendly. 10/10 recommend.
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