Wicked St. Augustine: Bootleggers, Brothels & Gambling in the Ancient City

4.8 (97 reviews) St Augustine, USA
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Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 26 travelers

Overview

The Wicked St. Augustine tour delves into the unwritten history of the nation's oldest city. You will hear stories of the illicit industries that made the town a financial success, all while avoiding the reputation of a sinful city. From its founding St. Augustine had a thriving tavern, gambling and prostitution industry, even while portraying a city founded on religious principles. See the locations of high stakes gambling, speak easy taverns, and private clubs which skirted around the laws of the day, like prohibition. Learn how the political powers knew of these activities, secretly supported their providers, all while keeping a squeaky clean image.

What's included

  • Guided narrative of the illicit activites that took place in the 'family friendly' tourist town'

What to expect

  1. Lightner Museum
    10m
    The courtyard in front of the old Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum, also in full view of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
  2. Historic Tours of Flagler College
    10m
    Location of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by Henry Flagler. This was the epitome of luxury and decadence during the Gilded Age.
  3. St. George Street
    10m
    Here the stories of the private clubs that lined this and the adjoining streets, gambling halls, speak easies, and boarding houses for upscale vacationers, to the working men of the city.
  4. Plaza de la Constitucion
    10m
    From here guests will hear stories of gambling halls, speak easies and boarding houses (which were code in the day for brothels).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.

End point

Guide will meet guests at the fountain in the front courtyard of the Lightner Museum in between the museum and Flagler College.

Additional 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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