ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour
At a glance
ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour is a 1h 30m private experience in St Augustine, USA, operated by Early Haunts. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $28 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Included in this tour is a licensed Tour guide by the City of St Augustine..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Included in this tour is a licensed Tour guide by the City of St Augustine.
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
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.
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Stop 2 · 20m
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.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Here you will learn of Spain's law to enact the Town plan of 1576 to all former and new Spanish Colonies.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Here we will discuss the 20 years of British rule and why. Also, a surprised discovery reviled by hurricane Mathew in 2016.
Meeting point
We will meet at the clock tower just to the south of the visitors center in the Cul De sac.
Good to know
- 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 policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the ST. Augustine Historic Founding to Gilded Age Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Included in this tour is a licensed Tour guide by the City of St Augustine..
Where does it start?
We will meet at the clock tower just to the south of the visitors center in the Cul De sac.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in St Augustine.
