Top Rated St Augustine Tours
- Dominick
- Nov 21
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
If you have not yet visited St Augustine, you might ask "what are the best ways to see the town?" Well despite being a relatively small town, St Augustine is packed with history and sites worth seeing. I've put together a list of tours you should certainly consider - some are walking tours, some are trolley and others are boats. It's based on the feedback of my past guests. If you've experienced a great St Augustine tour that isn't on this list, please share it.
Explore more than 460 years of history on a guided stroll through the nation’s oldest city, starting near the iconic City Gate and winding through the narrow streets of the historic district. Guides share stories of Spanish settlers, pirates, and civil rights history while pointing out local favorite spots to eat and drink.
Phone: (904) 599-7391
Ghosts & Gravestones Night Tour Climb aboard the Ghosts & Gravestones trolley for a spooky, story-filled ride through St. Augustine’s most haunted sites. This night tour blends ghost tales and dark local history, making it a fun option for teens and adults who enjoy a scare.
Phone: (866) 955-6101
Florida Water Tours Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour Head out onto the Matanzas River with Florida Water Tours to look for playful dolphins, sea turtles, and coastal birds. The cruise is relaxed, family-friendly, and gives guests beautiful views of St. Augustine from the water.
Phone: (904) 827-7728
More than three million lights illuminate every nook and cranny of the historic district for two months. During St. Augustine’s famous Nights of Lights festival, Florida Water Tours runs special evening cruises to see the millions of twinkling white lights from the water. Guests can relax, enjoy the cool night air, and take stunning photos of the illuminated bayfront skyline.
Website: https://floridawatertour.com/
Phone: (904) 827-7728
Located in a restored 1907 ice plant, St. Augustine Distillery offers self-guided tours that walk you through their farm-to-bottle spirits. Guests can sample small-batch bourbon, rum, gin, and vodka and browse the gift shop for bottles and cocktail mixers.
Phone: (904) 825-4962
This narrated hop-on hop-off trolley is one of the easiest ways to see St. Augustine’s top attractions without worrying about parking. Guests can ride all day and hop off near sights like the Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, and the Fountain of Youth.
Phone: (904) 829-3800
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Climb 219 steps to the top of the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse for sweeping views of the coastline and downtown skyline. The surrounding grounds include museum exhibits, a shipwreck discovery lab, and family-friendly activities.
Phone: (904) 829-0745
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