St. Augustine Ghosts of the Old City Walking Tour

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Your tour blends St. Augustine’s haunted legends with real history, atmospheric streets, and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Led by an engaging local guide, this walking experience is spooky, fun, and easy to enjoy, with stories that bring the nation’s oldest city to life after dark.

Rather than relying on cheap scares, we focus on powerful storytelling, atmospheric locations, and the strange, fascinating events that have shaped St. Augustine for centuries.

Guests will visit iconic historic sites, hear chilling local legends, and experience the city’s old streets after dark with an engaging guide who brings each stop to life. It is spooky, entertaining, and rooted in the history that makes St. Augustine unforgettable.

What's included

No Entry on the locations. Outside only.
Exterior views of featured sites
Guided walking ghost tour
Professional Guide
Destination Ghost Tours Tour Companion and City Guide

Gratuities
Parking
Hotel pickup/drop-off

What to expect

Old City Gates
6m

The Old City Gates once marked the northern entrance to St. Augustine’s walled colonial city. Built of coquina stone, they remain one of the city’s most iconic historic landmarks and a fitting starting point for the tour.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Pass by

Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. Built by the Spanish from coquina stone, it has guarded St. Augustine since the late 1600s and remains one of the city’s most important landmarks.

No entry on the premises.
Oldest Wooden School House
Pass by

The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse is a charming St. Augustine landmark dating back to the early 1700s. Built of red cedar and cypress, it offers a glimpse into colonial-era education and daily life.

No entry on the premises.
Tolomato Cemetery
Pass by

Tolomato Cemetery is one of St. Augustine’s oldest burial grounds, with graves dating back to the city’s Spanish period. Its weathered markers, historic chapel, and layered stories make it a memorable stop on the tour.

No entry on the premises.
Huguenot Cemetery
Pass by

Huguenot Cemetery is a historic Protestant burial ground established in the 1820s after a yellow fever epidemic. Its old iron fence, weathered graves, and quiet setting make it one of St. Augustine’s most atmospheric sites.
Potter's Wax Museum
Pass by

Potter’s Wax Museum is one of St. Augustine’s classic attractions, featuring lifelike wax figures of historical icons, celebrities, and legends. Its old-world charm adds a unique stop along the city’s historic streets.

No entry on the premises.
St. Augustine
54m

And Many More!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Old City Gates at the north end of St. George Street, near Orange Street. Look for the two large coquina stone pillars marking the entrance to the historic district. Please arrive a few minutes early.

End point

Meet at the Old City Gates at the north end of St. George Street, near Orange Street. Look for the two large coquina stone pillars marking the entrance to the historic district. Please arrive a few minutes early.

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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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